Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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'Ctbe 'llnbeg WRIGHTONIAN HALL

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'Ctbe llnbeg I5 RIQHTGNIAJA exif? D RIGHTONIA opened the fall term of l97 with crowded hall and enthusi- J astic audiences. All looked forward to and worked for the contest, from J M ' K Q the start, as the event of the term and year. Charles Allen, as presi- S Q dent, and Nellie Fincham, as secretary, welcomed the many new members 'rs'-7 to our meetings, and our programs were very interesting and entertaining. Three of our contestants were taken from the entering section, and although our best talent was reserved for the contest, still our programs did not lack in interest and enter- tainment. Mr. Skinner gave a iine musical program in the fall term. We have been especially benefited by the criticisms given on our programs by the members of the faculty, and thank them for their interest and help. Miss Lucas has delighted us often with her classic readings. While we were defeated in the annual contest, we can bear our defeat with a good grace, as it has shown us wherein we were lacking, giving us a stimulus for next year. So if we will learn from experience, and profit by our lessons, we shall regain our lost laurels, and Wrightonia shall be victorious. . After the excitement was over, we settled down, and with Clara Snell as president and David Becketias secretary, had a busy and profitable term. Two series of papers, one on scientific subjects, the other on art, headed our original work. Music has been especially good on our programs this year.

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. 'Ctbe Tlnbeg I7 During this--the Winter-term, our Dramatic Club gave the play of Esmeralda'7 to a crowded house, and with unbounded satisfaction to all. The last Saturday night of this term occurred our inter-section contest, Which was more exciting than usual. A good deal of feeling was aroused between the sections, but everything went off smoothly, and the contest was a success. Our society has reason to be proud of results shown by each section. Surely We need not fear or doubt that victory is ours next fall if the Winners from this contest are with us. The spring election of officers passed off quietly. Herman Doud became president, and Bessie Cowles, secretary. Warm Weather did not interrupt our society Work as early as usual this year, but We soon noticed the effects of the spring Weather. Still, the pro- grams, though short, are interesting, and We feel repaid for our efforts to keep them up to the standard Wrightonia has established. We hope to begin our next year in our larger hall, and thus be able to accommodate all with seats. ' D. L. B. Q7 ' ity