The Stetson Reporter

■P PI The wii ■,'£ Kj,Sf Third Year—No. 20 Z 103 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1938 ■?i B. STETSON JJ8B. ITLOIUBA Price 5 Watching The World By HARMON HARPER INTERNATIONAL Hitler's spring fever took an unusual turn this week as he wooed the widowed Austria, whose hus band he assassinated July 24, 1934 The murder of Chancellor Dollfuss removed a serious obstacle to the spread of Nazism in Austria, so that today Hitler dictates to the Austrian government with German legions massed on the border. The little woman has now been taken under the wing of der Fuehrer. Feeling the exhilaration of a romance well ended, Hitler in the greatest oratorial outburst of his career told England that she could have peace by returning to the Fatherland the economic children that were snatched from the arms of the Kaiser by the Allies. In England, Anthony Eden, Bri 1— HARMON HARPER NEUTRALITY LAWS TO BE DISCUSSED FROST DISCUSSES POETRY READIKG Large Audience Charmed By Interpretation Of Poetry A capacity audience greeted the famous New England poet, Robert Frost, at his Stetson appearance last Friday afternoon Mr. Frost's lecture was delightfully dissimilar to the usual political or sociological Forum lecture. The audience was charmed by his unstudied ease and delightful sense of humor. Of greatest interest to the majority of those who heard the poet were his remarks concerning the interpretation of poetry.l While seemingly pleased in the knowledge that his poetry can be interpreted to have more than simple, literal significance, he critiized ambitious admirers who attach to his poems [REPORT PROGRESS TO TRUSTEE BOARD Dr. Allen Cites Growth Of Stetson In All Fields tain's Foreign Secretary since Dec- Harper And Taft Will Argue j undue political and - philosophial ember 22, 1935, ended his present j Against Pennsylvania ! importance- relations with His Majesty by resigning his post. Commonly termed the "White Knight of Geneva" because he would not depart from the way of the League, Mr. Eden has been the man who has spoken firmly to and fought bitterly against those dictators who insist on twist- Tomorrow The abolition of the United Staes' clash with the University of Penn ing"the"tail"of the Vritish lion."Be-1 sylvania in ^ebate- cause he was definitely against any I Tne present plan of neutrality in attempt to secure a compromise be-1the United States is not very cleaF> tween Rome and Berlin and Demo- [ an(l the president and congress have cratic England, and because Prime disagreed on many points. The sit. Especially interesting were his remarks about the reading of poetry as compared with other types of reading. "Poetry cannot be- prcsent policy of neutrality will be j read rapidiy. or at least no more discussed here tomorrow evening | SQ than wh£n one is reading a.0ud." when Jane Taft and Harmon Harperj He added that the thoughtful person, mature and experienced, will Minister Chamberlain felt that cessions should be made, Air. Eden resigned. Officially England loses her greatest champion of democracy. At a mass meeting in Tokyo Saturday, Japan had the brass to pass an ironic resolution proposing an Anti-War treaty with the United suggestlons nation is further complicated since both the president ■ aind congress have powers in this same field. In spite of the difficulty and vagueness of the; subj ect, -Harper and Miss Taft have been working hard to discover the weaknesses of the system and to advance alternate read almost anything more slowly than will one who lacks those qualities, and hence lacks a fund of associations. "In order that the reader may gain the full benefit from poetry," he said further, "the poet asks that ■youvfend yourself to him and his erpressions for just a little while. He plays to .your ear, and you must give a willing obedience :to hismood and thought until he is finished." RUTH BARTLETT States for the maintenance of peace in the world. One statement in the resolution said that since the Sino- Japanese war the people and the government of the United States had staunchly maintained a calm and impartial attitude. The thought that during an international crime the United States goes into hibernation and sucks her economic thumb while the criminal applauds her position may be enough to stir some Congressmen and peace does not always come from blessed inactivity and non-cooperation NATIONAL On February 14, one of America's best loved newspapermen slipped The argument should prove very interesting, and Dean Robert C- Cotner invites everyone to attend the debate. I ALPHA DELTA TEA HONORING CONGRESSMAN FISH David J. Brewer "chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, national legal honorary fraternity, announces the pledging of John Emmett Clonts, Oakland; Edward Mason, Miami; Luke Kaleel, St. Petersburg; Donald Strong, Jacksonville; Ed Strickland, Tampa; and Arthur Shuler, into the Beyond. At the age of 54, j Tallahassee. ...... O. O. Mclntyre died at his Park] Formal pledging, erercises were Avenue home. Since 1912 his daily! also recently held for John Cherry. "Center Hill; Thomas k Kirkland, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Robert Anderson, Des Plaines, 111.; Ward Hunter, Jasper; Neil McMillian, De- Land; Hal Dekle, Marianna; J. B. w , , _ . ., 0 4 Rodgers, Miami; and Harris Low- Word has come to the Reporter' a • erv, Stuart. New York Students Fete Forum Speaker From Their State column, "New York Day by Day,' . (Continued on Page 5) WE JUST HEARD Words of Washington from a most reliable source thati Stetson's men's leadership organ- j ization, the Mystic Krewe, will soon! add several new names to its rolls. The society was formed on thei Stetson campus four years ago loj promote a better school spirit, to j create cooperation between the j faculty and the student body and to assutie give recognition to outstanding stu- pecuniary consideration could have dents who have shown ability and tempted me to accept this arduous leadership in the various phases of j employment at the expense of my campus life. In many respects, the domestic ease and happiness, I do Krewe is patterned after such not wish to make any profit from honorary collegiate fraternities as if." Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa. Membership to the Krewe is Hamilton Fish, (Jr., Republican Congressman from New York State, was guest of honor at a reception and. tea in. Chaudoin Parlors yesterday afternoon. The function immediately followed" Mr. Fish's Forum lecture on the subject of "Our Foreign Policy." Guests at the reception included members of the faculty of Stetson University and members of Pi Gam-: ma Mu, national social science fra^ ternity. Acting as hosts were students whose homes are in New York State. Jane Taft, of Cornwall-on- the-Hudson, was in charge of arrangements for the tea. The receiving line included Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Allen, Dean and Mrs. Charles G. Smith, Dean Robert C. Cotner, Miss Etter Turner, Dr. C. A. Fisher, and Dr. R. E. Clark. Other hosts for the afternoon were: Robert Anderson, Fairport; :—— :—— j Elena Anz, Endicott; Bette Bird, "As to pay, sir, I beg leave to j Port Washington; Harold Bo ire, Ctje. Congress -.that as no .Wooers; R. L. Callison, Oswego; Fine Portrayals Shown In Play Friday night, the curtain went up on A. A. Milne's "Mr. Pim Passes Byl'l Playing before appreciative audiences, including the cast of six years back, the players were greeted with hearty applause.' The play was enhanced by a star setting of drab walls with a large supporting cast of Chaudoin furniture. Typically Victorian it gave us a feeling of English solidity and tradition. The character of Pim was given a masterful and sympathetic interpretation by Paul Mclntire. However, it was when Ruth Bartlett entered in .the first act that ..we: felt "the §how Was on". As the dominating and charming Olivia she gave a truly polished performance. It seems that th'ese two players have; given us the most memorable roles ltian.tg dyf.fh tmaf mhfowiw mhmr of the season. Lumpkin as Marden did an excellent piece of work, particularly as a coordinating influence. He seemed to capture an easy, slow tempo to supplant the jerky and rapid action of the first act. ■ - . . A less experienced actress, Mary Kay Burns, played well the difficult part of old Lady Marden. The part of the artist Strange, as played by 'Bracey, seemed finished and even nonchalant. Mary Ellen Lord, as Dina, gave a rather strained and overanxious performance. Only a few times* did she capture that natural exuberance which should have been her part. STETSONIAN ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN limited to outstanding men of the junior and senior classes. Speculation is already running high as to what juniors and seniors will be honored by being elected to Mystic Krewe membership. Thelma Chesman, New York; E. R. Close, Carmel; Jean Crawford, Woodhaven; Jack Durey, Canada Lake; Rita Feld, Richmond Hill; Harry Hall, Brooklyn; M. D. Mag- genheim, New York; Bette and Nettie Rapp, Darien; "Labor to keep alive in your! Sydney Rubin, Willamson; .Char- breast that little spark of celestial\mion Stoll; Long Island; Georgia fire—conscience." I-Visel, Jamaica; Rhoda Weimert, Buffalo; Pauline Wingate, Oneida; "To be prepared for war is" one of the most effectual ways of preserving peace." Hughes Wilson, New York; Doris Dede, Jamaica; and Alice Smith, Cold Spring. Ralph Odum Heads Board, Harnage Business Manager Ralph Odum was elected chairman of the Stetsonian board, at a meeting last week, and Clyde Harnage was selected to fill his position as business manager. ■ Action was deferred on the constitution drawn up by a committee composed* of-June Krause, Robert Adams, and Gordon Kipp. Odum stressed the necessity for immediate action, reminding the staff that the next issue was to be published in the middle of March. A substantial number of manuscripts have already been edited and conditionally approved. It is interesting to note that the majority of manuscripts submitted have been poetry, rather than prose. , "Stetson is going forward" might well be the keynote of the report made by President Allen to the Board of Trustees of the University in their annual meeting last week. Every department was characterized by the word "progress," both in size and in quality. The enrollment at present, according to President Allen, is 830, an increase of 124 percent during the last 3y2 years. Of these students, 391 are men, 439 women. 80 percent of the enrollment is made up of Florida students, while 29 other states are represented, as well as Central America and Cuba. A number of improvements have been made about the campus during the past year. Considerable expense was entailed in the redeco- ration of two dormitories, Conrad and Stevens Halls. Extensive improvements were made in Elizabeth Hall and the School of Music building, DeLand Hall. Steel and con- rete bleachers were also constructed on Hulley Field, Dr. Allen's report showed progress also in the development of- the University's library facilities. Especially important in this connection were the gifts of books made by A. V. S. Smith and Dr. Philip Dowell. These books number into the thousands, and a special room has, been assigned for the latter gift- According to library records, the use- of books has increased, so that the; yearly circulation is estimated at 51,760 booksk President Allen's report also included facts concerning changes in the Stetson faculty, the University's ranking, scholarship, National Youth Administration aid, and religious activities carried on on the campus. It stated that the School of Music attendance has more than doubled this year. A report was made on the academic and personal guidance work carried on largely by Dean- Charles G. Smith, Dean Rohert Cotner, and Dean Lola B. McCollough. From the publicity department came the word that news of Stetson has appeared in newspapers of every city and every state Represented in the student body at some time during the past semester. According to the president's report, the greatest immediate needs of the University are two new- dormitories and an increased endowment. President Allen summed up the policy of the present administration in the words. "No university can be greater than the philosophy on which it is built." . NOTICE! The dead line for snapshots for the Hatter will be Friday, Feb. 25. Hand in all snapshots on or before the 25th because none will be accepted after that date. ^ There have not been very many good snap-shots turned in.. If you have any good k clear snapshots please place them in the box in the bookstore : labeled i 'Snapshots'. All contributions gladly accepted. To make the Hatter representative of the student body we must have snapshots of the Student body (er sumpin; sounded good, anyway.) 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