1897 Imago

PHILOSOPHIC SOCIETY, I N the Fall of '95 a few of the energetic students, realizing the advantages to be derived from the organization of a second literary society, feeling that there should be given a greater incentive and stimulus to all to de– velop themselves along literary lines, as well as seeing that a college spirit, which is always occasioned by the friendly rivalry existing betwten two college literary organizations, accordingly called a meeting of all interested in the movement. This meeting was held rovember 2r, 1895, at the home of one most interested in the enterprise, one who has since shown great ability, Miss Anna Orr. The first meeting being opened by prayer, thereby recognizing the great Leader in all good works, the matter was thoroughly discussed and va, ious committees appointed. The next meeting was called by the president pro tern December 5, 1895, at the home of Mr. Thomas Crawford, a warm sympathizer of the Society. Here the Constitution, as presented by the com– mittee, was adopted, choosing as our name, the "Philosophic Literary Society." Here an excellent extempo– raneous program was rendered, which met with the hearty approval of all. With a list of sixteen names at– tached to our Constitution, we felt confident of success. Beginning with January 6, our Society continued to hold its meetings in College Chapel until December, 1896. The Society engaged in the inter-society contest in June, 1896, and the contestants acquitted themselves nobly. The Society held a declamation contest in Dt cem– ber, 1896, and great talent was shown. An oratorical contest was also held in April of '97. The Philosophic hall was elaborately furnished in DecPmbcr of '96. A handsome piano was donated by a warm and worthy friend, Mr. J. D . Williamson. The occasional socials and festivals of the Society are always the occasion of perfect enjoyment. The Society's honorary members add greatly to its success. Never was the prospect of the Philosophic Society, under the banner of Green and White, more flattering than in the closing days of the third year of Ceda ville College. Everyone of its thirty mer!'.bers is loyal and all feel confident of success. '.?[