The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

©Ij£ ^XtXmn H^klp (ttnlfegiafo The Only Students' Publication of John B. Stetson University VOL. XXV DeLAISD, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1912 NO. 8 ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION The Stetson Oratorical Association is the central literary organization in this University. It is the common ground upon which- ali Stetson iiterary societies meet. It is to the literary societies what the Athletic Association, is to the various athletic teams. The Athletic Association fosters, sustains and stimulates the teams. But it does not dictate to the Coach howe he shah coach; nor to the Captain how he shall lead his team. Likewise the Orat orical Association fosters, supports and stimulates the literary work of Stetson University through the organized channels—through the literary societies. But it does not infringe upon the rights of any individual society. It does not dictate; as our federalgov- ernment has only such powers as are specifically delegated to it, so it is with the Stetson Oratorical Association. The individual literary society pursues its regular work without molestation; it decides what it wants; it cares for the minutiae. It, by its regular work, prepares men and women for contests. The Oratorical Association arranges th3 Contests that occur between departments or between any department ot this University and other schools. The plan for arrangement is two-fold, viz: 1. Stated Annual Contests—Such as the Declamatory Contest for young women, the Oratorical Contest for young men, and the inter-department debate. 2. Contests that are arranged by the Oratorical Association in compliance with the request of some particular literary society. The birth of the Oratorical Association is obscure. The oldest Students in Stetson can not illumine its beginning. Evidently the organization dates back to the early days of Stetson University. This much we do know, viz: (1) It is one of the most worthy organizations in school and (2) Its life has been spasmodic. The first proposition is self evident after an understanding of the purpose aud work of the Oratorical Association, as above explained. The second is equally true. Strong men at the helm have caused this worthy organization to flash before the entire University in ephemeral beauty, and merited popularity, for the brief span of eight months—only to sink into obscurity, and inconsideration for one, two or more years. Continued on Page 2 OLD GLORY REGAINED DAVIDSON'S STRONG ELEVEN RECEIVES AN EYE-OPENER AT THE HANDS OF MANNING'S POWERFUL MACHINE. Stetson outclassed Davidson by a safe score last Thursday, which brought much joy to the local enthusiasts, and especially to Coach Manning; and the writer might admit a surprise to himself, for the Davidson team is considered among the big teams of the South— Univeisity of North Carolina scoring only thirteen points on them. In addition to this, several of^our important players were on the PROFESSOR RASCO Whose never-failing enthusiasm and untiring efforts have done much to create our excellent law school. sick list: Red Snedigar being out on account of fever, and Jones being out of game with a lame hip caused the back field to be changed at the last mfnufe, which indicated another defeat for the team—but McDermond and Jackson proved worthv of the places. Although Pete was in the game only a few minutes, he displayed true form, and would have helped to bring home more bacon had he not thought Continued on Page 2 DELTA ALPHA DELTA The Delta Alpha Delta girls whose reputation as hostesses has already been established in other years of"their existence as a sorority and now fully sustained by the results of the first inter-fratemity social event of the year, were hostesses at an informal tea Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. Their guests were the girls of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, the teachers residing in the dormitory, Mrs. Dohm, Miss Berger, and the mothers of tho town Delta Alpha Delta girls. The back parlors of Chaudoin Were liter- ally transformed into a veritable banner o! I autumn beauty and rustic simplieit y was the keynote throughout all of il • orations. Over the fireplace, mirror and windows, great boughs of flaming autumn leaves were massed, the bright colors of the natural foliage giving an atmosphere of warmth and burning on the hearth, each casting a red- yellow radiance, enhanced and intensified the appearance and feeling of autumn in (lie moms. In th< ment of countless jardiniere and potted plants, mm h artistic ability was displayed. A two course luncheon, salad and sand-wiches served upon autumn leaves, tea, cake and after dinner i was served and needs no further description; otherwise than it wa exceed ingly artistic and cheerfulness within a pleasing contrast to the cold outdoors. The . chandeliers were en twined with greens, overshadowing the lights and the radiators were entirely hidden by huge clumps of tnagnolia branches. Tin- most unique and iiial feature in the decorations wc • columns, bung with draperies of i-'ior ida i! 1 with brilliant autumn The lights, • haded wit h oi crepe paper, and a brisk fin- palal The refreshments were served by four girls of the sorority, all members of the college graduating Class, Misses Lee Bowers, Fay Cribbett, Harriet Jfulley and Nina Phillips, Miss Harriet Hulley presiding with her usual dignity and grace over the tea table which was cosily drawn near by the fire side. Much credit of the pleasure and the success of the occasion is due to Miss, Marjorie Blocker and Miss Ruth Cullen who pleasingly entertained the guests by furnishing music during the afternoon. When it comes to making a rapid change of opinion, every woman is an expert.