The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson Fourth Year — No. 22 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, PORTER 8, 1939 Z103 Price Five Cents PRESIDENT ALLEN SPEAKS IN MIAMI Opens "April Campaign" To Raise Contribution Voted By Baptist Assembly Introducing the "April Campaign," . President W. S. Allen spoke on "Stetson and Her Program" Sunday night at the Central Baptist Church in Miami. This campaign receives its name from the decision of the Florida Baptist Convention on January 19 to give Stetson $20,000 a year beginring in 1939. The convention designated April as the time each year to raise iin the churches of Florida, $10,000 of the sum. Dr. John C. Austin of T'tusville is general director of the campaign:. "He is assisted by a committei headed by Dr. C. H Bolton ot West kPalm Beach, who is head of the "Florida Baptist Convention. Other ■members of the committee are Dr. Adiel "Moncrief. , Tampa, Dr. Thomas Hansen, Jacksonville-. Dr. Thomas V. McCaul, Gainesville: Dr. J. Harrison Griffin,, Winter Haven; Dr. A. S. Ciitts, Pensacola; Dr. C. R. Angell, \ Miami; Mrs. Hobert Walden, ancfDr. David M Gardiner, both of, St. Petersburg The aim of the committee and Dr. Austin is to have every Baptist minister in Flcrida speak on the subject of "Stecson. and Chri= tian Education" on April 2. An of fering will be taken on Easter Sunday for the benefit of the. campaign. President Allen said that it was the hope of the committee and .the convention, and Hs hope that the entire $20,000 would be raised on that day. In closing Dr. Allen said "As President, I express my deep ap preciation to this convention for this great gift which is the equivalent to 2 per cent on one million dollars, and will be of great advantage and untold value in Stetson's: program of growth." •RA ACCLAIMED GREAT SUCCESS Chorus Is I Outstanding In Glee Club Operetta, Cast Does Good Work NON-FRATS PLAN TITANIC BLOW UP Chairman Jimmie Dyson Tells Plans For Floor Show Other Entertainment By Harry Hall Repeating its success of last season, the Music School, under the capable direction of Prof- Harold M: Giffin, afforded delightful en-; tertainment when they presented the Operetta, "The Chocolate Soldier" at the-Stover Little-Theatre March 3rd and,4th. The rather thin plot was con vincingly handled by the principals and the chorus deserves spotlight; mention for its musical background. We definitely went overboard for Edward Furlong's comedy interpretation of Alexius Spiri- dof, who by his clever spontaneity gave the production necessary lift. We were disappointed in the Friday night rendition of Nadina by Helene Golding, whose reedy high notes chilled enthusiasm. '\ However, Saturday night's performance1 improved with the superb singing of Barbara Peden, Miss Golding's alternate. James Golden, as the quickwitted Bummerli, was adequate Particularly pleasing was the polished .ease with which Virginia Skaggs and Rhbda Weimert as Aurelia and Mascha captured their audience., Iri the first performance Clarissa Lasseter arid Tom Parker as Aurelia, and Kasjmir Popoff gave interesting and melodic interpretations of the comedy roles. The entire. production was enhanced by the pageantry of the colorful costuming, scenic design, and the. lighting sypchronizations. . Professor William H. Bailey will conduct the violin forum held, this morning by the Florida State Music Teachers" Association. Dr. William E. Duckwitz is vice-president of the Florida State Music Teachers Association. He will give an address at the luncheon which is being held today in connection with the annual meeting. SALVADOR! TELLS ITALIAN PLAN Forum Speaker Describes Fas cist Problem Of Colonization WAR IS INEVITABLE Dictator Countries Hope To Dominate Spanish Policies CLARK FEATURE POEMS ON RADIO Dramatic Student On Monday Stetson Hour; Graham Next Over 3000 balloons will be used to decorate the local high school , gym for the non-frat informal March 17 when Dick Feasel and his College Clubmen will swing out for the first non-fraternity affair in the history of Stetson, Program ...... Chairman Jimmy Dyson fold the orlgmat:ed in the Auditorium of Sarah Elizabeth Clark, dramatic student,1 was featured on the regular Monday broadcast of the university over Radio Station WDBO at 10 p.m. She interpreted poetry to an. Organ background furnished by Jane Ley Smith. The broadcast REPORTER this week Dyson perdicts that the evening will be the most enjoyable ever to appear on the university social calendar. Besides the terpsichorean activity, Dyson promises a floor ■show during intermission and other forms of entertainment to add to the pleasure of those attending. Maestro Feasel has added anotby er piece to his famous coterie of -entertainers, and he promises to turn out some nice jive the 17th. JUNIOR CLASS Junior class dues of $1.00 are due and they must be turned in before the deadline, March 15, Emmaline Handley, class treasurer, said this week Dot McConnell has been appointed chairman of a decoration committee for the Junior- Senior Banquet scheduled for March 31 with Frances Hammond and Lydia Theurer as assistants. Elizabeth Hall on the campus. The music included Jan Sibelius composition the 'Valse Triste'; the 'Rhapsody' by Silver and Cain's selection 'Say Thou Lovesf Me' Miss Clark read the following continuity on. the air; The Interval of Laziness', Helen Trazee Bowen; 'The .Day's Result7 author un- known; 'My Creed' by Grace Hill Freeman; 'Regret', by Grace Nell Crowell; 'Say It Now'; author unknown.; 'The Day Is Done' by Longfeliow and Thankful For What' by Edna jaccues. The, program is tlie first this semester to originate in Elisabeth Hall. Last year parts of the Christmas production of 'The Messiah' were broadcast as pare of the regular schedule. Monday's broadcast was directed by Jean Rogers instructor in Harp. Next we<»i the program will be presented b/ Prof. Arthur Graham pianist. Dr. Massimo Salvador!. Italian political scientist, reiterated an oft- reepated prophesy of war in the not too immediate future at the Forum lecture last Tuesday. The theories of Fascism were explained by the speaker. He spoke at length of the colonial demands of Italy. "Fascists long to create their own colonial empire," he stated. "They want to be as powerful as other nations." He explained that this was the primary motive behnid in North Africa. "Italy will be a pal to Germany for a long time," the foreign-born professor in an American university told the audience, "this as long as both causes are the same." He said that they have nothing to give to or take from one another.: but tbey can aid one another by joining forces. The speaker further stated that for the last six years Italy has been trying to foster revolts in British, and French .colonies so that she could step in, and, take.7 possession., The main objective- ,b|.' Italy for the past 15 years has: been explained, and they aim at "annexation, if possible, of territory belonging to other countries." Dr. Salvadori spoke of the aim of Italy's military expansion which is to control the Mediterrean Sea He traced the present strained situation in Europe to the rise in poewr in the past 1 years of Germany. Italy, and Russia. It was his contention, that Italy and Germany want Fascism i]n Spain and are aiding ^France in order to further their own aims. EBAT0RS ATTEND FORENSIC EVENTS DUCKWITZ, BAILEY ATTEND MEET Are Featured On Program Of Florida State Music Teachers Association Conference DUCKWITZ TO SPEAK Professor Bailey Is Conducting Violin Forum This Morning Stetson Teams Will Compete At Baton Rouge, Rock Hill And Farmville "If you can shoot like a- South Carolinian, ride like a Virginian, drink like a Kentukian, make love like a Georgian, and be as protid of it as ari Episcopalian, then, sab, you're a Southern Geritleman!'''— from Clare Boothe's "Kiss the Boys Good-bye. Margaret Culp, Dorothea Clarson, Sarah Elizabeth Clark, and lydia Theurer will compete for Stetson in the annual speech tournament sponsored by the Southern Association of Teachers- of Speech to be held at Baton Rouge La., March 28 to 30. This tournament is one of the two most important debating" events that Stetsori is enering this semester. These four speakers wen out in the preliminary forensic matches with other members of the varsity and will argue the question, "Resolved: that the democratic nations of the world should form an alliance to preserve democracy." On the affirmative side of the question are Margaret Culp and Dorothea Clarson; on the negative, Sarah Elizabeth Clark and Lydia Theurer. C. Addison Hickman instructor of business administration is cya ;h,- ing the team, Miss Theurer will alsp eater the individual oration contest; Miss Clarson, the extemporaneous, speaking ontest; and Miss Clark, the after-dinner speaking contest. All participants in the tournament will take part in the discussion congress held primarily to practice parliamentary procedure. Dr. $tover will accompany the Stetson representatives to TBaton Rouge. '■■';-■-■.. At the end of the season Stetson teams ^will have traveled five thousand miles. In the meantime eyes will be focused on Billy Davis and Sidney P-ubin who will debate at Southern Thursday. They will debate the negative side of the question on business stimulation. On. March 177 four Stetson men will attend the Strawberry Leaf fnvitatfcnal sponsored by/ Winthrop College at. Rock-Hill', S. O. The names of the members of the team will be announced within the next two weeks. The other most important event besides the Baton Rouge tournament will: be the Pi Kappa Delta- Province Tournament to be held at Farmville, Va., April 29. Four men will represent Stetson at this tournament held by the national kytmwty forensic fraternity. The Florida State Music Teachers Association is meeting the first of this week in Jacksonville, and is being well attended by members of the faculty of the Stetson School of Music. Dr. William E. Duckwitz, director of the school is vice- president of .the state organization, and will give an address at the luncheon this,noon. Prof. William ■Hi Bailey conducted thjfe v)fol£n forum this morning. Stetson is indeed honored in his being selected to preside at the session of teachers, of stringed instruinents. Mme. Louise Homer, famous opera singer, who was, formerly a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company is in charge of the voice forum, and Edwin Hughes. New, York pianist directed the piano discussions. On Monday evening Dr. Duck- witi; attended a meeting Of the board of the association. The meeting opened formerly on Tuesday morning. That evening Borowski and the Russian chorus gave a re- citel. The meeting closes tonight with a two' piano concert by Mr. and Mrs. Hughes. UNIVERSITY SOCIAL AND ACTIVITIES CALENDAR March 8-14 WEDNESDAY, March 8. 4:30-6:30 P. M. Holmes Hall Tea. --..'' 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Iligabeth .k Hall. r "'■"" '"' THURSDAY, March 9. 4:30 P. M. Joint meeting of ■.- Peae 6? International,Relations clubs. 6:30 P.-M. Vespers. Elizabeth 'Hall' ' -■ ■" ■ . ' ' - |, 7:00 P. M. Glee Club Rehearsal. _ 8:00 Pi Kappa Sigma Meeting. FRIDAY, March 10, 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elizabeth Hall. - '"", 8:00-12:00 P.M. Pi Kappa Phi Formal Dance. Mayfair .Hotel SATURDAY.March 11. :, Tri Delta Initiation Orchestra Picnic. Juniper -■■Springs." ;.;■_, . SUNDAY, March 12, ' »if? 9:45 A. M. Sunday School.. k 11:00 A. M. Church. ., 6:30 B.Y.P.U. 8:00 P. M. Church, MONDAY, March 13. 6:30'P. M. Vespers. Elizabeth Hall. 7:00 P. M. Glee Club Rehearsal. 8:00 BSU Meeting. . TUESDAY, March 14 4:00 P, M. Baseball Benefit Show. Stover Little Theatre. 4:30-6:00 P. M. Tea for Town Mothers. Chaudo;n Hall. 7:00 P. M. Mrs. West's weiner roast for Tri Delts. 6:30 P. M. Vespers.. Elizaebth Hall. 7:00 P. M. Glee Club rehearsal. , 7:30 P. M. French. Club Meeting. 8:00 P. M. Volunteer Band Meeting. 8:00 P. M. Beta Key Meeting.