The Stetson Reporter

m&&!$8mg£g$&% ^g^S^g^^^^^S^^f^S?S^^S^?2^? The Stetson Reporter FIRST YEAR. NO. 24. DELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1333 5C PER COPY; $1.50 PER SCHOOL YEAR SPANISH CLASSES PRESENT DANCES. EL GEMO ALEGRE First Senior Day. Celebrated With Breakfast, Party Sample Stars in Comedy Role; Fuller Also Outstanding NEB' T DIRECTS Danning Gets Big Hand From Pleased Audience Toastmaster Calls on Students for Eemi- niscences A Spanish atmosphere pervaded the stetson campus Thursday night when the Spanish Conversation Class, under the direction of Miss Lucy Ann Neblett, their instructor, presented a three-act play "El Genio Alegre" at the Stetson little Theatre. Many bouquets should be handed Miss Neblett for inspiring and putting over effectively such, a picturesque play. The accurate portrayals of the roles amazed and delighted the audience. Never before in stetson history has an air of Spanish romance taken such a grip on campus exist- ance. Dorothy Fuller, as Dona Saera- menato, carried the burden of the dialogue. Comedy honors go to William Sample as Lucio, the atupid country boy with a flair for poetry, and Pauline Prevatt, the personal maid who willingly gave advice to the lovelorn. Bessie Faye and Howard Bateson convincingly played their parts as dashing young lovers. David Bracey portrayed the grumpy old overseer of Dona Sacramento's estates, who despised the novel introduction of happiness into the stuffy, traditionalized home. Lucy Dent Smith proved herself a capable and poised actress in her role of chancha Peppa. the old nurse. Minor roles were taken by Hoanna Burrows and Mary Ellen Lord. Following the play was an interpretation of the Mexican National Dance by Frances May Ogilvie and Alice Wolfe. Ruth Barlett and David Bracey danced a graceful Tango. Members of the Spanish Department sang several songs; Mexican and Cuban. Miss Neblett concluded the program with a, pulsating dance, "Las Espuelas" (the spurs). Jack Neblett was accompanist. The would-be graduates of 1936 celebrated "Senior Day'' with a breakfast, chapel service, and beach party when the administration declared last Friday to be their day of frolic. At 9 o'clock in the morning the group of 80 candidates for June degrees (not Mrs.) gathered at Chaudoin Hail for breakfast as guests of the University. Dean King, dean of women, introduced Harry Gaylord, who took charge as master of ceremonies. After a general reminiscence of the past activities of the class, he called upon different members to tell of experiences during the past four years. Some light was shed upon the adventures of rope ladders, the initials on the ball at the top of Hulley Tower, how the diamond ball mule happened to fce in Mrs. Lowery's class room, the annual "alarm, clock" episode in chapel, and other events. The speakers included Sara Wilson, Allen West, Sara Klefeker. Mac Day, and Walter Smith. Following the breakfast, the seniors were honored at a special chapel service. Dr. Allen addressed them, and the class president, Burton Laney, spoke of the privilege of attending the university. Musical selections were rendered during the chapel service by Iris Daniels and Sara Staff. After chapel many of the seniors journeyed to the beach to play games, swim, and lunch. Krewe Initiates Campus Leaders At Monday Meet Y e a r - 01 d Organization Has Helped Stetson Go Forward Dr. G« Prentice Carson Dean Emeritus of Stetson University STETSON REPORTER PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEAN G. P. CARSON Will Complete Fifty Years at Stetson in December Stewart Addresses Horticulture Meet Seven Carnivorous Plants Displayed by Biology Department Among the many prominent speakers appearing before -the 49th . oonvention, of the Florida Horticultural Society was C. E. Stewart of DeLand, who spoke of the citrus industry and the new cooperation which exists between the growers throughout the state. Harold w. Lipsy of DeLand, was honored as the only surviving charter member. Tribute was also paid to William S. Hart of New Smyrna, and to H. B. Stevens and W. F. Johnson, DeLand. John S. Taylor, citizen of Largo, Florida, was unanimously elected president of the society at the meeting Wednesday night. Harold Hume, Gainesville, spoke on citrus in California and Florida—a Comparison," in which he mentioned that the Western State has its frost forecasting bureau developed to an almost perfect degree of efficiency, through many years of experience. Stetson university had & part in the entertainment of . -the . visitors (Continued on page Two) .. Broadcast On Roster Week From Today] From all indications the Stetson University broadcast at the Athens Theatre next Wednesday evening should be a huge success. Letters have-been sent to alumni throughout the state, informing them to tune in on their radio at 11:30 if they are unable to be in attendance for the perfoimance. The tickets for the students and townspeople will be placed on sale soon, according to Professor Henry S. Jacobs who is in charge of the ticket sales. Students have been unanimous in their approval of the project which will afford them the opportunity to participate in a radio broadcast and see a regular moving picture attraction at the price of the picture alone, thirty-five cents. The thirty minute broadcast program has not been completed but within the next day or two it will be ready for a rehearsal with the radio : official who is coming from Orlando to test their "radiotivity." Permission has been granted by the school authorities, enabling the dormitory girls to leave the dormitory that night so that they can be at the Athens Theatre during the entertainment. ART EXHIBIT The Stetson Art Department will hold its Spring.^Exhibit and Tea this afternoon in the Art Studio (Room 309) in Science Hall from three until six o'clock. Miss Sdith Harvey, instructor, and her art pupils extend to all students, faculty, and townspeople, a most cordial invitation to attend. The work exhibited will be notable for its modern trend, and promised to be outstanding for j variety and originality, j Today THE STETSON REPORTER is honoring - Dean Emeritius George Prentice Carson by dedicating this Unuo of the college newspaper to him. In December of this year he will complete fifty years of continuous service to John B. Stetson University. During the past half century the Dean has played a very important part in the institution's growth from the small private school known as DeLand Academy with only one building to the Stetson University of today. Dean Carson has been so active in every phase of the educational life of the campus that in the small space our publication affords, we can only present a glimmer of his brilliant achievements. However, we have tried to select those happenings which should have the most appeal to our readers. Some of the pictures are thirty or forty years old and should be of some interest. In reading the stories, one should keep in mind that when Dean Carson arrived in DeLand, the school was just a small academy known as DeLand Academy, and that it was later named Stetson University in honor of John B. Stetson, Sr., who was largely responsible for the financial success of the school in its early days. One should also remember that the campus was much different, in fact it consisted of only a pine forest and a small building (De- Land Hall). The city of DeLand was a very small village at that time, the roads were unimproved, travel very difficult, and it had all of the other problems that confronted the small Florida town Dr. Charles Farris, Dr. Warren Gordis and Professor Harry Winters have been associated with Dean Carson for many years. Each of these teachers have been interviewed by reports and accounts cf these interviews will be found in this newspaper. The staff of THE STETSON REPORTER hopes that the readers will derive some benefit from the accounts given within these pages of the life of a man who has suceeded in making Stetson University a better university for having given fifty years of his' life to service for it. If Dean Carson had been born a day later, he would have had but 18 birthdays up to the present day. Dean Carson was offered the president's chair in the Weslyan Seminary in Connecticut in 1903, but refused the offer to continue his work at Stetson. DR. J. J. KINDRED GIVES $1,000 FOR NEW LAW BUILDING Nine campus leaders of the junior and senior classes were conducted into the inner mysteries of the Mystic Krewe, Stetson's honorary leadership fraternity, last Monday night. Paul Wongrey, Gaylord Kenyon, J. Neal Faircloth, William Solo- man, Burton Laney, Anthony Pizzo, Gordon MaCalla, Albert Hughes Wilson, and C. R. M. Sheppard, who were tapped about four weeks ago, were initiated. The Mystic Krewe, organized last year, has become the outstanding student organization of the campus in sponsoring activities that create school spirit and help achieve the ideals of the school. Their first major project this year was sponsoring student addresses to high schools throughout the state in an effort to present the advantages that Stetson University offers the college student. At Easter about thirty high schools in different sections of Florida were contacted. The effect of these talks has already been evident by the many inquiries made by the high school seniors concerning their attendance at our University. The second achievement of the Mystic Krewe was the successful staging of a practice football game between two picked varsity teams which netted about two hundred dollars for the Scholarship Fund. At the present time the Krewe is promoting a Stetson University broadcast and picture show at the Athens Theatre scheduled for Wednesday, May 20. It will not only raise more money for the fund, but also aid the University in presenting a high -class broadcast over WDBO which will be heard by a large radio audience to include the alumni and future Stetson students. Dr. Allen and the administrative officers of the school have praised the activities of the organization They are destined to play a major part in the advancement of the institution. Other Funds to Be Raised by Gifts From Alumni CAPACITY DOUBLED Stover Announces Cast For MacBeth Plans for New Buildings Look Ahead for 50 Years j A gift of $1,000 toward construction of a new law school building at Stetson university was announced last Monday, May It, by President W. S. Allen. The doocKC is Dr. J. j. Kindred, member of the law school faculty. "It is our desire," said Dr- Allen in voicing his thanks, "that the new law building shall be an important unit in the realization ®Z the new Stetson plan. We hope to raise the funds required for the law school by other gifts from alumdi and friends. The building proposed will give the law college twice its present capacity." Dr. Kindred is a noted physician of New york City, where he operates two private hospitals. At one time he represented the state of New York as congressman to ths United states House of Representatives. For the past few years he has been spending his winters in. DeLand and teaching medical jurisprudence and legal ethics at the Stetson College of.Law. The technical plan, for the coa» struction for the new law building and other new buildings which will make up the "New Stetson'" are being drafted by architects at this time. The plan looks ahead to the needs of the institution for the next 50 years. Medwin Peek, former Stetaofl graduate, who is in DeLand, has been at work on a sketch of the campus as it will appear in 50 years. The buildings, shrubbery, walks, etc., have been made ia miniature on a flat surface to depict the actual picture of the campus in 1986. The' new buildings are to be built in accordance witl* this plan. The Shakespearean play, "Macbeth", will conclude this year's group of plays -presented by the Little Theatre group under the direction of Dr. Irving stover, June 5 and 6. The choices for the cast were completed last week by Dr. Stover. The cast will include such outstanding performers as Carl Weeks, Herbert Phillips, Louise Royall, Malcolm Day and Paul McEntire. The complete cast is as follows: Duncan (king), Watts Bracey; Malcolm, Earl Vengan; Donshisin. Harry Somerville; Macbeth, Carl Weeks; Banquo, Herbert Phillips; Macduff, Malcolm Day; Lennox, M. J. Bouterse; Ross, George Nichols; Menteith, Norman Bennett; Argus, Sam Dighton; Caithness, Woodrow Gilbert; Fleance, Paul McEntire; seward, James Lumpkin; Young siward, James Wood- fill; seyton, David Bracey: Doctor, Howard Bateson; porter, Paul McEntire; 1st murderer, Paul Laufer; 2nd murderer, Durwood Locke; Sergeant, Robert Adcock; First Apparitition, Horace Bills; Lady Macbeth, Louise Royall; Gentlewoman, Virginia Giffin; First Witch, Lola Hammer; Second Witch, Marjorie Harrell; and Third Witch, Sara Klefeker. One Act Plays oaa Schedule Thursday Drama Classes Present "Hoot Owl" by Stetson Alumna The Dean has a complete filing index -af every -student ever to attend St«taoa. The last series of one act, plays to be given this year will be.presented in file little TTieatre tomorrow evening at 7;30, under the direction of the play production class. This will be the longest program of laboratory plays, five of them in number, to be produced for th<s local play audience. The choice of the presentations is very good in that a great variety will be used. "Out of the Dark," directed by Lola Hammer, is a tense drama of a mine disaster, played on a darkened stage which affords unlimited display of dramatic talent. Herbert Phillips is directing the delightful comedy, "Lima Bean," which centers around a newly married couple. "The Maker of Dreams," a whimsical and charming fantasy of blindness of love, is being directed by Virginia Giffin. The fourth play will be of special interest to the Stetson audience in that Mrs. Grace Watson Griffith, at one time a student herj and former assistant to Dr. Ssover, wrote it. It is a folk play of t'a& Southern negro antj. is being directed by Mns; Charles Watson, (Continued oa Page Tw»)