The Stetson Reporter

4 The tson EPORTER Fourth Year—No. 4 DELAND FL/ , WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1938 2-103 Price 5c WORK ST NNEW NS OFFICE 1938 ENROLLMENT BREAKS RECORDS Largest Registration In The History Of Stetson University 820 STUDENTS Law, And Music Schools Show Marked Increase In accord with Dr. Allen's motto, "Stetson is going Forward," the enrollment is now listed at 820. According to figures compiled by the registrar's office, this includes both regular and Saturday classes. There are 72 enrolled in the Saturday classes and 748 in the regular school. The women have a slight edge on the men this year, (at least in numbers). There are 361 men enrolled as compared to 387 women In the Saturday classes, the contrast is even stronger, there being only 10 men to 62 women. The atmosphere around here is getting postively cosmopolitan. There are 39 states and the Philli- pine Islands represented, not to mention four foreign countries. Florida naturally has the largest representation with 592 students from 48 counties. New York has the next largest delegation with thirty, and Ohio and Illinois are runners-up with 17 and 10 respectively. The foreign countries represented are Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Japan, and the Phillipine Islands The two states farthest away in point of miles seem to be Colora Jo and Texas. Although there are a few from Kansas which would make her a close third. The enrollment is divided between the different schools as follows: Law School, 64; School of Music, 64; Business Administration, 196; Saturday classes 72; and 384 in the Liberal Arts School. In the matter of religious preference the Bapt.5ts lead with 288, the Methodists arc next with 189, and the Presbyterians follow with 125. The rest are d;vided more or less equally with a representation of all well known sects and a few not so famous. Miss Rogers Plays On Third Broadcast The Stetson radio program last Monday night was unique to the fullest extent of the word. Not often does one hear the harp over the radio in these days of "jitter bugs'" and "jam sessons" in swing. "Stetson On The Air" presented Miss Jean Robers, professor of harp in the music school. The coherence of the program is to be commended. The numbers were presented in chronological order. The first number was "The Sixteenth Century Dance," which is one of the oldest harp selections still played today. nThe Stockholm" and "Walts in A Flat" followed. The latter was an arrangement for the harp by Brahms. The closing numbers on the program were "Song in the Night" and "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms." The former selection was by Carlos Sal- .zedo, contemporary harp com- (Continued on Page 4) Dr Lee R. Scarborough, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, who is in DeLand conducting a series of revival meetings. Song Contest Begins Wills 50 Entrants Musically inclined students have entered with zest into the song writing contests sponsored by Professor W. H. Bailey. Already there are. approximately fifty students hard at work on lyrics or music or both. No songs have yet been turned in, however. Professor Bailey particularly stresses the need for catchiness, singability, and originality in these songs, since they will be used at future pep meetings and football games. In the event that some students have lyrics or music and would like to collaborate with someone else, Professor Bailey is posting a slip of paper on the bulletin board at the Music Hall where all who are working on some phase of song may sign up. In this way, collaboration may be made possible. Perhaps some Stetson Berlin will come out with a tune that will make the Washington-Lee swing look like a waits in three- quarter time! Artists And Models Show In November The First week in November will see the introducton of a new tradition upon the Stetson campus. The Stetson Reporter will sponsor an Artists and Models Fashion Show. The models are being chosen from the various organisations on the campus, and their wardrobes will be especially ordered for the show by the DeLand merchants. There will be a continuation written by members of the student body, for the show, with a cast including both men and women. A student orchestra will furnish music during the afternoon and after the show refreshments will be served. There will be a small admission charge for the entertainment, the entire proceeds of which will be donated to the W. A. A. Swimming Pool fund. The faculty and student body and the friends of t he University are cordially invited and urged to attend. They are assured an enjoyable afternoon, and opportunity to see the latest in feminine finery DR. SCARBOROUG IS CONDUCTING REVIVAL HERE President Of Southern Baptist Convention Speaks At Stetson DR. SCHOFIELD SINGS Choir Leader For Billy Sunday Directs Music This week the Stetson campus is host to Dr. Lee R. Scarborough, who is in De- Land for a week to conduct a series of revival meetings. Dr. Scarborough arrived here on October 9. Assisted by Mr. Fred Schofield, who is leading the singing, Dr. Geo. H. Critcher of Tampa, and other well-known Baptist leaders, at the First Baptist Church, and each evening at 7:00 P. M. in the Chapel of Elizabeth Hall. President William S. Allen, who has known Dr. Scarborough for thirty years, and Dr. Dick Hall, pastor of the First Baptst Church, speak in terms of high praise of their friend. The acquaintance between Dr. Allen and Dr. Scarborough began before their college days, and the Stetson president tells of teaching all five of the religious leader's children. "I hope," said Dr. Allen, "that the students will do a great man the courtesy, and give themselves the privilege of hearing him as often as possible." Dr. Hall's purpose in having Dr. Scarborough here is to give the people of DeLand an oppor- tunitl to meet and hear him. Dr. Scarborough is President of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President of the Southern Convention which includes 18 states, and is the author of many books and artcles. He has received an A. B. degree from Baylor University, and one from Yale, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary scholastic fraternity. In addition to this, he was graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louis- vile. In 1919 Dr. Scarborough was general director of the "75 Million Campaign." Dr. Scarborough and R. S. Leavell have been charged by the Southern Baptist Convention with the responsibility of stimulating 24,000 Baptist churches into a revival interest for the year 1939. Mr. Schofield, whose home is in Longwood, Florida is known for his ability in leading revival singing, was with Billy Sunday for many years. While here he has expressed the hope that the choir might contain fifty voices, and invites anyone interested to join. Dr. George W. Truit, a popular Baptist layman and church worker for many years, will be one of the featured speakers during the week's service. In addition to the daily services there will be an evangelistic conference on Thursday, wheh will be of especial interest to all the ministerial students. and sartorial elegance, and the satisfaction of knowing that they are forwarding a worthy cause. Mr. J. Fred Schofield of Long- wood, who is leading the singing for the week's revival services. Law Association Formed Wednesday On Wednesday the students in the College of Law organised the Stetson Law Students Association with the purpose of insuring a closer bond between the faculty and students and to advance the welfare of the school. The following officers were elected for the year: Tom Cobb, president; Edwin Middleton, vice- president; John Cherry, secretary; and Dick Sauls, treasurer. The president of the Student body, the presidents of Pi Alpha Delta and Sigma Nu Phi, legal fraternities, and the presidents of the three law classes had drawn up a constitution and by-laws for the organisation, which were presented by Tom Cobb, and ratified by the group. There will be a meeting of the entire Association this week to make more complete plans for the many programs which the Colltge of Law is sponsoring this year. HATTER, REPORTER GIVEN NEW HOME Old Reporter Room Remodeled Into Two Attractive Offices Stetson has a Publications Office, at least in the making. Last night men under the direction of C. R. M. Shepherd started carrying out President Allen's plans to renovate the old Reporter Office, and lay out a modern, convenient publication department. At the south end of the room, will be the "Hatter" Office, leading from a small entry. Next to it will be the Staff Room of the Stetson Reporter, with the editor's office opening off it. The entire suite of rooms will be redecorated and finished in light paint which will give an air of spaciousness to the three offices. There will be new or refinished furniture and equipment, with additional working and typing tables, and filing shelves for greater convenience. The Publication Office will, says Dr. Allen, "be something of which the Hatter and Reporter staffs may well be proud," and will give them an added incentive in their work. Claode Murphree To Give Organ Recital Committee To Pick Cheer Leaders Claude L. Murphree, organist at the University of Florida and one of the outstanding musicians in the south will give the opening recital on the large conert organ at the First Methodist Church next Tuesday evening, October 18. Mr. Murphree, who is a Fellow of the American Guild of Organists, is well known and popular with Stetson and DeLand audiences. Last year under an exchange agreement with the University of Florida and the Stetson School of Music Mr. Murphree came to Elisabeth Hall and Professor Graham appeared in Gainesville. The concert next Tuesday evening promises to be a noteworthy event. The new three manual Mol- ler orgap is the largest in DeLand and according to local organists one of the finest in the state. In the initial concert Mr. Murphree will present organ masterpieces especially selected to show the fine tone shadings of the instrument. Permission has been obtained for any students who wish to attend the concert. Tickets may be obtained from the office of the School of Music. Because of the great interest shown in Stetson sports contests and the new spirit loyalty, a need for a more careful, selection of the University Cheer Leaders has been felt by faculty and students alike. Wilton Rowe, president of the Student Body Association has appointed a committee of representative students, who, working together will choose the cheer leaders on a basis of merit and ability. This will free the cheer leaders from any dependence upon University politics, and will substitute a merit "system of appointment. ,It will insure new students an equal opportunity with old ones, whereas in the past when the leaders were elected by the student body, only those who were well known were given a fair hearng. The committee will meet on Wednesday, October 12, at four o'clock by the Stetson Commons to watch those who are trying out' for cheer-leading positions. Any one interested in making the squad is urged to be present, as the number of people selected depends (Continued on Page 4) Thursday TOWN WOMEN, CALLED MEETING IN AUDITORIUM AT 1:00 P. M. STETSON COMMERCE CLUB, SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING IN 204E AT 7:30 P. M.