The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

c 1) SAFETY FIRST ORDER YOUR COLLEGIATE NOW Sty? MtXrnu U^klg (ftaibgiafo WE BOOST THE UNIVERSITY YOU BOOST THE COLLEGIATE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF JOHN B. STETSON UNIVERSITY. VOL. XXVIII. DELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1915. NUMBER 1 OPENING DAY AND CELEBRATION MANY OLD FACES TO BE SEEN ABOUT THE CAMPUS. Also Many New Innovations and Attractions of General Interest. Once again the campus resounds with the noise of student activities. There does not seem to be as large a percentage of the old students back, but this may be partly due to the fact that there are so many new ones. Among the older students may be mentioned Brass, Baskin, Beaulieu, Junkin, Haskins, Fischer, Liddell, Longstreet, Sherman, and Gardiner. As usual all these came in early to. look things over and size up the "rats." So many of the ladies have returned that it at least feels good to be here. Friday, Sept. 24th at eight o'clock a. m., the Eloise Chimes were dedicated and a concert program rendered by Mr. Mettee of Baltimore. The program was as follows: 1 Oxford Changes. 2 My Country, 'Tis of Thee, 'America.' 3 Stetson Alma Mater Song. 4 All Hail, The Power of Jesus Name. 5 I Hear You Calling Me. 6 Hail Columbia. 7 Calm Be Thy Rest, O Saviour Blest. 8 It's A Long Way to Tipper- ary. 9 Oh Come, All Ye Faithful. 10 Just A Song At Twilight. 11 March of the Men of Harlech. 12 Maryland, My Maryland. 13 Westminister Peal. At 9 a. m. in the college auditorium was held the first chapel service of the year. The program for chapel was beautiful and as follows: The Organ Voluntary—"A Military March," Miss Evah Baker. Hymn by Congregation—"Nearer My God to Thee." Prayer by Dr. Lincoln Hulley. Addresses byDr. C. S. Farriss, Prof. J. A. Smith, Prof. E. G. Baldwin, Prof. W. S. Cordis, Prof. D. J. Blocker. Convocation Address by Dr. Hulley. Subject: "Putting First Things First." Doxology. Then class room work started immediately with a vim. By Monday everything was moving along smoothly, so that the summer's absence was but a dream. This dream since the opening day has been frequently shattered by one "Tony" Bates, ably assisted by one, Miss Louise Hulley. The reason whereof lies in various and sundry "practices" on their part in getting the chimes to chime. Yea, verily! Mr. Mettee, you were with us but a short period but let us assure you, that for a time at least, the student body will think of your departure in poignant grief and sorrow. o The Jackson sisters, Florence and Ruth, have moved to Florida and expect to graduate from Stetson. They come to us from Randolph Macon Woman's College al Lynchburg. KENT CLUB. On Friday evening the lawyers held their first meeting. Owing to the absence of the attorney an impromptu program was indulged in. President Haskins explained the situation to the club and spoke on "The Aims of the Kent Club." He was followed by the following old members, who discussed different phases of literary activity and its benefits: Messrs. Beaulieu, Leonardy, Donovan, Carver and Roebuck. Attorney Jennings has prayed for forgiveness for his negligence and promises to stay by the job. A successful year seems assured. STETSON FOOTBALL THING OF THE PAST NO MORE INTER-COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL IN STETSON. Decision Reached After Three Meetings of Association. o EUSOPHIAN LITERARY CIETY. The first meeting of the Eusophian Literary Society was held Friday night. There were about fifty girls present. The program was as follows: Current Events—Flossie Matthews. Extemporaneous, Vacation Experiences—Mildred Siviter. Foreign Events—Wiletta Elliot. True to the old Stetson spirit the fellows gathered in the gym on the opening day. The meeting was not an organized one and many were not present. However, it served its purpose well. A big rally was organized for Tuesday evening. Many of the old heads delivered orations and the coach ordered all candidates to report gQ_ at 3:15 Monday. Monday and Tuesday saw many would-be gridiron heroes on the athletic field and enl msiasm was high. By seven-thirty Tuesday the gym was packed. Manager Baskin called the meeting to order, explained the situation in general, and called on Dean Smith to state just what had to be done. Briefly it was this: If Stetson was to have football it was up to the Association to raise $350.00. Haskins, last year's manager, and Liddell, last year's captain, were B. Y. P. U. SOCIAL. One of the accompaniments of the opening of each Varsity year is a succession of church socials to welcome and make at home the new students that come from beyond the borders of the campus and town. Last Friday night the B. Y. P. U's gave a social at the Baptist Manse on Michigan avenue. The house was brilliantly lighted and tastily decorated with bamboo. Mr. Emerson, of Conrad Hall, and Miss Lewis, of De- Land, welcomed the students as they came. A flock of fair Chau- doinites, under the protecting wing of Fraulien Bangs, arrived on the scene. When the rooms were overflowed, the wide and spacious porches came into favor. Progressive games were played and the tables filled and emptied CONSUMMATION OF A GREAT IDEA MUSIC OF THE BELLS GREATLY ENJOYED. Dr. Hulley Deserves the Thanks of School and Town. For the last five or six years, the collections at the Vesper services at the University have been added to a fund that was held for the ultimate purpose of purchasing a peal of chimes for Stetson. The installation of these bells has been a subject dear to the heart of Dr. Hulley, our good president, and more than any one else he has worked for them. Every Sunday for six months during the last six years he has and intercranged""^olTowirn7thi^ led ^e VesPer services and de" Extemporaneous—Helen Ake Western Trip—Mary Louise Wil-' called on> and told came progressive conversation in three-minute innings, and the "rats" of both sexes became acquainted with each other. After every freshman had rid himself of his stock of breezy elucidations, and had recounted all the news of the "home-farm" to every luring "co-ed," a silence ensued and the punch bowl became the center of attraction. At ten o'clock Miss Bangs dis- ihad been raised in thr- past, and creetly and diplomatically gath- ! pleaded for liberal contributions, j ered her brood together, and taking Then the stern work of raising care that not a chick wandered money was comment d . Amid i afar, started_to the^Jf^on^of Jthe speeches and great bursts of hand-! norlh campus. Consequently the We are glad that "Lit" started clapping the sum gradually mount-! masculine students left for their off so well, and we welcome the! ed (respective halls, and the social son. Reading—Mona Bates. Extemporaneous—Harriet Sny- 53. ~~ livered powerful addresses to the huge crowds that pack the auditorium. And all offerings have been added to this fund which has been in keeping with the ultimate purpose of buying a set of chimes for the university. Last Spring, the university learned that one of the largest bell companies in the United 'States had just completed a magnificant set of chimes which for some reason or other were not taken as ordered. The company offered to sell them to the university at a good figure, but the sum "cHJCUll I U^-l l L'U \, .:. new girls into the sacred halls of Eusophian. o STETSON LITERARY SOCIETY The first meeting of the Stetson Literary Society was held last Friday night in the society room in Science Hall. As it was the first meeting of the year, there was no regular literary program. The new officers who gave their inaugural speeches, and entered upon their duties were as follows: President—Ralph Thompson. Vice-Pres.—Arviod Peterson. Secretary—Amelia Boor. Treasurer—Ethel Ladd. Junior Critic—Earoll Roebuck. Prof. Baldwin gave a short talk encouraging the members to "get down to business" and make this the banner year. The names of several new members were proposed. A motion was made and carried to have a social next Friday night for the purpose of getting new members. o When it was clearly evident that all had been pledged that would be the figures were counted and reported at $260.00. Walker and Leonardy were appointed a committee to raise the remainder and the meeting adjourned. By Thursday, the ninety dollars not having been raised, ano- event was at an end. A thoroughly good time was had by everybody. ' o VARSITY CLUB MEETING. On Friday night, October 1, the members of the Varsity Club met in the Elementary Law room ther meeting was called at 3' for their initial meeting of the o'clock in room 5, Elizabeth Hall. year. Many of the old members The object of the meeting was were there, such as Longstreet, to decide upon some definite line Walker, Peterson, Liddell and oth- played by a professional chimer of action. Many of the fellows ers Therefore the townspeople and the faculty rallied in support of Dr. Hulley and made up the price of the chimes. The bells were installed during the summer in the cupola of Elizabeth Hall and on the opening of school, the students, both old and new, and all the townspeople as well as many guests who came into town from the surrounding country were treated to the first concert. Many sacred songs, classical pieces and popular airs were offered their ideas and arguments to sustain them. It was early seen that there were three factions represented: One wanting to drop football under the circumstances, another to have football but pick high schools as our opponents, while a third element in vague terms mentioned the "ringer" system, as tho we should return to it. Those to whom football seemed an impossibility argued that football in a school of this size could not be had with any success without moral and financial backing from the school to a greater ex- j THE LONG DELAYED SOCIAL HOUR | tent than at present. Further, | that material was lacking as was Saturday night saw the regular the spirit of past years, giving annual exodus from town, dormitory and frat house across the campus towards Chaudoin. Each and every Chaudoinite was arrayed in all her splendor and was wreathed in smiles of welcome. Most of the fellows wore the blase air of old experienced veterans. Under the influence of the aforesaid smiles the atmosphere gradually warmed, and, as eight o'clock drew near, an onlooker nificent in their few defeats, orj Mona Bates is a good booster or listner could have easily sworn that each and every one present had kissed, at least twice—the Blarney Stone. as reasons for this, past failures on the gridiron, and the constant great financial drain of the student body. The other sides developed some good arguments, but on the foregoing reasons it was almost unanimously decided to give up all hopes of a football season. Only those fellows who have seen the teams of yore, even mag- Paul Northrop presided, on account of the absence of Chas. J Winner, who is the president for the fall term. There was no predetermined program, only short talks on the topic of a stronger Varsity Club. A motion to endeavor to become reunited with the Eusophian Society aroused some lively discussion but failed to be passed when action was taken upon it. Parliamentary practice was indulged in for fifteen minutes with Peterson in the chair. It produced much interest. A varied program will be given every Friday evening consisting chiefly of debates and topics which concern the most important questions of the times. We want every College of Liberal Arts man to come to this Society, because it will be of great value to him. The dues are only 25 cents a term so that this is no reason for staying out of such a student activity which may be of much value to every student. Welcome to the Varsity Club meetings. o . those even more lucky in being a cog in those machines can realize the sorrow and grief to which Continued on Pa^e 4 for Stetson, for each year she returns with another member of her family—we welcome them, one and all. who came down from Baltimore for the event. The regular chimers for the university are Anthony Bates of the Junior Class and Miss Louise Hulley of the Senior Class. These young people seem to be able to ring those bells as well as the official chimer and every day and several times a day we are treated to musical programs. The chimes have a very sweet tone and wonderful carrying power. They are a distinct addition to the university life and we are all very proud of them. These are the only chimes in this part of the country and probably the best in the entire State. Hearing their clarion tones pealing out on Sunday morning makes one think that he is in the big city listening to the music of that cathedral just across the square. And when in the evening the notes of "Day Is Dying in the West," or "Lead Thou Me On," ring out into the air, we cannot resist the charm that is spread abroad. "Thru the balmy air of night How they ring out their delight! From the molten golden notes, And all in tune What a liquid ditty floats Continued on Page 4