The Stetson Reporter

—mm. Toir PORTER Fourth Year—No. 3 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1938 Z403 Price 5 c Watching The World (By Harmon Harper) "Since last we watched the world many events have passed that will be written into tomorrow's history This week we will look at the principal events of -the past few months so that we may understand more of the present situation. Our ..attention has been centered on ■ Europe because events there have been moving with such rapidity that we have been Scarcely able to tell whether we were at war or if there was still, a semblance of peace.. In March Hitler, in a bloodless coup, marched into Austria and annexed it to Germany.: Chancellor Schussnigg did not feel that armed resistance was worth the price of thousands of lives, and surrendered. While this kept .a sort of peace it did not insure permanent accord. In April the minority leader of the Sudeten Germans in Chechoslovakia announced that he was no longer leading three . million Germans but a part of seventy-five million Germans. Konrad Henlein, encouraged by Hitler's success in Austria, stiffened his position and made greater demands upon the Czech government. Hitler, since more territory was to HI gained, heard the cry of his countrymen and weeping, it is said, at their plight and oppression, moved to their aid. No doubt he felt sure that a small nation with thirteen million population compared to Germany's seventy-five million, would capi tulate upon first threat. Hitler made demands and issued a ,na tion wide mobilization order and Germany was, placed on a war time footing. Czechoslovakia did not surrender but stiffened to offer resistance. France was treaty bound to aid Czechoslovakia in case of German aggression. Russia had signed a treaty to help if France became involved, and England had pledged her aid when 'France opposed the dictator. Hitler bluffed; made demands and set deadlines. England eager to avoid conflict, as were France and Russia, sought to keep peace in any way possible. Twice, Prime Minister Chamberlain flew to Germany to seek a peaceful so lution. But somehow things did not click, although the Czech government had agreed in principle to Hitler's demands for the Sudeten territory. -France mobilized, England issued a mobilization order. War '• seemed near. President Roosevelt made ap peals to Hitler, Mussolini, Benes, Chamberlain and Daladier to keep the peace. A conference at Munich was called which was a means of effecting a final settlement. Now Hitler has led his army into Czechoslovakia. Poland's demands have been, met, and Hungary is assured that she will not be .appeased. Two important questions await an answer; "Did the Four-Power Conference make for a lasting peace?" "Did the Conference a; such strengthen or weaken the principle of the Leffgue of Nations?" In the United States President Roosevelt entered into a political purge, in an effort to.regulate the membership of the next. Coagress, with neglible results. A disastrous Florida storm •swept New England taking a toll of some 500 lives and countless fortunes in property. The world moves on. Law Classes Elect Officers For Year During the past week the three classes in the College of Law were organized. They have announced the following students as their leaders: Senior Law Class: President, Grady Crawford; Vice President, J. Merle McElroy; Secretary, Rodney Durrance; Treasurer Paul, McEntire. Junior Law Class: President John Cherry; Vice President, Harold Boire; Secretary, Edwin Strck- land; Treasurer, Harry Newett. Freshmen Law Class: President Ed Mason; Vice President, Carl Teague; Secretary, Lois Thaeker; Treasurer, James Stone. The elections were closely contested, and it was with difficulty that the. officers were chosen, because there were many, campus leaders in each class. Alpha Xi..Initiates-.' Three Saturday Peggy Seville, Fort Lauderdale Joan Knight, Detroit, Michigan; and Eleanor Warner, Coleraine Minnesota; were initiated . into Omega Chapter- of .Alpha Xi Del ta social fraternity last Saturday morning. Pledged last year, ' the girls were made members of the group in a ceremony in which th entire chapter participated. Following the initiation, the chapter honored the new initiate at a lunch in the A La Cart Room of the Commons. Officer, of the chapter are Kathryn Jelks president1 Jean Gower, vice* presi dent; Elinor Bolton, treasurer Mary Ellen Knight, recordin secretary.... Emmaline Handley rush chairman and Lydia Theurer marshal. Sigma Nu Holds Stag For Pledges The Delta Mu chapter of th Sgma Nu Fraternity officially opened its social season last eve ning with a stag party for it rusheesfl There were approximate ly fifty new men in attendance The buffet supper was followec by a "smoker"—the technical def inition of a smoker has long beei lost, but the custom is still popu lar, and this evening was ample evidence for its continuance. Th program of the evening include songs, ping pong, pool and a great deal of varied and -assorted "bull shooting." Graver McCall was in charge of arrangements fo the stag,, which was greatly en joyed by the guests. Pi Kaps Entertain Rushees Saturday Gayety reigned last Saturda night' in the Pi Kappa Phi house The local chapter entertaine rushees -and their dates with ai informal dance. From eight until eleven thirty o'clock dancing and chatting were enjoyed by all those present. Refreshments consisting of punch and cookies were served during the evening. A large and attractive replica CONTEST FO PEP SONG BEGINS Freshmen Entertain Advisors On Monday On Monday evening the Freshmen entertaned their advisers with a delightful house party in Chaudoin Hall. There was a -treasure hunt for the honor guests, and at the end of the trail a gift for each upperclass woman on the Guidance Staff. Refreshments were served, and then there was group singing, with solos by Miss Frances Arkley. Miss Mary Helen Hill, president of the Freshmen Women's Council took charge of a clever : program on which there were songs and skits by both freshmen and advisers. It was a lovey expression of appreciation for what the advisers had done in entertaining and as sisting the new students when they arrived on the University campus. MUSIC SCHOOL IS DEDICATED Formal Ceremonies Thursday- Mark Renovation Of DeLand Hall Professor Bailey Offers Prizes For Winning Numbers To meet the need for school songs for Stetson,- and because it is highly desirable to have songs written by members of the University for the University, instead of merely adapting the songs of other schools and colleges for our use, there will be an All University Football Song Contest. Alumni, students, and faculty (except the music faculty) are urged to enter, and to submit one or more original football songs, for the use of the cheering sections. Professor William.,H. Bailey is offering. a first, prize of $10.00 and a second prize of $5.00 for the two best songs. ' - ■ ' "■ ;■-. , : The contest opens immediately and closes on Saturday, October 29th. All entries are to be turned into Dr. Duckwitz's office by that date. They wilj be judged by the faculty of the. School of Music and Dr. Stover. The five being adjudged the best will be tried out by the student body, and those two which "take" best: will be awarded the prizes.. In case one person composes' both words and music the prize will not be di- vded, but in the case of two authors, it will be divided equally between them. of the fraternity pin was placed before the fireplace in. the living room. Streamers of white and gold, the fraternity colors, were extended from the pin, to the doors of the sun parlor. During the evening ,, Professor Harold M. Giffin was presented a silver cup for his new daughter, Barbara Joan, as a token of love from the fraternity. Engraved on the cup was Barbara Joan's name and the name of the fraternity. Ward Hunter, chairman of the social committee, was in, charge of the dance. Chaperones were Miss Etter Turner, Mrs. Sue Burns, and.Mrs. Lloyd Pawley. All students who expect to receive degrees or diplomas in June must file written application for.same in the Office of the Registrar by Wednesday, October 14. Olga Bowen, Registrar Pep Squad Holds Practice Meeting The first meeting of the Stet son Pep Club showed a turn-out of over 150 prospective members. J. B. Rodgers took charge of the meeting and set forth the plans for the future. A section of the bleachers on the west side of the field near the forty-yard line will be reserved in the future for the members of the Pep Club. It is hoped that jerseys will be obtained for the members in the near future. These jerseys will be reversible, green on one side and white on the other. In this way different color schemes can be worked out on the bleachers. , The membership of the Pep Club will be restricted to three hundred,.: with. a waiting list of, about fifty .The Pep Club will be held on Thursday afternoon before each home game. Pi Kappa Delta To Meet For Dinner Florida Beta chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, honorary forensic fraternity, will hold its first meeting of the year at a special dinner Thursday evening, 5:30 o'clock, in the A La Carte Room of the Stetson Commons. The debate group, which is headed by Harmon Harper, will outline their program for the com ing year, as well as make prelim inary plans for the first debates of the season. Freshmen who are interested in debating are urged to call at the Little, Theatre between 3:30 and 5 o'clock any afternoon next week to sign up for this activity. Freshmen training will probably begin this week, so it is essential that those who wish to participate enroll soon. Officers of Pi Kappa Delta are Harmon Harper, president; Richard Baldwin, vce-president; and Lydia Theurer, secretary-treasurer. There will be an importan meeting of the Mystic Krewe on Monday evening at eight o'clock in the Law School Lounge. The constitution and by-laws of the or ganization will be ratified, and al the members are urged to attend. Formal opening of the School of Music was held in DeLand Hall Thursday night from 8 o'clock to 9 o'clock. The guests were met at the door by Miss Olga Bowen who introduced them to President and Mrs. W. S. Allen, Dean and Dr. Charles G. Smith, and Dean Lola B. McCollough. ■'. Faculty and students of the , School of Music entertained their guests with incidental ensemble music. The radio chorus of the Glee Clubs sang a selection from "The Pirates of Penzance," with Robert Wood and Thomas Parker singing the solos. The complete chorus sang the "Blue Danube" and- assisted Hel- ene Golding in the "Street Song." Later in the evening on the second floor of the Music Hall the chorus rendered Vitor Herbert's ever-popular "Sweethearts," and the "Gypsy Love Song." Helene Golding again sang the "Street Song." Ruth Newlin, Elizabeth Jamison, Elizabeth Sandusky, and Ruth Den tier poured punch for' nearly 225 guests of the School of Music. Lawton Receives Mystic Krewe Award /On Monday morning in Chapel, Tarn Cobb, captain of the Mystic Krewe, presented the placque, awarded annually to the most outstanding freshman to Gadi Law- ton. Lawton, an Orlando student was president of ..the Freshman Class last year,, a member of the Freshman football team and a prominent debater. He has been' an ardent Stetsonite, and is deserving of the recognition acorded him, in receiving the Mystic Krewe prize. SOCIAL CALENDAR- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5 .10 A.M.—4 P. M. Seminole Baptist Church. 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elizabeth Hall. THURSDAY, Oct. 6 4:30 P. M.—5:30 P. M. Freshman group entertain Dean McCollough with formal tea. Chaudoin Hall. 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elizabeth Hall. FRIDAY, Oct. 7 4:00 P. M—7:30 P. M. Sigma Nu tea dance. Sigma Nu House. ' 8:00 P. M. Football game. Stadium. 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elizabeth Hall. MONDAY, Oct. 10 4 P. M.— 6 P. M. Panhellenic Tea. Chaudoin Hall. 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elzabeth Hall. 7:30 P. M Baptist Meeting- Auditorium Elizabeth Hall. TUESDAY, Oct. 11 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elzabefii Hallk 7:30 P. M. Baptist Meeting- Auditorium Elizabeth Hall. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12 6:30 P. M. Vespers. Elzabeth Hall. 7:30 P. M. Baptist Meeting- Auditorium Elizabeth Hall.