Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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28 THE NORMAL ADVANCE K.- member. The programs have been purely liter- ary so far, as much time has been taken in re- organizing. A heavy line of work has been mapped out, however, in the different fields covered. The active members at this time are Messrs. Wood, Laughlin, Volker, Troth, Johnson, Cromwell, Henry, Kibby, Davis, Stalcup and J ared, and one graduate member, OiNeal. The society has planned several social func- tions for the term which will broaden and en- - rich the work. THE GERMAN CLUB The German Club of Indiana State Normal school met October 6, 1909, in the ASSociation room to re-organize. The following officers were elected: President, Laura Ellis; vice- president, Henrietta Way; secretary and treas- urer, Helen Frob; editor, Adele M. F ruechte. The program committee for the first week con- sisted of Henrietta Way and Thersa Parker. There being no further business the rest of the time was spent in singing German songs. The work of the term is to consist of bio- graphies, recitations, songs, and talks by the German instructors. . During the past year the meetings were held ' each Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30. Professor Mutterer gave lectures on the man- ners, customs, and geography of Germany, which interested every German student. When he was not present the history of Germany was studied. The last Wednesday of every month a Koffie-klatsch was held to which all German students and the professors and their wives, who were interested in German, were invited. PHILOMATHEON Although only five members of this society returned to school this fall the work is pro-. gressing well. This term the society will study the life and works of Rudyard Kipling. The work this term promises to be very interesting and profitable if the enthusiasm now prevailing grows. The new members already taken into the club this term are Amelia Peters, Pearl Mason, Ruth Siner, and Edith M. Bader. SOCIETY ' WOMAZV$y LEAGUE During last year the Womanls League was reorganized and a new constitution adopted; Certain features of future policy were em- phasized in this reorganization and new con- stitution. For instance, greater emphasis is laid on enlisting the interest and active mem- bership of every woman student attending the school, particularly those who may not be af- filiated with any of the sections which have existed for many years. Too, the League, as re- organized, solicits the active co-operation and interest of women of the faculty and wives of the men of the faculty. In general the organi- zation is purely social in its purpose, but hopes through its activities tito strengthen the spirit of unity and sense of responsibility among the women students, and to be a medium by which the social standard of the school shall be made and kept highy Under the new plan the Sections that form- erly existed reorganized as. chapters of the Womanis League.- Encouragement is given to the formation of new chapters when such for- mation is approved by a committee consisting of the president and vice- president of the League and the Dean of Women. The League is divided in its activities by an executive committee consisting of one repre- sentative from each chapter, and five repre- sentatives of women students not members of chapters, and the officers of the League; and an advisory board made up of faculty women and wives.

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THE NORMAL ADVANCE sured that a great battle is on for the honors of the coming contest. Let us assure our Illi- nois friends that Indianals ttbestll will be in readiness when the hour arrives. Definite plans for the years work will be arranged at an early meeting of the League, in the meantime let all interested in oratory and debating be putting forth their best eiforts to increase the interest among the student body at large. ALETHENAI Seven old members of the Alethenai assem-- bled for the lirst meeting of this year. The work for the fall term Will be varied, a part of the time being given to debating and the rest to the study of modern writers and cur- rent questions. OIOERONIAN The Ciceronian Debating Society is begin- ning its work for the year with the brightest of prospects. At the first meeting of the term eight members were present to organize the work for the year. A greater enthusiasm than exists this fall has rarely been shown by the members of the society. This enthusiasm is due in great part to the outing the boys had a few weeks ago. Every year the boys who are mem- bers of this society spend from a week to ten days camping on White river in Knox county. This year the outing was especially successful and all who attended say that they received new inspiration and new zeal from the close fellowship there. Saturday was guest day. Friends came from far and near to the number of about two hundred. Of course, these friends are always welcome at camp, but the fact that all brought well- filled baskets made them none the less so. The base of supplies was Edwardsport, Indi- ana. From there our camp outfit was hauled. Our tents were pitched in a maple grove on the river bank, about three miles south of Sanborn. By evening everything was in readiness. Here, 27 then, the next full week was spent in genuine fun. Those enjoying the camp life were Cain, Haigerty, Reeve, Winkler, Schorling, Stirwalt and Unverferth. The society now has eleven men. They are Cain, Haigerty, Winkler, ROW, Howick, VVhit- aker, Shewman, Unverferth, Shaw, Welborn, and Schleicher. It is the intention of each man to do his best to improve his own faculties in the line of work for which a debating society stands. Each man has resolved to take an ac- tive and conscientious part in every line of school work. To the associate members who may read the ADVANCE, we wish to say that we are hammer- ing away along the old lines, and that we shall obtain results this year. We also want them to feel interested in us. We want them to know that a hearty welcome awaits them at any time they may be able to visit us. DAEDALIAN The Daedalian Literary Society has entered upon the threshold of the yearls work with en- thusiasm and there is promise of very bene- Iicial work being accomplished. Only five mem- bers of last year are now in school. These are W. L. Bass, H. Thompson, W. F. Mitchell, H. C. Milholland, and J . Moreland. B. 0. Wells, Otto Christy, G. Summers, Wm. Tennell, O. G. Lidikay, and Geo. Myers have recently been elected to active membership, so that the society now has a good working number. The officers for the fall term are: H. C. Milholland, presi- dent; W. L. Bass, Vice-president; W. F. Mitchell, secretary; O. G. Lidikay, treasurer; J ohn Moreland7 chaplain, and B. 0. Wells, parliamentarian. In the meetings so far the programs have been largely literary in nature. Debating will be made a prominent feature of the work in the future. THE FORUM The opening of the year found the F orum with seven active members and one graduate

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THE NORMAL ADVANCE 29. In addition to social activities, the League hopes to undertake other lines of work. While it has not been definately determined just what this work shall be, the following have been suggested for consideration of the executive . committee in the near future: 1. To accumulate money as a nucleus for a building fund for a Studentst Building. It is hoped that before many years the students attending the Normal School may have access to such a building for all their organizations and for social purposes. 2. To raise money for the use of a room' at one of the hospitals, which shall be acces- sible to our students. 3. To provide a fund for lectures, etc., which shall be of special interest to our women students. I 4. To establish a'loun fund for women stu- dents. The enthusiasm and response with which the League has been received this fall promises much for the work of this organization this coming year. ' Since Miss Beatrice McClain, who was elect- ed president of the League for this year, is not in school, a new president, Miss Blanche Elliot, was elected at the first meeting of the executive committee. As the new president is a member of the Alpha Chapter, the Vice-president, Miss Anne Price, who is also an Alpha, resigned and Miss Bertha Bickhart was elected vice-presi- dent. With Miss Elliot as president, the League hopes to make this year one of the most successful in its history. At a second meeting the executive committee decided to engage Miss J ohanna Rossberg- Leipnitz, an active worker in an organization similar to our Womanis League, from the Uni- versity of Wisconsih, to talk to the girls at a reception to be given October 22. The League will give a Hallowe,en party on Saturday, Oct. 30. The members of the League who are not members of chapters held their first meeting Oct. 13, and elected Miss Chloe Siner, Miss Ruth King, Miss Coradel Wade, Miss Bertha Roll, and Mrs. Ethel Wells as their representa-e tives 0n the executive committee. ALPH A There being fourteen Alphas in school last summer term, many pleasant meetings were en- joyed. At the beginning of the term there was a picnic at Forest Park in honor of Miss Swi- hartis birthday. Later a Varieties party was given, after which refreshments were served at the Rose. A picnic supper was enjoyed at Col- lett Park about the middle of the term and near the end Miss Myrtle Landerholm had a euchre party for the girls at her home. Sum- mer refreshments were served and an enjoyable evening was spent. . There was an evening party at the home of Miss Edna Regan Friday, Oct 1. A buifet luncheon was served. The guests were the Misses Bernice Bowlby, Lucy Woody, Lucy Belle Settle, Mildred Stults, and Hazel Kelley. Miss .Ethel Hughes entertained the Chapter with a chafing dish party Wednesday, Oct. 6. F riday, Oct. 8 dinner was served at the Fil- beck. Covers were laid for twenty. The decor- ations were yellow Chrysanthemums. The old members in school this term are Ethel Hughes, Blanche Elliot, Arpy Curry, Anne Price, Katherine McBride, Ruby Weills, Sim- mone Crise, Helen Wright, J oy Muchmore, Myrtle Landerholm, and Alma McCrum. The new members are Hazel Kelley, Lucy Belle Set- tle, Lucy Woody, Bernice Bowlby, and Mildred Stults. ATHLETA On Monday evening, October 11, the Athletas were hostesses for a 6 otclock luncheon at the home of Miss Marie Rucker, 1348 Ohio Street. A five course luncheon was served, after which the evening was spent in- having a social time. The members present were: The Misses Elizabeth Kadel, J essie Andrew, Edna Fischer, Cleone Stubbs, Edith Brunker, Edith Samuels, Estelle Doerschuk, Marie Rucker,