The Stetson Reporter

EPORTER ELEVENTH YEAR—No. 15 DELAND, FLORIDA, MARCH 12, 1947 5 cents per copy—$1.50 per School Year tate Bar n Tamua PAUL J. HOLLIS, STETSON MAN, PROSES BOAST Haslup Atten Meeting (Editor's note: It has been, announced by the State Bar Association that it has voted to recommend that the diploma privilege for law school students in- Florida be abolished. The proposal, however, contained a provision that the new ruling would not effect students already enrolled in law schools in this state). Dean L. A. Haslup and Prof. Charles T. Henderson are representing the Stetson University College of Law at a meeting of the Florida Bar Association which is currently in session at Tampa. Items of special interest are being discussed at the meeting and will concern a change in civil procedure and the proposed abrogation of the "diploma privilege." Under the present law, graduates of Florida law schools are licensed to practice law in the state without passing a state bar examination. There has been some agitation for requirement of the examination for all attorneys practiing within the state. In discussing this proposal last week, Dean Haslup stated that he considered it both unnecessary and inadvisable to add this requirement at the present time. Prof. Henderson pointed out that 95 per cent of the law students in the state were QIs who,-but for their war service, would now be practicing lawyers and who had entered school with the understanding that a diploma from a Florida institution, would automatically license them to practice, in the state. "I think it would be unfair," said Henderson, "to abrogate the diploma privilege at this time." Gainesville Student Says Stetson Had It Over University Of Florida By JACK HARPER, U. of F. Paul J. Hollis, pre-law student at Stetson and magician par excellant proved to a record crowd at the J.W.B. USO Center in Jacksonville last Saturday that he could predict headlines weeks in advance. On February 11, Mr. Hollis placed his prediction for the headlines of the Jacksonville Journal of March 8 into a sealed box. Pres. Allen of J. B. Stetson and Mayor Whitehead of "Jacksonville then identified the box by marking it- as sealed. The box was then turned over to a committee who presented it to the audience Saturday night as the climax to Mr. Hollis' performance of comic magic and Houdini slate tricks. The prediction was compared with the Journal's headline, which dealt with Sect, of State Marshall's preposal df a "40 Year Policing Pact" and found to differ only in that Hollis spelled out the word year while the newspaper abbreviated it. When The Stetson Reporter interviewed Paul Hollis he did not reveal the source of his astonishing ability, but he told us that he would ' soon be entertaining' new audiences via radio. As to the coming period of examinations he had no statements to' make and offered no predictions. Firstly and lastly, Stetson has it over the University of Florida by possessing in lovely and generous qualities the last of man's four primary needs of food, clothing, shelter and WOMEN.- But in the way of compensation, ole U. of F. has its Student Union. "Boys' town's Student Union takes the plae ot the parlour, den and backyard (just like it was at home) for the student. It belongs to the entire student body, but it is non-fraternity men of which approximately 70 per cent of the University's student body is composed. The Union is a large four storied brick building of modern construction. It contains a luxurious lounge, drugstore and soda fountain, a recreation room with pool and billiard tables and faciliites for ping-pong, chess and checkers. A Western Union and a telephone office is located in the building and there is a reading room with a. sizeable collection of books and magazines. There is a banquet hall, an auditorium and, surprising enough,- a music room with a great variety of classical and modern recordings available. The latter is one of the Pinky Sez. Thanks .... to whoever, it was that partially, filled in those gaping holes in the road leading around behind Chaudoin . . . and . . . thanks to whoever it was that fixed up the boy's tennis courts. These improvements have long 'been needed .and we're grateful for them. Keep up the good work! most" popular features of the program. Many activities on a campus, state and national scale are sponsored by the Student Union, its director Billy Mathews, and staff. The National Intercollegiate Billiard preliminaries were completed last week and Florida's cue-stick artists have earned a place in the final playoffs which begin soon. The interesting angle to the billiard tournament, which has schools all over the country competing, is that the teams do not leave their respective campuses. It is all done over long distance telephone. A shot is made on a diagram setup in^pocket, straight rail or three cushion billiard and the result is sent in over long distance to /'the ' scorers. When all these results are received, the scorers announce the winners. No expensive roadtrips are nec- . essary. The Gators haven't organized a cheering section as yet to gather around the telephone and give a yell "for the "whole team" as the results come in but for those interested in billiards in any. way, it is fascinating. . ' • The Union, fills the need of a large number of Florida's students. If you could see the boys bed down in those deep soft cushions in the lounge between, before and after • classes, light up for that smoke and turn to the free newspapers from various cities about the state you would know what I mean. John B: Hatter and Mary .Q. Bonnet have each other. The Gators still have no Gaterettes. But we all need a student union. COMIC OPERA BY GLEE CLUB READY TO SHOW ACTORS TO ALTERNATE WITH DUAL CAST EACH NIGHT Tonight through Saturday evening1 the Stetson University Glee Clubs, Playerss and Orchestra will present the Comic Opera, "The Chocolate Soldier" by Oscar Straus., These people who have been working under the direction of Prof. Giffin have given freely of their time , and talents both in the afternoon and at night for more than three weeks. If" these efforts are not to go unrewarded we shall be presented with one of the finest musical performances of this or any other year. Mrs. Virginia Giffin acting in the capacity of dramatic coach has given her best also in the production of this promising comic opera. There will be a dual cast, both, of which are equally balanced in their talents. On Wednesday and Friday nights, Barbara Albritton and Archie McMillan will play the feminine and masculine leads respectively, with Alice Parkhurst, Frame Chapman, Tom Parker, Betty Sue Barker (Wednesday), and Mary Jane Lewis (Friday) in the supporting roles. On Thursday and Saturday evenings .Kay Hooper and Robert Au- man will play the leads with a supporting cast including1 Betty Nobles, Jonnie Mires, Herschel .Hatcher, and Paul Caskey. John Everett, Russell Dixon, and Doris Roberts will fill their respec tive capacities with the cast in all four performances. This opera, the first given here in many years promises to he an enjoyment in music rarely given in this vicinity. Professor Giffin a well-known personality in music circles will be on hand all four evenings as director for this occasion. Students are admitted on their activities tickets and are asked to attend the Wednesday night performance if possible. Margaret Bateman Elected Prexy Of Women's Council Miss Margaret Bateman, junior from Apopka, has been elected president of the Women's Student Government Council at Stetson University for the 1947-48 school year. Other officers, who are chosen by all women' resident students on the campus, are'Celia Goff of Live Oak, vice president, and Lutie Keatherly . of Tampa, secretary. Women elected- to the general Council are Martha Kurtz, Ft. Myers; Jean Windram, Leesburg; Margaret Ballantine, Lake Worth; Carol Hale, Daytona Beach; and Mary Haskins, Clarkville, Va. Dr. James L. Green Visits University Dr. James Leo Green, professor of Old Testament' Intepretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville,-Ky., spoke briefly at the chapel exercises yesterday morning at Stetson University. Stating that "faith is a thing of infinite possibilities," Dr. Green added, "Faith specializes in the impossible, and faith in God clarifies our vision to see beyond what is visible to the" natural eye." Dr. Green spent two days on the campus conferring with ministerial students who plan to make further preparations for the ministry as a life work. Debate Festival to be Held Here On Campus Friday and Saturday THIRTEEN FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL SQUADS ARE ENTERED IN FIRST POST-WAR TOURNEY; BRAND SAYS ALL PLANS COMPLETED Professor Richard C. Brant of the Stetson University Speech Department today announced- plans for the Florida State High School Debate Festival which is to be held here this weekend under the sponsorship of the Department of Speech at Stetson and the Florida Association of Teachers of Speech. Teams which will represent 13 DR. EDWi DIMS, EDUCATORAUTHOi HERE THIS WEEK WILL DISCUSS ENGLAND AND BRITISH EMPIRE Stetson University has on the campus this week, Dr. Edwin Mins, noted author and educator, who spoke at the Elizabeth Hall auditorium on night on "The South, Past and Present." This afternoon at 3:30 he is to discuss "Misconceptions of England and the British Empire." Dr. Mims has appeared previously on the campus when he spoke here a year- ago on the topic, "Culture and Religion," making a deep impression on those who heard him. The speaker, who is brought to •Stetson under-the. auspices of Dr. Hugh McEniry and the English department, is visiting professor of English at Rollins College and was for many years head of the Disi- sion of Humanities at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. He is the author of "The Life of Sidney Lanier," "The Advancing South," and "Adventurous America," and is now the national lecturer for Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Mims is also speaking to small groups on the campus. The public is invited to attend his lectures for which" no admission is charged. FACULTY TRIO GIVES EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE DeLand music lovers heard a truly fine performance of ensemble playing Mar. 4 in the annual concert of the Stetson Faculty Trio composed of Frances Buxton, violinist, Rosemary Clark, pianist, and Eleanor Leek, 'cellist. Not only did the artists prove themselves capable in this field, but the selection of their program showed-them to be experienced in ensemble music. The entire performance was marked by beauty of tone, smoothness of attack, and thorough musicianship. Though' difficult to praise one number above another, the Brahms Trio, Opus 87, seemed especially to please the musicians in the ■audience ,due perhaps to its greater richness of color and balance among the instruments. The pleasing appearance of the players also added to the pleasure of the evening. high schools throughout Florida will attend the tournament. Professor Brand declared. Students of the school teams are listed as follows. Orlando Senior High: Ann Eid- son, Jack Plisco, Robert Smythe, and Alvin Block. Miami Edison Senior High: Bob Mendelson, Joan Nelson, Jack Monte, and Aileen Hancock. Landon High (Jacksonville): David Cumming( Donand Cum- ming, Gary Pease, and Harry Yoffee. Ponce de Leon High (Coral Gables): Tom Hale,, Dennis O'Don- ovan, Larryl McCall, and George Strehlke. Winter Park High: Sue Martin, . Betty Ann Matthews, Anor Rich- . ardson, and Joseph Williamson. Miami Beach Senior High: Frank Adel, Michael Tobin, Stuart- Po- chapin, and Kenneth Trester. Andrew Jackson High (Jacksonville) : Sylvia Bolaskey, Jackie Fallis, Idlene Portnay, and George Boney,' Putnam High (Palatka): Jackie Kersh, William Burt, Eugene Porter, and Dorothy Starbird. Sarasota High: Evey Bisphan, Walker Mize, Mary .Miller, and Keith Brecken. Leon High (Tallahassee): Donna Jolley, Wallace Kennedy, Roberta McBride, and Allen Head. •' Seabreeze High (Daytona Beach) Edna Schmidt, James Rishell, Howard Wetherell, and Corbin. Gar- nell. Andrew Jackson High (Miami): Richard Bailey, Robert Woods, James Ferguson, and Bonita Bach- man. The names of the four students scheduled to represent Plant High of Tampa, Professor Brand asserted, have not yet been announced. Paul Hollis, Stetson student who recently and correctly predicted the headlines of the March 8 edition of the Jacksonville Journal, will entertain the students, coaches and officials, of .the ,tour-' nament at a banquet which' is; to be held Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the DeLand Chamber, ot Commerce building. ; Professor Brand also announced that Pi Kappa Phi will hold ,- an open house Saturday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 o'clock' in honor of the visiting'students and coaches. ' " All debates will be held in various rooms of Elizabeth Hall and on the second floor of the Library. Room 319 in Elizabeth Hall, Professor Brand indiated, has been - designated as headquarters for the tournament. First round,debates will he held (Continued on Page 3)" ,..„ Collegiate Debating Demonstration Presented to Nearby High Schools Stetson University and Florida Southern College are putting on a joint demonstration of collegiate debating for high schools in Volusia, Lake and Orange Counties this week. Prof. Richard C. Brand of the department of speech at Stetson announced today that debate teams from the two schools had appeared befor.e the "Daytona Beach Mainland High School last Thursday at 9:30 a. m., Eustis High School at 2:15 p. m., DeLand High, School" last Friday at 9:00 a. m., and Orlando Senior High at.-l:00'p. m. Representing Stetson in all but ■the DeLand demonstration were James Tucker and Charles Clements, Jr. In the debate before the DeLand High School Friday-morning, the Stetson team consisted of John Cannon, a graduate of De- Land High School, and Ruth Cobb