The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

SAFETY FIRST ORDER YOUR COLLEGIATE NOW ttty? i>trt00tt H^klg Gkllegtafc WE BOOST THE UNIVERSITY YOU BOOST THE COLLEGIATE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF JOHN B. STETSON UNIVERSITY. VOL. XXVIIL DELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1915. NUMBER 2 PAN-HELLENIC ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN BY ASSOCIATION FOR NEW GIRLS. Ladies of the Faculty and All College Girls Present. The Pan-Hellenic Association of John B. Stetson University entertained in the Y. M. C. A. room Saturday evening, from eight until ten, for all girls of college rank in the University. The ladies of the faculty were also guests of the fraternity girls. The room was decorated with bamboo, while the walls were hung with college and fraternity colors. A punch bowl in one corner of the room, did a "rushing business" all the evening. The first stunt was performed by six couples, each composed of an old girl and a freshman. The couples were enthroned on cushions in the middle of the floor; blindfolded and each was made to feed each other cracker crumbs. Sarah Smith and Mildred Siviter were the first ones through, and they were awarded with glasses of punch. The next stunt was a rainy day procession. Six freshmen were tied up at one end of the room and each one was provided with "ah uinbiella and suitcase containing a hat, rain coat, overshoes and gloves. The girls had to go to the other end of the room, open the suitcases, put on the clothes, put up the umbrella, then walk back to the starting point and take the things off, and pack the suitcases. Mary Reed was the prize-winner. After these two stunts the fraternity girls gave a parody on "Lochinvar" with the following caste: The Blossoming Bride, Marjorie Blocker. The Groom with dangling plumes, Mary Walters. The Bold Lochinvar, Hazel Fisk The raging father, Mildred Siviter. The weeping mother, Mary Shep- pard. The whispering bridesmaids, June Elliott, Marina Harvey. Flower girls, Myrtle Conrad, Gertrude Purdon. Ring bearer, Mildred Watts. Cup bearer, Katherine Haynes. Minister, Marie Russell Stephens After this performance the girls danced until ten. The new girls voted the evening's entertainment the best ever, and of course the fraternity girls appreciated the opportunity of entertaining them. o Many of the old students and especially the "Sigs" are glad to have Jerome Wideman, '14, back on the campus for three or four days. Jerome is located in West Palm Beach and has "made good" with a vengeance being considered one of the most promising young attorneys on the East Coast. VARSITY CLUB NOTES. The Varsity Club met in its room last Friday evening and an interesting and entertaining program was rendered. There were a good number of new members out for the meeting which is the cause of satisfaction to those who are working for a larger Varsity Club. Varn gave the War events of the week in an interesting manner. He was followed by Ben Hulley who gave an interesting account of his trip to the Panama and San Diego Expositions. He described his tour in detail making it of especial interest thereby. "Parson" Walker gave a reading upon a war topic. Parliamentary practice was now indulged in under the leadership of Tenney Deane. A stormy 15 minutes was spent in this manner because our friend Deane was not able to impress the members with the authority he was supposed to have. Before he' finished there were a score or more of motions of great importance which failed to have their due attention paid them. • The program for October 15 is expected to be even better. A J debate upon the question of U. S. interference in Mexico will then be held. The meetings of the Varsity Club are always open and students and visitors are welcome to be present at the meetings, j ATHLETIC MEETING OFFICERS ELECTED ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS FOR PRESENT YEAR. Enthusiastic Meeting Held in the Gymnasium. STETSON LITERARY SOCIETY The Stetson Literary Society met in their rooms in Science Hall last Friday night with a large number of both old and probationary members. After calling of the roll and the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, the following program was rendered: Current Events, Domestic—Carlisle Prather. Current Events, Foreign—B. V. Johnson. Reading—Ruth Houston. Stetson Star—Daniel Liesher. Reading—Mary Hulley. The meeting was then adjourned and as had been planned a social was held. Ice cream and cake were served. o EUSOPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY. Those exponents of the light fentastics will no doubt be delighted that dances will be given each week in the new band hall. The band will furnish the music for every occasion. The second meeting of the Eusophian Literary Society was held Friday evening, so many of the new girls are taking active interest in the society this year, that the old members feel that this is going to be a wonderful year. The following program was given: Foreign Current Events—Marina Harvey. Domestic Current Events—Olga Bo wen. "My Summer in the North"— Frances Sparber. Vacation Experiences — Mary Walters. Reading from Riley—Helen Ake. Address—Dr. Hulley. Dr. Hulley gave the girls a very interesting and instructive address on "Correct English." We are hoping that we shall have more such addresses during the 'year. A meeting of the Stetson Athletic Association was held Monday at 3:15 P. M. in the gym. The purpose was to organize the forces of the University for a successful basketball and baseball season. Practically all the members were present and the meeting was a great success. Mr. Jennings, as last year's manager of the basketball team, acted as chairman. The basketball situation was carefully gone over and considered. All agreed that prospects were never so bright for a winning team, provided that an early start could be made. The association decided to start immediately and nominations for manager for 1915-16 werii called for. Only two names were placed in nomination: Mr. Skinner and Mr. Junkin. Both were recognized as good, experienced men and the race was extremely close. Mr. Junkin was finally elected. The baseball manager not having returned to school Mr. Jennings was persuaded upon to retain the chair. Baseball was given the same careful consideration as basketball had received and probably more enthusiasm aroused. Seven "S" men are back as a nucleus to build from, and there seems to be an abundance of new material. It was decided once and for all that the past four years tie with Rollins should be broken this year, and with Stetson doing the breaking. For manager, Skinner, Lourcey and Haskins were nominated. Lourcey asked that his name might be withdrawn and his request was granted. Haskins was elected. Both Managers Junkin and Haskins were called upon for speeches andrespon- ded. Immediately after the Association meeting the "S" men of both teams had respective meetings to elect captains. In basketball Mr. William Hollander was chosen for this honor by his team mates while in baseball Mr. William Lourcey received a unanimous ballot. Congratulations are in order to both captains elect. From all indications they will doubtless have the honor, as captain of the basketball and baseball teams respectively of leading two of the best teams ever representing the Green and White. O "Mike" McCaskill, well known to many now on the campus is practicing law in Miami. Recent reports concerning "Mike" as a politician are fast being substantiated. We understand that he is cutting a wide swath in the campaign for County Solicitor of Dade County, and has. a fine chance of being elected. "That's what I call a finished sermon," said a lady to her husband, as they wended their way home from church. "Yes," was the reply, "but do jyou know I thought it never would be." VESPERS. The delightfully cool afternoon of last Sunday brought forth a goodly crowd of townspeople and students to the auditorium. The services proved themselves equally delightful. Dr. Hulley introduced Miss Yare- Young, a captain in the Salvation Army, who gave a very interesting talk. She told vividly of the conditions of the slums and showed what a marvelous work The Salvation Army was doing. The Choir, under the direction of Prof. Guevchenian, was, as usual, greatly enjoyed. Miss Louise Watts, accompanied by the choir, sang the solo part in "Lovely Appear," from "The Redemption." "The Lost Chord" was also beautifully rendered. The entire service proved very entertaining, as well as instructive. o STILL WE IMPROVE. PHI PSI BOYS GIVE SMOKER PRECEDED BY AN INFORMAL DINNER PARTY. A General Good Time Given to Non-Frat Men. The Law School has added three new subjects, i.e., Federal Procedure, Admiralty and Bankruptcy. One of the most cheering phases of the University activities is the steady growth and development of the Law School, much of which is doubtless due to the untiring efforts of Dean Rasco. ; O PHI ALPHA DELTA SMOKER MONDAY. The Legal Fraternity will entertain the students of the Law School at the home of Mr. Thomas next Monday. The gathering will take the form of a smoker, and a jolly time is promised to all. The old men know from experience that when P. A. D's. go in for a good time all thoughts of study are shoved far into the dim past "where man's memory runneth not to the contrary." The smoker will commence at 8:00 P. M. All law students are cordially invited to attend. o The local chapter of Sigma Nus are looking forward to a trip to Daytona Thursday evening. The Chapter is to be the guest of Miss Anna Mabette at "The Hamilton." An informal dance .and general good time explains everything. Miss Mabette is an alumnus of J. B. S. U., having graduated in 1913. o Thursday the Phi Beta Psi Fraternity gave a stag dinner party to their non-frat friends. Several of the more prominent fellows on the campus were present. This, however was but a preliminary followed by the smoker. Practically all the campus students were present as were. a number of town students. The smoker commenced at about 7:30 P. M. and continued until 10:30. The principal amusement was found in swapping stories and relating "astonishing facts." In this the fish stories of Lourcey and Leonardy were the chief features. They were ably seconded by many of the less experienced entertainers. Two dusky musicians were employed to dispense the harmony and from all reports succeeded in every way. The rooms of the fraternity house were cleared, and a stag dance engaged in. Those who did not care to dance were made to feel at home and entertain themselves. This they did gathering out on the porch where good fellowship and witicisms reigned supreme. Punch was served from beginning to end, and an onlooker might well have supposed that a "stein contest" was on. All present greatly enjoyed the evening while the Phi Psis only added to the enviable reputation they already possessed as being jolly good fellows. o KENT CLUB NOTES. TRI-DELTA NOTES. The girls of Delta Delta Delta entertained for their patronesses at the home of Miss Marie Russell Stephens, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. V. M. Fountain, a new patroness, was the guest of honor. The Tri-Deltas will give their first formal rush party Saturday. The day will be spent in a trip to Daytona. Besides the fraternity girls, and rushees, the patronesses and Mrs. Dohm will be in the party. Miss Martha Brotherton and Miss Evelyn Gradick of Jacksonville are the guests of Gertrude Purdon, and Mary Walters. Miss Brotherton is a member of the Chapter at Stetson. o The Academy girls are up in ]arms; (per usual), for they had to carry in the chairs after the college girls "dates" Saturday night. On Friday evening the "Lawyers" met in the Kent Club room for the first program meeting of the school year. The familiar old slogan of last year "Bring a Friend" was lived up to but it appeared that all the "friends" were girls. However, this only added pep and enthusiasm to the meeting and helped make it what it has been in the past—a regular society. The program of the evening was launched by Mr. Roebuck with an eloquent little talk on "Our Mistakes," and he actually proved to those "rat lawyers" that they could make a mistake. The debate of the evening then followed. "Resolved that the Davis Package Law will decrease the sale of liquor in Florida." The affirmative was supported by Messrs. Brass and Carver and the negative by Messrs. Baskin and Skinner. Forthwith began one of those old styled battles so well known to members of last year. When the smoke cloud cleared away it was found that the judges had decided two to one in favor of the affirmative—much to the sorrow of the "boozers" present. Parliamentary practice was then indulged in by the club with President Haskins in the chair. At eight o'clock sharp the club adjourned.