College of Idaho - Trail Yearbook (Caldwell, ID)

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The 'TRAIL 83 Vocational Weelx N PRlL 25-29 was observed as Vocational Week at the College if of Idaho. The speaker of the week was Rev. J. H. Baird of the Q i' Presbyterian church of Boise. The purpose of this series of Q' v 'i lectures is to give the simdents a more definite idea of the fields of service which they may enter, upon graduation, and something of the requirements of these positions, and to show to the young people of the college the advantages of a life of usefulness for others. Mr. Baird's Hrst message was To be truly great, give service. In his se-cond lecture he showed by means of a map of the world the slow but determined spread of Christianity throughout the nations of the earth. The Law of Love was the theme of his third message to the students. In answer to the question What is the matter with the world? he said Sin. On Friday morning he concluded his talks by showing in three ways the existence of a God 9 by reason, by intuition and by experience. Mr. Baird gave his afternoons to private conferences with the students. On Friday afternoon of the same week a number of the students met with Mr. Baird at the home of Rev. Clemens. Following his suggestion an organization was formed called The Christian Workers Band, which hands together the young people of the college who are interested in Chris- tian work. Any student is eligible who is definitely interested in any form of Christian service and expresses a desire to know more concerning it. The purpose of the organization is to study the lines of Christian ser- vice which young people may enterg and by thus studying together and standing definitely for Christian principles, help each other throughout their college life. '

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82 The TRAIL VERNE GRO'IlHE CORWIN HINSHAW SIDNEY MCLAUGIiLIN Vzce-President President Treasurer THOMAS FAUCETTE MAX GOODRICH OWEN C. GRIMM Y. M. C. A. HE Young Men's Christian Association of the College of Idaho represents the active Christian element in the school. The meetings this year have been especially helpful and inspiring. , Older and experienced leaders and speakers were obtained for most of these meetings. The fellowship with and advice from these men who had met and solved life's problems was particularly valuable. Professor Vance had charge of an enthusiastic Bible study class which met each month in Voorhees Hall. Prof. Vance gave a very instructive series of lectures on the Minor Prophets. ' While retaining in spirit and in name the Word Christian, the officers of the association hope to make it one of the popular organizations during the coming year.

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84 The TRAIL L I P' a 1 THISBA JACKSON ELLIOTT SMITH ELIZABETH I-IANDY ADA LEE Presiclent Vice-Preszdeizt Sec1'e1'ary Treasfurav' Lowell Literary Society HE Lowell Literary Society, the Hrst -organization of its kind in the state, has been an active body since 1891. During these thirty years many men and women have received useful train- , 'E ing in public speaking in this society. Early in the school year every student not a member of either literary society was invited to be the guest of the Lowells at Voorhees Hall where about eight guests and hosts enjoyed a delightful evening. Another social function of the year was a Lowell party in the Y. W. room at the opening of the second semester. The preparation of refreshments over an electric plate was an interesting feature of the evening's entertainment. During the year 1920-21 the society has had as its presidents Miss Electa Gartin and Miss Thisba Jackson. Under their leaderhip the society has gained many new members and has prepared a number of interesting programs. '