1897-1898 Academic Catalog

Cedar ville College. 37 LITERARY SOCIETIES. The Philadelphian Society was organized in the fall of 1894, and the Philosophic during the fall of 1895 . Both societies have been making successful progress. They occupy two large, well – furnished halls in the third story of the n ew college building. Their annual contest takes place at the close of the spring term. This is one of the characteristic entertainments of the C ollege. It always gives vigor and inspiration to th e literary students. One half of a true education consists in literary training. T hese societies are under the control of the students. Thus having the management in their own hands, they will tend to develop originality and independence of thought and action. ATHLETICS. Athletic Ex~rcises are encouraged by the Faculty and the Board of Tru tees. They are under the personal supervision of the President of the College. A fine, level field near the College has been ecured and laid out for base ball and foot ball. On the ollege ampus there is a first-class tennis-court. An Athletic Club, formed by the tudents, helps to direct and stimulate field sports. The College authorities will promptly check any tend– ency to brutality or excess in Athletic contests. Thi can be done the more eai:,ily since the students recognize that the Faculty sympathizes and is ready to co -operate with them in promoting legitimate and healthy sport. tudents deficient in their tudie will not be permitted to participate rn Inte1 - ollegiate games. The Gymna ium, which was furni bed with omplete appa– ratu last year and open d in September, 1 96, is free to all stu– dents of the oll ege .