McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

Page 33 text:

1920 THE McKENDREAN 29

Page 32 text:

28 THE McKENDREAN 1920 fc PLATO t ■ijf ■ ..

Page 34 text:

30 THE McKENDREAN 1920 Clionian Literary Society A LLOW me to present to you Miss Clio, winsome, carefree, jolly Clio. -% Although fifty years old, she is youthful, happy and ambitious. Prob- ably she is frivolous, but have you ever met anyone more entertain- ing? When in her presence what a joy it is to forget Greek tragedies, French verbs, chemical form.ulas, psychological tests and political problems. When you come to the home of Miss Clio she will keep you smiling from the time you enter the hall until you leave, yet her program will be enlightening as well as entertaining. Clio is serious despite her fun-making. For instance, the debate: RE- SOLVED THAT IT IS PROPER FOR A YOUNG LADY TO ALLOW A YOUNG MAN TO HOLD HER HAND, would never have been decided as it was if the judges had not consisted of a Plato, a Philo and a faculty member. Had Clio judged the decision would have been unanimously decided in favor of the negative. During this year, in place of the usual lengthy and tedious orations, orig- inal stories have been written by the girls and read at each session. This has developed originality and probably, who knows, some Clionian has found her life work as a result of having prepared a clever narrative for a Friday eve- ning program. In spite of the unfavorable hour, Clio has regularly begun her program at 6:30 p. m. Clio gave her annual banquet on December 12. Soft light from dozens of red shaded candles furnished the only illumination. The tables were attractively decorated in red and white, the Clio colors. The food, which was prepared by the members, was delicious. An excellent orchestra from St. Louis furnished music throughout the evening. Interesting toasts were given by President McCammon and several old Clionians. The reminiscences of the old Clionians made the girls to realize the advantages the Clionians of today have over the Clionians of yesterday. It was a fitting celebration of Clio ' s fiftieth anniversary. The work of the Clionian Literary Society during the past year has been harmonious and happy. Lasting friendships have been made and the feeling of good fellowship, which has prevailed throughout, has made of the members a united Clio.