Stetson Collegiate Weekly

STETSON COLLEGIATE WEEKLY Official Student Publication of John B. Stetson University VOLUME 32 DELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1924. NUMBER 25. "WITCHING HOUR" FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE AUDITORIUM Prof. Stover's Green Room Players in Thomas' Masterpiece. STRONG CAST PICKED AUGUSTAS THOMAS, THE CZAR* OF PLAYWRIGHTS, AUTHOR OF "THE WITCHING HOUR," AFTER ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN YEARS OF WRITING AND ACTING, DIRECTED A SCORE OF THEATRES. NNo play ever offered by the Dramatic department of Stetson University, has attracted so favorable an attention, nor elicited so great comment as Augustus Thomas' "The Witching Hour." This most famous and well-nigh beloved play is to be given by Prof. Stover's Green Room players on the night of March seventh. The interest in the presentation of "The Witching Hour", is due no doubt to three things—the history of the play itself, for it has a history, as entrancing as the story itself, and is considered one of the masterpieces of American playwright genius, second, to the fact that Augustus Thomas' place among players and writers is wlel known, Thomas oc'cupy- . ing the position with reference to them that Will Hayes holds to the movie industry; the third, on account of the reputation for work well done, which the Green Room players have acquired. A famous, and so innumerably many times successful play, coupled with the name of a man known far and wide, and presented by those who are accepted in the | vs^iawp" MBBnanM ELIZABETH HALL'■ AT STETSON RESUME OF LONG SEASON REVEALS WONDERFUL TEAM Stetson Quintet Wins Nine of the Fifteen Games Played. The Stetson Hatters closed their basketball season Wednesday night Dy tnose wno are actepiea in me / ■ • . . , wu-+ > rilm of acting by the audience sure- by defeating Coach White s aggTega- Zy makS for a combination very plea-S JJ" *~™. *"« %?V«?f* tHi^I J to the tune of '2o to 21. The husky ®n : , . ... -r „„„«, +r. +,!,» Athletes answered the referee's whis- A few facts with reference to the - -^ vu- tie for the last time this year m Cummings gym. The Hatters have gone through a successful season in every way. It has been by far the most successful season that Stetson has experienced in several years. Since the famous teams of '20 and '21 Stetson has not had a team that could compare with the one that Coach Allen has turned out this season. Many of the fans who witnessed the play of these two mentioned teams doubt as to whether they held any superiority of the five of today. It must be remembered that the team of '21 was rated as the best aggregation in the south; having such men as Ray, Whitehair and others on the lineup, they played and defeated many a team that year, traveled all through the south and never lost a game. This year Stetson turned out a fast snappy combination that any school could be proud of. With only two (Continued on page 3) O STETSON'S NEW PLAY IS A HEAVY DRAMA, NOT MERE COMEDY "WITCHING HOUR" GIVEN & \ GREEN ROOM PLAYERS FjV\ DAY NGHT—PROF. STOVE.. WISHES TO IMPRESS IS NOT! LIGHT COMEDY. play, its history and the life of the man who has done so much for the Amreican stage is not amiss. There are two kinds of plays in general acceptance— those which are playable, and those which are literary. By this we mean plays written to build a monetary name, and fill the purse, and those which many (Continued on page 4.) STUOTTBODYTO HONORTEAMTHRU TAG DAY FRIDAY -Plans on Foot to Present Team With Gold Basketballs. The John B. Stetson University has become known all over the South and every nook and corner in Florida through the wonderful basketball team she has put out this season. In playing 15 games, winning nine and losing six, she has established a feat that few co leges in the southern part cf our vast United Stater, can boast of. Stetson beat Florida. This has been our ami r "d goal since school first started. We lost to this school in football, lost in golf, and had a job tieing them in tennis. But we beat them in basketball. Florida rates high in athletics in the south. They are heralded all over as "the stuff". And when Stetson trounced the fighting Gators last Wednesday night in the Cummings gym, she won for herself a name that stands high—above Florida. The day after that game the papers all over the country, Georgia, Carolina, and other states besides Florida blazed forth with the fact that the Gator had been tamed by the Unievrsity of Stetson. It was a memorable feat and the sting of that loss will be felt on the Orange and Blue Campus for many a day. The Hatters succeeded wonderfully this season. They deserve much praise and credit for what they have done. They deserve more than the letter each man will receive; they should be presented with something that is dear to the heart of any man that has played the game—gold basketballs. This is a worthy reward for (Continued on page 4.) The play,. "Witching Hour," to be put on this coming Friday night by Mr. Stover, will not be a comedy, but rather will be a heavy drama. The play is from the pen of Augustus Thomas, .America's foremost play-. vi-riH-ht, and is to J>e the bie-gest and. heaviest hit ever put on by €he players of the University. The cast is published herewith, and it only need be said that the best talent that is available will be used. Miss Adrian to Sins. Miss Lulette Adrian, noted opera and concert artist, will give several solos between acts. Miss Adrian has lived and studied in Berlin, Paris, Vienna and has appeared on the concert stage in all the continental countries and the United States. This will be an added attraction, and shows that Mr. Stover is trying to give the DeLand public the best-that is obtainable. DeLand is Miss Adrian's first appearace on the stage since she left New York to spend the winter in Florida, and she is singing only at the request of Mr. Stover. The curtain is called for eight o'clock Friday night, and seats are on sale at the Tulip. Vh audience and mem- c ><-• The hou especi-nTy in es were Daytona STETSON, ROLLINS SOUTHERN AGREE TO ELIGIBILITY Rules Similar to S. I. C, and Florida Will Support. Rollins, Stetson and Southern came to a final agreement on eligibility rules at the conference in Gainesville last week, when the "University and College Association of Florida" was formed. The University of Florida, a member of the S. I. C, cannot join the new organization, but will support it to the limit, the rules of both associations being very similar. The Constitution and By-Laws of the new association follow: Article* 1—Name The name of the organization shall be the "University' and College Association of Florida." Article 2—Object The object of the association shall be to bring the Universities and Col- legs of Florida into close touch, stimulate an interest in, and purify athletics in the Universities and Colleges of the State. Article 3—Time and Place of Meeting There shall be an annual meeting .. (Continued on page 3) SANFORD-DAYTONA AUDIENCES PLEASED WITH "ALL AT SEA" JfO PRESENTATIONS OF OPERA V'ALL AT SEA" IN MILANE THEATRE IN SANFORD AND IN pAYTONA AUDITORIUM TUESDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE SSRY SUCCESSFUL. . vp ^•«day night as per schedule, the Of^^"All at Sea", was given in Ss k, and Friday night -in -f)ay- to'1ji,vT,<>^pth prg^entaliibns were high* ]yQfi filled, w)iere tiat immense building- known as the Auditorium,,-affords such great opportunity for presentation before a large audience. The trips were made without mishap, Mrs. Kenefick successfully handling the cast, orchestra and assistants, to the number of about 80. As would be expected, several amusing situations developed both nights, but with so many, and the fact that the journey was made in a large number of cars, the record speaks well for Stetson students. Each time the cast left DeLand soon afternoon and spent the afternoon resting and drilling, making of the supper hour a truly enjoyable occasion. As in DeLand presentation, Roger Ford, in his solo, "A Maiden Fair to See," won one of the heaviest hands. The two duets, by Persis Burns and Louis Riette; and Ruby Glen Bennett and Dana Faulkner, were aceeded (Continued on page 4.) GATOR COMMENTS SHOW KNOWLEDGE STETSON PROWESS Stetson and Florida Must "Keep Faith" Together. FLA. HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEET AT STETSON Increase in Membership is Shown by Secretary's Report. INTERESTING REPORT VICE-PRES. OF THE SOCIETY, MRS. JEANETTE THURBER CONNOR, MAKES REPORT OF WORK OF SOCIETY IN OBTAINING SPANISH DOCUMENTS. WE are beginning the last term of the year. Now " that we are on the last lap of the race let us put forth all our energy with a splendid burst of speed and make the spring term the best term of the year. Colleges bring great opportunities and opportunities bring responsibility. It is a great privilege to be associated here at Stetson with one another in the class room, the enjoyment of the athletic field, the friendly intercourse of the fraternities and other groups. It would be tragic in any one of us to miss the meaning of these golden opportunities. My friendly word is to each one, to get a firm grip on himself, carefully plan his work, measure its possibilities and then exert all the will power he has to hold himself to his duties. The warm spring days * may bring ennui, spring fever, a spirit of laziness, a disposition to shirk, a desire to put more time in loafing and idling away the shining hours of the day. The temptation lies right there to many students. He needs to watch himself and hold himself to his job. I am sure I express to each student the er- nest desire of every teacher that the student get more out of the spring term than he has so far got- tn out of the whole year and for the teachers I pledge their best efforts. Very Kindly, LINCOLN HULLEY In the Tamjpa Daily Times for February 27, last Wednesday, the following two paragraphs were printed under the head of "Gator Grunts;" "Iji 'the last isSTi<> of the StetStin school paper was an article outlining- the athletic policy for the next year. The entire program can be given in the slogan—beat Florida. This slogan is being driven into all Stetson students. "Suppose Stetson should defeat Florida next year in football as they claim they are going to do. Would it be Stetson or a bunch of "ringers" playing under the name of Stetson?— That is a vital question which should be thought out vei'y carefully." We wish to make it plain right now that we are going to be in the fight to beat Florida next year, and if we do it, it will be Stetson, and every man on the team will be a bona fide Stetson student. All of our ef- f oi-ts and all of our time will be given over to that one thing, and if hard work and training can do it, we are going to beat Florida, and beat her bad. We don't hold any enmity against the Gators, but rather class them as the best football club in the (Continued on page 2) -0- "MUSIC MAKERS" OrTEREDBYTHE CHORAL SOCIETY Male Quartette and Instrumental Combinations Offered. Is there any more enjoyable entertainment than that furnihed by the well-blended voices of a male quartet? Then add to that the music of a brass quartet and sprinkle in smoe good comedy with it all, and you have the Music Makers, one of the best groups of entertainers on the American platfom. These four good-looking and clevy young men who make up this quartet of musicians are really excellent performers on trombone, cornet and saxophone, as well as being volacilsts of merit. The outstanding feature of their program is the professional atmosphere and artistry noted in the instrumental part of their unusually fine entertainment. . The Music Makers could not be considered a "jazz" organization in any sense of the word; neither should the company be noted as a "brass band". It is an organization of musical merit in instrumental and vocal (Continued on page 2) Wednesday evening in Elizabeth hall, Stetson university, the annual meeting of the Florida State History ical society was held. Reports show a gain in membership and great activity of the society, of which Dean G. P. Carson is president; Jeanette Thurber Connor, vice president; C. B. Rosa and Dr. James A. Robertson, secretaries. John B. Stetson, Jr., is the founder of the society. In the report sent by Dr. Robertson, who was unable to attend the meeting, it was shown that the society has 198 sustaining memberships. The latest membership added to the list is DeLand Library. The sustaining membership was contributed today by Mrs. Connor, who also has given memberships to Daytona and New Smyrna libraries, thus bringing into the society the three towns on the triangle. DeLand library shortly will receive a copy of the memorial to Pedro Menendez de Aviles, written by his brother-in-law, Ganzola Solis de Meras, and translated and edited, by Mrs. Jeanette Thurber Connor. Mrs. Connor is a resident of New York and came here for the annual meeting. She -will visit several towns of .historical interest- and delfver lectures and collect further data in tile interest of the society of which she is vice-president. Mrs. Connor's Report. Report read by Jeanette Thurber Connor (Mrs. Washington E. Connor) at the annual meeting of the Florida State Historical Society: Mr. President — Gentlemen: (Continued on page 2) —0 U- TATUM ANNOUNCES HEAVY SCHEDULE FOR BALL SEASON Long List Teams Waiting to Try Strength of Stetson. Upon being interviewed, .Manager "Sledge" Tatum gave out the following schedule for this year's Varsity Nine. The Penn State game is the only tentative game on the list, but it is very probable that we will play them some time during the latter part of March. Tatum has worked hard, and has arranged a splendid schedule, and the Collegiate congratulates him. The schedule is as follows: Ormond, here March 8. Citadel, here March 26 and 27. Mercer, here March 21 and 22. Rutgers, St. Augustine, March 28. Havana U., here April 1 and 2. Trinity, here April 31 and May 1. Florida, here two games. Florida, there two games. Rollis, here two games. Rollins, here two games. Southern, here two games. Southern, there two games. Penn State, tentative. Athletics (American League) tentative. The dates have not been set for the Florida, Rollins, or Southern games, because those schools have not yet completed their schedule for out of state games. Manager Tatum is in correspondence with the Philadelphia Athletics, and is hopeful of getting a game with them. A game of this calibre would be a great drawing card, and would also boost Stetson a great deal. Recondition Diamond. Coach Allen took the best side of things, and though his men could not- get their much needed practice, he (Continued on page 2)