isa-normaladvance-1914-00154

Description: 154THE NORMAL ADVANCEP. M. Watson, who developed his wings in
flights of oratory while an active Daedalian, is
now using them as a member of the team of
Illinois University that debates Indiana Uni¬
versity, March 13.ECLECTIC.Miss Gladys Gray entertained the Eclectic
Literary Society on Friday evening, February
13, at her home, 1408 South Seventh street, with
an informal party. The main features of the
evening were pulling taffy and making fudge.
Those present were: Misses St. John, Elliot,
Maehling, Taylor, Mapes, Turner, Johnson,
Noel, Coats, Madden, Gustin, Gray, Perkins and
Mrs. Steinmetz. Miss Anna Cox was the
chaperon.Prof. J. B. Wisely gave a very interesting
talk to the society, February 25, on Gene
Stratton Porter. The talk was much appre¬
ciated.The study of Victor Hugo is proving very
interesting and instructive to the society.FORUM.Two more names were added to the Forum
roster during the last month, those of Sherman
T. Sublette and Rollo Dobbs. Mr. Sublette was
voted into the society February 17, and became
a member a week later. Mr. Dobbs was voted
in March 3, and signed the constitution March
10.The annual winter term dance given by the
active members for the graduate members wasdone away with this year, and it was decided
to have all members devote their time and ener¬
gies toward the procuring of a Forum house,
which, it is hoped, will be ready by the begin¬
ning of the Spring Term. Several old Forum
men will be in I. S. N. the coming term.H. L. Carmack of Brazil, Charles Fowler of
Bicknell and James F. Mackell of Montgom¬
ery were week-end guests of Forum members
within the last few weeks.PHILOMATHEAN.If a man empties his purse into his head, no
man can take it away from him. An invest¬
ment in knowledge always pays the best in¬
terest.For several weeks the Philomathean Society
has studied Mae Sinclair and her works, and is
now studying George Meredith.The open meeting on March 7 was observed
as German day. The program was:Piano Duet Misses Rippetoe and NewtonThe Modern German Novel Prof. MuttererVocal Solo—Du bist wie eine Blume Esther NewtonThis meeting was of special interest because
of the subject matter of Mr. Mutterers talk.
Our limited knowledge of the modern German
novel was broadened and enriched by this dis¬
cussion. No one could have presented the sub¬
ject in a more spirited and entertaining manner
than the professor, because he was speaking of
his own beloved country and people.Miss Margaret Hardy visited in Terre Haute
Saturday, March 7.Nothing is achieved before it be thoroughly
attempted.—Sir Philip Sidney.
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