The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

{Sty §>X?XBtm ifogkitj (Eolkgiate. The Only Students' Publication of John B. Stetson University VOL. XXV DeLAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1913 NO. 18 THE MUSIC FESTIVAL. The most successful music festival ever held in the history of Stetson occurredfcthis past week, as all DeLand will testify. All who attended it enjoyed the rare treat and those who did not are realizing what they missed, "King Olaf," rendered by the Stetson-DeLand Choral Society with the assistance of Madame Dimitrieff, soprano, Mr. Ellison Van Hoose, tenor, and Mr. Marcus Kellerman, baritone, was the first event. This beautiful music by Elgar was masterfully presented, revealing the old Norse sage in the minor for the most part. Well has the composer adapted his music to the old myths of Norway The chorus work was splendid, better than ever before. It displayed the excellent training by Prof. Phillips, the conductor. He deserves commendation for his interest, enthusiasm, and faithful work in the management of the festival. In the afternoon concert on Friday Miss Beatrice McCue, the contralto soloist, and Mrs. Annie Louise David, the harpist, appeared, delighting the audience. The selections by the Junior Chorus and the part songs by the Vesper Choir were thoroughtly enjoyed, especially "May Dreams" in which Mr. Kellerman sang a beautiful obligate The Artists' Concert on Friday evening was the best DeLand has heard in many a day. A most delightful program was rendered, consisting of solos, duets and the quartet. Madame Dimitrieff, in a charming foreign manner on the stage, pleased every one with her birdlike, high, pure voice. Rightly is she called the Russian nightin- gale. Mr. Van Hoose appeared to advantage each time. His fine voice was well under control, showing the ability of the artist. With all the grace of a harpist, Mrs. David played some lovely selections on her beautiful instrument. The audience received her enthusiastically each time. Nor were we slow to appreciate the charms of Miss McCue both in sweet voice and winning personality. Her pure, true contralto notes fell upon an attentive audience. Mr. Kellerman comes in for a giant share of praise. His magnificent voice filled the auditorium and brought storms of applause. "The Rosary" to harp accompaniment touched the hearts of all. But remember, the music festival is not over yet. The climax is David Bispham on Friday night. You have had a taste of "Danny Deever." Come and hear the rest. # The Misses Lewis were made happy during the week by a visit of their father and mother. Messrs Turnquist, Hodgden and Haynes drew about fifty scaly denizens from the scenes of Dead River Saturday. Miss Chappell returned Sunday from a visit to her home in Sanford. THE COLLEGE ANNUAL 1913. The arduous task of putting forth the College Annual for 1913 is now upon the shoulders (if the Annual board of the senior class. Young men and women of the various classes and organizations that expect to have representation in this year's Annual, we most humbly and yet most earnestly urge you, by all means to give us all the .till and sympathy you can in this undertaking. We intend to turn out the very best Annual possible, one that you will lie proud of and that you will want to send to your friends elsewhere. We can do this but it requires your support. You can give us your support in these ways: When your class has fixed upon a date for meeting the photographer, be there promptly on time. Be prompt also in the payment of class dues for Annual expenses. Be prompt also about handing in "write-ups," etc. Give your order with 50c deposit for an Annual, to the Business Manager early. Now why are we asking these things of you? For these especial reasons: We wish to pur our Annual out as early as possible. The photographer requires a month in which to do his work for us. The engraving company wants a month to do our cuts, the printer wants fifteen days for his work, and seeing that we have only about three more months of school, it behooves us to get busy right away. Our photographer must have all the pictures taken by March 10 in order to get them to the engraver on time. The engraver must have them on time; and the printer must have the cuts promptly in order to get out the Annual to us on time. There will be no picture taken after March 10. We are arranging a schedule with the photographer. It will not be necessary for the president of any organization to see him—simply see H. C. Garwood and get your date for a class-photograph fixed on the schedule he is drawing up. This should be attended to right away. The prices for space in the Annual an for first page, $5.00 for cuts and $2.50 for each succeeding page. The picture for cut will cost $5.00. Pay either to photographer or to us. One page with a cut will thus cost $10.00; two pages with cut, $12.50. Make payment to H. C. Garwood, Bus. Manager. # The Alpha Kappa Psi girls enjoyed themselves immensely Saturday afternoon. About IP M. they started in a large bus for DeLeon. After arriving at the beautiful springs, they dovoted their time to boating and swimming, after which a good lunch was served. The girls returned full of enthusiasm about 9 o'clock. FINE ARTS MUSEUM. ( In Tit sentaticMi 1 )ay the doors of the Mm imil of Pine Arts were for the Srs1 time thrown open to the public, and this was a surprise to the greater number of Stetson people. There were many speculations on the subjeel by people who did not want to let their ignorance of Stetson affairs lie known insomuch that the following information was condescendingly imparted by an unknown friend: "Yes, indeed, this is a very pretty exhibit. The work was all done in the studio, ami i good indeed, considering that it has all been done by the students." This is really a line collection of paintings, ami lias just been purchased for the University by interested friends. About half of the pictures (which number ninety-six in all) are the work of | Mr. Fluhart, who has his winter home in Daytona ! and who superintended the fitting-up of the mu- { seum and the arrangement of the pictures. The ' rest are by T. ('. Steele (perhaps the foremi I the artists of the pre 'in day I, Lui ien Biva, Hilliare, ' Compare, and others. Particular attention is 1 called to the very life-like painting of a plate of eggs, which has been exhibited in the Louvi has also been one of the landscape , Accordimg to Mr. Fluhart, the finesl picture in the collection is a tiny landscape representing a misty morning, which hangs in the north corner of the west wall, and looks to an unpracticed eye like a cracked • of canvas. There are two copiet of the ma pieces, one a Carot, and one, Milet'fl L'E But to the lovers of the sunny south none are more interesting than Mr. Fluhart''- Ploridt This collection has been placed in the room formerly occupied by the Sampson Library, in which it shows to very good advantage, b valuable addition, not only to the Art Department, but al o to ih1 University^ ♦ PRESENTATION DAY. Stel on University enjo holidays, lasl Friday, when the annual Pn eh ntation Day Exercises were held in the auditorium. In accordance with the custom, the bt en of DeLand closed their 0 30 to Vim, in honor of the day. The chapel was filled to ( flowing. Dr. Harkness, Mr. Silas B. Wright, Dr. Hulley, Mr. John B. Stetson, Jr., and Dr. Stl the speaker , were on the rostrum, and behind tl the great choir tha- had rcn- the oratorio, "King Olaf." Dr. Strong gave a splendidly written treatise on "William Cullen Bryant, the Founder of American Poetry and Journalism." Dr. Strong i president of J al Seminary. After Dr. Strong customary recognition o' during the last year. Tl by the Rev. Dr. lb.- "Estudiantina."