The Stetson Reporter

-y- 1H RTER Fourth Year—No. 18 YOUTHCONFERENCE IS TERMED SUCCESS Outstanding Religious Leaders Are Speakers At Stetson Session DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 Z-103 Price 5c Stetson students had the privilege Sunday of listening to a group of the world's outstanding Christian leaders during the Youth Conference1 which was held on the campus from 3 until 9. The conference was the young people's devision to the Florida Chain of Missions Assembly, which will meet this year at the First Baptist Church in De Land Feb. 5 to 8. Betty Jayne Sawyer of De Land was general chairman of the youth conference of central Florida assisted by Mrs. Margaret Culp, Sarah Elizabeth Clark and James Southerland. The afternoon meeting in Elizabeth Hall was opened with an address by Chwen Kiang Djang, eminent Chinese Christian, who spoke on the topic "China ,Christ or Chaos." Mr. Djang, who is a graduate of Shanghai University and of the Louisville Baptist Seminary ia studying for his doctor's degree at the University of North Carolina. In his address Mr. Djang main tainec that since China has not been conquered in 5,000 years that she is not atp to be overwhelmed now. China has always assimilated her would-be conquerors and although his country now has her back to the wall Mr. Djang believes that she will eventually emerge victorious from this chaos. He em- phaized the fact that in spite of the horrors there is at the present a remarkable religious revival particularly among the youth of China. Rev. Emory Ross, secretary of the American Mission to Lepers, next spoke on "A Young Continent in an Old World." Rev. Ross, who has just returned from an extensive fact that in one generation African fact that in one generaion Africa civilisation has changed from a race of savages to intelligetn mechanical- minded Christians. Africa is becoming closely connected with the outside world, and holds important religious possibilities for all de- moninations. "Phillipine Independence" was the subject of an interesting discussion by Rev. Vincent H. Gowen, principal of the St. James school at Besao in the Phillipines. He said that the Phillipines are now beginning to wonder whether or not their approaching indepencence is as desirable as they have thought it would be. At the Youth Banquet in the Stetson Commons, the Rev. J. McKee Adams of Southern Baptist Seminary in Louigville was the guest speaker. Mrs. Jessie Burral Eubank gave the main address at the evening conference held in the Stover Theatre Sunday night. Speaking on the topic "The Hunting Youth of Today," Mrs. Eubank gave an inspiring talk on the youth of Russia, Germany, Mexico, and America. She said that tfr» youth of Russia i the happiest and healthiest she hac seen. They honestly believe tha they are building a new world and 3l*-hovn'h reb'^on as cu^h h°c MMAN DISCUSSES M TREATIES FOR OF FORUM SERIES Joseph S. Kornfeld, former Minster to Persia was the Forum speaker last week. 1 rtter-American Eecurity AncI Peace Is Discussed At Lecture Stetsonian Board Sponsors Contest To stimulate a greater interest in literary activity, the members of the Stetsonian magazine board are sponsoring a short story contest for students only. Contest judges will not be members either of the student body or faculty of Stetson. Further announcement of the contest will be made at a later date, but in the meantime students who aer interested should see Bob Barnett, chairman, or other board members as soon as possible for de- i tails. The 1939 Stetsonian promises to be an improvement on all past I editorial ventures. The usual fare of art, short stories, poetry and ' essays will be distinguished by the ' enlargening interest of the students in their publication. 1 Bob Carswell is the newly elected business manager of the literary board. \ Charlotte Smith Is New Librarian Miss Charlotte Smith, for five years librarian of the State Teachers College at Troy, Alabama, ar rived Monday to fill the vacancy left by James H. Drake. Mr. Drake has gone to Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, where he will act as Circulation Librarian. Not only her practical experience, but her previous training, qualifies Miss Smith for her new position in the Stetson Library. She received a B.A. degree from Agnes Scott College for Women and two degrees from Emory University, an M.A. and a B.A. in Library Science. Mr. Drake held degrees from Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College and the George Peabody College. He had served as Circulation Librarian at Stetson for the past year and a half, and also as superintendent of Stetson Hall. the next Little 7ii>~ tre £. ''iciior., The tAdmirable Crichur, w j been chosen, iccord ng (o Dr, Jo*ing C. Stover, director, and i ehe- rsals are well uiidei way Jennie 'kumpkin, who played the difficult part of Emperor Jones in the Fomeomhig pla this past fall, will be Crichton. Hugh Latimer will play Lord Loam, Crichton's veddy English master. Charlotte Ferguson, a new-comer to the Stetson stage, will be well received as Lady Mary, by those who remember her outstanding performance as Charlotte in "First Lady." David Bracey, who is almost a fixture in the Stover Theatre is Earnest, and Catherine will be played by Mary Kay Burns. Other members of the cast are Katherine Mercer, J. Frank Knorr, Gadi. Lawton, the Mister First Lady, Wilma Mae Crosby, Tony Davis, Frank Smith, Edward Hughie and J. W. McCormick who gave a splendid impersonation of fhe salesman in the last work shop series, Corrie Lou Mires, Lela May Jennings, Richard Rummell, Billy Davis, Louise Bateson and Jackie Jennings. The play a satirical comedy by Sir James Barrie, is universally popular because of its clever lines, and its scintillating parenthetial remarks, most of which will be pan- tomined by the Stetson cast. It deals with an English household and the soial beliefs of the master who maintains that men are equally .apable. His faith receives a startling upset when the party is marooned on a desert island and the DUtler, the Admirable Crichton, becomes the leader of the group. The prodution staff consists of: Properties, LeVonde Samonds, Robert Carswell, and Ray Jordan; Stage Crew, Charlotte Ferguson, Jamey Albritton, and Horace Bills; Electricians, Bill Wimberly, and Bill Gregg; Costumes, Corrie Lou Mires, and Brunelle Holder. t. J. OF PENN. PROFESSOR 3r. Inman Represented The League Of Nations At The Lima Conference sented the League of Nations As- soiation at the Lima Conference, spoke yesterday in Forum (on "Inter-American Security and Peace,") Symphony Band Plays On Stetson Ion: r no place in their lives they get their happiness in the Christian way of helping others. She said that American youth is hunting for something but it is sure what it desires. Peace is what the young people are after, and the only way to peace in this world is through Christ. When they realize that, their aimless search and their restlessness will be at an Paul Wongrey, a graduate of the Stetson "38 law class, now practicing in Okeechobee, Florida, lecently addressed members of a civic luncheon club of that city. Wongrey's topic was the need for the court of domestic relations in each county of the state. He suggested this as a possible legislative creation of the next Flordia legislature. The creation of such a court, Wongrey said, would decrease the large divorce rate. Wongrey served as President of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity during his senior year, and as Captain of the Mystic Krewe. Thirty-five members of the Stetson symphony band participated in the broadcast of Monday night at 10 o'clock. Packing the studio to comfortable capacity, the organization, directed during the broadcast by Graham Selick, presented three selections which evidenced the versatility of both director and reformers. The bank was organized and is directed by John J. Henry, who is also retained by the city schools in the same capacity. Mr. Henry was unable to conduct the broadcast due t ohis having fulfilled, revious com- itments in Tampa, where he played with his high school band in- the annual Gasparilla day celebrations. Presented on the air were the "Caprice Characteristico" by Espmosa; The "Serenade" b y King; and the "Dutch Patrol" by Resteroff. Reported comment along the line after the broadcast indicated a static free, flaw free program. Criticised however was the last ^election, in which drums! played ^olo parts,—which by network standard are rated as purely sound effects. The Stetson hour next week will be directed by Dr. Stover, and wlil present the Little Theatre Players. Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Reeves, former Stetson students, have announced the birth of a baby boy, William Crawford Reeves. Mrs. Reeves was Margaret Maxwell before her marriage. Lila Martin went all the way to Atlanta for the Emory dances but didn't get to be with "the" one . . . The campus will really miss Wiliy Anderson when he finally leaves us but we are all happy that he Non-Frat Party Set For Spring Plans for the non-frat dance are progressing, Bob Gunby, party chairman, reported this week. The dance will be held in town either in the middle or latter part of March. Jimmy Dyso.., chairman of the program committee, has organized committees to collect funds from party members. "Hotsy Hartsfield for the affair. As yet no definite floor has been secured for the dance but Gunby and Dyson are trying to get a suitable place. The cooperation of every party member is urged. A non-intervention treaty similar to the Latin-American agreement recently signed at Lima would settle all present Jay and future wars, Dr. Samuel Guy Inman, professor of international relations at University of Pennsylvania and specialist in Latin-Ameri' can affairs, told a capacity audience at yesterday's forum. The topic of his speech was "Inter American Security and Peace." Dr. Inman spoke of the solidarity of Latin America as an encouraging sign of world peace. He predicts that no totalitarian state can break up the solidarity of the Ameri' can countries. Dr. Inman termed the Lima agreement a "second Monroe Doctrine" which stressed an "un- shakeable will for peace." Military interference never aids in making peace between nations, he stated, and he disapproved intervention by the United States in Nicaragua, Haiti, Santo Domingo, Salvador, and other Latin-American countries where . marines have been stationed. A friendship with Mexico is another necessary factor in preserving the peace of the U. S., Dr. Inman also brought forth. Toleration and strict adherence to national law can overcome propoganda raising the idea of war with Mexico. Dr. Inman gave a brief history of Latin American conferences which he has been attending since 1923. He spoke of certain countries in Latin America, pointing out that' Argentina is one of the few countries with an annually . balanced budget. He believes that Argentina is one of the best organized countries in the world: In speaking of Cordell Hull he called him "one of the finest Christian .gentlemen this country has ever produced." A great victory for international peace was won when Sec. of State Hull signed the Lima pact, according to the speaker. Dr. Inman responded to several questions at the conclusion of his speech. Announcements The Phi Society will meet at one o'clock today in Elizabeth Chapel to elect officers. There will be an ira? portant meeting of the REPORTER staff at 4:30 this afternoon in the REPORER ofP~e. -A* ■tendar.ee wnile not mandator.' is strongly advisable.