1909-1910 Academic Catalog

CEDARVILLF. COLLEGE. year. They conduct their games in the Alford Memorial. An Athletic Association, formed by the students, helps to stimulate field sports. Students deficient in their studies will not be permitted to participate in intercollegiate games. LITERA RY SOCIETIES. The Philadelphian Society was organized in the Fall of 18')4, 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 new College building. These societies are under the con– trol of the students. Thus having the management in their own hands, they tend to develop originality and independ– ence of thought and action. During the past few years the societies have beautified their halls at the expense of sev– eral hundred dollars. Literary exercises are required of the students in order that they may secure credit in class work. BIBLE REA DING CONTEST. Through the generosity of Rev. John Alford, D.D., Beaver Falls, Pa., and Mr. George Nevin, Marissa, Ill., a Bible reading contest was started in 1907, and it is hoped to make this contest a permanent affair. INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATES. At least one debate is held each year between Cedarville and some other college. During recent years, such contests have been held with Wilmington and Muskingum Colleges. In 1909 a girls' debate with Muskingum, believed to be the first girls' intercollegiate debate on record, resulted in a victory for Cedarville.