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THE NORMAL ADVANCE129When all had registered, games were played
and thoroughly enjoyed, especially by the guests
of honor, until the signal was given to pass into
the literary room where a long table groaned
beneath its load of delectable dainties. The
company, with Mr. Parsons at the head, and
Mr. Sandison at the foot of the table, did full
justice to the delicious picnic supper of sand¬
wiches, olives, Saratoga chips, and cake. Ice
cold punch was served from a side table. Quips
and jests prolonged the feasting beyond the
usual hour for lights out, but no one re¬
gretted that fact nor failed to sleep better for
the laughter occasioned by some of the after-
dinner speeches.It is with great pleasure that we announce
the fact that Mr. Parsons and Mr. Sandison
were among the first to arrive and the last to
leave, and seemed to be having a good time
every minute of the evening, as well as helping
the rest to enjoy the affair. Indeed President
Parsons confesses writing to Mrs. Parsons that
he hadnt had such a good time since he was
a boy, and had quite forgotten that he could
play like that. He says we may surely look for
him next time.The Social Committee would like very much
to make the College Course party for the spring
term a picnic and a word or two here might
not be out of place. Last year it was tried and
proved very successful for those who went, but
the attendance wTas small. Cant wre get to¬
gether early this spring and have a real picnic
that will show the rest of the folks what a pic¬
nic should be, as we have already shown them
what a class meeting should be. Think it over,
and be ready when the first business meeting is
called next term.JUNIORS.Early in the term the Juniors met and or¬
ganized by electing a strong, energetic corps of
officers. This meeting of January 8th was fol¬
lowed by one on the 13th. At this meeting
strong school spirit mingled with class spiritwas manifest, while the class showed a deter¬
mination to make itself felt as a factor in the
school. This spirit- was intensified and made
permanent by the many sharp and pointed re¬
marks made by different members. Several of
the girls made talks which reflected credit to the
excellent organization which they had brought
about at the previous meeting. They expressed
a determination to keep up with the spirit of
the school and to support the school athletics.
Every boy present put his hand to the plow,
then and there pledging himself to the spirit
of his class.There are about one hundred thirty members
in the class and at this meeting it was manifest
that they as a body had awakened to the fact
that I. S. N. has more for them than mere facts
and figures. They realize and appreciate the
\alue and power which comes from knowledge
for knowledges sake, but they feel and know
that that power must lie dormant without the
initiative to make it felt wherever they may be.
The power to apply this strength which knowl¬
edge gives cannot be found between the cover¬
lids of books, it is found by meeting and facing
the wTorld, by seeing and talking to others.
Greater personality comes with and is a part
of social events properly directed, with it comes
the ability to meet and be met without being a
bore. There was a desire to possess the ability
to look a man in the eye and while speaking on
themes of common interest feel that a foeman
worthy of the steel had been met. All desired
to grow and be the match for any job which
the world may offer at the close of these happy
school days (if wTe make them so).Filled with this desire for life and life more
abundant, the class elected a social committee
composed of Misses Shaper, Ferguson and Mr.
Pickett. Stephenson was appointed class editor
Misses Brewrer, Davis and Taggart were ap¬
pointed to arrange a program for the next meet¬
ing, which was set for the afternoon of Janu¬
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