The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-22
FLORIDA STATE
COLLEGE NEWS
SUPPLIES FOR THE ART DEPART
MENT HAVE ARRIVED AND ARE
BEING PLACED IN PcslTIcN-A
FINE COLLECTION.

Tallahassee, Dec. 21.-The new sup
plies of the art department have late
ly arrived and are now being placed
in the studios. There are valuable
collections of pottery Of beautiful
shapes and colors, pieces in bas-re-
lief by Jean Gouion, brass jugs from
Holland and Spain, gargoyle from
Notre Dame, and the statues of Venus
re MO and the Winged Victory"
In addition to these articles there
are a few pieces of furniture from
the Renaissance period, and number
of beautiful Photographs. These fur
nishings, IN addition to those already
i'll hand, make the studios thoroughly
convenient ard attractive. All the pur-
chases were made by Miss Abernethy.
the director Of the art department,
during her trip to Europe last sum
mer.
Aside from the literary societies,
there are two departmental clubs that
are productive of much benefit and
enthusiasm The Classical Club was
organized a year ago and fully justi-
fed itself as worthy of g permanent
place in the life Of the college. This
fall a second literary organization
has heen formed. the German Club.
of which Prof A. w. Calhoun is presi-
dent and Miss Deem, secretary. It's
purpose is primarily to increase IA
miliarity with the German language
and spirit. Meetings are held semi
monthly and leading features are:
Anecdotes in German, Recitations,
Current Events. ana Songs in Ger
man. BY these means interest in the
study Of German is deepenei The
students are entering into the work
Of the club with much spirit and
already the organization is termed
decided success.
The bi-monthly periodical Of the
students Of the college, The Talsman,
has appeared for October and Novem-
Der. 1t is a creditab!e number, indi-
eating that very capable and eff
cieHt board OF editors is enthused
with the publications IF The scholas-
tic year, and that the earnest sup
port Of the students as q whole is to
be constant. The College Bulletin is
issued officially by the administration
each quarter of the session The
Bulletin for November has already
been distributed, dealing with gen
eral college interests, particularly
faculty and department notes. The
issue for January will be devoted ex-
clusiyely to the Normal School. OF
which Dean y. VI. Salley is the sue
nssful director.
Mixed in with the regular college
activities as present, a number Ct
social literary and music ii entertain.
ments are being held, to which the
general public receive a cordial vel
come. Among these may e mention
ed the exceedingly bautiful reception
given recently in Bryan Hall by the
mem 5ers of the Thalian Literary So
ciety. who themselves appeared in ex-
Quisite duplication of Colonial Danes,
and gave to the evening program
wonderfully pretty effect. The Thai
ians will hold an open session Of
their society next Saturday evening.
The Minerva Club will present a
similar kind Of program after Christ
mas.
The Christmas holidays will begin
on Wednesday, Dec 21st. at one
O'Clock. p. N. Many of the facu,ty
will spend the festive season at their
respective homes, some attending the
State Teachers Association at PEN
sacola, and others the Southern Edu
cational Association at Chattanooga.
All but few of the students will 20
home for the holidays A beauti-
full Christmas tree entertainment was
enjoyed Thursday evening at Bryan
FALL. Thursday evenings are regu-
larly devoted to an hour of social
pleasure, happy inauguration of the
matron, Mrs. Cawthon.