Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE Students* Publication of Stetson University VOL. XXI. DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, MARCH f J, 1909. NO. 19 THE STETSON GLEE CLUB AT THE COLLEGE ARMS. The Stetson Lads and Lassies Sing Their Way Into the Hearts of Tourists—And Come Away with Some Cash On Tuesday evening by special invitation of Manager John G. Holland, of the College Arms, the Stetson Glee Club gave a short concert in the lobby of the great hotel. The concert was well attended and well received. When the boys had rendered about half their program Mir. Suihrie made a short address to the tourists; told them briefly of the Glee Club's activities ihere in Florida, during the season. He told them that notwithstanding the fact that the boys had been able to gather in large audiences everywhere they had sung, they still had a deficit to meet, owing to the fact that traveling expenses in Florida and hotel bills, at this season of the year, are very high. He said that he would have the bell boys pas a few good Stetson bats around among the audience and he cautioned the tourists that in case they should be seized by any generous impulses, they shiould not make any .special effort to control these impulses on his account. A collection of about thirty-two dollars was lifted. The evening at the hotel was a thoroughly enjoyable one, both for the hotel guests and for the members of the Glee Club. 1 On Friday evening of this week, by special request of j Mr. and Mrs. Brown of the Putnam Inn , the Glee ). Club /will give a concert in the par lors of that popular hotel, and it is more than likely that the parlor and lobby of the ihotel will be well filled. The Stetson Quartette will assist the Glee Club. Miss Lena Conkling and , Mr. Phillips will sing solos and Mr. : Stover will give a readng from Riley. A very enjoyable evening's entertain ue o ment is assured. Les Echoes of the Glee Club Trip. Orlando, March 8.—The Orlando Chautauqua went out in blaze of glory last evening with a concert by the Stetson Glee Club. The largest audience of the entire course greeted the DeLand entertainers and from the vociferous applause that followed every number from start to finish, it was evident that Orlando people like DeLand singers and entertainers. The Glee Club and Miss Conkling, the soprano soloist, responded generously to the encores demanded by the hearers. The Glee Club being compelled to respond two or three times to some of their numbers. From the small boy with the whistle up in the peanut gallery to the dignified committee of arrangements that occupied the private boxes, all cheered and stamped and called for more. Altogether it was a delightful entertainment and was a fitting close to a most successful course.—T imes- Union. MR. BLOCKER will lead the Y. M. C. A. this evening at 6:15 "SYLVIA" TO BE GIVEN Pleasing Little Operetta on the 26th. At the special request of many who heard and saw "Sylvia" as given by a number of students last summer, the charming little musical comedy will be given again on Miarah 26, Friday, in tlhe auditorium. Mrs. C. B. Rosa and Mrs. J. W. Wideman, who conducted and drilled the performers with such success at their previous appearance, have generously undertaken the task lagain and are rapidly getting the play in shape. Mirs. Geo. B. Selden will be accompanist for the solos and choruses. The caste will be largely made up of last summer's characters, especially the lending parts, with a few changes and additions to the chorus. The entire caste will be announced in next week's issue. Much enthusiasm and interest dominates all who are participating (and the performance will be one of the most brilliant events of the season. The entire net proceeds of the entertainment will be devoted to the erection of the Woman's Club building. DAVID GARRICK The Annual College Play—The Big Event of the Lyceum Course Scheduled for March 19th. The Department of Public Speaking is very actively engaged in preparations for the presentation of the annual college play on March 19th. Prof. Stover will assume the title role in the play of David Garrick. A strong cast 'has been selected. All the members are down to work in earnest. They are bent upon making this play a greac artistic success. New scenery is being prepared. The stage will be transformed into a thing of beauty. Costumes 'have been ordered today from Van Horn and Sons, Theatrical Costumers, of Philadelphia. In years past elegant costumes have been furnished by this company for the college play. Everybody remembers the splendid costumes worn by the Stetson playens when j"Lend Me Five Shillings," "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Damon and Pythias" were given. The costumes and scenery this year will be better than ever before and there is every reason to believe that the presentation of the play will be better than ever before. As we go to press, Prof. Suhrie announces that the College Play has been postponed from this Friday evening to Tuesday, the 23rd, giving preference to the evangelistic meetings in the town. Special Union Meetings. Mr. M'ahy extends a cordial invitation to all students to attend the evangelistic meetings being held in the town. These are not sectarian, are not run on the emotional plan, but put the question of becoming a Christian in a straightforward, practical way. Mr. Young, who is Dr. Torrey's soloist, is leading the choir. Those Who have heard him can witness to the richness and sympathy of his voice and he fairly sings the Gospel into the heart. Mr. Mahy is a Y. M. C. A. man. His special work is among men, and it is greatly desired that he may be obtained for a few days in our own Association.