1924 Cedrus Yearbook

. . '-'7)• • lt4— k, AMNEM•••••••• The CEDRUS 1924 The Philadelphian Literary Society T WAS ON THE OCCASION of a visit to his Alma Mater that an alumnus of Cedarville College encountered one of its present students. After the usual inquiries into the work of the college, he spoke remi- nescently of the Philadelphian Literary Society as it existed when he was a member. He told how this society, the first in Cedarville College, was organized in 1894. The organizers were a band of energetic students who showed unflagging in- terest and determined devotion. They selected • the name "Philadelphian" with "Philo" for short. The motto adopted was:"With Malice toward None and Char- ity for All," and the society colors were "Black and Old Gold." After the College was established in the new building the Philos furnished the larger of the two so- ciety halls. About this time there were some slight differences among the members which resulted in the formation of a second society. The alumnus further mani- fested his interest by saying that he had kept in touch with the work of the society after he left college. He was very sorry to learn of its discontinuance because grad- uates have gone forth from Philo Hall who have won respect and honor wherever they have gone. The,student to whom he v4s talking gave this pleasing bit of information. Last year the students of Cedarville College were divided into two literary societies, namely: No. One and No.Two. Last fall at the opening of college society No. Two began its campaign, and as a result the records show that we have seventy-eight en- rolled. The first question to be considered was a name for the society. After much discussion and investigation the name "Philadelphian" was adopted because of the work that the former society of that name had accomplished. The new society has taken possession of the old Philo Hall and adopted its colors. A .constitution has been drawn up and adopted and the motto to be upheld is "Read and think, know and be wise." There is a true spirit of enthusiasm and co-operation manifested which must endure and increase as the years pass, and the name, the work, and significance of Philadelphian is handed down from student body to student body. 'Flourish, prosper may thou ever, Loved and honored be thou still! Tho'some ties we all must sever, In our hearts we keep the will. In the years that are before, May countless trace their fortune back To the name they' now adore, Written in the Goldand Black." 4•••••••••• June Thompson ...zS\C•41‘&_`;‘•'-`-'414ev'':"-: •••--r-t-lig • y 1, Sixty-four