The Stetson Reporter

4MKS TETSON 'Seventh Year—No. 14 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 1942 2103 Price Five Cents «t TWELFTH ANNUAL FORUM SERIES OPENS WITH EXPERT ON ORIENT "Japan on the March" is Basis of Discussion By G. Sidney Phelps Stetson University's twelfth annual lecture series, the Florida Forum, opened yesterday afternoon with a highly important discussion of America's war in the Pacific. Featuring G. Sidney Phelps, expert on oriental affairs with a background of 38 years of study, the initial Forum session revolved about the topic, 'Japan ^n the March." Visualizing a long- and arduous' struggle, tlie speaker described to the Stetson-DeLand audience the many ways in which the Far Eastern power has been underrated by tlie general public. He began by presenting, an excellent background o' the United State's relations with Japan citing the importance of Commander Perry's visit to that country.. Phelps said that in order to understand the complex war situation of today people must have a thorough knowledge of the histories of the countries concerned and of the characters of. those people. In answer to the question, "Why ■did Japan do what she did four weeks ago?" Phelps said, "Because they are clever and enterprising orientals and they have set out to build up an empire." After further detail on the more immediate causes. Phelps closed with the words—"When the war is over there will be a new order, indeed, with a Christian contact. It will be with the kingdom of God!'' Well-equipped to discuss current events in Oriental lands, Phelps' long residence in thc Far East and personal acquaintance with many outstanding leaders in Japan, China, Siam, the Philippines, and in India give him a background for objective and sympathetic interpretation of the mysterious political, economic and social developments in those lands. Publicity material received by the Stetson News Bureau ranks Phelps among the first-line experts on or an enclosed quotation, Phelps' Shown above is G. Sidney Phelps, expert on Oriental topics, who spoke on "Japan on the March" at the initial lecture of the Florida Forum Series yesterday aftefjioon. HATTER CONTRACT LET THIS WEEK Deadline on Snapshots In Two Weeks Student managers announced here Tuesday that work on the 1942 Stetson Hatter is to be rushed to completion within the next two months. .According to Editor Marian Merrill, the contract for the production of the yearbook was recently signed, irK cue msi-imc ca- , . , . . ,v • 4. i *■ ~-~ tt„:„„ and ln order to insure delivery rental topics. Using ,f ^^ ^.^ ahmt ,^ Civil Service Annual Exams For Students Applications Must Be in February 3 The United States Civil Service Commission has just announced two examinations of particular interest to college students. They are the annual "Junior Professional xAssistant" and "Student Aid" examinations designed to recruit young college graduates and junior and senior students for positions in the Government service. Applications for both these examinations must be on file with the Commission's Washington office not later than February 3, 1942. Optional branches included in the Junior Professional Assistant examination this year are (all in the junior grade, $2,000 a year) : -Agricultural economist, agronomist, aquatic biologist, archivist, bacteriologist, biologist, chemist, entomologist, forester, geologist, junior in household equipment, olericulturist, rpomo- logist, public welfare assistant, range- conservationist, soil scientist, State Department Assistant, and statistician. A 4-year college course leading to a bachelor's degree is required, with major graduate or undergraduate study in the field of the optional subject. Senior or graduate students may be admitted to the examination, and may, upon attaining eligibility, receive provisional appointment, but cannot enter on duty until evidence of the successful completion of the required college course is furnished. Applicants must not have passed their thirty-fifth birthday. There are four optional subjects in the Student Aid exami- (Continued on Page 3) is commended as "one who is: ■ weeks before the close of school 1po honest to be necklesS_and,materjal for the Hatter ^ ^ who knows too much to speak I- ^ ^^ , ear] M ^ lightly in a time when we hear . ' many reckless statements re- . fsmnS a cal for candid and garding the situation in the Far | "ifromal snapshots of student East." Another critic reported: s,cene^ Mls,s Merrill said Tues- "For one to set forth the whole df3' that * bcf fof the rf apt of Pacific and Far Eastern situa- ph«tosraphs has been placed in tion with full, ripe, fresh and lI?e bookstore. She urged that all photographic contributions be first-hand intimate knowledge gained by years of practical experience and study on the ground, we would look no further than Mr. G. Sidney Phelps." Glee Club Sings In Orlando The Stetson Glee Club under the direction of Prof. Harold M. Giffin presented a musical concert in the City Auditorium in Orlando last night. The group who took part in the program did not include the entire glee club but was a selected party out of that body. The program was as follows: Patriotic Medley, Arrangement bv Feasel: Music Comedy Medley (Original)" Smith- Feasel; Rosary, Serenade from Student Prince, Napoli, tenor Romberg^ Hos^odi Pomilui, expressions"oF'appreXdon"for submitted within the next two 'weeks, in order to give the editors sufficient time for make-up on the snapshot sections of the annual. Business manager Vernon Turner announced yesterday that definite solicitations for organization pages in the annual will begin the first of the coming week. Due to increased cost of materials used in the production oi a yearbook, the cost of organization pages will be slightly higher than last year, he said, but" has been keot at a figure designed to permit representation in the book of every campus groun. General campus photography and sittings for re-takes or for new students are to be scheduled during the month of January and early in February, he stated. Staff members repeated their (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page 4) Stetsonian Editor Dedicates 41-42 Issue To Mrs. Reynolds 72-Page Magazinte Introduced to Students at Chapel Yesterday The 1941-42 edition of the Stetsonian, campus literary magazine, was dedicated yesterday morning in chapel to Mrs. Letitia Reynolds, honorary member of the staff, by Elizabeth Fisher, editor, in recognition of Mrs. Reynold's long interest in educational and creative activities on the campus. The dedication page of the MfS ^tia Reynolds magazine, which was ready for 7 distribution yesterday, shows a drawing of Mrs. Reynolds sitting in chapel with the accom-1 l^anying words, "hiaving lived i the meanest sorrows and greater joys of eight decades,. Lettie is now spending her fifth year at! Stetson where she can be in full attendance upon a newer youth." This year's Stetsonian is the largest edition published in the 7 years of the magazine on the! campus. With 72 pages it con-, tains short stories in theme from' sheep herders to soldiers and truck drivers. There are also two articles, one on life in the navy written bv a radio operator in Hawaii, and one on the true-false method of testing stu- | ilf|p§p&|||^^^^^M^^p dents, written in humorous fash- | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ion. ' ~ : New innovations in this year's T, .„.. „ . edition include several cartoons lhe iy41f42 ]ssue of the Stet- and a dozen caricatures of fac- soman which was distributed ulty members. Features include yesterday is dedicated to Mrs. the account of a country funeral, Reynold's, Stetson's "youngest" the day in the life of a Chaudoin co.edj who k an honor mem. ( Continued on Page 3) lber of the staff- FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION PLANS TO BE COMPILED WITHIN WEEK Red Cross Drive Underway With W. A. A. Donation Plans for Stetson's Founder's Day Homecoming Celebration are bping completed and will be announced within the next week, according to Jimmy Golden, Captain of the Mystic Krewe, men's leadership organization which is organizing the event. It was learned yesterday that the program is near completion and that a basketball game has been arranged as the foremost attraction. The traditional Homecoming was cancelled by a unanimous vote of the student body December 16 when a proposal was passed which suggested that a simpler program arranged around the theme of Founder's Day be substituted for the original plans which followed those of past years. The climaxing feature of the event was planned to be the culmination of a Red Cross subscription drive to which Steteson organizations would contribute funds which would have spent upon floats or other expenses. Golden reported that the Red Cross Drive is progressing, and that a donation of ten dollars has been received from the Women's Athletic xAssociation. Other campus i organisations have pledged their support and are expected to make their contributions soon. Oleda Dyson and Dekle DeLoach were previously named as student representatives for the drive. It is generally understood on the campus that the new plans do not include the election of a Homecoming Mayor and Hostess as has been the custom in former years. This election was formerly scheduled for the next Student Association meeting, January 8. FLORIDA BAPTIST WILL CONVENE JANUARY 14-16 Stetson Glee Club to Sing for Group Stetson LTni versity will be well represented at the annual meeting of the Florida Baptist State "Convention which is to be held in Panama City, Florida, on January 14, Lt and 16. Stetson President W. S. Allen will preside as president of the Convention for the second year and the University's entire Glee Club will be present to give several concerts. The meeting of laymen and women will be held on January 12 and 13 preceding the regular Convention. The large number of delegates who attend this convention will represent 165,000 Baptists in the State of Florida and 850 Baptist churches. Dr. C. H. Bolton, ex-secretary treasurer of the Convention anl a trustee of Stetson University, will also be present at the meeting. His daughter, Annette, is now a student here, and another daughter, Eleanor, graduated from this university last year. University Band Annual Concert To Be January 12 Prof. Harold Giffin Featured As Soloist One of the major musical events of the year will be presented on the night of January 12 when the Stetson University Uand will be heard in its annual concert in the Elizabeth Hall auditorium at 8:00. The band will be conducted by John J. Heney diretctor, who is knowh throughout the state for his band work. Prof. Harold Giffin will appear as soloist on the program offering two groups of songs. The program which includes several modern compositions begins with the overture, "Morning, Noon, and Night" by von Suppe which is followed by the "Dance of the Serpents" by I'o'ccalari. Professor Giffin will .present the aria, "Celeste Aida" by Verdi, which will be accompanied by the band. "In a Persian Market" by Ketelbv and "Cowboy Rhapsody" by Morton Gould, a new composition for the band, will be the next selections of the group. "Espania Rhapsodie" by Chobrier, a typical South .American piece, will be the concluding number on the program. After opening the season with the annual concert, the Stetson band will take trips to Tallahassee and Marianna on January 15 and 16 where they will give concerts.