The Stetson Reporter

Third Year—No. 14 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1938. ETSOH Price 5 FORUM LECTURES WeiliKnown Authority Will .'■ Speak °n Indian^ ■ ■'" ■ Problems - The annual' series of Forum lec- tures'will get under way next Tuesday afternoon, January 11, at 3:30 p.m.,' With Mr. Fritz Kunz as the first speaker. Mr. Kunz is recognized as an American authority on India, her mind and her art. He is an educator, journalist, economist, and world traveler, having returned las November from Europe where he.had been studying conditions for several months. The subject of Mr. Kunz' lecture will be "India, Key to World Security";'-. He has been active in the educational and social reforms in India, and for years was a firsthand observer during the shaping of. India's policy. He was present in 1914, when the Home Rule objective was adopted by the Indian National Congress. Mr. Kunz has studied ; the six major philosophies of India, has worn Indian dress, and has lived and mingled with cultured folk in that country. He wrote a daily editorial for an Indian daily paper for some time. The Florida Forum, as the series of lectures is called, was donated to Stetson by Dr. Robert Shailor Holmes, trustee of the institution. The series this year, which is to run for a period of nine weeks, will fall on Tuesdays, of each week instead of a day earlier as has been the.. ;cus£0m in past: ye&rs. The Forum is a popular feature for citizens 'and''.visitor's' in DeLand . as well as Stetson students. The speaker for the week following,.. January 18, will be Jerome Davis, sociologist, who will speak on "The Adventures of an Impartial Arbitrator in Industry." RAYMOND SPEAK MEE Stetson Professor Discusses Parole : Before ■ Aslsociation Dean Robert C.. Cotner,. proi'es- ! sor of history and director of debate, who compiled . the debate handbook recently, published by the University. ... Comes Off 'Press Youth Conference Will Hear Eddy A selected group of students will be invited to attend Stetson's Youth ^Conference to be held at the Little Theatre on January 21 at which five speakers are to present speeches on "Effects on International Events on Christanity." The speakers are headed by Brewer Eddy, brother of Sherwood. Eddy, who will, be the first speaker. Mr. •George Ehihart, Chairman of Youth Conference Committee, said the other speakers would be announced at a later date. Meetings will be held from 4 to 6:30 in the afternoon and from 8 to 10 at night, and a banquet held at the Commons Building will be included in the conference. The purpose of the conference is to bring to the public the effect, of world affairs on Christanity. This is the third annual conference to be held at Stetson sponsored by the University. One of the most noteworthy a- chievements of the year is the recent publication of the Debate Handbook by the University, compiled by Robert Crawford Cotner, professor of history and political science and director :of debate, under the title Resolved: That the Several States Should Adopt a Unicameral System of Legislation. It is the first publication of such a nature to come off the press of Stetson, and is entirely worthy of that distinction. The handbook, is much - superior to comparable commercial: publications, riot only;"in materials used and authorities quoted, but also in form and content. It includes selected passages from outstanding books and magazine articles,1 as well as a model debate between Nebraska Wesleyan University-and Doane College. Special attention is given to Ne- brarka's experience -with, uhicamer al legislation. Also contaned in the volume are the views of Florida senators, Representative Joseph Hendricks, and former governor David Sholtz on unicameralism. A copy of this handbook will be sent to the principals, librarians, and debate coaches of all Florida high schools, and all high schools over the country which have sent graduates to Stetson within the past five years. A number of governmental officials, all authors and .publishing houses quoted in the handbook, and selected colleges in i (Continued on Page 3) Dr. Paul E. Raymond of Stetson's law faculty discussed the problem of parole administration in an address before the Association of A- merican Law Schools at Chicago last Friday. He'and Dean Lewis H. Tribble represented the University at this important annual convention. Basing his remarks upon the results of his. researches as special representative of the department of justice, Professor Raymond asserted that there is. actually but little corruption, in the administration of parole, and that most of the mistakes im dispensing paroles to prisoners are due to lack of skill on the part of parole authorities and the lack: of proper facilities. The Stetson professor called attention to the prevailing error re-, garding the natures of pardon and parole. He said: "Parole should not be regarded as a reward for good conduct, as involving forgiveness, or as a reduction of punishment. All that is true of pardon. Pardon should be used to correct an occasional miscarriage of justice. Parole should be used only as a device for assisting in rehabilitating the prisoner and for helping him to find a useful place in society in such a manner that he may live in harmony with the rules^ of conduct of society." -The all-important, objective of parole," he declared,, is rehabiiitaf ion. Dr. Raymond stressed the necessity for adequate administration of the supervisory phase of parole, if the potential value; of parole to society is to be obtained. Prof. Arthur J. Graham of the School of--Music who will give a piano recital in.the University Auditorium" Sunday afternoon. Professor Graham o fiiYe Reclta English Teachers Go to Orlando feet Dr. W. S. Cordis and Miss Maude Emma King represented Stetson University last week at the regional meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English in Orlando. About half a dozen Southeastern States participated in the conference at which all phases of English were discussed in their relation to high school and university cir- ricula. In the second of its series of j faculty recitals, the~school of music will present Prof. Robert J. Graham, professor of piano and organ, in a piano concert Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in the " Universiy auditorium. There will be no admission charge and the public is cordially invited to attend. Prof. Graham's program will consist entirely of numbers written by the famous composer, Chopin. The seven selections will be divided into three major groups. The numbers chosen by Prof. Graham will depict various types of, Chopin's music showing war,' fury,' sorrow, joy, love and melody.. Mrs. Ella F. Conn, mother of Prof. John F. Conn, died at Paducah, Ky., Decemjber 21 and was buried the following day at Franklin, a former home of the family. Mrs. Julia Johnson Lipsey, mother of Prof. Plautus I. Lipsey, Jr., was in a hospital at Memphis, Tenn., when she died December 28. Her burial took place the following day in the family plot at ^Clinton, Miss. INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Jan .-' 5 6 7 Pi Kaps vs Sigma Nus Conrad vs Conrad Hall 4 p.m. vs Delta Sigs Stetson Hall 10 Pi Kaps vs Ministers 11 Sigma Nus vs Pi Kaps All games to be played at night unless otherwise stated. FOREGLIMPSES OF 1938 By S. S. GAYLORD, What does ,1938 hold in store for the Stetson student? . A glance ■ at the college calendar shows these high points waiting to greet "us in the remaining months of the school year: Commencing January 11th and following on succeding Tuesday afternoons: for the next ten weeks, the Florida; Forum. First semester examinations January 25| :to February 1, the first real hurdle for-Stetson students in the -new year. ■'; ■ FebruaryIbrings us a new semester and a holiday, the first on the second of the month, the latter on the twenty-second. The spring recess . April 14 through April 19 is quickly followed by the festivities of the May Fete, and this in iturn by three weeks of intensive preparations for the final examinations. And then June, with its crowded procession of Commencement activity. . ....;•. Debaters to Travel In debating, a glance at the program outlined by Dean Robert Cotner shows these interesting highlights : January 8: the General College practice tournament at the University of Florida, the question being: "Unicameral vs. Bicameral Legislatures". January 15: an invitation meet at Rollins College on the topic, "Compulsory Arbitration," Not definitely settled as to date are debates with Dayton Universiy, Miami Universiy, and Barnard College of Columbia University, New York City; in April, the meeting at Atlanta, Georgia, of the: Southern Teachers of Speech with contests, in all types of speech "work; and April 7-9 brings the Grand Eastern Tournament at Rock Hill, S. G. In Dramatic circles; several inter esting productions are in store for' us, according to the production sche of the Little Theatre. January brings us "Pride and Prejudice" while February gives us "Mr. Pirn Passes By". As an excursion into the musical field "The Chocolate Soldier" will be presented in March. April is, twice blessed with "Dear Brutus" and "The Ter- with "Dear Brutus' and "The Terrible Meek." In May there will be another program of workshop plays. June brings "The Merry Wives of Windsor," the high point of the dramatic calendar. Director Outlines Music Program The Stetson School of Music has ambitious plans for 1938, according to Dr. W. E. Duckwitz who outlines the following program of varied activity: Under Professor William H. Bai- (Continued on Page 3) PRESIDENT LOOKS 938 University Head Sees More Progess In Second Semester President Wlliam Sims Allen forecasts: a highly successful second semester to round out Stetson's best year yet. He points to four factors upon whih he pins his predictions of the continued growth and well being of :the University: '. 1. "The student body and faculty are working together as never before to make Stetson: a place of outstanding ^scholarship and culture. With such cooperation and with the high calibre of human personality which we have here at Stetson the finish of the year is bound to bring new laurels to the University," said Dr. Allen. 2. "The friends and alumni of Stetson are rallying to the support of the institution in a manner that is highly encouraging. Such support must find a corresponding enthusiasm in administration and student body that will make for continued loyalty for Stetson," says the president. 3. "I confidently expect the enrollment to 'pass the 800 figure when the second semester figures are compiled." He continued, "many expect an even larger figure but I make this limit in full confidence that it will be passed." 4. "One outstanding faculty recital will be followed by equally rich and cultural recitals by voice and organ teachers to add to the- beauty of the second semester work. And plans for .the summer session aM'"airea8|::-so"?fS;r advanced that it is safe to predict one of the most successful sessions we have yet enjoyed. : "The Forum lectures will bring new laurels, to Stetson and win fresh enthusiasm for the University from both students and friends. . "For these- reasons as well as- many others, I expect to see Stetsons forge ahead in 1938 to complete the most successful year in her history thus far." Stetsonites^Help General Farley Eleven Stetson students remaining in DeLand over the holidays aided "Uncle Sam" with his overworked postal service. i Grady Crawford, Hicks Arnold^ and Gus Swanson did a neat job of carrying the mail. Swanson related* that tramping from house to house"' is not so pleasant on the feet, but it proved to be financially a successful occupation for his time. Arnold, who covered the town very thoroughly, found his work successful not only from the financial angle but also discovered that DeLand is well occupied by- many of the fairer sex. Emmett Clonts, Everett Taylor, George McClelland, and Rodney Durrance tried their hands at sorting and routing the mail. They all voiced together j in saying even though the work was long and hard they will feel repaidJf some of our beautiful co-eds will help them spend their earnings. Lyn Warren and "Sunbeam" Pawley acted as parcel post men and found their -experience' very interesting handling so many different kinds of packages. Jim Dickson had a very crying job working at the parcel post window while Robert Powe delivered the special delivery letters. ill