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In addition several good men have moved up from the freshman ranks and are now set to make their varsity debut. At the time of going to press only- two games had been scheduled, both i with tht- University oi Florida to be j played on a home and home basis.. Stetson will entertain the Gators j here Jan. 7, and will travel toj (Continued on Page Seven) I PLEDGES DO BIT] TO CHEER FANS STETSON CHORUS W1LLPRESEN "THE MESSIAH" 115 Students Directed by Giffin and Marvin in Christmas Musicale DIRECTS CHORUS Professor Louis Marvin, under whose baton the Stetson Symphony] Orchestra will assist ihe Glee Club; in presenting "The Messiah," Sunday, December 15. IT IS GREAT TO BE TWINS—THAT'S WHAT YOU THINK The pledges of Kappa Kappa Psi, Honorary Band fraternity, did their bit to entertain the fans at the Rollins game. After the Stetson band had paid homage to both grandstands during the half, the pledges, under the superb leadership of "Wanga-"anga" Humphries, the drum-major problem, combined rare marching ability with several well rendered numbers. They formed an "R" in front of the Rollins stand and played a number that sounded like the "St. Louis.Blues." It seemed that coordination of movement was lacking in one instance when the drummer, "Peanuts" Ikey Hulbert; and one bass player swung Off at a tangent. In the middle of the field they played the popular German anthem, "Ach du lieber Augus-. tine." The return of the teams to hostilities forced them to retreat rather hurriedly. The band fraternity, a new organization on this campus, has been acclaimed by the authorities as being a very worth while fraternity. It's purpose is to bring musical standards to a new level. Only musicians of ability are admitted. STUDENTS TO BE GUESTS OF ROTARY Stetson students who are sons and daughters of Rotarians will be guests of the DeLand Rotary Club Friday at the luncheon hour in the chamber of commerce building. A committee| of Rotarians will come to the campus just before noon and conduct the student group to the luncheon hall. About 23 Stetsonites are believed to be included in the number of guests. C. G. Oates is in charge of the arrangements for the club- Prof. Matthew Slater, Rotarian and Stetson music teacher, will present a program of music for this occasion. Being twins is simply great! Being twins is a confounded nuisance ! It ail seems to depend upon the personal point of view, and Stetson's two pairs of twins are evenly divided on the question. The Martin boys of DeLand, juniors in the University, are unanimous in praise of their double status and indignantly oppose all suggestions of a change. The Milwee boys from Holopaw— Rayburn is a senior and Raymond is a junior—are not at all. enthusiastic about being twins and indeed at times they find it quite a bore. - Stetson twinship; by the way, is purely a masculine institution. Even the matched youngsters of Prof. R. E. Clark, Stetsonites in the second degree, have no use for a skirt— they're only 13 a-piece. "We are alike in every respect, except that we never like the same girl", a questioner was told by Alton Martin (or was it Elton), who added smilingly—"That is very fortunate." Elton and Alton are identical twins, which means that they were born from a single original cell. One or the other of them, or both of them, work in the Bursar's office (Continued on Page Two) ° One hundred and fifteen Stetson students and friends will perform Sunday afternoon. Handel's Oratorio, "The Messiah", is to be presented by the Stetson University Chorus, H. M. Giffin, director; and the University Symphony Orchestra, Prof. Louis Marvin, conductor, on that afternoon at 4 p. m. Excerpts from this masterpiece, one of the most difficult ever written, will Include 23 numbers, of which five are choruses, two are orchestra numbers, and the remainder solos. The soprano soloist is the well-known Mrs- Lorena Dinning; the contralto soloists, two of the students favorites, Miss Roberta Orcutt, and Miss Virginia Skaggs; tenor, Mr. Giffin; and bass, Grover Kirby. Proessor Slater will be at the organ. The custom of giving the Messiah every Christmas originated in England, where it was given in every village and town .as a community entertainment. It has been a big attraction in every country since then. This magnificent work of art includes the famous Hallelujah Chorus. At the first presentation of this chorus, the King of England, who was in the audience, arose to his feet and saluted. The 40 members of the Orchestra, 70 members of the glee club and the complete faculty force are working hard that this may be a stellar performance. HATTERS CINCH NTENTE" CROWN Y ROLLINS WIN Fifteen Seniors End Football Careers as Season Ends Professor Harold Giffin, who is directing the Stetson Glee Club in their presentation of "The Messiah," one of the most difficult of concerts. COWELL DITCHES FOOTBALL CARES TO COACH FROSH Matthew Slater to Give Recital Matthew Slater, professor of piano and music at the University, will present a varied program of world- famous music in recital at Elizabeth Hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. Professor Slater who has studied for many years under eminent masters in Montreal, Berlin, London, Prague, and Vienna, is well-known as an organist and pianist in this state. Program Allemade, Gavotte—from suite op 1, D'Albert. Nocturne op 27, no I, Mazurka op 33, no III, Valse op 64 no II— Chopin- Sonata (Moonlight) op 27, no II— Beethoven. Adagio, Allegretto, Presto Agitato, Prelude op 23, no V—Rachmaninoff. Consolation, no VI—Leiszt. Hark! Hark! the Lark—Schubert- Leiszt. At the Spring—Joseffy. The City Gates—Mjoussorgesky. Stetson Band Greets Santa at Beach City The Stetson University Band welcomed the Coming of the Christmas season with stirring marches in honor of Santa Claus in Daytona Beach last Friday afternoon. Traveling in the height of comfort, in a Florida Motor Line bus the Band made the trip to Daytona in record time to lead the colorful Christmas parade. The Band again journeyed to Daytona on Sunday, December 8, to provide music for the air show and dedication of Sholtz Flying Field. Leaving the campus at 11:30, this time in twa municipal buses, the Band motored to Daytona where they dined royally at the Prince George Hotel on the river front. Events at the airport started |at 1:30. The announcer of the program introduced the Band to the thousands of spectators as the "official interpreters of the dedication music." Throughout the demonstrations, the Band enjoyed the best seats on the field, both to witness the stunts in the air and to see Dave Sholtz, Governor of Florida, as he replied to the dedication events. Perhaps the most exciting event, as far as the Band members were concerned, came when Lady Luck smiled on one of its members, Howard Bateson, who, as holder of the lucky number, won a handsome new model radio. Brady Cowell, director of athletics and head football coach at Stetson University, will put away his football worries until next fall and step into the role of coaching the freshmdn basketball team during the coming season. The head grid mentor of the Hatters is well quali- fied to guide the hoop destinies of the yearlings. He was a star bask- eteer for three years at Kansas Agriculture College and later became head basketball coach at the University of Florida. He coached the 'Gator quintets for nine years and during his stay at Gainesville he produced some of the best teams in the South. Cowell is very optimistic as to the outlook for a good freshmen basketball team this year. "Although I haven't seen all of the boys in action, those that I have seen looked pretty good and should form the nucleus for a mighty fine first year team," remarked Cowell. No games have been scheduled as yet for the Baby Hatters, although negotiations are under way with Tampa U. and the University of Florida freshmen teams- Practice will begin in a few days and the following have been invited to try out for the team; Kirkland, Jones, Cobb, Cagney, Swanson, Vann, Daniels, Nevelles, Gore, Barber, Butler. The mighty iStetson football team wound up a successful season last Friday night by downing Rollins College, 21 to 14. Over 1200 fans saw the Hatters win their seventh victory of the season and also saw them carry away undisputed possession of the "Little Four" grid championship. The "Little Four" is composed of .Florida's smaller colleges. Last year Rollins was the winner of the mythical title. . The contest closed the collegiate football career for fifteen members of Brady Cowell's great machine. The men who saw service for the last time under the green and white colors include Eddie Knittle, Aubrey Smith, Mitchell Schemer, Herbert Wotring, Tom Gannarelli, Kenneth I Louton, John Offutt, Lynn Hardy, Herbert Phillips, Claude Miller, Robert Haynesworth, Harry Gordon, Rudolph Kukar, Otis Jackson, and John Turner. The Hatter eleven played an out- (Continued on Tasce Eight) Dr. Allen Back From School Meet Returning Saturday evening from a convention of the Southern Association of Accredited Colleges and Secondary Schools, at Louisville, Ky., Dr. W- S. Allen described it as the greatest meeting in 40 sessions. At the meeting were delegates representing th leading schools in 11 Southern states. The theme of the meeting was Education For a Changing World and policies were discussed concerning higher education in the south. Dr. Allen was appointed on the committee for the investigation of those schools not now members of the group. "There is none better than Stetson as far as educational standing in the association, as we are on top, Dr. Allen said. "I thought of you all at Chapel time every day, and I believe that it was my mental concentration that pulled Smitty through that long run against Rollins Friday night." ORATORS VIE FOR CLUB PRIZE Debate takes the spotlight tonight when the preliminary contests for the Athenian club prize of .$25 take place in Room 301 of Elizabeth Hall at 8 p. m. The debate tonight is on the question Resolved: "That Congress should have the power to over ride by a two-thirds majority decisions of the supreme court declaring laws passed by the Congress unconstitutional" The contest will eliminate all but six who will meet in the final some time later in the year. The entries who have been handed to Dean Robert Cotner, debate coach include: Lu Brown, Mary Lou Baker, Sidney Taylor, Bob Dawson, Bill Solomon, Bill Warnock, Cecil Co wart, Jennings Minton, Malcolm Day, Bill Lovett and Allan West. Others who have not made entry but wish to debate may do so by appearing at the time of the debate. A definite schedule will be announced for the debate team soon. Dean Cotner said that a trip through Georgia and South Carolina will be made in the spring, and also a trip through southern Florida. W. A. A. .TOURNEY FEATURE OF WEEK The W. A. A. is sponsoring a tennis tournament for girls this week. The finals will probably be held during the last part of the week. Quite a few girls have signed up to participate in the tournament, and the competition is expected to be keen. Everyone is invited to attend the matches. y At the next meeting of the W. A. A., which will be on December 17th, the new members are to be initiated. All girls who wish to become members of the W. A. A. are requested to turn in their names before that day to Sara Staff, the President. Any girl of Stetson University is eligible for membership.