isa-normaladvance-1903-00015

Description:	THE NOEMAL ADVANCE.15of them are already members of the Association.This attitude of the young men toward Christianwork certainly speaks high for them as a studentbody.On the first Friday night of the term, Sept. 26,the Y. M.s gave a stag reception to the men ofthe school. A large number was present and theevening was spent in social games and in drinkingpunch. The boys were unanimous in. their expression that they had a rattling good time.Some of the prize poetry composed at this reception will be found in another column. On the following Friday evening the regular joint receptionwith the Y. W.s was given. Mr. Stopher, aschairman of the social committee, is to be complimented for the successful way in which he hasconducted, the work.The Association has recently closed a contractwith the Innes Band, of New York City, to playin Normal Hall on Thanksgiving evening, Nov.27. The band consists of fifty persons and is oneof the best in this country. Owing to the speciallyfavorable circumstances, the Association will beable to put the price of admission within erach ofall.Mr. Arthur Eugh, traveling seeretar3r of theStudent Volunteer Movement, visited the schoolon Oct. 14 and 15. His visit was very helpful toall lines of Association work, but especially to themissionary work.The Y. M,s have begun the year with the determination to make themselves helpful in the bestand broadest sense to the student body. As aChristian organization, we believe this is our dutyand we hope we. may fulfill our mission.BIBLE STUDY.Mr. Palmer, who was to have been chairman ofthe Y. M. C. A. Bible studv work, failed to returnto school, and Mr. Otto Martin was appointed todake his pplace. The work has started out quitesuccessfully. Classes have been -organized in thedifferent courses as follows:I. First Year—Studies in the Life of Christ.1. At Central Christian Church, Sunday,8 :30 a. m., Otto Martin, leader.2. At 441 North Fifth street, Sunday,8:15 a, m., J. B. Hessong, leader.II. Second Year—Studies in the Acts and Epistles.At 624 North Sixth street, Sunday, 9 :20 a.m., M. E. Snyder, leader.III. Third Year—Studies in Old TestamentCharacters.At Central Christian Church, Sunday, 8:15a. m., F. E. Wilson, leader.These are the regular international courses. Weshall be glad to have any young men take up thisvaluable work with us.SUNDAY MEETINGS.One important change made in the Associationwork with the beginning of the year is that ofshifting the mens meeting from 3 :30 Wednesdayafternoon to from 4 to 5 oclock Sunday afternoon.The Wednesday afternoon meeting was found tobe constantly conflicting with football and otherfield sports, with labaratory, library and gymna-sium work, etc., while from 4 to 5 Sunday seemedto be an open hour. The attendance at the Sunday meetings has, thus far, been very good, andit is hoped that the high standard set will be maintained. We feel greatly indebted to PresidentParsons for his earnest efforts in securing thebuilding for us on Sundays. Every young man of-the school is invited to attend these meetings.A devotional meeting is held at 441 North Fifthstreet each Wednesday evening from 6 to 6:30.All men are invited to attend.Y. W. C. A.The cabinet of the Y. W. C. A. is composed of:President—Sarah Schafer.Vice President—Nellie Hatch.Eecording Secretary—Nellie Baker.Treasurer—Myra Jackson.Heads of Committees:Membership—Nellie Hatch.Devotional—Mary V. Peterson.Missionary—Florence King.Bible Study—Bessie Williamson,Intercollegiate—Susan Benedict.Social—Laura Shryer.Three devotional meetings have been held, allof which have been well attended and very help-
Source:	http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/isuarchive/id/33740
Collection:	Indiana State University Archives

Further information on this record can be found at its source.