1926 Cedrus Yearbook

_ .... fieeEDRus-1926 - In ties it that ous - % .-:. , ,• „.." - : - .. ,t ... , ., .. - i • ,.. .. A % 11 Philosophic Literary Society OFFICERS President Vice President Donald Funk Charles Townsley Secretary Treasurer Lorena Sharp Gladys McDonald In the second year of the history of the College, 1895, a number of students organized the Philosophic Literary Society. They realized the advantage that would be gained in the opportunity along oratorical and musical lines. Beginning with January 6, 1896, meetings were held weekly in the College Chapel, until in December, 1896, the Philosophic Hall was elaborately furnished. We have since been deprived of the hall for our place of meeting, for it is now used as the College office. In 1917 both Literary Societies were displaced by the Orange and Blue Club. 1923 the former plan was revived and the Philadelphian and Philosophic Socie- were reorganized. Fortnightly meetings are held, in which we endeavor to develop our talents along literary lines. In inter-society contests Philosophic has always taken her share of the prizes, and never has the banner of the "Green and White"lacked those who would carry forward to victory. Ever 'since its organization Philosophic has stood for all is best in literary lines. Many of C. C.'s representative orators have been chosen from her ranks. Throughout the school year programs were given in commemoration of vari- occasions; holidays, and birthdays of men of importance and of literary fame. Besides the usual readings, recitations, and musical selections, many other forms of entertainment were given, including impromptu speeches, debates, and essays. Page Sixty-six _ — \ , _