Stetson Collegiate Weekly

^.M. C03tO6-O Beat Florida—Monday and Tuesday—BASEBALL STETSON COLLEGTaTE WEEKLY VOLUME 32 Official Student Publication oj^John B. Stetson University DELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1924. NUMBER 33. SUCCESSFUL YEAR NOW CLOSING IN THE VOCAL DEPT. Mrs. Marian Dow Kenefick Crowned With Honor for Work. Never before in the history of Stetson have the vocal department and Glee Clubs been such a success. For the first time the united boys and girls' glee clubs, now called the Stetson Choral Society, journeyed to the West Coast 'singing to capacity houses in Lakeland, Tampa, and Sjt. Petersburg. Mrs. Marian Kenefick, conductor of the chorus is a talented | vocalist, and has -the rare gift of being a superior vocal teacher as well as choral, conductor of unusual ability. The results of her training were fully shown during this trip to the west coast. The work of both solos and chorus were of unusual excellence, all soloists being pupils" of Mrs. Kenefick. In both Tampa and (Continued on page 3) 0 STETSON BAND TO MEET FOR REHEARSAL FOR TRINITY GAME WEDNESDAY P. M , AT 3:30 m MRS. MARION DOW KENEFICK Head of Vocal Department WILLIAM EDWARD DUCKWITZ Head of Piano Department DIRECTORS OF MtTSIC CONSERVATORY JohnB. Stetson University, DeLand, Florida ROBERTS-WALTERS Stetson's band will play for the Trinity game Thursday afternoon of this week and for the two Florida games next we,ek. This is the first blow toward the old time pep which will aid our boys, under "'Sledge" Tatum ring up three victories. The'band will meet for rehearsal, Wednesday afternoon at 3:15 in Elizabeth Hall, every member present or prospective, is requested to be out. New music, consisting of Will Huff's book of new snappy marches I 4^ in the hands of the. leader.. This I alone should entice every member to his post of duty. Come out, fellows, let us remember that it is an ill wind i that blows nobody good. Show the | baseball team we are behind them as we were behind the football fellows. —O STUDENT COUNCIL SENDS PRESIDENT TO MISS. MEETING Marie Courson, new president of the Stetson Student Council, left De- Land for the National Collegiate Student Council, held in Mississippi, this last week. The Council was thus enabled to send their representative to the National meet, an important event for the good of Stetson thru the energetic work of some of the members of the council. A rummage sale described by one of the participants in the following paragraphs made this trip possible. "Here's a good looking dress. Just the thing for you blondes. And here's a hat to match. Only been worn twice. It's a bargain. Hurry v up, somebody and bid! It's cheap! Come on—you'd look spiffy in this outfit. Knock 'em cold!" Thus ran Mud's line, as she auctioned off everything that everybody didn't want to somebody who did want it. We didn't know there were such articles around Chaudoin, as we saw that night. ' FREMENTMJT BIG SCORES IN CLASS CONTESTS Yearlings Wipe Up Men by Points 37-17. Old The message sent by Pres. Henderson of the Freshman class of Stetson University to the rest of the world after the Freshm'an-Sopho- more Day, was couched in those famous words, "We have met the Soph and they are ours." The entire day, Friday, was taken up with contests of strength, speed and athletic ability, the Freshmen taking the majority of the matches, by a point score of 37-17. The Sophomores, true to their custom, entertained the Freshmen to a (Continued on page 2) The rainbow marriage last evening at the First Baptist church of Miss Elizabeth Helen Walters and Mr. Robert E. Roberts, Jr., was an event of great social importance when the impressive single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. R. W. Thiot, pastor of the church and witnessed by a . fashionable throng. A color scheme of green and white was used in decoration and carried out in trailing smilax starred with white blossoms and great French baskets'of i Easter and CalJa Ullies.vThe - altar was especially beautiful with its carpeting of white and massed a r- rangements of handsome plants and, adding to the beauty of the ceremony, was a program of wedding music rendered by Miss Merceda Lloyd, of Jacksonville, and preluding the coming of the bride, Miss Pearl Tatum's lovely Voice was heard in "Oh Promise Me." At the wedding hour the soft music changed to the wonderful "Wedding March" from Lohengrin to which Rev. Elliot, accompanied by the groom, Mr. Robert E. Roberts, Jr., Read Morrison, who acted as best man," and Todd Smith, entered by a side door and took their places in the center of the altar. All wore the conventional black evening suits. The bridal party was led by Westey Parker, of New Britain, Conn., R. G. Bennett, J. P. Tatum, Lee Rowland, Warren Jackson of DeLalnd and Tra- ceyMusslewhite, of Orlando. Entering next and preceeding singly up the center and right hand aisle were the pretty attendants, Miss Guenevere Landis, Miss Esther Runyan, Miss Nell Lane, Miss Kathleen Winters, Miss Whitney Hibbard and Miss Elizabeth Dozier, wearing demurely simple non-existent sleeve French gowns of yellow, green an orchid georgette crepe, modeled with the longwaist effect and the many chiffon flounce skirt now so graceful and so popular. Each carried large bouquets of sweet peas of the various pastel shades. The dame of honor, Mrs. Dewey Bridger, of Bladenboro, N. C, cousin of the bride, followed alone. Her costume was a straight belt-less ere- THE ORCHESTRA MAKES Donald Faulkner Builds New Department for Stet- CARL TURNQUIST DONALD FAULKNER Band and Orchestra Director son. Many times during the past year, >n has heard of the, Stetson Sym-.1 phony Orchestra, and has been entertained by its music. Under the leadership of Donald Faulkner, Stetson University has been given the finest amateur orchestra in the state. The work was begun early during the year and when calls were made for music, (Continued on page 4.) Mr. Carl Turnquist became a member of the Stetson University force 25 years ago. That is in 1889. Prior to that time he had been employed in the erection of buildings for the University. He learned the trade of cabinet maker in Sweden and on coming to this country he held two jobs in the north before coming to Florida to THE PIANO DEPT. OF CONSERVATORY CLOSES BIG YEAR William Edward Duckwitz. and Corps of Fine Assistants. The Piano department of the Stetson Conservatory is probably the finest in the South. There are several reasons for this assertion. Namely, the members of the ^faculty composing the piano department, the cooperation of these instructors, the outline of work and the splendid equipment. The Instructors William Edward Duckwitz, Rosa Lee Gaut, Ethel Mae Fisher and Louise Edith Newell. The mention of these names may mean little to people not acquainted with the music world, so a few remarks about the career and educatiorial advantages enjoyed by these musicians will be of interest. (Continued on page 3) H -o- STETSON SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES HOLDING HEARTY INTEREST AMONG STUDENTS The three classes of the University Sunday School department, meeting in the Auditorium every Sunday are maintaining a high attendance average, and a hearty interest among the students. Devotional exercises lead by the superintendent, Donald Faulkner, have been made as inspirational as possible, and the teaching of the lessons by Prof, and Mrs. Garwood Trinity College Team Plays Here To-morrow (Continued on page 2) l-O STETSON-FLORIDA BASEBALL GAMES HERE MAY 5 AND Stetson Meets Her Big Rival in Return Games Here. The Stetson "Hatters will again strut their stuff o'n the Green and White diamond next Thursday when Trirjity colege comes here from Spartanburg, S. C. Trinity is the only college that hasn't played Howard in the South; these two teams are rated as the strongest in the cotton section. Stetson has taken the number of Howard, and they are ready to take on Trinity. The Hatters are rarin' for the battle for winning this game will mean much to Stetson—it will put them in the top-notch class, rated right along with the South's best. This past week has been spent in tiresome practice; Coach Whitnel drilling his men in every department of the game. The team is fast getting stronger and when they line up on Thursday afternoon they will be well prepared for the fray. Whitnell will probably pitch Smith, the man who won the game against Howard. Smith is hurling wicked ball at present, and his curves are due to do much towards keeping the long end of the score at Stetson. Whit will use his regular lineup in the other departments. O ALPHA XI DELTA NOTES PI BETA PHI FRAT. HOLDS OPEN HOUSE AND HOUSE PARTY On Monday and Tuesday, the fifth and sixth, the Florida Gators will journey down from Gator land to trounce the Hatters. A surprise — a huge surprise awaits.them. Coach Whitnell will lineup a different and far stronger team against them than the one they defeated on their home (Continued on page 3.) Alpha Xi Delta takes pleasure in announcing tne pledging of Miss Vivian Beck. Friday afternoon after the Freshman-Sophomore girls' basketball game Misses Hazel and Elizabeth Over- street, Rosa Smith and Isabella Knight went to Daytona for the weekend. One of our girlis has acquired a new frat pin. She was afraid that her Alpha Xi pin would get lonesome. We congratulate you both. Miss Mary Tribble went home one day last week to visit her mother, who was ill. 314 North Boulevard was the home of the Pi Phi girls on their annual houseparty past week-end with Miss Holden as chaperone, everything was set for a grand time. Thursday night the fraternity received their friends on the lawn, gaily lighted with. Japanese lanterns. Costumes, decorated baskets, and the fortune teller carried .on the idea of a lawn fete. Friday night after the late departure of the guests of the fraternity, the old girls were fittingly enertained by the Freshmen of the fraternity. The merry-making continued until the wee small hours. Early Saturday morning the girls piled into cars and went to DeLeon Springs for breakfast, swimming, canoeing and horse-back riding occupied their attention until time to eat again. Dr. Abbie Allen was the honor guest at the old fashioned chicken diner Sunday. Dorothy Humphries, Betty Oswald, Mollie Craig, Margaret Van Cleeve, Beth Brownlee, Evelyn Marsh, Blanche Mercer and Laurie Buck were also our guests. All the girls appreciated the kindness and generosity of their many friends and patronesses who kept us supplied with all the good things which help make up a houseparty. A tired, but happy bunch of girls left the house Sunday afternoon for their homes. All agree that it was the best houseparty Pi Phi had ever had. 0 Lieutenant Macready flew to an altitude of 41,000 feet i few days ago, but on his way up he didn't meet the cost of living coming down —Nashville Southern Lumberman. join the Sweedish community at a^ ^rs -Thiot> is bringing each week Pierson near DeLand. He was the „. work in the department, most expert woodworker DeLand has cyer. seen. JJe had :; genius for mechanics. He was inventive, quick, and skillful in meeting unexpected conditions. He was an all-around man. Mr. Turnquist had charge of the erection of Conrad Hall, the President's house and the Cummings Gymnasium and he worked under Mr. Clake many years ago in the-erection of many other buildings:- He was temperate in all his habits; eating, speech and everything. He never used profanity or anything even bordering on it. He was the best storyteller around the university, but never indulged in obscene jokes or stories. He did not indulge in unkind criticism of others. He had no enemies. He did not especially try to be on good terms with anybody, but he was by nature so gifted that his sympathies put him on good terms with everybody. Mr. Turnquist had charge of the buildings and ground. He knew every building from one end to the other and directed the mt.. under him with great efficiency. Every organization around the University that wanted t0 do anything from moving a piano to putting up scenery, called on Mr. Turnquist and he was always ready to comply with their wishes. Mr. Turnquist was a musician and a member of one of the lodges, a member of the Lutheran church and in every way was an exemplary citizen. His father lived to be over 90 years of age. Mr. Turnquist, himself, was about 64 when he died. His passing is felt as a personal bereavement by j everybody in the University. O TETSON EQUIPS WITH NEW PIANOS FROMMATHUSHEK Eleven Pianos Bought of DeLand Piano & Music Company. The Chaudoin class, consisting of the girls who have their home during the ^rfronr J'-Saf^Tn Efeat beautifuT building, lead in the League as organized some time ago, followed by the DeLand girls, those whose homes are in the city, outside the college, and the boys' class, called Conrad, complete the list. The standing at present, is: Chaudoin —- 167 DeLand 137 Conrad 100 The batting averages of the individual members of the teams, in bringing in new members is as follows, new names being in prominence: Zelma Farr 400 Dorothy Young 200 Mary Tribble 200 O MRS. MARY BROWNE VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH ORGAN DEPT. The Organ Department with Mrs. Mary E. L. Browne as teacher, has had a most successful year. Mrs. Browne's class has more than doubled. Many of her pupils give promise of musical ability. Miss Merceda Lloyd gave an entire program, assisted by Miss Persis Burns, soprano and Miss Dorothy Dietz, contralto. Several of Mrs. Browne's pupils will appear in the recital programs May 23rd and 24th. theIeSrIlay is to be given tomorrow night Seniors of 1924 Staging The Charm School in Auditorium. John B. Stetson University recently purchased and placed in their music department $6300.00 worth of Mathushek pianos, three Grands and eight Uprights. They are only one of many universities in the United States that have selected the Mathushek for their music departments. The DeLand Piano & Music Co., the oldest and largest musical estab- (Continued on page 3) Charm School, the Senior play of the class of 1924, is to be given in Stetson Auditorium, Thursday night of this week. Stetson's big orchestra is planning a fine introductory program, and will also give a few selections between the acts. The play rehearsals are now showing that fine finish for which work of this kind is becoming noted as the years roll by. Miss Forrest May Talbot, directress of the play and Ker- foot Bryant, business manager are confident of a splendid showing of the play. The auditorium will be crowded to see this worth-while production.