Stetson Collegiate Weekly

STETSON COLLE WEEKLY Official Student Publication of John B. Stetson University VOLUME 32 DELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1924. NUMBER 34. Stetson Art School Held Big Reception *- ■* TRINITY TEAM TOO MUCH FOR STETSON BASEBALL OUTFI1 PROF. FLUHART HOLDS RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION OF WORK IN PAINTING AND POTTERY DECORATION OF BOTH HIS PUPILS AND THE INSTRUC. TORS DURING RECEPTION IN Fighting gamely every minute of STUDIOS. play, the Stetson Hatters went down in defeat before the airtight infie'd of Friday afternoon and evening, the j the Trinity college by he score of School of Art entertained in their annual reception and exhibition, scores of the friends of the instructors and pupils and enthusisasts of this branch of the work of the University. All who "came and saw" were "conquered" for, but few had ever before realized in any degree the magnitude of the work of Prof, and Mrs. Fluhart, the Director of the School and the Supervisor of Applied Art. These two charming and highly talented people constitute the personnel of one of the most nearly perfect departments of Stetson. The work of their jupils, shown in the exhibition, is of such character as t0 bring honor to the instructors. The fact that a large majority of the members of the faculty were present during the reception was pleasing to Mr and Mrs. Fluhart. Their expressions of highest appreciation of the paintings of both instructors and students will hep much in building their enthusiasm for even greater efforts. The work in Applied Arts, especially in the painting of vases and various other articles of finest pottery and glassware attracted the attention. The work of Elizabeh Roberts, Winifred Eveland, Mary Williamson and Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Miller, Mrs. (Continued on page 2) 5 to 1. Failure to make their hits count cost Stetson the victory, several times during the game were men left on the base who should have scored. Harrison pitched a good brand of ball. Trinity got in nine scattered hits. The fielding of Henderson and Lainhardt was the feature of the game. s Stetson lost to a better team this afternoon. It was a good clean game, and the Hatters fought every minute and rich'y deserve much praise for holding the Trinity lads to a four victory. 0 , A VALUABLE MASTERPIECE OF ART SOON TO BE SEEN IN GALLERY AT STETSON LEON FORBES SAFELY PASS- . ES l'hlKuUGH DIFFICULT OPERATION PERFORMED SUN. A masterpiece of the world of paintings, coming from the easel of one of the most famous artists of all ages is soon to be on exhibition in ■the Art Gallery of Stetson University. This wonderful canvass is known Wherever art is appreciated, as one of the finest of Angelica Kauf- mann's works and in the realm of monetary value by which many minds must measure it, is of no small consequence, being valued by experts at something over $10,000. The artist whose mind conceived | unVi whose* hands Brought into beiilg this costly and beautiful production, State Highs Meet In Tennis Tournament *- * PROF. HARRY 4) A VIS FLUHART Director of Art STETSON FALLS IN | MOOT COURT STAGES TENNIS MATCH WITH SPECTACULAR KILL STATE UNIVERSITY I FOR SAKE OF CASE the famous Kaufmann, was a German Leon E. Forbes is gradually re-1 °y birth. She was trained in Italy covering from an operation which where she married a a member of the was performed Sunday morning at Italian nobility. Her'life was spent nine o'clock. He was in bed. from Thursday morning to Saturday with what he be'ieved to be malaria fever. While suffering from the fever, his back began to bother him. On being examined by the doctor, it was discovered that he had bruised the lower part of his spine, the accident having happened when he fell on the sliding schute at Sulphur Springs. The operation proved to be very successful and he will be out of the hospital in 10 or 15 days, but will be unable to resume his studies this year. CHARIV^HOOLOF SENIORS CHARMS A CHARMED HOUSE Mr. Bryant, Manager and Miss Talbot Director. The Senior play is a thing of history, an event stiven for valiently, an end attained in the most satisfactory manner. The Senior class of 1924 if for no other reason will be cailed to memory by the reminiscences of their play, "The Charm School." ' The story is of a girls' boarding school, inherited from his aunt, by Mr. Bevans. Mr. Johns, holding a heavy mortgage on the schools, bargains with Bevans, allowing time being foreclosing if n0 one falls in love with the new head of the school. El- ice, Johns' niece does this in thorough fashion, running away when Bevaus refuses to even talk with her. However, he returns to school, only to be disposed of his' property ac cording to the agreement. Johns of fers $10,000 and a new job, and Elice gets Bevans the cash and the pob. The High Points One of the hits of the evening was the singing and dancing of the girls of the Senior class of the "Charm School,'" played by Forrest May Talbot, Lora Mosteller, Gertrude Foster, Marie Kirk, Helen Vogel, Florence (Continued on page 2) in the painting of canvasses which are now to be seen in every art gallery on the continent,- and in this country- Not a exhibition is considered complete but that Angelica Kaufmann is represented. She was one of the original members of the Royal Academy of England. The painting itself becomes the property of the School of Art thru the unprecedented generosity of Mrs. Gore, who spent her winters for several years in Orlando, and who was very deeply interested in Stetson. It was through the influence and friendship of Prof. Fluhart however that this gift was made to the Art school. The canvass represents one of the famous scenes in old Roman semi- mythical history of the time of the Emperor Sextus, and will prove of interest not only for its artistic value, but for its historical significance. garISSfamous sculptor added to arts faculty Instructor in Chicago Art Institute for 12 Years. The announcement that the De partment of Sculpture in the school of Art is now officially organized, under George Etienne Garniere, one of America's foremost sculptors, is made officially by Prof. Harry Davis Fluhart, director of the school. To Prof. Fluhart's far reaching vision of the possibilities and future of his school of Art as a vital part of Stetson University, are Stetson stu dents indebted for the opportunity that this announcement brings to mind. Little of the real worth of the work of this#artisic gentleman, and his talented wife, Mr. and Mrs F'uhart, has been realized by any save those who are members of their classes. The addition of this department of Sculpture under so famous and competent an instructor as Mr. Garniere cannot but broaden the scope of Stetson's influence. Mr. Garniere comes to DeLand from the Chicago Art Institute, where (Continued on page 2.) Playing consistent heads up tennis, Florida defeated Stetson here Saturday by the score of 4-2. The playing of Bowen of Florida was the big facl tor in the Orange and Blue victory' The tal< blonde boy was too much i'o his opponents, with his slashin perger, Stetson marvel, was el^T off form Saturday. He easily defcar ed Pomeroy, but fell down badly the doubles. Cu"<p played the bettj game for the Hatters. | Culp won the" first match of tM day against Mobly. The first set was hotly contested, Culp coming out victor 6-4. In the second, Mobly won the first three games, but Culp came back strong and beat him 6-3. Anrsperger won the first set of the second match against the fast Pomeroy 8-6, the former literally wearing the Florida man down. It was clear that Pomeroy was no match for Arnsperger. He played the match in an easy way, while Pomeroy played all over the court in a tiring manner. Pomeroy after resting came back and won the second match 6-4. He won the'first two-games in the third set, (Continued on page 3) T. B. Castiglia. "lies" sweating in jail as a itsult of the "murder of Ira Cromer, for the theft of $50 and a watch, both men it appears carry- guns for the other, during the noon following the entering of ler's room and the shooting: of iglia. Ac ions made rather at larg-.- by the murderer" and threats of vengeance by the "thief". After the shooting the body of the "dead man" was carried to the hospital and one of the members of the ministerial club went to his bedside to receive his dying confession. Considerable excitement was occasioned by the affair until it was explained that the incident had been pre-arranged in order to furnish material for moot court to be staged by a number of law students of the university. Frankly, no one was even slightly injured. Castiglia will probably be tried in moot court nexc Thursday. The defense will be represented by Eoyal Huntley, William Fleming and Clyd# Harton, while the accused wili . be prosecuted by Roger Ford and Troy (Continued on page 3) Senior Class is Reminded of Traditions at Stetson Stetson has customs and traditions which we all respect and abide by. There is one custom that the seniors seem to have slighted, for it is high time for the event and nothing h,"s been said of it yet. This is the annual Senior-Faculty .baseball game. Those who hearken back to last year's battle wil'1 remember the surprises the faculty furnished and the close game they played with the seniors. Who can forget the stellar work of Dr. Hulley at first or the senational catch Dr. Seward made in the field. It was a long fly to the right center field and looked like a hit until Dr. Seward grabbed it barehanded and held on t0 it. Professors Tribble, Hulley and Heffner covered their ground well at second, short and third, while professors Mickle and Garwood won recognition for their work in the box. The Stetso» students are proud of a faculty that not only holds its own in the class room, but can go out on the athletic field and prove itself a game contender in that realm. The faculty are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to show their prowess on the diamond and the student body is eager to watch the fray, but where oh where are the seniors? Have they forgotten this tradition? Are they afraid to tackle the faculty? Or, are they simply negligent of the duty that falls upon them through tradition? ^•— ■ %. Dr. Farriss Writes an Appreciation of Prof. Fluhart of Art School Modesty is the concomitant of genius. The unassuming and polite gent, leman, Mr. Fluhart, who some years since selected Florida as his home, came to us with a reputation as an artist already made. Our attention was first attracted toward him when Stetson University, at the suggestion of Mr. E. B. Solomon and through the efforts of President Hulley, purchased a large number of excellent oil paintings, thus forming the gallery of fine arts, so well and favorably known to us all. In that gallery are many of Prof. Fluhart's best pictures. This is saying in other words, that they are as excellent as may be found in almost any gallery in the country. As the writer sees it, his large marine painting—that of Daytona Beach—is of the highest order of merit. In fact it is the best picture of the" kind with which we are acquainted. Another picture which has elicited much praise—"A thing of beauty and joy forever"—is that of a deep valley viewed from a flowery cliff in the .mountains. As we have looked upon it in admiration, we have placed in it our imagination, as the famous (Continued on page 3.) PERSONNEL OF ART SCHOOL INVOLVES TALENT; TRAINING Harry Davis Fluhart, the Art Director, has spent his entire life in a studio, as both his parents were artists. He received his first training at home surrounded by an atmosphere of art and a wonderful collection of paintings. He went early to Munich, where he was at once admitted b yspecial favor to the studio of the famous artist Richard Ritter von Poschinger, and painted with him for years. Later he spent two yeras in Paris in The Delicluse school under De- launce and Blaunt. Most of Prof. Fluhart's life has been devoted to teaching art in various colleges, among them Knox, Earlnam, and Stetson where he has been for eight years. He is represented in permanent galleries. He has been a successful teacher all his life and has a faculty of being able t0 impart to others how to go about the work to obtain results—a rare gift. Bertha Weeks Fluhart, Supervisor of Normal Art, Applied and Iudus- trial Arts, received her education at Wel'is College; Philadelphia School of Design for women; Oswego State Normal School; Snow-Froelich Industrial Art Summer School; Chautauqua School of Arts and Crafts. Mrs. Fluhart has taught in Jamestown, N., Y., and has been Supervisor of Art in! the public schools of Roanoke Rapids, N. C, and of Orlando, F^a. O—. ANNUAL MEETINQ'STETSON GLEE CLUB FOR ELECTION OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR DUVAL EXPECTED TO CARRY AWAY THE BANNER IN DOUBLES—FLEUR, MIAMI STAR BLITCH, DUVAL AND McDON- ALD, PALM BEACH, ARE LOOKED UP TO AS THE BEST BETS IN THE SINGLES. Stetson is to entertain the Florida State High School tennis tournament this week. About 70 or 80 young men from the high schools will represent their schools in the matches which are limited to two singles and one double for each competing city. Any school which is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association is eligible to send these three teams. The games are open Thursday, continuing throughout Friday and Saturday. The final alone will be pl/ay- ed on the last day if plans now laid are carried through. Duval is favored with the championship in the doubles over the other possibilities of the State, but in Stanley Culp's opipion will be somewhat weakened through the loss of George Yenawine, last year's champion. The men looming up for the honors in the singles are: Fleur, cf Miami, Blitch of Duval, and McDonald of Palm Meach. Fleur has defeated some of the best in the country, and has played Vincent Richards, holder of the Davis cup. _ _o DR. LINCOLN HULLEY OPENS WOMEN'S CLUB MUSIC WEEK SUNDAY IN VESPER SERVICE After the regular semi-weekly meeting of April 28th, the Stetson Glee Club held its annuai meeting. The principle business of the aimual meeting is the election of officers for the coming year. The following were elected officers: Mr. Ed Henderson, prsident; Mr. Geo. Woods, vice-president; Mr. Howard Gould, recording secretary; Mr. Roy E. Heffner, corresponding secretary and business manager; and Mr. Odus Evans, Librarian. Mrs. Marian Dow Kenefick, Miss Elizabeth Kenefick and Mr. Harry Tuttle were re-el'ected as directress, pianist and treasurer respectively. The retiring officers^are Mr. Ed Clark, president; Mr. Chas. Henderson, vice president; recording secretary, Mr. Roy E. Heffner; corresponding secretary and business manager, Mr. Lloyd Layton; and librarian, Mr. Howard Gould. However, the season is not yet entirely complete for the club to appear in a commencement program and a special concert durirg the present month of May. Also, work has been begun on material for next year as a quite extensive series of programs are planned. -O - MAY DAY FESTIVAL SATURDAY IS MADE 1 BEAUTIFUL EVENT Ruth Jennings, Prominent Pi Phi is Chosen Queen Crowned by Miss Helen Darby, Miss Ruth Jennings presided over the Stetson May Day Festival, held on the campus Saturday afternoon.' Musical selections befitting the spirit of Spring, dances, light as the fairies themselves, costumes cribbed from the imaginations of young fo'ks who know beauty, and from the legends of the ages, were characteristic high points' in the entertainment. The procession which brought the Queen and her cortege to the throne, marched to the sounds of "the Barcarolle" from tales of Hoffman, played by Miss Miriam Munn, violin and Miss Thelma Rosholt, piano. Isabel Tate, Esther Alsheimer and a bevy of college girls dressed as fairies, danc- (Continued on page 3) Dr. Hulley, in a beautiful Vesper service, Sunday afternoon, given in the auditorium, opened the music week program which the Women's Club of DeLand is sponsoring, in conjunction with the Women's Club of the Nation. The auditorium was well filled, and a great deal of keen appreciation was evident through the service. Stetson Vesper Choir rendered music for the occasion. Thursday evening, the Orchestra and the G'ee Clubs are giving a program, which is a part of the Women's Club plan. Mrs. C. B. Rosa, president of the DeLand club is to be commended for the interest and energy which she has put into this movement. O SCIENCE HALL TO BE CENTRE FIRST LANDSCAPE PLAN Prof. Edwards and His Dept. Beautifying Stetson. To our esteemed president, members of the faculty and student body of John B. Stetson University: The refined atmosphere of our college is impalpable and is therefore inferred, rather than perceived by the human senses. Our purpose is to represent and convey these better qualities by having our campus landscaped to make it more in conformity with the refinement of personnel. We have already made' a planting plan for Science Hall, in which our department is located, but we feel that Chaudoin Hall is more in need of representation on the exterior to conform with the characteristics of its inhabitants. Our next landscape work will be on the campus of Chaudoin Hall. Our object is a prettier campus and the work of our department is. land-' scape architecture; we therefore respectfully submit our planting suggestion of Science Hall, which will be an exhibit on the bulletin board of Elizabeth Hall, and when the setting of Chaudoin is completed, this will appear also. r ROBERT J. EDWARDS. ,