The Stetson Reporter

JSSSSSS The Reporter Fifth Year—No. 6. DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18, 1939 Z103 Price Five Cents Florida Teacher To Devote First Issue To Stetson Sixty-four Page Edition To Be Published in Early November The first issue of The Florida Teacher, an educational magazine, will be devoted entirely to Stetson, V. Ullman Jones, co-publish' er of the magazine, announctd this week. "The Stetson issue will be published shortly after the first of November," Jones said. "It will contain at least 64 pages of articles and pictures, including contributions by University officials, prominent alumni, outstanding citizens of DeLand and Florida and many other friends of the University." Stories of historical nature from the three chambers of commerce forming the triangle in Volusia County—DeLand, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna—will be included in the special edition. Several outstanding citizens are contributing editorials of thc early history of Volusia County, Jones revealed. "These articles will make the Stetson edition of the Florida Teacher invaluable to everyone concerned with the progress made by Stetson during the past 50 years," he said. President W. S. Allen has an' nounced that he will have several thousand copies sent to all parts of the United States to Stetson alumni members inviting them to send their sons and daughters to Stetson. A special invitation will also be extended the alumni to return to Stetson and see it as it is Pirecfed Workshop Plays MYSTIC KREWE MAKES PLANS FOR STETSON'S GREATEST HOMECOMING Shown are the students who acted as directors for the Work' shop Plays. Reading from left to right: Lillian Preston, Sarah Elizabeth Clark, Hugh Latimer, Lydia Theurer and Brunelle Holder. now. Professor Conn Made Secretary Dr. John F. Conn, Professor of Chemistry, has recently been appointed Secretary, by Governor Cone, of the Board of Examiners in Basic Sciences created by the last legislature. The Florida Basic Science law requires all persons applying for a license to pratice any branch of healing art in Florida first to pass an examination in five basic sci' ences, which include Anatomy, Bacteriology, Chemistry, Pathology, and Physiology. These examinations will be held twice a year, at one of the schools represented by the board members. The first examination will be held at the University of. Florida,. Saturday, November 4. The spring examination will probably take place at Stetson. Besides Dr. Conn, other mem' hers of the board are; Dr. M. W. Emmel, University of Florida; Dr. D. D. Bode, University of Tampa; Dr. F. W. Pearson, University of Miami: Dr. E. M. Deviney, Florida State College for Women. HATTER ART CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT The Hatter Art Club will hold its first meeting Thursday afternoon at 4:30 P. M. in the Art Studio. All members are requested to attend and any art student who is interested in the club is also invited. Thelma Preston, President. Sara Clark Wins Dramatic Laurels in Wheelchair Role By ELIZABETH FISHER Sarah Elizabeth Clark, diligent Stetson trouper, easily won stellar dramatic honors in the group of one-act plays presented by the Workshop Theatre students at the Stover Theatre Saturday evening. Appearing as an aged, paralyzed woman who outwits a pair of theives in Eugene PilhVs play, "Two Crooks and a Lady," Miss Clark made a convincing portrayal which was heightened by subtle makeup. Similar to Paul Muni's type of role in the film Juarez, | Miss Clark achieved dramatic finesse from a wheel chair in | a voice that kept its even, halting expression throughout the ! play, and added considerably to Ann Pennington, and Elaine Phillips, were directed by Prof. How ard L. Bateson. The last play of the evening, "Table D'Hotes and A La Carte" by John Kirkpatrick, indicated the snappiest comedy and fastest paced acting of the entire program. Honors were shared equally by the six performers, although Lela May Jennings as the harping heroine Commenting on the plays, Dr. * gave too many exclamations of Irving C. Stover, head of the j -0h, Ned" for the comfort of the speech department, said, "I was I audience. Helen Hooks as the especially pleased with the direct- {langorous waitress, Lillian Preston ing and the handling of the plays., as fa "Eyetalian's" widow, gay The diction was very good, and. blade Ernest Machen, timid be- on the whole I thought they were, having Gene Lloyd, and dignified very entertaining." I but irritated Bearden Cunning- The fault of "Hero Worship" j ham, all enacted their roles capa- by. Francis Hargis, the first play j bly. Play diredtion was handled on the program, was more in the i by Lillian Preston and Hugh Lati- triteness of the dialogue than in | mer. the performances of the playtrs. I Hal Hall as a Civil War veteran, and Brunelle Holder wese respon- j AlsIMllli Of f lCQl"S sible for the direction of this play. . MM^^-d- £?~w- _■ Between the second and third . MCe* Saturday ! the whole atomosphere. Others 1 giving much character to their I parts were Melvin Hibbs, first year i stuudent who indicates a surprising I acting ability, and Marzee McDon- , aid as the two theives, and Ray i Jordan, Robert Kicklighter, and I John Whitney in minor parts. Student director was Lydia Theurer. plays a dance, "Evening Magic," j was interpreted in modern style by i nine Stetson women. Tht rhythmic I patterns were carried out joyfully, j if somewhat raggedly, with an in- j tcrcsting lighting arrangement. The ! audience politely clapped. The. group of dancers. Helen Bass,! Louise Bateson, Daphne Brownell, | Evelyn Cates, Mildred Cotter, j Nell Lynn, Mildred Brown, Julia j The Board of Governors and officers of the Alumni Association will meet Saturday afternoon to discuss plans for the Homecoming program. D. Neil Ferguson, president of the Association, called the meeting for 3:00 at the University Commons. Colleges Feel European War In Many Ways Popularity of Military Courses Increased As Fighting Continues With international developments definitely the number one news interest of the nation, U. S. col- ceges and universities are daily feeling the effects of the current European war in many ways. Here is a quick review of inci' dents that, though unrelated, clear' ly point to the fact that higher education is not spared during times of conflict: 1. R.O.T.C. courses are more popular than ever before, and institutions throughout the nation are reporting large increases in enrollment in both military and naval reserve training programs. 2. Courses that deal with other peoples and other nations and with political science are enjoying a greatly increased popularity. 3. Anti-war groups and movements have been started on many campuses. Lectures on the world situation are well attended. Addresses at most college opening convocations featured the attitudes and duties that must be assumed by undergraduates during these trying times. 4. First proof that international propaganda is being directed at collegians was a broadcast from Berlin that was sent "by friends in Germany to friends in Massachusetts with special greetings to Amherst College." The program featured skits and Amherst songs. Said the Amherst student paper of the broadcast: "Saturday's broadcast was of value to Amherst if for no other reason than because it gave concrete evidence of the barrage of propaganda with which every American will be pounded during the war. 5. The American Association of (Continued on Page Eight) Peace to Be Theme of American Legion Parade Returning alumni and students of Stetson University will witness the greatest Homecoming celebration in the school's history Novem' her 11, according to plans now being formulated by the Mystic Krewe, campus leadership group. Ward Hunter, captain of the Krewe and chairman of the organization's Homecoming committee, has outlined the program which the Krewe hopes will make the 1939 event the greatest in history. Peace will be the theme of the Flomecoming parade which will feature floats and bands. Following the practice of past years, high school bands will be invited to participate. Hunter revealed that the De- Land post of the American Legion has suggested that the Homecoming parade be combined with the Armistice parade sponsored by the Legion. The offer is still under consideration, he said. The various professional fraternities have announced that they will have Homecoming breakfasts as in the past. With Homecoming less than a month away, Hunter said he and his committee are pushing their plans as quickly as possible, but most of the program is still in the formative stage. * One obstacle already encountered by the Krewe, according to Hunter, is a new ruling by the Florida Band Association, prohibit ing high school bands from competing for prizes. In past years bands in the Homecoming parade have competed for handsome trophies, which served as an inducement to participate. Working with Hunter On the committee are Clyde Harnage, Tom Morris, Dick Baldwin, Horace Bills and Wilton Rowe. No announcement has been made as to when the Mayor and Hostess of the Homecoming celebration will be elected. Bishop John D. Wing To Address Episcopal Fellowship Thursday Evening By ESTHER MANDEVILLE The Rt. Reverend John D. Wing, Bishop of the Diocese of South Florida, is expected to make an official visit to the Stetson Young People's Episcopal Fellowship Thursday evening, Oct. 19. In celebration of this event, the young people have made arrangements for a banquet to be held in the University Commons at 6 o'clock that evening. A reception to which everyone interested is invited is to be held in Chaudoin Parlors at 8:1? o'clock on that same evening. The visit of Bishop Wing to the Stetson Campus is to be the culmination of several activities in commemeration of the HOth anniversary of the ratification of the Book of Common Prayer in America. Activities were begun last Sunday night with a special service at the Episcopal Church to which young people of all the Protestant denominations were invited. Dr. H. L. Taylor spoke on the Prayer Book, its history and its use. According to a leaflet entitled "The Story of Our Prayer Book," the Prayer Book of the Church of England was used in the American Colonies until 1776. When the United States became independent, the American Church likewise was no longer subjeit to the Church of England. After some difficulty I the Prayer Book of the Church of ! England was changed so as to be suitable for adoption by the American Church. In 1789 the book was issued, and it was revised in T892 and 1928 so as to make it more nearly fit the changing needs of the people. The Episcopal Fellowship also rook charge of the Evening Vespers in Elizabeth Hall on Tuesday evening. George Ellhart spoke on the American Prayer Book. Officers of the Fellowship are: Betty Robinson, president; Robert Croft, vice-president; Margaret Boyd, secretary; Janet Mandeville, f reasurer.