The Stetson Reporter

Sff^^p Z103 The Stetson Reporter UBSART OF JOHN B, STETSON UNIVERSITY LAND, FLOS IDA Third Year—No. 13 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 Price 5' STETSON TRUC ACT, SAYS POSNIAK Speaker Advocates Enforcement of International Law and Treaties Speaking before the Sigma Nu Phi: legal fraternity Thursday night on the timely topic, "Foreign Affairs and International Law", Mr. E. G. Posniak presented a bird's eye view of the danger of the Berlin- Rome-Tokyo combine to the United States, especially through its influence in the South American countries. He pointed out the needless and inhuman slaughter of innocent non- combatants by nations who claim they are fighting Communism. Treaties today, said Mr. Posniak, are looked upon as "scraps of paper", broken by the Fascist nations with imperialistic designs. "History has shown that; colonies are liabilities and not assets, yet these Fascist nations, to satisfy the: desires of small groups of industrial magnates, crucify the peace of the world; in the face of this, what policy should the United States follow?'' asked the speaker.; Mr. Posniak emphatically stated that the only successful method, of dealing with Fascists is—ACTION! Calling the peace conferences failures because they are ; based, ^n; words, the speaker advocated a program of economic pressure and boycott aganst the aggressors. Commenting on the present policy, Mr. Posniak said that "the surest way of getting into war is by continuing the present wishy-washy policy of strong words and weak actions. The dream of isolation is a beautiful pipe dream, to be compared to the ostrich, hiding ts head so as not to see the enemy. "When we are faced with lawlessness inside our country, we insist on efficient and drastic law en- focement. The only way ;to bring j about peace in the outside world is by exactly the same means—International law enforcement! . International law should be a reality, not the farce it has become today. The most urgent and pressing need at the present time is a boycott of Japanese goods in this country, which has been endorsed by outstanding peace groups!" The speech was followed by a very interestng open forum, parti CiRISTfLASPLAY TOBE PRESENTED An appropriate prelude to the Christmas holidays will be provided by the presentation of "The Bird's Christmas Carol" at the Little Theatre, eight o'clock Thursday evening. Kate Douglas Wiggin has dramatized her popular story of the little cripple, Carol Bird, and made a most appealing play, probably the American equivalent of Dickens' "Christmas Carol." Carol, played by Lela May Jennings, desires for Christmas gift the presence of the rather disreputable Ruggles family at Christmas dinner. Her wish is granted, and the scenes in which the Ruggles' prepare for the event are little short I of hilarious. The last act, which takes place on Christmas day, introduces an element of romance in the persons of "Cuddles" Furlong as Uncle Jack and Barbara Moore as Elfrida, the nurse. A surprise ending provides a note of spirituality and pathos appropriate to this season. Following a practise established last year, a finale will be presented in which members of the University chorus, massed around a decorated Christmas tree, will sing a number of-Yuletide carols. STUDENTS PREPARE TO ENJOY TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM ALMA MATER ATERS SPEAP' AT ROTARY CLUB Harper Elected Debate Club Head Vibble Addresses Group At Eustis Law School Dean Makes Talk Before Chamber Of Commerce At the annual banquet of the Eustis Chamber of Commerce, held last Thursday evening at the Grar.d- vew in Eustis, Dean Lewis Tribble Fifteen Stetson debaters met last Friday afternoon for the purpose of forming a debate club and elected Harmon Harper as head of their group. Richard Baldwin was .elected vice-president and Lydia Theurer, secretary-treasurer. A permanent'plan of organization for the group will be worked on during the holidays and presented at the next regular meeting. At present the only requrement for membership is an activ interest and participation in debate and forensic activities. Plans were also-made for a holiday dinner in the Commons Building, Thursday evening at five-thirty. At present the debaters are concentrating, their efforts on the problem of unicameral legislation, which will be the topic for debate at, a freshman-sophomore tournament to be held at the University of Florida oh January 8. Theurer and Harper Discuss Labor Relations Board Harmon Harper and Lydia Theurer were guest speakers at:a meeting of the DeLand Rotary Club last week. Harper outlined the desirability of having the National Labor Relations Board settle industrial disputes by compulsory arbitration, while Theurer pointed out. various disadvantages of such a plan and presented an alternate solution to the problem in compulsory investigation and the registration of trade unions. Harper was a member of the team that defeated Dartmouth here on December 4, while Theurer has recently won the titles of Dixie Ex- temporizer and Dixie Impromtu St. Nickolas Prepares Annual Visit To All Good Boys and Girls EXPECT RECORD HOLIDAY SALES With roliday a festive back-ground of decorations, Dreka's De partment Store is displaing a gay of the Stetson College of Law,' assortment of many Christmas gifts spoke on "Man, A Constructive'for the entire family and friends. Campos Assumes . Festive Attire Buildings And Grounds Are Decorated In Holiday Fashion cipated in by members of igma Nu Phi, other law students, and history majors. Animal." Mayor-elect Harry Gaylord, a Stetson graduate of 1936, presided. A few high lights of Dean Treble's speech are as follows: "Man is essentially a productive animal, but without co-operation, without community life, he gets nowhere. - He cannot operate in a [vacuum. Hence, it naturally fol- Messiah Heard By Capacity Crowd Before a capacity crowd Sunday afternoon, Stetson's Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra, comprising 125 students under the direction of j house, so to speak, where the tal lows that in order for man to accomplish something in this world, he must live among his fellow men, he must have society, he must cooperate. "The greatest organization for the benefit of man in accomplishing j co-operation, community life der I'velopment, and the upbuilding and betterment of society is the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce is essentially a cooperative proposition, a, clearng- Profs. Harold M. Giffin and William H. Bailey, gave their third presentation of The Messiah in the University Auditorium. This year's rendition was - pronounced the most successful presentation of Handel's difficult oratorio by the two groups. Monday night, The Messiah was broadcast over Station WDBO and was well received by a large audience of radio enthusiasts. ents of all may be applied to the general welfare of the community. "The life and success of the community are measured by the individual co-operation given to the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce is the proper way to organize in order that you and others may enjoy life, and enjoy it more abundantly in the wonderful and beautiful surroundings you live in." •'Already we have passed last year's. Chritmas sales," said Earl Sapron, sales manager of the store. "The largest sales have been in warm clothing for both men and women. Of course we will sell more of our gift stock than any other." Dreka's is expecting a large increase in business from the great influx of visitors for the winter -months. It is believed that the present market situation will have little effect on Christmas sales here. This summer the entre store was remodeled and decorated, prsenting a bright new background for the gay Christmas decorations and displays. Mr. Capron wishes to announce that Dreka's now have an art department on the mezzanine floor. Mrs. Emily Gilbert is in charge of the department and will give free instructions in knitting and crocheting to those purchasing their materials in the store. "Christmas, good ole Christmas, will soon be here again," and Stetson again meets the occasion prepared. With air the attractively bedecked trees and windows shining brightly every night, it's no wonder that every one has the Christmas spirit two weeks before the celebrated holiday. The book store has been more crowded than usual since its mana gers so thoughtfully hung mistletoe in very connenier.t places. A lovely tree graces the top of the candy counter dressed appropriately for the occasion. Green and red streamers from which silver icicles hang put one in a mood to burst into a chorus of Christmas carols. Blinking cheerily at all those who look in its direction is the tree, that stands on the roof of Conrad Hall. Sprays of holly add to the decorations on the inside along with,' the lights that shine from the windows. Stetson, Holmes, and Chaudoin Halls have their trees on the inside, and they are beautiful with their With the stem of ye old Yule-tide spirit mounting higher with each passing hour. Stetson's sons and daughters are throwing, all school work to the four winds as they anxiously await their two weeks of bookless jubilation which begins officially Friday afternoon at five p.m. For two weeks the campus of John B. Stetson University will resemble the deserted ghost towns of the old West, and like the ancient pioneers on their holiday, the students will dust off the wassail-bowl and make merry It is rumored that, because of the great influx of students into their home towns, the stock of the American Misletoe Corporation has jumped approximately twehty-five points and even at the new price,, dealers are expecting a complete sellout Until the dawn of that celebrated, day, John and Betty Q. Stetson will be busy darning socks to drape from the mantle in hope that by some hook or crook that grand old irtues chaser, Saint Nicholas, will leave a few firecrackers, torpedoes, oranges, lemons, nuts and xxxxxxx. And at the same time, many lads and lassies will be harassing'their feeble brains as to whether they will get more than they give and how to best palm off the things they received last year that they have no further use for. Then in all its glory—cometh the New Year. Yes, yes, truck on down to our house with a lot of new.year resolutions. The students look back on their doings of the past twelvemonths and solemnly pledge themselves to do better in the future. (They hope.) At eight a.m., January 3rd, they will return, to the classrooms of their Alma Mater filled with new vigor and aspirations for more and better study. And now, dear reader, Stetson trucks on . . . home. Biology Cfaib Makes Debute Oe Campus WE JUST HEARD . . . That the "D" list which was posted Saturday contains the names of 242 students, an increase of 5 over the list of October 29 The girl's list of 11 is three less, while the boys went up to 136 or increased by eight. The Beta Key, biology club, was organized last week by the members, of the biology department for the purpose of better acquainting the members with modern developments and contemporary work in many lights, snow, and silver tin-1 that field. Charter membes of the club in- Hall is auite original eluding the officers aro Dorothy with its six lighted trees. One] Fuller, beams from the porch of each a- sel. Stevens partment, and it would take a keen observer to decide which is the prettiest. Each one is different and attractively arranged. The cafeteria boasts a tree that gives the diners a yearning for turkey and plum pudding. It stands tall and graceful, before the fireplace on the large sde. Lights of many colors beam from its boughs every night as students sit around the tables talking excitedly of the coming holidays. president; Hall Godbold, vice-president; Frances Hammond, 1 secretary-treasurer; Alice Wolfe, Vernon Turner, Mildred Brown, Leffie Carlton, George Schick, Ella Mae Perkins, Loiuse Randall, Edith Arrington, Harmon Harper, Sylvan McEIroy, Gordon Reeves, Ester Hick, Ruth DuBois, Don Frison, Elizabeth Badger, Elizabeth Linson, Jean Gower, Dick Branham, Tom Kirkland, Marjorie McCary, Jeanette Claw, Frances Ogilvie, Ray Cagni, Jonellen Gaddis, Roberta Morris and Charlotte Stevenson.