The Stetson Reporter

WMMMWIHMMM The Second Year—No. 27 THAT FIRST ISSUE OF STUDENT 'MAG' TO APPEAR FRIDAY DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1937 Price 5c Stetson Press Now Working Oh New Literary Publication SEVENTEEN WRITERS be Twenty Articles will Found in This Initial Edition By MERRELL POOLE The first issue of the student literary magazine will be ready for DR. ALLEN VOTED CITY'S CUP AG*JN Stetson President Called Most Useful Citizen For Second Time AR NUN ATHLETE GET HIGH SCORES IN CAMPUS RODE0 For the second time in two years, Dr. W. S. Allen, president of the University, has won the Theodore C. Brooks citizenship cup given by the DeLand Chamber of Commerce. The cup is presented annually to the DeLand resident who is considered to have "contributed most to the city's development and pio-| yyiss jjelie Campbell, who di gress." The award was given to , rected the yery successfui g.-,^' i Dr Allen at a dinner given by the j Sprim? Redeo on the Stetson cam ' Spring Roundup Brings Nearly Hundred Visiting Girls for Games DeLAND LEADS GROUPS Crescent City Sends 25 and New Smyrna 19? Participants Roberta Orcutt, senior student of j chamber of commerce Monday j pus iast Saturday, distribution Friday during chapel. | ""urfc, who gave her graduating night. Rev. W. E. Craig, president The magazine went to press iast | ™ce recit«' ™ . f iz*be^ Ha» audnorium L.st nijitit. week and will have been completed by that time. In the meantime, | however, students desiring copies) should subscribe at once as there are only about 125 issues left. There are 300 copies being printed, including those for the business staff of the publication and for file copies. The first issue, which will be about the same size as the Readers Digest, contains 20 stories written by 17 different authors, according to Paul Laufer, chairman of the editorial board. "Of course. I can't forecast the student reaction to the magazine, but I hope that, it will be all that we expect," Laufer remarked. "I do believe, however, that every one will be satisfied with the cover. "The name of the issue, which will be disclosed Friday also, prob- MISS ORCUTT SINGS, PLEASES AUDMCE STETSON PLAYERS MIT COMEDY First in Series of Senior Recitals Given Last Night Roberta Orcutt, Stetson music student performed admirably last night in her senior voeal recital, the first in a series of senior recitals given in Elizabeth Hall auditorium this season. The program featured the classics of the great music masters. of the DeLand Kiwanis Club, presented the cup to Dr Allen. Tile president of Stetson was awarded the cup for the splendid work he has done for DeLand through the University during the past year. Predicting "bigger and better j "Ladies of the/ Jury" At things for DeLand and Stetson in j Little Theatre the future," Dr. Allen remarked: | AnrH 16 1 7 "It has been only with the assis-! All indications point to "Ladies tance of the members of the cham- ; ber of commerce and other citizens ! of DeLand that Stetson has been j of the Jury>" a three-act mystery able to accomplish the things it has j farCe t0 be presented by the Stetson this past, year." -UttHDEUGHT! Miss Orcutt, who is a pupil of Prof. ably, won't suit everyone but we j H. M. Giffin, sang with much ease hope that it will be generally ac- I and excellent diction, showing her cepted," selections were carefully prepared. Laufer also emphasized again The program was divided into that this issue is purely experimental and everything depends upon the student reaction. The lit- s.y Professor of Piano Gives Recital • Which Wins High Praise four groups, and was sung in German, French, and English. Group one included: "Ombra mai fu" erary type of magazine is common from "Serse" by (Handel); "Death to many colleges and has proven 'and the Maiden," "Faith in Spring" popular at those places which publish it. by Schubert; "None but the lonely eart" by Tschaikowsky; "My Heart If the present issue is well re-: Is in Bloom" by Brahams. ceived and generally accepted by the students, efforts will be made to have it put on the student activities ticket for next year. There is also a possibility that there will be another issue put out before the end of the semester. Speakers Named;. For Commencement Dr. William Louis Poteat will deliver the graduation commencement address at Stetson Monday morning, June 7 and Dr. Allen S. Cutts will preach the Baccalaureate sermon, Sunday June 6, according to announcement made by President W. S. Allen. Dr. Poteat, President of Wake Forest College, prominent in Southern Baptist circles, is a distinguished lecturer and authority on science and religion. A graduate of Wake Forest, he did post graduate at 'the Zoological .Institute, Berlin, Baylor, Brown, Duke and Mercer Universities, and has taught Biology at Wake Forest since 1883. Dr. Allen S. Cutts is Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Pensa- cola, Florida, and an accomplished speaker. Sixty-nine students 'are candidates for degrees in June, with fifteen others seeking normal certificates. Group two: "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice," from Samson and Dalila, by Saint-Saens. Group three included: "Allesee- len" (All Soul's Day) by Strauss; Le Mariage des Roses, Franck; Psche, Paladilhe; "Mandoline" by Debussy. Group four: "When I Have Sung my Songs." "Spendthrift" by Charles; "When I Bring to You Colour'd Toys, "Carpenter; "Nocturne," by Head: "Love's Philosophy", by Quilter. Miss Orcutt showed remarkable talent and was highly praised by the audience. Jane McCarty was By MARJORIE ANDREWS A brilliant performance by Prof. Arthur J. Graham, pianist, rewarded the audience of last Tuesday light in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. The program consisting of two ing. Schumann compositions, The Car- ival and Piano Concert in a minor, was as appreciatively received as it was beautifully executed. Schu- players in the Little Theatre auditorium Friday and Saturday nights, being the most enjoyable play of the season. The play will start at 8:00 p. m. and reserved seats may be secured at the theatre today, tomorrow, and Friday afternoons from 3 to 5 o'clock. Tiie production is under the direction of Dr. Irving C. Sto- I ver. ' "Ladies of the Jury" was a distinct hit on both the stage and screen. It is the lightest play to be given thus far by the Players and the many ridiculous situations which arise are extremely amus- As announced before, the story deals with a Mrs. Gordon (played by Marie Geneau). who is on trial for the murder of jher husband. man's various voice-leading and ; She has been framed by her broth thick chords -were easily managed. ! er-in-law and her maid who are The many moods of the Carnival [ secretly' in love. By HAROLD VANN Ninety-eight visiting girls rep- I resenting high schools of eight j Florida towns participated in the j "Stetson Round-tip" that was held! I last Saturday on the campus here„ Sponsored by the women's physical education department, under the direction oifMiss Nelle Campbell, the rodeo began at nine o'clock: with the registering of the contenders, at "Beaver Corral," as the; field adjoining Cummings gym was; called. While there were no contests of horsemanship on the program, thee air of a real western roundup was; presented by the appearance of az number of Stetson studants on: horseback. Everywhere on the: campus could be seen both experienced and novice riders galloping; around. DeLand Has 35 DeLand High lead in the number of representatives with thirty- five; Crescent City was second: with 23. Others schools entered: were: New Smyrna, nineteen; Eustis, eight; Palatka, six; Sanford., four; Pierson, two, and Mt. Dora,, The contestants, were divided into groups, one side being the "Bar- Nun" ranch and the other, the"A!E Kum." The Bar Nun completely- outclassed their opponents in the total number of points obtained by? the score of 57 to 24. In the first event, the fifty yardl Poll Ashton, New Smyrna,, (Continued on Page 2) dash; fascinated the audience, passing from grave to gay to bizarre. Especially lovely were the movements Eusebius, (Schumann himself, under his pen name , Papillons (butterflies) Valse Allemande and Aveu | to sway tlle (confession). The Preamble at the beginning of the Carnival figures, and the Marche des "Davidsbundler" Con- treiles Philistins, were both pieces of bold strength, expressed by the There is, however, one of the jury who believes Mrs. Gordon in- nocent and that is Mrs. Crane (Virginia Giffin). The remainder of. the story deals with her efforts indents Present A French Drama ning's program. Dorothy Haines and Miss Orcutt are the only two candidates for the B.M. degree at Stetson this term. accompanist throughout the eve- artist with a satisfying virility, and moving the audience to prolonged applause. In spite of the weather which was humid and warm, making delicacy of touch and clarity of tone extremely difficult, Mr. Graham's playing was characterized by just those virtues. His left hand work i:i the runninj'lpassages of the live- ier moods of the Carnival was EDGE IS ELECTED UNION PRESIDENT Findley Edge was elected presi dent of the Baptist Student Union I most excellent. The first act shows the trial while the last two present the jury in its effort to reach a decision. The cast includes. Jury: Virginia Giffin, Sadie Ray Gardner, Lydia Theurer, Myra Machen, Frances Coe, Alice Wolfe, MacKenzie Craig, Hal Hall, Pau' McEntire, Jimmy Lumpkin, Jack Neblett, and M. J. Bouterse. Courtroom characters: Gaylord Kenyon, Norman Abbott, Sidney Taylor, Robert Powe, Ed Mason Frank Knorr, Marie Geneau, Grace Ahlers, Mavie Burton, and Mary- Ellen Lord. . The list of stage attendants is Professor Eastburn is Host to First Years Classes of Stetson University at their Vesper Service last Monday night in Elizabeth Hall. The rest of the officers were: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice-presidents. Millard Smith, Marjorie McClure, and A. J. Turner; Secretary, Lois i les of Jacksonville played the sec- Walker, Treasurer, Harvey 0111- ond part on the organ capably and phant; Publicity Chairman, Kathleen Rowe; B. S. U. Magazine. Representative, Eunice Webber; Music Chaiman, Jo Osbourne. " The a minor concerto, heavy and i as follows: Frank Knorr (electri- difficulty, was enjoyed especially I ciar>)> Edna Alderman and. Mary for its melodic beauty; the singing j Ellen Lord (properties), and Carl tones, supported by the orchestral, Weeks (business manager). The technical staff is composed of Billy Hoyle, Earl Neelands. Brents Durrance, and Ward Hunter. arrangement for the ogan, filled the house. Miss Estrella F. Bow- with facility. The end of the second six weeks grading period approaches steadily. Don't miss the stupendous football spectacle' on Hulley Field tomorrow night. A play given in French was presented by members of Dr. Iola K. Eastburn's first year French class in The Palms last Thursday evening. Invited to witness the performance were Major and Mrs. Thornton, and Mrs. Thornton's first year French class. "La Pluie et le Beau Temps'"' (Rain and Good Weather) was the title of the presentation, in which the following displayed their histrionic talent in the language of Charlemagne; Louise Taylor, Russell Darst, Nelson Ford, Mary Louise Gaddiss, LaVerne Gifford, Joe Hill, Gordon Kipp, Marjorie MacClure, Virginia .Spaulding, Jeanette Stevens. Richard Baldwin, a member of Mrs. Thornton's class, told a story to the group, Le Troc de Jean. Both parts of the program were much enjoyed as were the icecream and cake attractively served afterwards by the hostess, Dr. Eastburn.