Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE Students' Publication of Stetson University VOL. XXL DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, J908. NO. 3. The German Play Moving in Good Shape. Prospects for a rousing production of the German play to be rendered this fall look bright. The cast has been rehearsing regularly during the past week, and have already begun drill work, with Mr. Suhrie directing. In giving a play in German, much more stress has to be laid on action and movement than in an English production, because the majority of the audience gains its understanding of what is going on only from the gestures -*and expression. If anyone has the idea that there is not a great deal of good, hard work in memorizing the German play, let him dispel that insane delusion by asking the opinion of any one of the present cast, or of last year's company. The fact that there is so much time-consuming toil connected with it, however, makes those taking part all the more anxious to make it a success. The comedy, which dramatic critics would probably term a "screaming farce," will be given late in November. It will be the first student production of any kind for this year. +—-+■ Kent Club. Mr. Minx came first on the program at the last meeting. He was on for Current Events, but after entering a plea of lack of preparatiort he was allowed to substitute an extempore. The program manager, thinking him highly capable of discussing Modern Heroism, gave him that subject. After a few minutes' discussion, in which he remarked incidentally that "Jonah swallowed the whale and then felt down in the mouth," he passed to an oration in which he thrillingly and touchingly described the removal of powder from a burning building. The reporter thinks he is making a mild statement when he says that the speaker was well re ceived. He gave as an encore a dramatic description of the murder of a potato bug. Prolonged cheers followed his close. Mr. Adams came next with an extempore on College Education. Mr. Adams spoke in a plain, matter-of-fact way and convinced us more than ever that college education pays. Parliamentary practice came next, wit.' Mr. Carlton in the chair. Mr. Loudon, formerly editor of The Supplement, was, by unanimous vote, asked to address the club, which he did in a few happy and well-chosen words. The debate was on this question: "'Resolved, That education should be made compulsory in Florida." It was ably discussed by Mr. Cowles and Mr. Witt for the affirmative and Mr. Stur- kin and Mr. Duss for the negative. Messrs. Carlton, Carson and Worley, who were chosen as judges, decided that the affirmative had won. It was a pleasure to listen to the remarks of these speakers and the members are already looking forward to the time when they will be called upon to discuss another question. Dean Farrah was present at the meeting and when called upon by the President, delivered a pleasant and instructive address on the Kent Club and its relations with the Law School. He urged upon us the necessity of the work we are doing and expressed himself as being pleased with the way in which it is being carried on. He of- ered some suggestions for improvement, however, which were appreciated. We hope the Dean will become a regular attendant at our meetings. A movement has been inaugurated looking to negotiating for an inter-department debate. Carlton, Carson and Dickinson were appointed on a committee to confer with a similar committee from the Lits. We are gratified at the interest taken in the club by the students and faculty. We are in a fair way to make the work beneficial to us all. Stetson 24, Metropolitan Grays 0. Stetson's Good Work Combined with the Unexpected Weakness of Her Opponents Resulted in the Above Score. In a rather one-sided game Stetson defeated the Metropolitan Grays by the score of 24—o last Saturday afternoon. Although before the game there was some doubt as to the result, after the first few plays it was evident that Stetson was the stronger. At no time during the game was the Jacksonville team within striking distance of Stetson's goal; the 25-yard line was the closest point gained. Although outclassed in every way, the Grays put up a clean, manly game and took their defeat gracefully. There was no spirit of discord on either side, both teams acting in a sportsmanlike way. Great credit is due to Coach Colton for his work in whipping into shape six new men in the short time of two weeks. The team as a whole played excellent ball, and especial mention should be made of Hendry, Locke and Willard. Willard put up a game that stamped him as a worthy successor of Underhill of last year's team. He is quick, fast on his feet, heady, and shows exceptional ability in breaking up trick plays. Hendry, of last year's Reserves, showed up unusually well. Locke, who is an entirely new man, deserves the highest praise for his work in breaking up interference. Although McCaskill had the heaviest man of Jacksonville's team for an opponent, he handled him to the satisfaction of the crowd. Botts' kicking was a feature of the game. With comparatively little practice, and this far from satisfactory, he kicked four straight goals, one of which was from a rather bad angle. Out of five kick-offs Botts made an average of over 40 yards. The most COOTBALL, SATURDAY f OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB vs. STETSON Admission 50c; Children 25c START THE SEASON RIGHT BY SUPPORTING YOUR TEAM