The Stetson Weekly Collegiate

4 Vs/ . ^i^L^^y^ STETSON FIRST LAST AND ALL THE TIME ®t|p §trtan« Wttblg (MUwate. WE BOOST THE UNIVERSITY YOU BOOST THE COLLEGIATE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF JOHN B. STETSON UNIVERSITY. VOL. XXIX. CHAUDOIN HALLOWE'EN GREAT SUCCESS DELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1916. NUMBER 4 Unique Celebration The Annual Hallowe'en masque- AN APPRECIATION. SHIRT TAIL PARADE Real Student Pep. On Thursday night, Oct. 27., in Editor of Collegiate, Dear Sir:— A lay a new man be per mitted to express himself con- \ a drizzling rain, the students of rade was held m the parlors ot|ceming the reception given the ] the university showed the pep Chaudoin last Tuesday evening, new men by the old men during j of former years when they paraded the opening of the present year's around the streets in night shirts worIc- and singing and giving cheers On our arrival at Stetson we anticipated, as did probably a majority of the new men, being met with the cold stare and the General Barstow, Lieuten ants Conn and Dickey were the leaders in conducting the pep association around that they might instil into VESPERS. Many Attended. Dr. Hulley reached home Sunday frcm his lecture in time to speak at vespers upon the subject of "Temptation." The address was based upon the text, "Let him who thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall; and yet no temptation has been visited upon man such as is greater than he can withstand." Dr. Hulley compared TRI DELTA FRATERNITY Give Many Entertainments. and according to one of the older students, was one of the most successful affairs of its kind ever held at Stetson. All the traditional characters were there including the ghosts, goblins, witches, soldiers, sailors, Colonial and Indian maids, Sampsons and their Deliliahs, and others too numerous to mention. The parlors were transfigured by decorations befitting the hour, and Miss Mathews is to be commended for the skill shown in this group of men into which we chanc-; Ie^ers~left™he "cumn^gs Gym I Especial stress was laid upon The Tri Delta Fraternity has had the most successful year since the installation of the chapter. Several dinners and rushing parties kept the fraternity girls busy. On Monday night the fraternity gave a Hallowe'en dinner at the Lexington in honor of the patronesses and pledges. The dining room was beautifully decorated and the lights were shaded with yellow and black line. It was indeed difficult to believe that you were actually in Chaudoin, so different was the prevailing atmosphere. The oc- ldle "sizing up" as we ran the! the hearts of those "who faltered Ithe subtility of temptation with gauntlet of groups of old men]the knowledge that football was the methods used hY the JaPs _ exchanging greetings and renew- back at Stetson again. Marching M11 the sieSe of Port Arthm- B>r| colors. Each table held a center mg old acquaintances. Instead, we the lock-step, some of them really I taking onl>r a few feet of &round piece of yellow flowers and the were most agreeably surprised to'in stripes, and others in all shades j at a time the besiegers were at find an open hand on every side Df pink, blue and yellow pajamas, > lenSth able to command the great and a hearty welcome into any the band headed by their cheer! fortification. place cards were of Hallowe'en design. Witches and pumpkins were in profusion while horns and squawkers and paper hats were ed to fall. Every old man on the [after practicing college cheers and the fact that altho the student given as favors, campus had seemingly laid aside marched directly to the home of is subject to a number of tempta- Mte_ & delicious diimer the his own affairs and appointed him- Dean Smith, cheering and sing- tions peculiar to himself none of L^s were entertained in the tling. At the home of Dean Smith these are of sufficient calibre to ^ where T Bateg and casion of the evening was the. the new men to get settled and to the boys gave him nine rahs and I get the best of him if he other- grand march, which started prom-1make tliem feel at home; and the called upon him for a speech, wise desires. Dr. Hulley named ptly at eight thirty. It was led fact most to be appreciated is Dean as ever delivered the goods intemperance, class-cutting, over- by Ben Hulley and Miss Church, the success with which this self I and told them that their spirit eating, over-sleeping, shirking of who made a very charming cou-1 imposed task was performed. would count in the game the same s duties, carousal, running up of pie, he as the "Spirit of Hallowe'en" We arrived in the city late in she as the "College Girl." the afternoon and not having made Of course you noticed that good any arrangement with the office looking dancing girl, as you en- J and feeling some hesitancy about as the players good work. Mr. j bills, the avoidance of debts, loss Haskins and Mr. Young who were j of sleep, gambling, cheating, ly- dining with the Dean were re- ing, stealing, and the use of bad quested to speak and both gave language as among the tempta- tered? We did. It was none other going out to the University for j them a short talk on pep and tions which the student is called than -Miss Lutz. That superb J entertainment, were on our way looking Goddess of Liberty stand- to a hotel when we were spotted ing by her side was Miss Dorothy j by a member of the committee, Brown, of Jacksonville. Those who, without listening to argu- two German brewers floating ar- ment or protestation, took us out ound arm in arm were Tom Stew- to supper and established us in his art and J. P. Simmons. Miss own room for the night. The Florenc *j Jackson made a very ] following day we were directed spooky looking witch, while "Dutch" Hollander with his minstrel men of yore provided much of the humor of the evening. Carli Farriss was possessed of the onli- est "Snookie Ukums" in captivity. We wonder who she was? It has been since rumored that Miss Chase was disguised as a fish merchant, altho upon interview by one of the staff, she insists that this is entirel}* false. After the grand march, the judges, consisting of Mrs. Dietrich, Mr. Rockwood, and Mr. Peter- to the administration halls for registration and there we found a number of fellows on duty, willing and anxious to assist us in any way possible. When a man enters a strange company, a cheerful greeting, a warm handshake and a slap on the shoulder does him a world of good, and this was the welcome congratulated them upon the fine!upon to resist. Every one is sub- appearance and the loyalty they ject to a number of temptations, were displaying. General Barstow 1 but no one is unable to get the best then led his band thru the prin-|of them. Also, tho God has pro- cipal streets of the city, marching | vided a means of escape to accom- to the' Putnam Inn and after Ipany every powerful temptation, delivering the goods there the band proceeded to the front of Allen's store, giving nine rahs for Mr. Allen, then across to Fowler and Clarksons where, after giving nine rahs for David ordinary means should be used against most of which the student is confronted with. Mr. Honeycutt by request again sang "Dry Those Tears,". The subject of next Sunday's Sholtz, Hollander and White, these J ^(jj-ess w^u be "Fraternities," a three gentlemen addressed them.. topjc 0f interest to all connected From there they went in front l^th the University. of the Princess Theatre, where, after giving nine yells for the] management, they were invited extended the new men at Stetson to attend the evening show which this vear. Personally, we appre- they with thanks at once accept- ciated it very much and we are Jed. After the show the body positive that the other new men agree with us in saying that we son, awarded the first prize for j appreciate still more the privilege the men to Mr. Pattishall, who I of becoming associated with a com- made quite a stunning Theda Ba-ipany of men who are unselfish ra. The first prise for the ladies i enough to take time to give the was awarded to Miss Ford, who | newcomer such a wleconie and to as "Sis Hopkins," was inimitable. J make him feel at home. Respectfully, A New Student. o GIRL'S BASKET BALL Misses Gates, Stevens and Spofford also made very good "Sis- J ses." When Miss Ford was award-1 ed her piiae (which by the way) was a man) for the first timel in the history of the "Universal Prospects of a Winning Team. Car" the self starter failed to work, and it was impossible to I Every Tuesday and Friday af- get the motor of speech a-runn-1 ternoon the girls are to be seen kg. I hard at work on the basket ball All then assembled in the main floor in their gymnasium. About parlor where an especially good I twenty four girls have so far re- program was rendered. Miss Lil- j ported for work, and the outlook lian Carlton entertained with a lis splendid for a big year for Stet- ghost story, and a selection from'son in this branch of athletics. James Whitcomb Riley, "When Of the "S" girls of last year that Dreams Come True." Miss Mary will be seen on the floor on prac- Hulley next entertained with a tice da3~s we miss Wyletta El- ghost story, with a very scary liott at forward. With this ex retired to the dormitories and with one last long yell for the success of Stetson's Eleven, went to their beds. KENT LAW CLUB. Get In Trim For Conquest. STETSON LITERARY SOCIETY ending. Miss Church's recitation, "The Tin Gee-Gee," was greatly appreciated by all. Seymour Prest- ception the entire team of last year is back and working hard to try and keep their positions. wood, accompanied by Miss Har- new girls are just as determined to get their letter this year and the rivalry is strong but friendly. We are sorry to hear that "Bob" Kruse will be unable to play regularly on account of physi- ringtou on the piano pleased with a vocal solo, "Somewhere a Voice Is Caliog." The program was fittingly closed by Miss Dorothy Brown, assisted bv Miss Freeman The Stetson Literary Society held its regular meeting Friday evening in the Stetson Lit room in Science Hall. The following program was given: Stetson Star—Clara Nutt, Current Events—Mildred Johnson. Reading—Evelyn Webster. Debate—Resolved that the present beauty of Niagara. Falls should be preserved. Affirmative — Leonard Beers, Howard Hon Negative—Ralph Thompson. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Extempore—Cryatt Lewis. Parliamentary* Practice;—Dewey Johnson. Junior Critics Report.—Wendel Rasco. o The Kent Law Club held one of its busy sessions on Friday night and the following program was given for the benefit of those in attendance: Debate—"Resolved that every man taking law should have a college education." This question is one of the live issues of the day and much argument pro and con was given on the resolution However, the judges gave the decision to the negative by a vote of two to one. The debaters for the evening were, affirmative, Mr. Harris and Mr. Fienburg; for the negative Mr. Baker and Mr. Ripper. The de- Lew Barstow furnished the music for dancing. Prizes for dancing were won by Miss Marie Russell Stephens and Miss Aline Daniels. Chaudoin hours came all too soon to those having such a delightful time. Those present were the patronesses, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Landis, Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Woodall, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Bond and Mrs. Taylor. The guests were Mrs. Dohm, Miss Jessie Lewis and Miss Dorothy Brown of Jacksonville. The members of Delta Delta Delta present were Sara Chase, Ethel Sholtz, Mary Reed, Helen Ake, Ruth Stewart,"Elizabeth Gregory, Mercedes Powell and Mary Walters. Alumni members were Marie Russell Stephens, Martha Brotherton, Mrs. Almon Rosenberg, June Elliott, Wiletta Elliott, Mrs. Rosa and Irene Randall. 'The Tri-Delta Fraternity announces the pledging of Misses Rachel Stephens, Margaret Wood- all, Mildred Brown, Virginia Roop, Jesse Schwingle, Helen Freeman, Myriam Lutz, Aline Daniels and Mary Adams. /% EUSOPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Sixth Regular Meeting of the Eusophian Literary Society- was held Friday, Oct. 27. The following program was carried out with great success: Musical Stunt or Poem—Helen Ake and Ruth Stewart. Myth or Fairy Tale—Genevieve Humiston Piano Solo—Amy Harrington. Description of your favorite fa- bate"waI"foEowed"by a very in- m^ picture-Rose Nowdl teresting talk bv Mr. Bates. Parliamentary Practice was then held with Mr. Katz in the chair and for a few minutes all parliamentary questions in the world Extemporaneous—Mary Walters. Reading—Mina Bates. Notwithstanding the bad weather a large number of girls ventured out, both to participate in were brought up for Mr. Katz l*-* *Wthe P">g*am- Tins shows to settle. The club has been considering a Wilson-Hughes debate but Dr. Hulley having reminded them of the cup that is to be de- that the girls have an interest in this society and it is hoped that this will continue so during the school year. at the piano, who brought downjcian's orders. Although at the the house with one of the later I present "Bob" is unable to be ComSmmad <n page 1 Om—nmei m :--■?•-■ Senior Law Class at 2:00 P. M.: Bingham, after wakening from a refreshing forty-five minutes nap to answer a question: Ahem! Professor, will you please repeat the question again, for I was lost in thought.? bated for this year between the Varsity and the Kent Club, strenuous efforts will have to be now devoted to prepare for the "day." Each member of the Kent Club is trying his best and the Varsity have a good debating Est to go up against. Prof. Bauer of the law faculty, who is the regular critic of the -.- PHI PSI OPEN HOUSE. Cootrotted on page 3 The members of the Phi Psi Fraternity will give an open house to the students, faculty and townspeople Saturday afternoon, November 4, from four to sax P. M. Everyone is cordially invited to be present and the boys will give you all a good time.