The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

The Only Students' Publication of John B. Stetson University VOL. XXIV DeLAIND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1912 NO. 19 ORATORICAL CONTEST The Spring Term Oratorical Contest was held in the University Auditorium on the evening of the 13th. There was a splendid and appreciative audience to welcome the contestants—and the boys showed careful preparation, and unusual animation from start to finish. The six contestants had chosen subjects under which they ably discussed vital problems in a convincing way. They spoke as follows: Pinson Childers, on the "New China" gave us a vivid description and able discussion on the marevlous development of the oldest empire and youngest of Republics. Mr. Childers' oration was well prepared and demonstrated the fact that it is good to have something to say—and to close when you have said it. Mr. Childers' oration was—brief and to the point. The next speaker, Mr. D. Neil Ferguson, spoke fluently and well on "American Destiny." Mr. Ferguson's language was pleasing—his sentences were beautiful and well rounded. The third speaker, Mr. H. G. Jones, acquitted himself in a splendid manner on "The Hidden Meaning." His metaphors were well haiv and the speaker showed a profound appreciation of a meaning which is all significant and abundantly provided in God, Home and Native Land—the high ideals in which we have the only assurance of national prosperity. Mr. Wentworth, the next orator, showed in an able manner, that "Civilization" is evolution more than revolution—that it is the experiences of centuries and not the result of chance of the spoils of any one battlefield. Mr. Wentworth spoke with ease—and ably advocated nobler education. The next speaker, Mr. Longstreet, to whom the prize was awarded, spoke earnestly and well on "Prosperity and Militarism." He showed the wastefulness of war and the inevitable end which seems destined to be realized, ere long "when the battle flags are furled and in the parliment of man we shall see the federation of the world." Mr. Longstreet is to be congratulated on his success. The last orator was Mr. R. P. Sic oration on "The Glory that was America," showed carefal preparation—and a keen appreciation of the problems which seem to grow and embitter the two classes—the masses a'nd the masters. Mr. Stout spoke with apparent ease and earnestness. The medal awarded Mr. Longstreet in this contest is offered yearly by Mr. J. B. Conrad. It is a splendid medal and worthy of any contestant's best efforts. The Oratorical Association is especially grateful to Messrs. S. A. Wood, E. 0. Painter and J. B. Conrad for their interest in the work of the association. The medals they offer are worthy of earnest efforts and will go far towards making these contests even better successes in the years to come—than they have been. The Association is indebted to Messrs. Lamp- kin, Lowe and Woods who kindly acted as judges in the contest. 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- 4- 4- -f- —ATHLETICS— -f- -+- 4- Manager Wideman has arranged a number of big games for the football team next season. He has not as yet handed out an authentic statement but we learn that Charleston and Citadell are on the list. The schedule will be published later. Let's begin now to win that championship next year. "Red" Snedigar is in N. Y. and in all probability will be back next year. He has been cruising in and around South America for the last tew months. The game between the Juniors and Freshmen was quite a game. The Juniors walked away with the victorv to the tune of 24 to ^. There were many features to this game worthy of mention. Mahon and Taylor were the star battery for the Freshmen, while Liddell and Wideman performed for the Juniors. "Bob" Milam at short stop made a splendid aeroplane catch worthy of a big leaguer. This makes two victories for the Juniors—if somebody don't beat them they will be thinking that it is a hard job, The Kent Club won out over the Freshmen in a warm game last Tuesday afternoon. Thursdays game with the Juniors is looked forward to wi* ■ deal of anticipate ips—! Maybe before long the wind will again be whistling through the whiskers on male faces. King Alfonso of Spain, it is declared, is raising a pair of sideboards, and his example is being followed in Madrid, Paris, and London. Alfonso is in his way a nice -little fellow, but being a King, and especially King of Spain, his head probably lies uneasy in a barber chair as well as elsewhere. Still, he is about the last person one would expect to see imitating the discarded populist fashion. f-+-+->-+-+-*-+-4-+- +.4-4-+.+. The weekly meetings of the Y. M. C. A. have been continued, - even if the weekly issues of the "Collegiate" have been lacking. The attendance has been - throughout this whole year, remarkably regular. We have had large audiences at times, but rarely small ones. The interest has been lasting, and as a consequence we have had a regular nnmber present frOm week to week. Since the dissemination of the quondam Y. M. C. A. quartet, we have "employed" various singers to add to the program. The Phi Kappa Delta men have favored us twice. At other times, a quartet has been selected from our midst. Recent leaders have been Prof. Pattishall and R. Peterson. We were glad to hear from Prof. Pattishall, who gave us a good talk upon the theme of "Responsibility." Peterson handled creditably the difficult subject assigned him. The various Bible classes arranged at the opening of this school year have sadly "petered out," with one exception—the first floor Stetson Hall group.'1; It is to be hoped that the work in the other divisions will be serumed. There is time yet for beneficial work. Come out to our next meeting, young men. You are welcome, as always. R. L. 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- 4- ' -4- ->• LIBRARY NOTICE. 4- 4- 4- 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-+~4- The librarian wishes to call the attention of the students to an important addition to the library—that of the new Encylopedia Bri- tannica, 11th edition. This work is the most authorative and up to date general reference material in the library and it is to be hoped that students will avail themselves of its benefits. There are persons who will be surprised to learn that Dr. Cook is still lecturing, but, in the language of the theatre, he is "playing small time." In Hopkinsville, Ky., as he was describing a fight with a polar bear to an audience, a swarm of bees invaded the hall and got traditionally busy, to the anguish of the doctor's auditors. And yet they arc not the only persons who have been stung.