1927 Cedrus Yearbook

IOW Often we hear it said that the college student of today is not interested in those things which develop the cultural side of his nature and that he is more interested in athletics and other activities. However, we merely cite the meet- ings of our society to prove the fact that the college student is interested in cultural activities. Our aim throughout the year has been to cultivate the highest ideals, to raise the cultural standards of the college student, to gratify his aesthetic tastes, and to inspire in each member a love for the best in literature, which will continue to grow,long after college days are over, and he is no longer an active Philadelphian member. Naturally our meetings have been varied, in order to carry out our aim. A series of meetings were held in which we discussed the topic,"Modern Poetry." At other meetings we have discussed such subjects as "Homes of Famous Ameri- cans," "World Events," "The Negro in Literature," and "The Christmas Spirit in Art, Literature, and Music." One of the most interesting and enjoyable meet- ings of the year was one held in commemoration of the Beethoven Centenary. Interesting events concerning the lives of the masters of music were given, as well as selections from their masterpieces. We know that the success of our society cannot be measured in one year because,many times,our failures seem to overshadow our successes. Nevertheless, we do believe that we are steadily improving from year to year. However, during this year, if we,through our efforts, have raised the cultural standards of the members of our society in any small degree, if we have inspired in them a love for the best in literature, art, and music, and if in after years when thinking of their college days they will remember the Philadelphian Society with interest and appreciation of the lessons learned and the good times enjoyed, we shall feel that we have "not worked in vain."