Stetson Collegiate

STETSON COLLEGIATE t Weekly Publication of John B. Stetson University, DeLand, Florida Volume 34, Number 2. THE STETSON COLLEGIATE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1925 Single Copy, 5 cents VARSITY TO MEET FRESHMEN J. ARCHY SMITH MEMORIAL Impressive Services Held in Chapel—All Stetson Pauses and Realizes Great Loss DeLand His Home and Stetson His Greatest Interest Last Tuesday morning Stetson University paused, to pay tribute to the late Prof.. J. Archy Smith, in a deeply impressive and beautiful memorial service held in the chapel of Elizabeth Hall. Dr. Lincoln Hulley, President of Stetson, and a close personal friend of Prof. Smith for many years, was the first of several members of the University to pay tribute to the memory of the absent member who enjoyed such respect ^and devotion from all who knew him. Reverently and tenderly the University head spoke in the highest terms of the deceased comrade and fellow-worker. In his impressive remarks Dr. Hulley said, "Prof. Smith was the second person to call on me when I first came to this school." "He was dean for a long while, he was a forceful personality, and possessed an intellect capable in many lines. He had a strong will, a tender heart, and was generous and symp'ar thetTc. He was original and independent in his thinking, and clean in his speech." H-ffr'trrft.) took oocusio-.i. to ■-^alcu.a number of facts concerning the life and achievements of the deceased member of the University, who was such a strong character and loyal worker. Following an organ selection, Prof. B. F. Ezell read a portion of Scripture. A vocal solo, "Face to Face," was contributed to the impressive service by Miss Marguerite Spoffard. In speaking of his absent associate. Prof. H. C. Garwood said, "Stetson has lost one of its greatest minds and teach ers, the Baptist denomination has suffered the loss of a great orthodox member, and the boys of the campus have lost a great friend." "He was .congenial and approachable. He helped many young men through school. To some of them he loaned money and to others he gave it to them outright. In the class room he vv:as stern and fair. He took a personal interest in his students." "He was the foe of wrong wherever he saw it, whether in friend or in foe. Like all strong men he had-enemies, but he never carried bitterness in his soul." In closing his remarks Prof. Garwood said, "He was a great friend, a great teacher, a great student, and a large spirit." Prof. Smith served in Stetson University for twenty-five years, and was affiliated with Stetson until just a few months before his death, which occurred on June 18 of this year. During two or three years, prior to his death, he was in ill health. In March of the present.year ho felt that he w^s physically unable to render the service he desired to render and presented his resignation. In April he was relieved of his duties at Stetson, and soon thereafter, his condition became worse and forced him to seek treatment at a sanitarium in Atlanta. After spending several weeks there he returned to his home in DeLand where he died. He was sixty-one years of age and was born in West Virginia. MISS TRIBBLE NEW DEAN OF WOMEN Miss Mary Tribblet the new Dean of Women, is well known' to all old students on the campus. Miss Tribble has been on the Stetson campus for six years. The first three years as a student and the last three as Instructor in the English Department. She is a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Phi Beta, was President- of the Student Council her Senior year, was Dean of DeLand Hall and received her Master's degree in the English Department last year. The new Dean of Women is an excellent example of fine womanhood and the freshmen girls would do well to follow in her footsteps. Miss Tribble wishes to assure everyone that the spirit of good-fellowship which obtains at Stetson i^s deeply appreciated. . " T-^ o DON GEIGER ELECTED CAPTAIN FOR 1925 Don Geiger, a familiar character to every old student on the Stetson campus, and known by the large majority of new students, was elected last week to the captaincy of the Green and White eleven. Don' is beginning his second season with the Hatters and is showing his usual excellent forrr^ He is remembered for his excellent playing on the line last year at the tackle position. He was elected to fill the vacancy brought about by the failure of Lloyd Layton, captain-elect, to return to school this year, and although Layton will be greatly missed'by his team-mates, by Coach McQuillan, and other members of the University, yet he is being succeeded by a member of the team who is thoroughly capable of filling the position of captain. Besides being a favorite among the fans of this section Don is a conscientious student and a loyal Stetsonite. He is proving to be a valuable right hand man for Coach McQuillan in drilling the men into condition for the approaching contests of the season. Miss Leila Russel, a Stetson Law School Grad and a member of Alpha Xi Delta, is located in Miami where her offices are in the New Halcyon Arcade. Miss Russel was associated with Charles H. Hyde, the famous lawyer who was secretary of the city of New York during Gaynor's rule, and she has recently opened offices of her own where she is prospering, due to her remarkable business acumen. DELTA SIG SMOKER (By Click Mullen) The Alpha Chi Chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity held their first smoker since their installation last year in the middle of May. It was one of those very hot nights and the many visitors that came to the affair soon found out where the punch bowl was located and drank to their heart's content. The house was crowded throughout the evening and many new friends were made by the new as well as the old students. Music was furnished by Pledges Gill and Carter, meanwhile Slater took up his old standby, the violin, ^nd came in on the chorus. The visitors seemed to enjoy themselves and the house seemed to be clothed in a gown of friendliness. The purpose of the smokers are to better acquaint the new students with the other new students and the men who have attended this institution before. If the smoker succeeded in doing this we consider it as a success. COUNTESS EULALIA WISHES STETSON A SUCCESSFUL YEAR Northern Methodist Party (By Elizabeth Brown) On Friday the eighteenth at eight o'clock the Epworth League of the Northern Methodist Church gave a social at the parsonage. A large number of Stetson students attended, twenty girls from Chaudoin attending in a body. Different games were played, including a peanut chase, won by Spud Morrow's team, and a bean bag &ame which ended in a tie. Delightful refreshments followed. At nine thirty the dormitory students left after cheering the League and the Reverend Tread- well for the enjoyable evening. "Best wishes for a very successful year" is the cablegram received yesterday by President Hulley from the Countess Eulalia. The message came direct from Warsaw, Poland, where the son of the countess, John B. Stetson, Jr., is the American minister. Last week's issue of the Collegiate carried the story of the appointment of John B. Stetson, Jr., the son of the founder of Stetson University, as United States minister to Poland. COLLEGIATE OFFICE ON FIRST FLOOR, SCIENCE HALL, ROOM 14 The location of the Collegiate office is in the Science Building opposite Elizabeth Hall. Main entrance, up the steps, one flight only, turn to the left and knock on the first door on the left side of the foyer. It is old room 14 and there is a triangular piece of paper pinned on the door with the Collegiate letter head on it to distinguish it from the other doors. If you have anything interesting to tell us or if you can write, bring in your specimens and we assure you of our earnest attention. Miss Mildred Goudy, a Stetson Alumni and a member of Alpha Xi Delta is very much interested in her father's hospital and Clinic in Miami and is also kept very busy with her many social activities. Tubby Riffle had his first aeroplane ride at Daytona Reach the( other day and the plane really did rise and Tubby told the pilot to go higher but the pilot evidently didn't hear him. FIRST GRIDIRON MATCH OF SEASON'S SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE HERE WEDNESDAY With Two Football Games on the Green and White Card For This Week, Gridiron Work for the 1925 Season Begins To Take On a More Definite Appearance. Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock the Varsity eleven meets the Freshman bunch cjh Ciynmings Field in the first clash of the season, and on Thursday night the regulars will leave for Columbus, Georgia, where they will meet the Camp Benning Infantry team Saturday afternon. There is already a world of speculation over the campus as to what the outcome of the Varsity-Freshmen contest will be,-* and it is certain that the affair is going to prove, highly interesting from every angle, especially since this is really the first opportunity students of Stetson and fans of this section will have to see the Green and White squad members in action. The approaching event scheduled for Wednesday is already receiving wide attention and it is believed that a large crowd will be on hand to witness Coach McQuillan's material in action. An admission fee of fifty cents will be charged all who are not students of Stetson University. All students will be admitted for twenty-five cents. It is impossible to give any definite information as to what the probable line-up will be for Wednesday, for Coach will in all probability use every member of his squad of forty-five men during some part of the game, in an effort to get a better estimate of their ability under fire. Though Coach McQuillan is somewhat discouraged over the fact that only a comparatively small number of the men of the 1924 squad have returned, yet it is certain that he is going to make some discoveries in Thursday's game, which should prove to be more or less encouraging. A large number Of the men out for the squad are green men, but among them there is considerable promising material which should show some splendid development during the next few days. At present Coach McQuillan's greatest handicap seems to be in the line, for though he has a number of candidates for the line position, yet they are comparatively light, and lack experience. He is well fixed with backfield men. There are fourteen men out for back- field positions, most of whom' are displaying some ability worthy of commendation. The Collegiate feels that a mere announcement of the game for Thursday should bring -the student body out in full strength to witness the affair. Coach McQuillan and his men are working hard every day to represent Stetson, your school, in a creditable manner, and it is only in keeping with fair play th'at every individual student be present for the game. It is also urged that the student body prepare to give the team a good ^send- off when they leave for the Camp Benning game. Assure them that you are giving them, your full support and they will be able to face the soldier bunch in a much more whole-hearted manner. In going up against the Camp Benning team they will face probably the strongest team they will have to face this season. They are entering into a contest greatly handicapped, and with odds against them in many respects. Nevertheless they, are carrying with them, that never waning spirit of determination which has always characterized the Hatters in their efforts to make a good showing for their school. In going up against the Camp Benning team they are going to come in contact with some All-American and All-Southern men who are still playing up to the name they have won, yet it is certain that after the game Saturday they will be well aware of the fact that the Hatters have visited their camp. PRIZE WINNERS IN SOUTHWIDE COLLEGE CONTEST Interracial Commission Announces Awards for Best Student Papers On Race Relations Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 21.—The Commission % on Interracial Cooperation announces the following awards for the best papers on race rela^ons submitted in a recent contest ovcr.''£, the students of all southern cf k$>■%: [fci _2^P^ l^m* Randolph-Macon Worn: . Vir ginia, subjedt, "The 'Jimao >n White College and the South's Race Problem;" second prize, A. C. Ray, of Davidson College, North Carolina, subject, "The Clash of Color;" third prize, C. B. Colquitt, of the University of Georgia, subject, "Race Relations in the South." There were- fifty entries in the contest, representing more than thirty of the leading institutions in twelve States. Various phases of race relations were treated; among them education, economic conditions, Negro achievement, the Negro Church, interracial cooperation, and the lynching evil. All the papers submitted were of a high order and a number were delivered as orations or published in college periodicals. Officials of the Interracial Commission expressed themselves as gTeatly pleased with the results and are planning to conduct a similar contest „this year, full announcements of which are promised at an early date. PRESBYTERIAN TION RECEP- (By Elinor Goldman) On-Friday evening, September 18 at 8 o'clock the First Presbyterian Church of DeLand gave a reception to the students of Stetson University. The guests were received by Dr. Abbot, the pastor of the church, his wife Mrs. Abbot, Miss Josephine Abbot his daughter, Mr. Olaf Stenwall, Mrs. O. A. Morse and Mr. Henry Hansen. The reception was rather informal. Games were played,, a. feature being the matching of verses' of familiar songs. The group which matched their verses and sang the song best, was awarded a prize of stick candy, one piece to each member of the group. Suwannee River was the winner. Later excellent punch was served. The affair was well attended by the students and all enjoyed a pleasant evening of fun. There is to be a meeting of the entire staff and we would like to have all the reporters from the various organizations present also. S. M. Tatum, Business Manager.