The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson lepofter "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" P 63rd YEAR DELAND, FLORIDA—DECEMBER 9, 1949 NUMBER ELEVEN List Second Performance Of Dickens' Plays Tonight; Run Ends Tomorrow CURTAIN RISES AT 8; "CHRISTMAS CAROL," "CRICKET ON HEARTH" By DICK KALE 'Twas the night after opening, And all through the town The new* was spreading round and round. The Stover Theatre had done it once more; A Christmas presentation with entertainment galore. "A Christmas Carol" is entertainment plus, and "The Cricket on the Hearth" completely satisfied us. The directors—Dr. Stover, Ginny Giffin, and Lillian Preston, too— All rate Bravos from me and you. The casts were superb and to them goes cheers. Their fine jobs will be remembered for years. Tonight at 8 and tomorrow night too The curtain rises on these fine two. So be sure to attend on one of these nights, And, as you leave feeling, oh so right, we wish "A Merry Christmas to all and to all a good niqht." I A packed house certainly echoed the above sentiments last night when they witnessed the opening of the Stover Theatre's presentation of Dickens' immortal "Christmas Carol" and "Cricket on the Hearth." "The Cricket on the Hearth" began the evening's entertainment. Dick Crum as the reader set the mood of the play to perfection. James Carter and Jackie Riteh made a completely believeable John and Dot Perrybingle. Delores Doty, newcomer, made a properly picturesque Tillie Slowboy and offered the audience many chuckles. Gordon Stephens, a personable young man, acted the the role of a mysterious old stranger to perfection. Jerry Pine as "Gruffand Tackleton'' lived up to his name and contributed a fine piece of acting. Sue Wilson in the role of young and beautiful May Fielding was just exactly that, while Jeanne Smith's performance as the blind Bertha Plum- mer was a pronounced sucess. "The Spirit of the Cricket" was played by Helen Clark. Elaine O'Berry as Mrs. Fielding, Danny Sherr and Bette Brewin as Dot's parents and Ted Grissett as a porter contributed to the play's success. "A Christmas Carol" completely captivated the audience from the word go. It proved among other things that the Little Theatre's directors can't go wrong when they cast Fred Fischer in a character part. < s miserly old Ebeneezer Scrooge, Fred was outstanding in his interpretation of the role. James Fleming as Bob Cratchit proved that, although a newcomer to the theatre, he is one person audiences will want (Continued on Page Two) OUTSTANDING STUDENTS ARE ANNOUNCED The HATTER announced the results Wednesday of student vote on the outstanding students election held Monday and Tuesday of this week during chapel exercises. Those selected in this election will be pictured in the feature section of the 1950 HATTER. To insure the inclusion of an equal number of men and women the section has been enlarged this year to include ten men and ten women. The men selected are: Charlie Broadway, Mack Cleveland, Charles Doll, George Everett, Fred Hope, Jordan Maynard, Bruce Perkins, Bob Pinder, Ronald Spencer and Herbert Dudley. The ten outstanding women to be included in this section are: Lois Berlin, Lucy Bishop, Barbara Brundage, Skippy Byars, Betty Clamp, Polly Craig, Dorothy Flory, Elizabeth Flory, Grace Lenczyk and Justine Vaughen. Handel's "Messiah" Glee Club Presentation Tonight, Sunday Caroling Party Is Planned Sunday Plans have been completed for the annual Christmas Candlelight service which will be held in front of Hulley Tower Sunday, from ten until ten-thirty. The program will be broadcast over station "WDLF and will include carols by the Stetson Glee Club, under the direction of Professor Harold Giffin, a vocal Solo, a message from the Student Body Officers, and fifteen minutes of caroling by the entire student body. The dormitories will observe this service by keeping all lights out and placing candles in the windows. There will also be a decorated Christmas tree to add to the spirit of the occasion. All students are urged to participate in this event. Florida Academy of Sciences Meeting Called Best Ever Held By PAT MERRITT "One of the best meetings the Academy has ever held," is the way Dr. Winchester of the Stetson Biology Department described the meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences held here at Stetson December 2nd and 3rd. There was a total attendance of about 350, with about 150 attending the Senior Banquet and 75 at the Junior Banquet. The Academy is divided into two sections with the Senior Academy being primarily college teachers, professors, and research workers of Florida, and the Junior Academy being High School students that are interested in science and who are encouraged to go on to become members of the Senior Academy. The meetings consisted primarily of the presentation and discussion of a series of research papers. On Saturday morning a movie was shown of radar screen showing the path of the hurricane that hit Florida this past summer. On Saturday afternoon a trip up the St. Johns River was taken in private yachts. Dr. H. H. Sheldon of the University of Miami was elected to succeed Dr. J. E. Hawkins as president of the Academy, and Dr. Winchester was elected to serve as Vice-President of The. association. The next meeting will be held at Florida Southern in 1950. Dr. Winchester was in charge of local arrangements for the meeting, and he was aided by Professor Pritchard, Professor Fuller, Dr. Vaughen, and Miss Alice VanCleef from the DeLand High School. In keeping with the Christmas season, the Stetson University- Glee Clubs and Orchestra will present Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah," tonight at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 3:30 in Elizabeth Hall auditorium under the direction of Prof. Harold M. Giffin. Orchestra Will Accompany Glee Club To Winter Haven When strains of the "Hallelujah Chorus" are heard from Elizabeth Hall at 10 p.m., many students must say, "Those Glee Club kids really get a work-out during 'Messiah' rehearsals." If these people would peak inside the auditorium, they would observe that the orchestra players too are "sweating it out!" The importance of this instrumental group cannot be overestimated as its contribution to the balanced and finished performance of Handel's great Oratorio is invaluable. The famous "Overture" and beautiful "Pastoral Symphony'' will be performed by the Symphony Orchestra and all chorus members will be accompanied by full orchestra. Small ensemble groups will accompany the soloists. In addition to assisting the Glee Club in the "Messiah" performances on December 9th and 11th in Elizabeth Hall, the orchestra will also travel with the club to Winter Haven where a full performance is scheduled December 12th. BELIEVE IT OR NOT 1949 Hatters Here January 1950 BILL SINGLETON Ye Mystic Krewe Taps Bill Singleton Ye Mystic Krewe announced the tapping of Bill Singleton yesterday, December 8, and extended to him a cordial invitation to join their ranks as a member. Ye Mystic Krewe is an honorary leadership organization composed of junior and senior men who have shown outstanding ability in their field of endeavor and who have done much to coordinate the efforts of the school and its students toward a common goal of betterment. Membership is based on character, leadership and scholarship and is the highest honor a male student can attain while at this university. Fred Hope, Captain of the Krewe, said that Singleton's case was exceptional in that the Krewe taps but once a year, but due to an unanimous vote by the Krewe in recognition of Singleton's many services to the school and its students and in view of his forthcoming graduation in December, the exception was considered in order. His works and honors while attending the University ' include: Debate team captain, 1947, 1948, and 1949; Pi Kappa Delta (honorary debating society), vice president of that group and one of two holders in the school's history of the distinguished debating award; secretary of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity; President of Student Bar Association, 1949; Honor Roll, senior year of law; president, Thomas Club; and he participated in Law Day arguments before Supreme Court Justices. Singleton's home is in Las Vegas, STORY ON PAGE TWO Nevada. This is the 15th consecutive presentation of this oratorio at Stetson. When Professor Giffin entered the service in 1944, Miss Helen. Allinger, head of the department of Sacred music, directed the oratorio. This year's soloists will include among others Betty Lynn, Shirla Shaw, Connie Moody, Jeane Harris, Martha Kurtz, Sylvia Griffis, Betty Slater, John Everett, John Sims, Jack Coldiron and Bill Jones. The instrumental quartet is made up of Bill Stark, violin; Brett Hope, viola; Eleanor Leek, 'cello; and Margaret Brice, piano. The instrumental quintet is composed of Dorothy Flory, violin; Roger De Giulian, violin; Brett Hope, viola; Eleanor Leek, 'cello; and Margaret Brice, piano. There wil be no admission charge; however, there will be an offering taken for some Worthy cause. Professor Giffin invites the general public to one of the performances. It is suggested that students and townspeople attend Friday evening in order to provide room for out-of-town guests who can attend only on Sunday. Monday night, December 12, the entire Messiah production will move to the, recently completed Mayo Memorial auditorium in Winter Haven under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of that city." The invitation was extended through the Rev. Jimmie Rogers, pastor of the First Baptist Church, as spokesman for the Kiwanis group. This is the first time "The Messiah" has "gone on the road" and the University considers it a great honor to be asked to participate in this great county endeavor. The three or four Greyhound buses will transport the 140 chorus and orchestra members to that city late Monday afternoon for the 8:30 performance. Playwriting Contest Ends January First This is a reminder to all you would-be-playwrights not to forget the playwriting contest sponsored by the speech department. A prize of $100.00 will be awarded the best three-act play submitted to Dr. Irving C. Stover by January 1. The winning play will also be presented as the final production of this season. In case some of you will not get your entries in before leaving school for the holidays, they may be submitted through the mail to Dr. Stover in care of the Stover Little Theater. Anyone connected with the university may enter the contest and as is the case with most contests the more entries the better.