The Stetson Reporter

1 ' '"'Jlt5ir 'A Progressive University Newspaper for Progressive Education and Christian Ideals Twelfth Year DE LAND, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 5, 1947 Established 1936 Number 6—5c Per Copy h Student Prexy Dickinson Presents Engraved Watch From Student Body On behalf of the entire student body, Fred "Bud" Dickinson, that organization's president, last week presented Dr. W. S. Allen with a handsome twenty-one jewel Longene wrist watch, the back of which was inscribed "From the Student Body . . . 1947." Dickinson declared, "Dr. Allen, since we can't tie your- hands to keep you here with us, we'd like to present you with this little token from the student body expressing their love and appreciation for all you've done." The retiring president acknowledged "There hasn't been a single day since my return from Europe that I haven't thought of you; and I will continue to remember you and to . think of you in all my prayers . . . Keep Stetson going forward." Dr. and Mrs. Allen left DeLand Friday for San Antonio, where they will make their home. They had been at Stetson for thirteen years. Attending the presentation were student body officers Bud Dickinson, Maureen Peterson, Allyn Thompson, and Tom Perrin, and Stetson Reporter editors Joe Sutton and Bill Fisher. Mrs. Allen, Dr. and Mrs. Garwood and Prof. Harold Giffin were also present. HATTER PROOFS Approximately 100 Hatter proofs are still in circulation, and have not been turned in to the Hatter office, Joe Connery of Dyer and Connery photographers announced this morning. "This situation has held us up considerably, and may possibly result in delayed publication." Connery asserted. All proofs should be returned to the Hatter office at once. Students Give SIC FACULTY TE MEETING By BETTY SCHNEIDER Six members of the faculty from the Music School participated in the program of the Florida State Music Teacher's Association meeting which was held in Miami on Nov. 4, 5, and 6. Those representing Stetson at the meeting were Professor. Harold M. Giffin, who conducted a voice forum; Miss Ethel Fisher, attending as a member of the executive board; the Stetson trio composed of Frances Buxton, violin, Eleanor Leek, cello, and Rosemary Clark, piano, which gave a musical program; and Dr. W. E. Duckwitz, who delivered an address on "College entrance requirements for music majors." Dr. Duckwitz extended an invitation to the association to hold its next annual meeting in DeLand. Reporter To Sponsor Homecoming Contest The Stetson ■ Reporter will give a five dollar prize for the best decorated fraternity house during homecoming weekend, announced C. L. Mullis, Editor, yesterday. This contest is being staged as an incentive for the three groups to help Homecoming to be the biggest and best Stetson has ever had. We are not stressing elaborate decorations but rather a definite sign of initiative. Decorations will be judged according to theme, cleverness, school spirit and originality. Judges' will be announced at a later date, but will not be affiliated with any of the three organizations. Between 1300 and 1400 Tickets Sold to Stetson Students for Game By FELTON DAVIS There were 395 train tickets sold and between 1300 and 1400 game tickets sold to the Rollins-Stetson game. Everything ran smoothly with one exception. After buying game tickets for 1.20 on the Stetson campus Stetson students found that tickets were on sale at the game for .70 cents. This has caused' a great deal of unrest on the campus. It's a misunderstanding that can not easily be cleared up. Stetson was given two sections, E and F, which normally sell for 2.40 or 1.80 and 1.20. We were given these tickets at 1.20 by special agreement with Mr. Fred Ward, Rollins College Treasurer. The two sections extended from the 45 to 10 yard lines. At the end of each stand, from the 10 to zero yard line was a section normally used for high school students, seats being sold for .70. Saturday night Stetson's two reserved sections had two Rollins girls at each section entrance. Their duty was to check the ticket stub of each student and if it wasn't a 'Stetson.Stu-. dent ticket they were not to be admitted. As we all know no'-ticket stubs were checked. Consequently,- anyone with any kind of tickets sat in our section. A special trip was made to Orlando Saturday morning to rope off a section - for the band and glee club. These ropes were removed by someone and students had to be moved so that the band could be .seated properly. I'd like to clear this up. Stetson students were not over-charged for their tickets. The trouble was; first, the ticket sellers at the gate said it is sometimes impossible to tell a high school student from some college students. Secondly, the Rollin's girls at the section gates failed to check the ticket stubs. Consequently, many students with 1.20 tickets sat in^the .70 sections, and many with .70 tickets sat on the 50 yard line. I'd like to apologize to the student body for this trouble. It was beyond my control and I'm sorry it happened. Mr. Ward, at Rollins, also offered his apologies in a phone call Monday. As I told him, apologies help very little now. The John B. Stetson University School of Music presented its second student recital Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 8:00 p. m. in Elizabeth Hall. The program included three piano solos: "Rhapsodie Negras" (Le cuona), "Danseuse de Delphes" (Debussy), "Polonaise op.. 46 no. 12" (Mac Dowell). The first of these was played by Nancy Williams, the second by Edgar Stryker, and the third by Mary Tribble. Eight vocal selections were offered. Geraldine Bates sang "Through the Years" (Youmans), and "Morning" (Speaks); Earl Compton offered "Hear My Cry, O Lord" (Wooler), and'"The Desert Song" (Romberg); Dorothy Murray sang "Songs My Mother Taught Me" (Dvorak), and "Last Rose of Summer" (Moore); and Shirla Shaw sang "Boat Song" (Ware), and "The Little French Clock" (Kauntz). Next performed were two clarinet duets. The first, "Prelude and Scherzo" (Bennett), was played by William Stark and William Branthoover. The second selection, "Moment 'Musical" by Schubert (Arr. by G. Selick) was offered by Eugene Doran and Clarence Ivey. Rogert DiGuilian performed the violin solo, "Spanish Dance" (Rehfeld). Accompanist for the evening was Carol- White. MAYOR WILSON—UNIFORM AND ALL ! Pat ^^i'son Mew!1' elected M3.vor of Do" Pcitc*. ^v.!' «^f[-[-3"»# nrmma &»'g duties -Saturday when the students of Stetson celebrate the annual Sadie Hawkins Day. Mayor Wilson will lay down the law and his law must be obeyed. In Chapel recently the Mayor declared that a footrace will be held Saturday and the girls will chase the boys and when the girl catches the boy, they must get married and no two ways about that. Sadie Hawkins romises To Be ■ The beauty contest in which Stetson will select its contestants for tne Tangerine Queen Contest is to be held in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium Friday morning at 10:00. So far, there has been a good response from the various organizations on- campus in regard to their entries. The Reporter, however, would like to remind all groups eligible to participate to submit all entries to J. M. Albritton before Thursday. Each organization may enter as many contestants as they wish. Contestants are to be dressed in evening dress. Bill "Red" Kennedy Writes Burlesque That Will Feature Large Girl Cast Featuring Ginger Ale (she bubbles!), the traditional Dogpatch Opry will "Burlesque Burlesque" and Bill "Red Kennedy, the writer of this year's Opry, promises a laugh-packed show. . Popcorn, peanuts, candy, and ice cream will be sold during the show in typical "burly house" crowd-of students, the show will be in the cliapel in Elizabeth Hall this year. "In response "to our'first call for players, forty-five girls turned out," remarked Kennedy, "and in answer to a call for boys we bad two, so we decided to have a burlesque show in order to use as many of the girls as possible"." Leading off the program will be the Parade of Stars with Joan Cook, Ann Mace, Jo Humphrey, Beverly Beacham, Imogean Clark, Margie Lackey, Jim Neil, Maxine Miles, Frances Hobson. Following this there will be dance solos by Jo Humphrey and. Jim Neil.; One of the main events of the evening will be kept a secret until the night of the presentation and the paper is sworn to secrecy concerning this great surprise. In the chorus will be Sallie Rhodes, fashion. Because of the large Eleanor Graves, Patsy Ross and Ed- wena Cummingham. The members of the comedy team are Jim Neil, Bill Kennedy, Bob Vincent, and Jim Mc- Clarin. Kennedy has written three of the Sadie Hawkins shows and claims that this year's is going to be the best since pre-war days when the Opry was given at the Athens Theatre. FREE MEAL! " The operators of Lloyd's Cafeteria liave announced that they will give two free meals to the Stetson University Student who can identify himself by the descriptive paragraph to be found in the Lloyd's Cafeteria advertisement in the Stetson Reporter each week. Stetson Quarterly Staff Holds Business Meeting The staff of the Stetson Quarterly held a business meeting last Friday to ^discuss plans for selling and distribution. Bob Wilson, editor, announced that he expects the~magazine to be ready for distribution about three weeks before the end of the quarter. The staff has been completed and Bob announced the following appointments: Associate Editor, Dee Holly; Assistant Editors, Robert Howes and Audrey Bach; Business. Manager, Margaret Byars; Associate Business Manager, Bill Phiel; Art Editor, Jean Adair Clark; Publicity Agent,' Faye Tuten. These department heads will be assisted by a large staff of workers including: Virginia Bisbam, Betty Bor- rego, Betty Schneider, Roy Swader, Roy Swader, Dorothy Flory, Ted Powers, Richard Cutler, Ben Clark, Phoebe Faulkner, Phil Knowles, Joe Peel, and Ellen Davis, ate Convention Of adents To Convene .t Stetson On Nov. 21# 22 Person Can Not Attend Convention, 18 Colleges Invited to Send Delegates Representatives of eighteen Florida colleges and universities will attend the joint convention of Florida Intercollegiate Press and Florida Student Government association November 21-22 here at Stetson, Bill Fisher, state secretary-treasurer an- ^ nounced this morning. STUDENTS, GRABS TO SEE TRELAWNY OF THE WELLS" Dr. Stover to Present Homecoming Play On Three Nights By HELEN LOUISE WOOTEN This year Homecoming is going to be the very best Stetson has ever had. Among the many activities scheduled for the "Grads and Dads," Dr. Stover is doing his part by presenting: "Tre- lawny of The Wells," for everyone's enjoyment. This is a period play which concerns the conflict between the old exaggerated form of acting and the new theory of restraint and reality. "Trelawny of The Wells," will 'run three nights. Everyone is welcome all three evenings, however, the alumni will be given the best seats in the house on Friday evening. Thursday and Saturday evenings the theory of "First come first served" will be exercised. Those taking part in the Homecoming production are: Bob Newby as Tom Wrench, Fred Bushnell as Ferdinand Gadd, Dick Crum as James Telfer, Wesley Clark as Agustus Colpoys, Fred Hope as O'Duyer, H. Gaventa as Mr. Danzil, Jarrard as Mr. Mortimer, McCully as Mr. Hunston, Frye as Hallkeefer, Fred Owen as Sir William Gower, Bob Knowles as Arthur Gower, Max Weatherly as Capt. de Foenix, Colby- Sinclair as Mr. Ablett, Strett as Charles, T. Dibble as Rose Trelawny, Jonnie Mires as Avonia Bum, Dot Hill- man as Miss Telfer, Doris Roberts as Imogene Parrott, S. Brown as Miss Brewster, M. Lane as Clara de Foenix, Dot Stafford as Miss Traflagar Gower, L. Preston as Miss Mossop, and Martha Kurtz as Sarah. With this cast and Dr. Stover and Giffin as the directors, the play could not help but he a success. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, November 11th at the Little Theatre box office, from 3:00-5:00 and continue through Saturday, November 15th. Activity tickets can" be used by Stetson students wishing to attend the annual Homecoming play. In a telegram to The Stetson Reporter Drew Pearson, who had indicated he would be present at the convention, stated: "I bad hoped very much come DeLand November 22 but have been appointed on citizens food committee friendship train which will necessitate my being in Texas or Oklahoma at that time. Deepest regrets. Drew Pearson." Senator Claude Pepper has informed the Reporter and The Daytona Beach News-Journal agency in DeLand that he expects to arrive in DeLand on or before Saturday, November 22. The senator, and popular Jacksonville attorney, Fuller Warren, will be speakers for the state-wide nieet. An outstanding person in the journalism field will be added to the program. Robert Rickey, Stetson sophomore " and business manager of The Reporter is chairman of the convention. Rickey stated yesterday "with the cooperation of the student body this will be the largest convention of its kind ever held in Florida." It is hoped that arrangements can be worked out for Stetson students to hear the speaking. Colleges invited: Rollins College, Webber Junior College, Miami University, St. Petersburg Junior College, Tampa University, Florida State University, University of Florida, Thomas Alva Edison Junior College, Barry Junior College, Orlando Junior College, Jacksonville College of Music, West Palm Beach Junior College, Ringling Art School, Florida Southern College, and many others. There has been no limit placed on the number of delegates to be sent, and convention officers except a record turn-out for the convention, which is expected to be the' largest of its type to be held in the state. Newsmen from all over the state will converge on the Stetson campus, assuring state-wide coverage of the big event. At press time, convention officers were dickering for, radio coverage of the convention through -local stations. No definite word has as yet been received. Claude L. Mullis, editor of the Stetson Reporter, is program chairman. Homecoming Expected rest In History This year's Homecoming, scheduled for .November 14-15, promises to be the biggest in the history of Stetson University, declared Mr. J. M. Albritton, alumni secretary. Returning alumni will enjoy all the traditional Homecoming events the two days they will be on our campus including all types of plays and parties that will add to the enjoyment ~ of our visitors. Saturday will bring the renewing of old acquaintances and the remembering of the "good old days." The schedule for the afternoon will consist of a exhibit sponsored by the Camera and Art Clubs in the University Library. The evening program will begin" at 6:00 and last until 8:00 with Chaudoin Hall having open house. At 8:00 the Homecoming play is scheduled and all alumni that wish choice seats may secure them by wiring ahead for them. , The play being over at 10:00 the Theta Alpha Phi Alumni Party—at the Women's Club will occupy the rest of the evening. Saturday is headed by the College of Law Breakfast and- at 8:00 Acting President and Mrs. Garwood will receive guests in the President's Office. Chapel in Elizabeth Hall with Acting President Garwood presiding will be held from 10:00 to 10:30. At 10:30 is the Alumni meeting with President J. P. Simmons presiding. Lunch wil follow this meeting and from 1:30 to 2.30 the Homecoming parade is scheduled. At 2:30 the game between Stetson and Presbyterian will begin to be followed by open house" being held by Prof. Giffin for all Alumni Glee Club members. At 6:00 open house will be held at the Religious Center. From 7:00 to 9:00 is given over to various Fraternal groups for their own programs. Saturday night will end the Homecoming for 1948. School Officers Selected In Last Week'8 Elections Stetson's colleges of liberal arts, music, and business administration last week held elections of officers. Those elected to offices in the' liberal arts college were: Allyn Thompson, president; Fred Owen, vice-president; Phil Smith, vice-president; Sissy Mac Millan, treasurer. Music school officers are: Bob Au- man, president; Carol White, vice- president; Margaret "Skippy" Byars, secretary; Douglass Baer, treasurer; and Connie Moody, >freshman -representative. The following students were elected to positions in the school of business administration: Jim Arnold, president; Phis Smith, vice-president; Maureen Peterson, secretary; and Eleanor Dooley, treasurer. "B" SQUAD GAME A Stetson University "B" football squad will meet a Rollins "B" squad in Lake Wales, Tuesday night, Nov. 11. The contest tpill be sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign,Wars organization there.