The Stetson Reporter

The iUtson He 'Florida's Oldest College Newspaper* r;63rd YEAR Friday, January .13, 1950 NUMBER 12 Br* Donald Beckley ,Fonim-Speaker y In these days when the problem of how to raise wages and at the same-time bring about lower prices dominates the news; when strikes .and rumors of still more strikes distract the national mind,. the fate in store for the consumer receives ,.but scant attention. The.plight of -the persons whose purchases make the; wheels of industry revolve and provide the lifeblood of general business has been swamped by tho louder clamor for or against another, round of wage increases. This clash of economic interests makes the, address of Dr. Donald K. Beckley, second speaker in this season's Open Forum in Elizabeth ,Hall, Stetson University, Monday ^afternoon .at; 4, o'clock, Jan. .16, particularly timely and of interest. His subject: is "What's Ahead for the Consume!'." Dr. Beckley is well qualified by education arid business experience for the subject of his address. .He holds the degree of A. B. from Columbia College; an M: S. from the School; of/Business of that Institution and a; Ph.D., from, the University of: Chicago. He specialized for a number of years on department store -'personnel and store management Work and in studying /problems of;'retailer-consumer relations. His:; retail -experience, included; service in New York, Brooklyn and Buffalo department stores. Dr. Beckley is author of several books on retailing and a frequent contributor . to ' trade and professional magazines. Seabreeze High 'Site Of Symphony Concert Jan, 14 ■. The Stetson University Symphonic Band- will be heard in concert, at the Seabreeze High School auditorium,on January 14, 1950, at 8.00 p.. m. The Band'. under. <he direction of Richard M. Feasel Will present a varied program of solos, ensembles and full band numbers. A majority of the works to be performed will consist of student manuscripts, some of which will be heard in this, part of the country for the first time. •MR. DONALD K. BECKLEY asic School Forms Prep Bept For Youngsters Do you know what the Music Hour is? Do you know what the Preparatory Department of the Music School consists of? The School of Music organized the preparatory department to give the local children an opportunity to have the very best foundations In their first musical studies. Under the supervision and teachings of Mrs. Hazel Newby, Miss Margaret Oldford, Miss Dorothy Flory and Miss Ethel Fisher, the young people of DeLand can learn the fundamentals of piano and Violin. "About every two months these youngsters, ranging from ages six to fifteen, give a miniature recital in Elizabeth Hall. ' Sixteen or eigh- Larson Announces Talk By .Thornton Roger Larson, president of the International- Relations Club, announced today that one of the most interesting and informative talks of the year will be presented at the next regtilar meeting of the club by Dr. Frances Thornton, professor of French at Stetson, who has recently returned from an extended visit to Europe. ' Dr. Thornton will speak: on her many travels to places of interest while on the continent and of numerous delightful experiences she encountered. She will also give an insight into the international feeling existing among the peoples of Europe, especially those of France. Mr. Larson also called attention to the fact that the club had grown in membership and numerous accomplishments made, since the beginning of the school year. Robert Altemus, library representative for the club, reports that a file of current world events material Iras been set up in the library and that this file is available to all students. The Carnegie, Endowment has - also provided various literature on world affairs which is available upon request. The jclub has received notice that the 24th Southeastern Regional, Conference of International Relation Clubs will be held at the University of Florida February 17 and 18. The 'Stetson club plans to send several representatives to this Conference. The club will meet next Wednesday, January 18, in Elizabeth Hall at 3:30 in Room 320. Both students and the general public are invited to attend. Romantic Comedy Selected For Little Theatre's Next Production ' A comedy^-a romantic comedy—is on the boards as'the first of three Stover Theatre productions during the winter quarter. - The play, is the B.-M. Kaye hit, "The: Curtain. Rises," and when the curtain does rise on January 26, 27, and 28 at 8 p. m., audiences should be due for an evening of par excellence entertainment. The-^age-old tale of an ugly duckling, stage-struck, and in love with the popular matinee idol of the day, forms the gay frame for this romantic comedy hit. The action of the play is laid in modern New York in' the studio apartment- of Elsa Carling (Marilou Horton).- Elsa has money,, and Independence, but she lacks, alas, allure! She realizes the fact, and finally decides that she will buy what she wants—namely, romance. She has a newspaper man (W, Ret Turner) bring the reigning matinee idol of New Yoi'k, William Meis- singer (Dick Crum), and offers him a large sum of money to teach her to act. . William—a bit bored by the unattractive Elsa, offers the services of his understudy, Frank' Kermahn (John S^calf), until such time as Elsa shall have attained an efficiency to merit his personal attention. Frank gets the job and Elsa gets her-instructions! And how! Also mixed up in these merry madcap proceedings are Thona. Landers (Jackie Wood) and. her fiance, Rudy Dartman (Burleigh Hale), They a¥e friends of Elsa's who cry with her when the going is tough and applaud her when she is on top. As in most comedies, "The Curtain. Rises" has a maid, Polly (Jackie Ritch) who can-' offer many vivid suggestions for the conquering of the male species.' The play is being directed by. Mrs. Virginia Griffin, a past master in the direction of each sparkling entertainment. , Ticket sales begin Wednesday, January 2,5, from 3-5 p. m. at the theater box-office.' Admission by Activity ticket. You want to be sure and- be there, when ''The Curtain Rises." teen members of this group give a program consisting of solo work, ensembles, duets and accompanying. These, recitals give .them, excellent training in poise and experience for future performances. The public is welcome to hear and observe these small-scale recitals. The first one for the year will take place at 4 o'clock February 26th in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. Dr. R. W. G. Mackay, member of the House of Commons was the First Speaker in the. Nineteenth Annual Forum. He discussed "What to Expect in Britain." Campus Calendar Tonight: Concert, Stetson Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Hall, auditorium, 8 p. m.; Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Nu parties at fraternity houses, 8 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Music School Preparatory Department Recital, 3 p. m, Elizabeth Hall; Basketball, Stetson vs. Jax Navy, Hulley Gym, 8 p. m.; Zeta Tau Alpha Formal, Roller Rink, 9 to 12 p. m. Monday, Jan. 16. Forum Lecture, Dr. Donald Beckley speaks on "What Is. Ahead -for the Consumer?" Elizabeth Hall auditorium, 4 p. m.; Organ recital, Miss Helen Allinger, Elizabeth Hall, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17: Student Recital, Elizabeth Hall, 8 p. m. THIEVES USE LIBRARY Cqmplaints have reached the Reporter about the misuse of the current periodicals in the Library, and .in the interest of student co-operation in the use of these facilities the newspaper reminds all students to be considerate of others when using magazines or any other facility which other students also depend on for their as- The action which particularly brought forth student comments were the repeated disappearances of magazines from^the racks of the periodical department when professors had assigned or suggested articles to be read in conjunction with class work. ' .It is only clear that some student removed the copy in order that he might do his assignment at his leisure while his fellows fumed and waited for the culprit to slip the copy back to the racks,-if he happened to feel like returning it at all. This story was repeated several times last quarter, in cases involving several classes and departments. Such action works a hardship on everyone; it is a thoughtless act of selfishness, which one might find all too easy to accomplish if he fails, to consider the necessities of his associates. There can be no way of preventing this "borrowing" of magazines (except searching students as they leave the Reading ropm, which would hardly be prop-' er for college level students), so let's all settle back and enjoy the comfort of the: new chairs and in the future do our magazine reading in the Reading room. Exact Date Is.' To Be: Announced- The 1948-49 HATTER will be distributed at a very early date. Announcement of the exact date will be made through the Reporter and bulletin boards. Students eligible to receive the 1949 HATTER are those, and only those, who; attend one or more quarters between Fall 1948 and and Spring .1949. Those who attend less than the three quarters will pay a supplemental fee of $1.50 per quarter1 not attended. Prior or subsequent; attendance, summer quarter, or any time enrolled as a special student is not considered in determining eligibility. A list of all students eligible to . receive a HATTER, 1948-1949 vintage, wil be posted en the. bulletin, board and in conspicuous spots ■about the campus. Please check it carefully. It will save you. time during the distribution. Distribution will be made in the following order: 1. To graduates who are eligible without payment of supplemental fee. (By mail.) , 2. To graduates who have paid a supplemental fee and students who have left school and who are eligi-" ble by reason of attendance or payment of supplemental fee. (By mail.) 3. To students now atending who are eligible without payment of supplemental fee. - 4. To students now attending who partially fulfilled the attendance requirement and have not paid the supplemental fee. (Upon payment of fee.) 5. To former students who partially fulfilled the attendance requirement and have not paid the supplemental, fee. (By. mail upon request and payment of fee.) . 6. To air students who are not eligible but who wish to purchase a HATTER outright. (Upon payment of $4.50.) Newsweek Carries Science Photo By Dh Winchester The January 6 issue of Newsweek carries a photograph of a frog executing a perfect leap after its brain has been removed. The picture was taken by Dr. Albert M. Winchester, head of the department of biology at Stetson University, and was among those chosen by Scientific Monthly for an exhibit of "the 175 best science photographs of the year." The exhibit was displayed at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science held in New York City during the Christmas holidays. Each member of the national organization was permitted to submit four photographs. Dr. Winchester was the only one- all four of whose entries were chosen for the exhibit. Dr. Winchester has gained wide recognition, including that of the Carnegie Foundation: for the Advancement of Teaching, for his work in the field of biological photography. Several hundred of his photographs illustrate his recently completed textbook, Biology and Its Relation to Mankind. He is also author of other textbooks widely' used by universities and colleges.