Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSSKV csuwjr STUDENTS' PUBLICATION OF STETSON UNIVERSITY. VOL. XXIII DE LAND, FLA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1910. No. 3 STETSON ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the Oratori cal Association of John B. Stetson University was held on the evening of October 17th in the auditorium. In addition to the business transacted, great enthusiasm was manifested in the formation of plans for the Association's work for this year. A number of new members were admitted, and officers for the ensuing year were elected. In recognition -of his faithful and untiring efforts during his term as president of the Association last year, Mr. Roy V. Sellers was re-elected President for the present year. Mr. Sellers, himself an orator of no mean ability, is a man of large parts and deep penetration, earnestness of purpose, and great enthusiasm, and under his able leadership for a second year there can be no question that every undertaking of the Association will be carried to a happy consummation. Mr. C. M. Durrance was elected vice- president, Mr. Louie W. Strum, secretary, and Mr. A. M. R. Lawrence, treasurer, all unanimously. While the attendance at this meeting was not as large as hoped for, still the ardent enthusiasm of those present outweighed the discrepancy in numbers. The decided inclemancy of the weather on that evening we believe to be largely responsible for the light attendance. The Oratorical Association is an organization which deserves the support and co-operation of the student body as a whole. It bears the same relation to the Literary side of College life as the Athletic Association does to the athletic side of College life. Under its auspices debates and contests of an inter-society and intercollegiate nature are promoted, and plans for a number of these contests for this year are now on foot. John B. Stetson University is the posessor of an unsullied athletic record, and it now behooves us to establish a like record before the State of Florida in Literary pursuits. It is an unde niable fact that Stetson has some of the most talented oratorical material in the South, and it needs only the effort and co-operation of the student body manifested through the Oratorical Association to bring the oratorical achievements of Stetson to the front. Students, give us your aid. We earnestly solicit it. Not only the aid of those -residents of Conrad and Stetson halls, but the assistance and co-operation of the Chaudoin Division of the student body in this undertaking as well as all others. Already numbered among our members are seven young ladies, and it is our desire to increase this number materially this year. Any member of the Executive Committee will be glad to give you any information desired concerning the Association. Everybody lend your efforts and let us unite in making a record year for Stetson in Oratorical Annals. Louie W. Strum, Secretary. YOUR EYES. 1. When the eyes have to be rubbed frequently while reading, it is time to consult an oculist. 2. Don't read with the light in front. This ruins the eyesight quicker than anything else. The light should fall obliquely from behind over the left shoulder. Never ' read with the sun shining directly on your book. 3. Don't go to sleep or even take a nap in such a position that your eyes will open directly on the light when awakening. 4. When a book or magazine has to he held at arm's length n reading, it is a sign that glasses are needed. Don't delay in having your eyes tested. 5. Always hold your head erect when you read and hold your book 14 inches from your face. 6. Use a shade over every light, even a candle. Shades are cheap, or they can be easily made. —Popular Mechanics. WITH THE EUSOPHIANS. -+- Again with "ears erect" as Vergil says, the faithful members of the "well wisdomed clan" met in closed session on last Saturday night. After a business session, details of which will not be given here, several new members were proposed. These men and women have seen the advantage's of the organization. You had better hand in your application if you are doing college work. But to return to our story.- After the business session the program was announced. It was as follows: French Current Events—Rev. Perry Abraham Roberts. Development of French Language— Mr. Russell Thomas. Outline of French History—Miss Nina Phillips. French Poem—Mr. Frank A. Smith. Uncle Perry Roberts opened his sermon with the startling announcement that there was nothing doing in France. He said that he had closely read the DeLand News, the Stetson Collegiate, the Ocala Banner and other prominent periodicals without finding a single French item. But Perry is never at a loss to speak a word. He certainly entertained his audience. There is no doubt about that. Perry's got the "gift of gab" and no joke. Put him on a desert island and he would draw a crowd in ten minutes. You can't see the depth of Perry's humor from superficial observation. You have to hear him in one of his matchless sermons or lectures. Returning to the serious side of life Mr. Thomas gave us a masterly delineation of the development of the French tongue. Miss Nina Phillips presented us with a history of France delivered as though she was interested in what she was saying. Mr. Frank A. Smith concluded the program with a French poem. We will not repeat the poem here for fear the