The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

GO TO STEED'S FOR SHOES ®lf? g>ftt0mt W^klg (Enltegtat? Published by the Students of John B. Stetson University. HAVE YOUR SUITS MADE TO ORDER Cleaned and Pressed AT STEED'S VOL. XXVII. DELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1914. - NUMBER 10. SIGMA NU STATE CONVENTION FIRST STATE CONVENTION OF SIGMA NUS HELD AT HOME OF DELTA MU. High Old Times Indulged In By Sigs During Week- End. Friday, Saturday and Sunday just past were Sigma Nu days both in DeLand and in the University, and the boys down at the Frat House certainly kept things humming. The State Convention for 1914 of Sigma Nu was properly started, as nearly all good things are, by the ladies. Friday afternoon the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity entertained at the home of Miss Rachel Beatty in honor of Sigma Nu. From four until six o'clock the house was thronged with young people making merry. The Pi Phis have every reason to be proud of the magnificent manner in which they opened the Convention for Delta Mu. Friday evening the local chapter of Sigma Nu entertained its many friends at a reception at the Lexington. The Fraternity colors of black, gold and white were artistically mingled with ferns and palms. From the receiving line, consisting of Mr. R. M. Griffin, Dr. and' -Mr-. Lincoln Hulley, Dr. snd Mrs. C. S. Farriss, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Walters and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Landis, the visitors were escorted to the punch bowl, then to the dining room for refreshments, and then at last on leaving the dining room all were given flowers and expected, to wear the colors of Sigma Nu for the evening. Quite a number over two hundred enjoyed the hospitality of the local Sigs. By those presumed to know, the reception was pronounced the social triumph of the season. Saturday afternoon was devoted to a stag party of all the Sigs at the DeLand Automobile and Country Club. Games of chance were indulged in by all, in which vast sums of college currency changed hands. Mr. John D. McMillam of Jacksonville proved to be a proficient poker player and won the prize. After all were forced to admit they had had enough fun, refreshments were served and all returned via auto to DeLand. The climax of the Convention was reached Saturday evening at a dance given by Delta Mu at the Putnam. There were about seventy-five couples present. The program consisted of twelve regular and three extras. The one step, Castle walk, hesitation and trot were present in all their glory. Bushncll's orchestra, as agreed by all, did itself proud. The Convention celebrations closed with the dance at three minutes of twelve. Between two of the different events the local chapter and its visitors had quietly held their Convention. The Convention hav- Kig proven its worth, it was decided to make it an annual event, and for that purpose a Florida Alumni Association of Sigma Nus was organized, and the following officers elected: President—Claud C. Jones. Vice-President—C. P. Hilburn. CHAUDOIN INMATES FREE OVER WEEK-END. A goodly number of the incarcerated ones of Chaudoin breathed the free air of heaven during a few brief hours last week when permission was secured (or obtained) to pass the night with sundry (or various) friends down town. o SAD ERROR BY EDITOR. PI BETA PHI'S ENTERTAIN i PI PHI GIRLS GIVE CHARMING AFFAIR AT HOME OF MISS BEATTY The editor had his few locks severely twanged by the fair ones in that in the preparation of the College Directory of last week's issue he omitted to make mention of the Girls Glee Club. This was indeed a wretched faux pas (as Betty Lewis would have it.) We hasten to asservate that the Girls Glee Club is a stern reality and that the officers for this year are: President, Margaret Blocker; Secretary-treasurer, Olive Link; Librarian, France Sparber; Director, Helen Bates. o Tea in Honor of Sifcma Nus Who Have Convention Herel PHI KAPS PLAY AT SANFORD The Phi Kappa Deltas continued their tour of this part of the state with their excellent production "The Arrival of Kitty," by giving the play in Sanford before a large house. Mr. Skinner at the last moment committed the lines which Miss Bates would have taken and played his part very successfully. Miss Bates is at present quite serious.lv ill. o BASE BALL CAPTAIN ELECTED The young ladies of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity entertained in royal fashion at the home of Miss Rachel Beatty on last Friday afternoon. The affair was occasioned by the State Convention of Sigma Nus here at Stetson University, and was given in honor of the visiting Greeks and the local chapter of Delta Mu. The beautiful home of the Beat- ty's was delightfully decorated for the event and the girls of the fraternity were chamiingly arrayed. A large crowd filled the rooms and halls and a thoroly good time was enjoyed. The function was splendidly managed so that the many guests were easily handled and there was no confusion in any shape during the entire afternoon. The girls are to be congratulated upon the success of their first social event of the season. This tea by the Pi Phis served to begin in a very auspicious manner the convention of the Sigma Nus here. ——<v-r.—— _ TRI-ANGULAR DEBATE. ALPHA TAU OMEGAS VISIT STETSON We are glad to note that the! University of Florida is favorably! considering the proposition as set! forth in our pages some weeks phi BETA PSI ENTERTAINS ago to the effect that a Tri-Angular COMMITTEE FROM FLOR- Debating League be organized in1 ida INSPECTING LOCAL this State. We append an arti- FRAT. cle from the "Alligator" on the point:— Party at Chaudoin and Trip to In a recent issue the Alligator Daytona Part of En- published an article taken from j tertainment. the Stetson Weekly Collegiate, in j which a more or less tentative' The visit of the A. T. O.'s which plan for a triangular debate in- has been expected for some weeks volving Southern College, Stet- by the Phi Beta Psi Fraternity son University, and University of materialized last week when three Florida, was brot forth and dis- members of the Florida Chapter cussed. The idea, as explained came to Stetson Saturday aftcr- in the former article, is for each noon. The visitors were Messrs. of the three colleges named to Upchurch, May, and Chillingworth. put out an affirmative and a neg- Mr. Harry Klinger is a fourth ative team both of which will A. T. O. who is in school here with debate the same question at the us, so there was a bunch of four same time in some such manner to look the local chapter over and as this. The affirmative team of report to the national body, each school to remain at home In the afternoon the visiting and debate the negative team of Greeks were shown about the town, one of the other institutions. The and taken out to Winnemissett and negative team from Florida to go the DeLand Country Club. A to Southern, the negative team dinner party was given in their of Southern to go to Stetson, and honor in the evening at six at which the negative team from Stetson Mr. Dunkle and Prof. Weir of the to come to Florida. Then, if the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Mr. negative and the affirmative Key of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fra- teams from the same school both ternity were also guests, win, that school will be the win- At seven, the Tri-Delta girls ner of the debate; but if only one and some of their friends enter- team from the same school win tained the Phi Psis and A. T. O.'s the triangle will result in a at a chafing dish party in the draw. ' parlors of Chaudoin where a most —a DUCHER VEREIN CELEBRATES At a meeting of the "S" men last week, James Gross was elected captain of this year's baseball team. Jimmie has proved his ability on the diamond in years past' program was as follows:— and will make us an efficient Qurrent Even^s. leader. o Der Deutsches Verein held its annual Christmas program last Tuesday evening. The tree was decorated in the usual Xmas style, containing man}' presents. The VESPERS. -Miss Smith. Solo—Miss Link. Xmas Stories—Mr. Scovil. I fr;i. i irany all ilir I ml; Sotn lirni mi,rfn >iT? Tibie 'was ir,(nff^TTT^- colleges and universities as well After the party with the ladies, all as all the Northern institutions adjourned to the frat house where participate in debates of this na- a smoker was held until the wee ture every year and the interest small hours and general conversa- manifested in the meets is in tion was the order of the day. many cases nearly if not quite' Sunday morning all went over as strong as that manifested in to Daytona in a flock of automo- the major athletics. If the Florida biles and dinner was had at the ! Colleges are ever to come fully Morgan. After riding about the into their own in college and city and parading on the beach, educational circles they must get the party returned to DeLand. into the swim and fight for their \ The Phi Kappa Delta Boys Songs—Everybody. After the program the presents | first place. For the last four or came over to bid the Alpha Taus A musical program was rendered ] were distributed and refreshments' at the Vesper sendee last week. The choir sang several numbers and Prof. Guevchenian favored the audience with a solo. Next Sunday will also be a musical fest. o were served. OLD GRADS ON CAMPUS. With :the Sigma Nu Convention appeared the well remembered faces of Sam Barco, Hamilton McPher- son, Claude Jones, and Billy Beard- all. Secretary-Treasurer—H. A. Mc- Pherson. Corresponding Secretary—Thomas L. Jackson. The program was then carried through as follows: Fraternalism—C. C. Jones. Sigma Nu in Florida—H. A. McPherson. A Fraternity's Real Strength and how It is Acquired—C. P. Hilburn. "Rathood"—Tubbv Carson. o-— VARSITY CLUB. five years the University has been goodbye as they were obliged to receiving challenges and offers for leave on the afternoon train. negotiations leading to chal- ! The Phi Beta Psi Fraternity lenges almost every season both wishes to express its appreciation \ from institutions in the State of the delightful assistance rendered The electoral board of the Varsity j and from schools in neighbor- by the young ladies who helped Club met last Wednesday and, ing states; and just so often these entertain the visiting Greeks and elected the following officers for j various advances have been to all who in any way contributed the Winter Term : President—W. W. Liddell. Vice-Pres.—T. I. Deane. Secy-Treas.—W. A. Pattashall. Prog. Mgr.—R. S. Blv. O THE KENT CLUB. o WRESTLING BOUTS. Owing to it being the night for nomination for officers for thej institutions would entail an ex- winter term, the Kent Club was|Pense t0° Sreat for our present virtually packed Saturday night, j resources but the triangle already and the nominations for the var-1 mentioned could be arranged and ious officers passed off quickly |the Plan carried out to com- and without a hitch. | pletion without financial loss if ... . , ! the interest that such activities After the nominations the pro turned down and in many cases to the success of the occasion, without even their just consideration. This year, the University of Florida is in a position in regard to debating material to hold more than her own with any-, was rudely disturbed last week thing in Florida or immediately i when our redoubtable Griff Key outside. It is true that to debate j engaged "V" Morris in a vicous teams from the large Southern | wrestling match in which Griff came off the victor. After this The quiet of Saturday afternoon gram was called for and Mr. Donovan spoke at some length on Greater New York, telling some Sigma Nu in Stetson-Thomas I ^ interestinS fa^ about his T T , i home town. L. Jackson. The Future of Sigma Nu—J. W. Junkin. From start to finish it had been an inspiration and an uplift to all present. By Sunday evening the visitors had departed, but Delta Mu was left full of inspiration of hope and expectancy for better things yet to come. On account of the basketball deserve could be aroused among the student bodies of these institutions. In our opinion this matter demands our immediate attention and careful consideration. It should be brot up at once in all game the regular debate was con-j of the five iiterary societies and tinued till next meeting. o- Leonardy went off Thanksgiving and says that he killed two deers— we don't know anything about that, but we do know that he would like to make a "killing" with a!the plan advanced by the Stetson the standing committee instructed to get into communication with both Stetson and Southern in an attempt to formulate a practical and agreeable triangle and to lend their aid in materializing dear around Chaudoin. Oratorical Association. We bout, young Johnson took on S. B. Jennings and threw him a few times. This encouraged Tony Bates to try his hand and he succeeded in securing a draw with the husky youngster. A prize of $5 has been offered by A. B. Kanner for the "champeen" wrestler here at Stetson. Just what A. B. intends to do with the specimen is not known. would like to offer space in our columns for discussions along this line and urge that everyone interested take advantage of this ever ready opportunity for advancing the cause of student activities at the University of Florida and thruout the entire State. o- Charles A. Robinson has found the missing "link!"