1897 Imago

PHILADELPHIAN SOCIETY, COLORS-Black and Old Gold. MOTTO- " With Malice Toward ' one and Charity for All." W ITH the opening of the College in the Fall of '94, was formed it most important co-operator, the literary society. On the historically interesting spot where the ses ions of Cedarville College were first held , the first literary society in the Col– lege n'as organized. The name selected by which we were to be known to the world at large wa , " Philadelphian," or in its commonly abbreviated form, "Philo." From the tart, the members have shown unflagging interest and determined devotion. Interesting and spirited meetings have been held regularly. During the first year the ociety selected contestants and held a public contest, which at once gave evidence to the com– munity of the superior talent of our members. The second year the Society located itself in and elegantly furnished, the larger of the society halls in the new building. This created till more enthusiasm. Last year a contest in debate, oration, essay, and declamation wa held with the second society which had been formed, and every point was won by Philadelphian. This victory was celebrated by a long-to-be-remembered demonstration , which awakened the town. Thus has been established .beyond doubt the right to the title, the "first society." Two declamation contests were held during 1 96-97, evincing the fact that the Society does what it claims to do, viz., develop literary ability. As Philo is noted for her literary talent, so are her social successes equally prominent. A yearly banq uet given by the Society to the members and elect invited guests is no,v an estab– li hed custom. Thi Society, starting with a membership of nineteen, now numbering forty-two , is enjoying that steady growth indicative of permanent strength . 2 0