Andrews University - Cardinal Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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Literary Club HE aims of this club are to enlarge the interest in literary pursuits, to develop skill in verbal and written composition, and to stimulate im- provement where such talent exists. At the semi-monthly meetings the members engage in debates, and read original poetry, essays, and articles for publication in magazines and papers. The success of the organization depends upon its apparent ability to increase in its members a desire for eitective writing and speaking. Scieriitia CCORDIXG to the preamble of the constitution of the Scientia, the purpose of this club is to foster the interest of the study of natural science among studentsg to keep it on a high cultural plane with other branch- es of learningg to encourage a greater interest in spiritual mattersg and to promote the improvement of equipment and facilities in the Science De- partmentf' The major portion of the Scientia meetings is devoted to the presenting of lively demonstrations, scientific pictures, and current news notes. lPage Eighty - fourl

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The A Cappella Choir HIS is the third year in the history of the a cappella Choir of Emmanuel Missionary College. The organization has a membership of thirty-two selected mainly from the student group. As the name implies, the work of this group is performed entirely with- out instrumental accompaniment, for it is believed that no instrument can add to the beauty of human voices perfectly harmonized. Some of the very Finest treasures of sacred choral works are intended to be sung without ac- companiment, and the repertoire of the choir includes examples of the early masters of choral art as well as other styles of music. including the most modern. One hour and a half each week is devoted to the rehearsal of the pro- gram music in preparation for the home concert in March. and in April an appearance in the South Side Seventh-day Adventist church in Chicago, the latter being an annual concert which is sponsored by the Chicago Conference. The choir also presents a program on Sabbath afternoon during Commence- ment for the benefit of the many friends of the College who are present at that time. ln the past they have also appeared in a number of outside pro- grams in neighboring cities. The aim of the choir is to give to its audiences gems of choral litera- ture performed in a style that will stimulate the appreciation of choral art. In this aim they are succeeding, and have established for themselves a favor- able reputation wherever they have appeared. lPage Eighty-threefl

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lEl Circulo Castellano O learn the customs, religion, and culture of the Spaniardsg to gain ex- perience in Spanish conversationg and to foster a love for the Spanish people, are the aims of El Circulo Castellano. The club includes those advanced in the study of the language, as well as many who have had the good fortune to spend time either in Spain or Hispanic-American countries. The mutual friendship existing among the members is responsible for the success of the club. lLe Cercle Francais HE attainment of freedom in French conversation, facility in expression, and a broadening knowledge of French customs are the objectives of Le Cercle Francais. Through its influence a desire has been developed to minister to French-speaking people who are seeking light. The acquisition of a practical vocabulary through participation in games and missionary dialogues prepares the members of Le Cercle Francais to meet the challenge of the Held. lPage Eighty-fivel