The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson Reporter Second Year—No. 13. SIAA CLARIFIES SPORTS RULINGS, TRIBBLE REPORTS DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1936. Price ?c SPEAKS HERE Southern Association Approves Giving Athletic Scholarships EQUALIZES FOOTING College Players Put On Same Basis As Other Students By JACK GORE .Striking hard at the evils of undercover subsidization of athletes the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, of which Stetson is a member, came out in the open last week at its meeting in Birmingham and formally approved the policy of awarding scholarships to athletes. Dean Lewis H. Tribble, Stetson's representative at the conference made the following comments Monday regarding the Association's stand on the matter. "The SIAA took no drastic action when it recognizzed the principle of awarding scholarships to athletes," he said. "We had always known that the colleges and universities in our association followed that practice, so we decided to come out into the open and place all our schools on practically the same basis." Rectify Rulings "The only change we made *ras to strike out the definition of proselyting and subsidization and to reword the eligibility of athletes' ruling to conform with present day standards. "The former rule which stated that an athlete must not receive any gift, remuneration, or pay for his services, either directly or indirectly, was absolutely out of line with the Association's viewpoint, so we changed it to read that an athlete may receive such help or services as given any other student." "In making that change, though we still forbid the direct payment of athletes and the betting by athletes on the games in which they participate. We do not however recognize it as subsidizing an athlete when we allow him to work for his board." Defeat Checking Plan The Association voted down a proposal that a paid director be ■> appointed to visit the member coll- ■ eges for the purpose of checking on -the systems used and to aid in the establishment of a uniform arrange- (Continued on Page 3) DR. J. DEAN ADCOCK DR. ADCOCK GIVES SUCCESS SECRETS N BAPTIST MEET By KATHRYN MILEY "You are what you are by what you think", Dr. J. Dean Adcock. President of the Florida Baptist Convention and prominent Stetson alumus, told delegates at the District Baptist Training Union Conference at DeLand, Saturday. The group met at the First Baptist Church here. Speaking on the subject, "The Secret of Success", which was the principal address,during the morning session, Dr. Adcock told of the three secrets of life and how one may achieve these- The three secrets which* he gave were: Character, which one develops by correct thinking; Happiness, which comes because one is content; and Success, which results from confidence. Three Stetson students and one faculty member appeared on the program for the convention. George Nichols spoke on "How to Conduct a Real B, T. U. Enlargement Campaign." Gordon Reeves led the senior group in a department conference . dealing with problems founds in average Senior unions. Norman Bennett directed the playlet put on by the local church entitled "The Taylors Go in Training." Several talks dealt with Training Union efficiency methods, and a number of speakers told how to put into practice successfully the asso- ciational organization as outlined by the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board at Nashville, Tenn. in the Five Year Enlargement Campaign. "NOT OVER YET" SAYS MR. BONSER OF ENGLAND'S ROMANTIC TRAGEDY Don't fool yourself—we shall liear more of this Edward VIII, who gave up the British throne for love of Mrs. Wallis Simpson. This is the opinion of George Bronser, Stetson University gardener, born Englishman and loyal supporter of the young sovereign who abdicated last week. "It's not over yet," exclaimed Mr. Bonser solemnly when he heard the news from London. He foresaw political disturbances. "The people will cry out for him," he added. "King Edward is a popular nftan, a very popular man." Evidently perturbed by the report of Edward's decision, the Stet son gardener paused as he raked the leaves about a small orange tree, shifted his cap and shook his head. "It's freedom he wants, anyhow," he sighed. "And maybe he will be happier without the burdens of being king." Mr. Bonser agreed tentatively that Edward probably never had wanted to be king. He thought it possible that he and Mrs. Simpson had knowingly seized upon this method of his quitting the throne in order that they might live happily in their own way. "But it's not over yet," he repeated, returning to his raking around the little orange tree UNIVERSITY FOLK SCATTER ABROAD FOR HOLIDAY JOY Stetson Teachers Plan Variety Of Vacation Excursions By KATHERINE BISSET Stetson University will be widely scattered during the Christmas holidays which begin Friday. Several faculty members are taking long trips, but Dr. W. S. Allen and Mrs. Allen will remain in De- Land. President Allen said he would oversee the building of the addition to the Commons 'building Dean Charles G. Smith and Mrs. Smith expect to drive to Texas. Dean Robert Cotner also is planning a trip to Dallas, Tex. to visit his family. Prof. Harold Giffin and Mrs. Giffin are going to "shuffle off to Buffalo", they said. Miss Batson Visits Miss Helen Batson,- after closing the cafeteria with breakfast Saturday morning, will go to South Carolina. She plans also to be in Asheville, N. C. and New York. The dietitian will be back to open the cafeteria Sunday night, Jan. 3. Prof. Plautus I. Lipsey, Jr., will stay in DeLand for Christmas, but the day after he plans to go to Havana to visit a friend, an Associated Press correspondent there- Miss Lucy Ann Neblett is another who will w^it till after-Ctuist- mas to take a trip. She also is going to Cuba. Miss Neblett sails Dec. 29 with the Nan Estes Travel Bureau. On the same tour will be: Jean Fletcher, Carlotta Washburn, Albert Johnson and Mrs. Johnson Bernice Fisher and Cornelia Farrar. Miss Olga Bowen is planning a rest here in DeLand, with Christmas Day spent at Daytona. Dean Carson will not leave home either, but he is looking forward to a happy Christmas, complete to the stocking hanging on Christmas Eve- Dean Carson said that every year he hangs up a huge stocking knitted for him by Mrs. Carson, forty years ago. The history professor does not expect his Santa Claus gift in his stocking though, because what he wants is a new car. Wants An "A" ON THE STAGE STETSON PLAYERS TO JOIN SINGERS IN XMAS PROGRAM Music and Dramatics Groups To Collaborate Thursday Night f MAVIS BURTON "MESSIAH" NOTES INSPIRE CROWDED CHAPEL AUDIENCE The immortal grandeur of "The Messiah" by Handel filled the auditorium of Elizabeth Hall Sunday afternoon, when the combined Stetson Chorus and Symphony Orchestra performed to an immense audience. The hall was full to overflowing at four o'clock as the students and people of DeLand gathered to the second annual "Messiah" concert given by the Stetson musical organ- 'izations- ■'"•■' The three soloists were Prof. Harold M. Giffin, tenor, also director of the performance, Roberta Orcutt, contralto, and Mrs. Lorena Dinning, soprano. Besides accompanying the Chorus, the Symphony played a few numbers from the score which were directed by Prof, W- H. Bailey. Of the ninety minute program, the best remembered numbers will be "Every Valley Shall ,Be . Exalted," sung in Professor Giffin's pure, high tenor; "And Suddenly There Was With The Angel," ,a short but exquisite recitative, beautifully done by Mrs. Dinning who sang also the well-known "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." Also a lovely alto solo, sung by Miss Orcutt, "He Shall Feed His Flock." All of the ensemble numbers were ; THREE BIG FEATURES Short Play, Scenes From Opera and Carols Are Planned well blended, the effect of the George Brown, president of the l.vhole, after the manner of the opus, Senior class, will ask Santa Claus j bein8 extremely sustained and ex- for an "A" in calculus;, He says that is the only way he will ever get one. Dick Branham, Junior class president, asks for the same thing, in general psychology. Emmett Clonts, newly elected captain of the varsity football team for next year, wants the jolly saint to bring him a winning Screeno card. "I want a beautiful doll", was Lyn Warren's Christmas request. He did not say what her name is. Oliver Taylor, president of the Freshman class, wants some snow- He says he is "fed up" with palm trees. Vincent Schaefer, captain of the Freshman football team, asks Santa Claus and the professors to bring him eligibility for next football season. During the week preceding the Christmas holidays Stetson students will be able to enjoy a tree which the Florida Public Service Co. will decorate on the campus- COLONEL TRIBBLE Dean Lewis H- Tribble of the Stetson college of law has been appointed * colonel on the staff of Governor-elect Fred Cone- alted. The long preparation made by Professors Giffin and Bailey on their respective instruments, the chorus and orchestra, showed plainly in the artistic and careful execution. The music and the dramatic departments will combine their talents, Thursday, for a work-shop night. The three part program will be given in the Little Theatre. A Christmas play, scenes from "Hansel and Gretel" (opera), and a group of carols will make up the entertainment- Two performances will be given in the same evening- one performance starting at 7 o'clock, the other at 8:30. The three-part program is as follows: Musical Play Part 1—"Hansel and Gretel" (Humperdink). In the cast of the opera are: Hansel, Roberta Orcutt; Gretel, Henrietta Bryant; Gertrude, the mother, Helen Walker; Sleep Fairy, Ruth Archer. They will sing music from Scenes 1 and 2 of Act 1 (The Home), Scenes 1 and 2 of Act 2 (The Forest). A chorus of "angels" will be composed of Faye Anderson, Ruth Bartlett, Alma Carlton, Frances Coe, Sadie Rae Gardner, Jean Gow* er, Dorothy Haines, Marie Hancock, Katherine Martin, Ruth Merritt, Jo-, sephine Osborne, Eleanor Varnum, Rhoda Weimert, and Frances Woolen. » Part 2—"Why the Chimes Rang"—A play-adaptation of an old story, will be portrayed by four main characters and seven others in pantomine. Mavis Burton will play the part of Holger; Steen, Joy Ann Galkiris; Bertel, Ed Furlong; Old Woman, Lydia Theurer. In the pantomine are: King, Bill Stone- cipher; Priest, George Ehlhardt of St- Louis Mo.; Knight, Hal Hall DeLand; Courtier, Bill Ceely, De- Land; Rich Woman, Sadie Rae Gardner, St. Petersburg; Scholar, Billy Wolfe, St. Petersburg; Young Girl, Marjorie McClure, Vero Beach. Sing Carols Part 3—The Christmas carolers: They will sing-"Silent Night,".'(Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming"; "The First Noel"; with the audience joining in singing the last number, "Joy to' the World-" In addition to the Ladies Choir mentioned above, the following men will sing the songs: Harry Black, James Woodfill, Carl Hulbert, tenors; Norman Bennett, Thomas Parker, Billy Wolfe, basses. TETSON ASTRONOMERS OBSERVE GEMINID SHOWERS ON WEEKEND B^ HARRY V. GRESSANG The Stetson Astronomical Society, in co-operation with the University of Florida and several other astronomical stations in the state. conducted meteoric observations of the geminid shower during the weekend under direction of Prof- Donald Faulkner. Two shifts of observers were used in the work, the first shift working from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m., and die other working from 12 p. m. to 2:30 a. m. Each shift was in charge of the professor or an assistant. One and a half hours of "good seeing" in which 26 "h<"gh velocity" white geminids and several slower, yellow meteors were roted and plotted, was had on Saturday morning from 1 to 2:30 a- m. For the rest of the evenings, although the staff was ready and waiting, it was too cloudy or overcast to make any accurate observations. The reason for such observations involve many astronomical questions, such as orbits, velocities of meteors, and finding height of the atmosphere. Weather conditions depend upon knowledge of the atmosphere some of whose characteristics can be studied by the behavior of such visitors.. Reed Knox and Francis Knotr, skilled in astronomy, were in charge of the work. Louise Randall, Barbara Davis, Marvadene Boyte, Harry Gressaiig, Leroy Eiledge, Robert (Continued on Page 2)