The Stetson Reporter

In Memoriam The son PORTER Fourth Year—No. 5 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1938 2-103 Price 5c PROF. FLUHART SUCCUMBS HERE SATURDAY AM. n Memoriam--H. 6. Stevens Harry D. Fluhart, former professor at Stetson University passed away in DeLand on Saturday night, after an illness of several weeks. A resident of DeLand for twenty-four years, and a friend of the University for the same number, Professor Fluhart was well known in artistic circles throughout the southeast. Many of the works in the art museum in. Elisabeth Hall attest to his ability. And Americans know of his modeling and sculpturing which has been shown in' displays pf the Florida National Exhibits, Professor Fluhart studied at Earlham College, and was a member of the faculty of Knox College. Tie studied in Munich with Richard Ritter von Posch- nger for four years, and at the Delcluse School in Paris. For two years he was a member of the artist group in the Forest •;' of Fontainbleu, and he belonged > to the Association of American ~ Artists in Paris. Professor Fluhart was professor of fine arts ;- at Stetson'University from 1914 I until his resignation in 1935. Professor Fluhart, who was, born n Kokomo, Indiana, was a member of the Elks, and some time ago received the appoint- \ .nent of life-time chaplain of: .he local lodge. ~ ' He is survived by two daugh- (Continued on page 4) ; Universily Mourns Demise Of Student Stetson was shocked last Thursday when Herbert Griffith Loase of White Plains, N. Y., died in the DeLand Memorial Hospital of gangrene poisoning. Loase, a freshman at Stetson, was taken to the hospital two weeks ago for an appendicitis operation, but gangrene set in prior to the operation and .death resulted. He was 19 years old. The body was sent home for burial. j Loase is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Loase of White Plains, who hurried to De- Land three days ago when the boy's conditiony became critical; and one brother. The entire , university mourns the loss of this new student, who although he had just arrived on the campus, gave every "evidence of being an outstanding member of the class of 1942. By Mr. E.-L. Hon A great life has gone out from amongst us It is a privilege to have known that life—and such a life as it was! He was a friend of man. And to be considered a friend of such a man, is a signal honor. Ours has not been the friendship of a short time, but of forty years. • * This tribute is, therefore, one of intimate knowledge from'a close contact in both the Church and business relations. During these years he has been a veritable assistant to his pastor—ever ready with suggestions for a more effective work in his Church and its various boards. This interest has been earnest and deep, being manifested by long hours of study—many being given in the dark hours of the night. And this has been for years and years. All of this time an active member of the Church of his choice, he served as a Deacon in the First Baptist Church of DeLand, He had diligently studied the qualifications of a Deacon as given in the Holly Book and his was one life out of many who lived it and great example it has been throughout the years! All Christians are called upon to witness for the Master and any one having come in contact with this servant of the Lord could not help but know that he had in his heart the welfare of those whom he met. And during the active period of his life he came in contact with many—white and colored—and they honor him for the consistent, working, Christian life he led in their midst. - Many remember, and in referring to his; passing, speak of his many earnest talks (Continued on page 4) Mr. H.B.itevens .' > .k By -President #f'SrkAHen .... .. -.-^..,,,,.,..::- ; , Mr. H.B. Stevens was a friend of John B> Stetson University for fifty years. His first connection with the University was in paying the expenses of worthy stu- dents who had no money. In 1888 he sent a young man to Stetson. The following year he sent two young women. This great work of helping worthy students he continued through dl the years. In 1890 he was elected to membership on the Board of Trustees. Soon thereafter he was made Vice President of the Board and served in that capacity until recently when because of failing eyesight he requested to be relieved of that office. He was also for many years a member of the Committee on Administration. Through the forty-eight years of his membership on the Board he was faithful to every responsibility of the Institution. During the four years that it was my privilege to know Mr. Stevens three things impressed me most: ' . } ■ 1. He loved Stetson University and believed in its program. He supported the institution with all the energy he had to the very last week of his life. He attended a meeting of the Committee on Administration Monday, October the tenth. He was feeble but radiant, and commented on various phases of the work. 2. :He had a great spirit of optimism. He always saw the bright side of a problem. He never looked back but constantly forward. He was always constructive. He (Continued on page 4) OLDEST TRUSTEE SUCCUMBS LATE FRIDAY EVENIN IN MEMORIAM . By Dean G. P. Carson Editorial IN MEMORIAM By Dr. W. S. Gordis H. B. Stevens, prominent resident of DeLand since 1899 and member of the Board of Trustees of Stetson University for fifty years, passed away Friday night at his home in De- Land following a brief illness. Mr. Stevens was born in Ohio, January 22, 1851. He was active in numerous civic aand church affairs throughout his life, having attended a meeting of the deacons of the Baptist Church earlier in the week. Until 1934 Mr. Stevens managed the Stetson grove interests in DeLand. He served as vice president of the Board of Trustees until, 19.35. Stevens Hall, girls' dormitory at Stetson University, was named in his honor last fall because of his many years of service in the interests of the University. , I !:■ ■ Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. Dr. D. H. Hall, Jr., officiated with Dr. H. C. Lyman assisting him. Active pallbearers were Hubert S. Talton, Robert H. Wing field, Dr. B. F. Ezell, A. P. Macfie, Prof. Horace Gray, and Dean Charles G. Smith. Honorary pallbearers were President W. S. Allen, Dr. H. C. Garwood, Dr. W. S. Gordis, F. R. Osborne, E. H. Tal- (Continued on page 4) It has been my privilege to have known Mr. H, B. Stevens for nearly half a century. When he first came to DeLand, about 1890, I recall that I was impressed by the deep interest which he at once took in Stetson and its students. I remember that in those early days, he sent as students to this institution, at his own expense, two of his young friends from his former home, both of whom graduated later from our Academy and became worthy citizens of our state. That interest in Stetson, ever growing, was continued through all the remainder of Mr. Stevens life, and found its con-. stent expression in his valuable service as a member of the Committee on Administration (Continued on page 4) This last week has been a sad one on the Stetson campus. Four members of the University family have left us, never to return. In tragic irony, every group of the school has suffered a loss. Mr. H. B. Stevens, loved trustee, Professor Harry Fluhart, well-known artist and former instructor, Miss Eloise Hill, ex-student, and Herbert Loase, a freshman, passed on into eternity within the span of four short days. Some, of us.-are fortunate in having personal memories of them; others know of them only as friends of our college. But assuredly, we miss them. The Stetson Reporter joins the University, the families and friends . of Mr. Stevens, Proefssor Fluhart, Miss Hill, and Loase in their mourning. I am asked to say a few words regarding Mr. H. B. Stevens, our honored and beloved deacon and trustee, who, last Friday evening passed from this life. To those who, in the chapel Monday morning, heard President Allen's eloquent and comprehensive tribute, anything I can say will be superflous; yet it is a satisfaction to add a personal word. Some of those students whom Mr. Stevens, nearly fifty years ago, sent from Citra to our school, then so unlike the present Stetson in size, though not altogether unlike in standards and ideals, I distinctly remember. This service naturally increased our interest in the slim active man who from time to (Continued on page 4) Miss Eloise Hill Fatally Injured Miss Eloise Hill, former Stetson student succumbed Monday to\ injuries received in an automobile accident on Sunday night on the Ocala road. Miss Hill, who was only 24, studied at the University in the years 1932 and 1933. She received a Normal Certificate from Stetson on May 29, 1934. Since that time she has been teaching at New Smyrna.Beach. Just two weeks ago Miss Hill was on the Universty campus, and made inquiries' in the Registrar's Office, relative to doing further work in education. She will be genuinely missed by her many Stetson friends.