isa-normaladvance-1914-00124

Description:	124THE NORMAL ADVANCEUtterarpALETHENAI. * I VHE past month has been indeed a busy as * well as profitable one for members of the Alethenai Society. Each meeting is marked by an increased enthusiasm, and the various topics discussed by its members give evidence of great preparation and thought.At one of the most interesting meetings a Burns program was given, consisting of an exceptionally fine sketch of the poets life, a review of some of his most important works and several short readings. An additional fea¬ ture of the future meetings will be the system¬ atic study of important works of fiction.Current events occupies an important place on the program of each meeting. The subjects for discussion are chosen after thorough con¬ sideration of their relative importance, and the subjects presented are viewed from every stand¬ point.The following members have recently taken the oath and assumed the duties of the So¬ ciety: Olive Wood, Ruth Campbell and Blon Smith.CICERONIAN. The following old Ciceronians were back at I. S. N. on the evening of January 31, to hear the contest between Ciceronian and Daedalian debating teams: Ellis, Haney, Carnahan, Welborn, Pruitt, Melton, Brinton and Shaw. After the debate, all the fellows met at the din¬ ing room of the Great Northern Hotel to re¬ call old times and take a glance into the future of the society.DAEDALIANS.The Daedalians are still on the job. EverySaturday morning, the Literary Room is awhirlwind scene of wit and wisdom, oratoryand philosophy. The boys have staked theirfaith in the strength of these weekly meetings. It was through them that the graduate mem¬ bers, now scattered over the state, got the training which makes them leaders in the af¬ fairs of their respective communities. The fact is not lost sight of that the members will be called upon to speak before, and at times to preside at meetings of every sort where they teach. Therefore, parliamentary law is given thorough study and drill, and the organization and management of literary and debating so¬ cieties in the high school and community are at times discussed. This month, debating is al¬ lowed to rest and the literary element is emphasized in the programs.Two leading events of the term are the inter-society debate and the annual indoor picnic—the one past, the other coming. In the debate the society overcame the traditional bugaboo that is attached to the north side of the hall, by capturing a unanimous decision. As tokens of appreciation of the loyal support the friends of the society have at all times given, the boys broadcasted favors in the form of the adopted flower among them just before the debate.And now for the indoor picnic—the name is chosen advisedly. Dont get it into your head that its a banquet, Its a picnic with all that the term ever conveyed and stilted conven¬ tionality, false dignity, and stiff formality simply have to stay at home for once. Hebes statue occupies one end of the hall and that of Epicurus is at the other and the two reign supreme. Oh yes, the date—its February twenty-seven.The membership again stands at twelve. Glen Curtis and his characteristic smile were ad¬ mitted this month. Mr. Logan usually manages to come from the scene of his weekly birch- wielding at Riley in time to attend the meet-
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