The Stetson Reporter

/imWr.is:W«r»iS.^^ The Stetson Reporter Second Year—No. 9. DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1936. 5c Per Copy; $1.50 Per School Yeag CYRANO SCORES DOUBLE SUCCES! FOR DRAMATIS CYRANO" Carl Weeks Makes Impressive Hero in Colorful Play Mclaughlin stars Haddock and McEntire Also Gain Many Plaudits In Theatre By MARJORIE ANDREWS One of the most colorful pieces of pageantry ever produced by the Stetson Players under Dr. I. C. Stover was witnessed in the " Homecoming Play, "Cyrano de Bergerac" in the Little Theatre last Thursday and Friday nights. Color and contrast, two of the best dramatic devices, were employed with striking effect. The costuming was medieval, pages in embroidered pastel satins, the Gas- can guards in the red and black, nuns in quiet robes, beribboned chevaliers and ladies in silks and cloth of gold. The scenes shifted from the ancient hotel room which served as the only theatre the fans of 1640 knew, to a bakeshop, equally foreign to modern eyes. The scene at Roxane's balcony was especially genuine in atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its houses jutting into the street, and its dim lamps. Carl Weeks who took the part of the hero was a splendid Cyrano. His role was delivered with decision and sincerity. It is a dramatic portrayal extreme in both length and difficult, and was performed in a manner to do credit both to Weeks and his director. j Alice McLaughlin, Cyrano's ideal sweetheart a Roxane, fulfilled all expectations with charm and grace. Christian, her lover, was played by Lawrence Haddock, who gave an excellent version of that handsome; and tongue-tied aspirant. Another most praiseworthy performance' was that of Paul McEntire, as Cy- j rano's best friend, LeBret. ! H. Malcolm Day was a satisfactory villian, human enough to en-1 list sympathy toward the end. Good. support was given by James Lump-' UNIVERSITY BAND PENS NEW RADIO ROADCAST SERIES Director Louis Marvin Leads Lively Initial Program Carl Weeks made an impressive hero in the Homecoming play. STETSONIANS GIVE DAYTONA PROGRAM President and Three Music Teachers at Palmetto Club kin and Mrs. Virginia Giffin as President W. S. Allen and three Stetson music professors gave a program at the meeting of the Palmetto Club of Daytona Beach last Friday. The Palmetto Club is a member of the Florida Federation of Music composed of professional musicians and the more competent amateurs. It has sponsored many of the outstanding musical events of that city. Dr. Allen spoke on the subject: Music and the Liberal Arts College. The music program, given by Professors William H. Bailey, A. J. Graham and Harold M. Giffin, was made up of violin, piano and voice numbers. Ragueneau the baker, and Roxane's duenna. The beautiful music played between the acts by the Little Theatre orchestra, Prof. Louis Marvin, director, enhanced the period atmosphere, carrying the spectators easily through each transition. It was evident throughout that every member of the extensive cast and the managing staff completed his part with precision. Miss Willie Dee Willian, assistant director, shared with Dr. Stover the compliments for the success of the performances. A series of Stetson University radio broadcasting programs was initiated Monday night when the Stetson band went on the air for 30 minutes of lively music in the Little Theatre. The DeLand chamber of commerce is collaborating in these broadcasts, through Eddie Gilliland, executive secretary, and Frank Bell, theatre manager. Other Stetson Programs will go out over the ether the next three Monday evenings, 8:30 to 9 o'clock, and another arrangement in time will succeed after the new year. The Stetson Chorus will be heard next Monday evening. The Monday night's program, musical numbers being under the baton of Director Louis Marvin, included a brief introductory talk by President W. S. Allen. Roberta Orcutt, mezzo-.soprano, sang- two numbers, a selection from Bohemian Girl and the Merry Widow Waltz. Arthur Burrows and Fred Brown, band members, gave a cornet duo. The band numbers were: March "Bombasto", Nightingale and the Frogs, Grand Medley "Superba", March "Independentia", and the Stetson Swing. Reunion Hailed Grand Success Homecoming Celebration Brings Many Alumni Friends to Campus For Lively Program, Outdoors And Within Ami CHAS. HENDERSON NEW ALUMNI HEAD Daytona Beach Man Succeeds Claude Jones as Graduates' Chief YOUNG SALTS CAPTURE BIG SHARK IN DEEP SEA FISHING EXCURSION A group of Stetson students many blisters were worn on the i still throw out their chests and ■ hands of all the group before the smile when asked about their trip i shark was finally hauled in. to Miami the week end of Novem- About five o'clock in the after- her 7. noon, just as they were coming to The fishermen were Bill Solo-j shore, a 43 pound sailfish was mon, Cecil Cowart, Joe DeLoren- j hooked. After playing the fish zo, Ed Gustafson, and Jack Gore, j for about one hour and fifteen Upon their return they decided! minutes they landed him. One of to go deep sea fishing, out from, the boys wanted to have this fish Fort Lauderdale. Just after they, mounted but because of the price had left shore about nine o'clock' asked was unable to do so. that morning, three of them be-1 Among the other things that came seasick, one had to brought ashore. After fishing all morning and) If you don't believe this fish only catching two kingfish their | story just ask any of this group luck changed and the real excite- and they will show you pictures ment began. A 500 pound shovel-. and the bill of the sailfish to prove nose shark was harpooned and it. The Stetson University alumni association named Charles Tom Henderson of Daytona Beach as its new president Saturday night in the banquet which concluded Homecoming festivities. Mr. Henderson, always a loyal supporter of the institution, is principal of the Holly Hill school. He took the B. S. and the LL.B. degrees at Stetson in 1928. As president he succeeds Claude C. Jones of Arcadia. The alumni unanimously reelected I. Walter Hawkins, DeLand, treasurer and corresponding secretary. The new board of governors includes: Millard Smith, Titusville; Sam Harris, St. Petersburg; Mrs. B. Beckley, Jacksonville: Mrs. Mae T. Donovan, Daytona Beach; Miss Rosie Lee Sholtz, West Palm Beach; Frank Adams, Blountstown; Neil i Ferguson, Ocala, Richard D. Pope, Winter Haven; Angus Sumner, Ft. Pierce; R. C. Davis, Orlando; S. J. Barco, Miami. The vice-presidents will be appointed by the president.. A homecoming celebration crammed with stimulating and' enjoyable j events brought many old graduates and friends of Stetson University back to the campus last weekend and cheered the hearts of the- current generation of students, teachers and administrators. The general feeling that the re-. union was a great success was voiced by President W. S. Allen Monday morning in chapel when he thanked individuals and groups for their contributions to the festivities. DeLand citizens and organizations, including especially the chamber of commerce, the American Legion and the high school authorities and students, played a large part in making the biggest day of the school year a very happy and memorable one. Social gatherings, beginning with the tea-reception at the president's home Friday afternoon, were the centers of lively parties where friends met friends and strengthened the ties of old acquaintance. A signal success was scored by the Stetson Players in presenting Cyrano de Bergerac Friday night to an overflowing Little Theatre audience. Prof. Irving C. Stover and Miss Willie Dee Willian, directors, Carl Weeks and Alice Mc- give the dedication address far the new Commons building Saturday morning. Mr. Carlton pointed out the ceaseless march of progress,, on the Stetson campus as well as elsewhere throughout the world, and sounded a note of militans confidence in the future. A spectacular and colorful par^ ade moved down the Boulevard at noon Saturday to the music of six bands, of which Stetson's famous unit formed the head. The Fort Pierce musicians, led by Jim Crow~ ley, were adjudged the best and received a cup and $50 prize. De- Land's high school band, directed by J. J. Heney won second honors., while bands from Sebring ansE Ocala also aroused high enthusiasm. First honors for the best student entry^in the Homecoming parade; went to the Tri Delta sorority;- Their lovely silver and blue float represented the progress of the mem|ber from pledge to actirity. The bands added color and in- Laughlin, the leading actors, were sp;ring music on the football field the objects of many compliments for the fine performance. A distinguished audience heard Doyle E. Carlton, former governor, THAT OLD D-LIST GIVES MANY PAINS A painfully long "D" list with 245 names on it was posted last week on the bulletin board in Elizabeth Hall. Of the 245 students whose names appeared on this list, 142 were boys and 103 were girls . The number of boys' names on it is a slight between halves and before the «m~ test between Hatters and Unioa University. The University Commons and Miss Helen Louise Batson. dietician, provided a beautiful setting and a magnificent menu for the annual alumni banquet Saturday evening. With Rupert Longstssssi of Daytona Beach in the chafe aid grads and faculty members? enjoyed a period of speechmafci'ng and goodfellowship. Never have the musical talents of the University been displayed more effectively than in this year's Homecoming. In each event thtg musicians were present to give pleasure, as band, orchestra. increase over the first six-weeks ] chorus, soloists or small vocal period of last year. "Throughout the year the list will decrease as the students become better acquainted with cam- groups. Dr. W. E. Duckwitz, director of the music department. Professors Louis Marvin, Harold Giffin, William Bailey and Arthur pus routine and "regulations," said Graham, as well as talented stu- Miss Maude Emma King, dean of dents, were untiring in these good women. works. r Waiters Form New Society To Protect Stetson Diners be ' were caught were six dolphins and i five cases of violent sunburn. ALL-STARS Team managers and referees have chosen the following Stetson all-star intramural basketball team: Lang and Jones of the Delta Sigs: Cowart and Gore of Sigma Nu, and Turner of Stetson Hall. Not to be outdone by other groups on the campus, the dining room waiters of Stetson have formed a protective organization under the name of "I Tota Tra." Pledges of the I. T. T. will wear pins in the shape of food trays, with the inscription: "Spill Naught." The new society is called "protective," not in the interest of the members, but out of regard for the! table customers, some of whom in ' days gone by have suffered indig-! nities from trays out of equilibrium, j Frow Strickland was elected; Councelor, Ed Mason vice-counselor1, and Skeet Cobb keeper of the keys (which means treasurer). Mary Baxter was elected not© taker-downer, on the ground that she was the only member who could write so it could be read after the ink dried. "The purpose of this organizav tion," explained a distinguishes member who once was accused of carrying a tipsy tray, "is to give quicker, more secure and fancies service. To avoid messy accidents in going through the big swinging doors, members have, adopted a whistle signal, like unto the? song of the mockingbird in the earlj dawn."