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

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THE NORMAL ADVANCE ited much at camp. Mr. Sehorlingls cousin was in camp from Thursday evening until Sunday morning. With the exception of Friday evening, when a severe wind and electrical storm passed over, the weather was beautiful. Although there was a storm on Friday even- ing and weather conditions were threatening, Visiting day was held Saturday, September 9. About thirty Visitors were there. All enjoyed themselves and hoped to be present next year. A number of the members who intended to go were prevented, due to the fact that their schools were in session. The date for camp for next year will probably be the last week of Au- gust, and it is hoped this change will make it more convenient for many to attend. FORUM NOTES. The eighth year of The Forum was started Saturday morning, October 7. It found Messrs. Scudder, Barker, Burget, Mahan and Thompson present and ready for work. The other members of last year were greatly missed, but all present united in wishing them a suc- cessful year. Three of the fellows went out as superin- tendents: Mr. Curry at Westville, Mr. Gifford at Kingman, and Mr. Troth at Kempton. Four are high school principals: Mr. Wood at VVin- gate, Mr. Hillis at Thorntown, Mr. Mackell at Montgomery, and Mr. Davis at Mooresville. The others who are teaching are: Mr. Asher, manual training at South Bend, XVashington, Mr. Jared, head of physics in the Lafayette high school, lur. Senyour, township high school near Brookville, Eh: Pike, English in the Plainheld High School7 Mr. Bryce, ward 1'7 principal in Martinsville, and Mr. Asbury, de- partmental work in Richmond. Although the number in school is small, sev- eral good men have been found already. The annual Halloween banquet will be given as in the past. The graduate members of The Forum will give a dance at Indianapolis 011 December 28, 1911, during the week of the State Teachers7 Association. THE NORMAL ORCHESTRA. This is an organization of semi-professional players which was organized by Prof. Berne, of the Normal High School. Mr. Berne last year directed the Normal Band, which was a success from the standpoint of a bandman. Al- though the idea of an orchestra is new, a great deal can be accomplished. The members are: Miss Gladys Rippetoe, piano; Miss Jeanette Lewis, violin; Mr. Swango, trombone; Mr. Miller, flute; Mr. VanCleave, drums; Mr. VVeisner, clarionet; Mr. Berne, cornet. With these members, the orchestra can be made an organization of credit to I. S. N. THE GERMAN CLUB. The German Club held the first meeting of the term on October 11 in the association rooms. After the enrollment of the members, German songs were sung. The officers for this term are Miss VVelte, president; Mr. Clogston, Vice-president, and Miss Barbour, secretary. WVeelnesolaya October 18, the Club again as- sembled. The members were entertained by special selections on the Violin and piano. The club meets every Wednesday, and all students of German are invited.

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16 members who have returned are: Elsie Downs, Louise Harris, Hazel B. Neal, Thirza Parker, and Zoe Bodenhafer. Misses Kate V. Black, Nelle Broadhurst, Ethel Irene Carr, and M. Hazel Neill, of the erst Terre Haute schools, will also be active members. Wednesday afternoon, October 11, the Pi Zeta girls entertained with 1a luncheon at the home of Miss Thirza Parker, of North Fifth street. On Saturday, October 14, the Pi Zetas enter- tained several guests with a theater party. Luncheon was served later at the Rose. V PSI THETA. The Psi Theta Chapter gave their first rush- ing party on Thursday evening, October 5, at the home of their leader, Blanche H. J Ohnson, V the Rose. THE NORMAL ADVANCE 2002 North Eleventh street. The main feature of the evening was the marshmallow toast. A matinee party was given 011 Thursday afternoon, October 12, followed by luncheon at The members present were Madge O,Haver, Erba Hinkson, Blanche. J ohnson, Esther Norris and Edna Newman. They had as their guests Maude Rhodes, Rachel Me- Nown, Ruby Martin, Anna NIonninger and Margaret Underwood. On Saturday, October 14, an afternoon party was given by the chapter at the home of Madge O,Haver, 1940 Nbrth Eleventh street. Con- tests and music were indulged in, after which a three course luncheon was served. The chap- ter had as its guests the Misses Clara Shanks, Anna Monninger, NIaude Rhodes and Rachel MeNown. LITERARY The Alethenai Literary Society met on Sat- urday morning, October 7, and reorganized for the term. The following OfIicers were elected: PresidentyMiss Burkett. Vice-President4Miss Applegate. SecretarymMiss MeCorkle. Treasurere-Miss Davis. Parliamentarian4Miss Parker. The society expects to do its usual solid work along the lines followed last year, adding whatever of worth new members and new in- terests may suggest. On Wednesday evening, October 11, the Alethenai gave an informal 6 036104 dinner at the City Y. W. C. A. parlors. The dining- room was artistically decorated in pennants, and the table presented a charming pictviru-e with its garnishings 0f ferns and flowers. The place cards were the work of Miss Lottie Day and Miss Claire Applegate. The favors were white carnations. The hostesses were the Misses Eva Davis, Helen Crane, Belva Mc- Corkle, Claire Applegate, Lottie Day, Zelpha Burkett and Thirza Parker. The guests were: Zoe Bodenhafer, Edith Gray, Corinne Rislag and Ruth Alexander. 01 0E E ON! AN. The Ciceronian Debating Society organized - this fall with but three old men in school. These to start the work are Brinton, Grose and Shaw. Ciceronian camp, an annual feature, of Cieeronian life, was held on the grounds here- tofore used, 011 White river, four miles south 0f Sanbourn in Knox county. Those present were Cain, Haigerty, Cullins, Schorling, Reeves and Shaw. Mrs. William Reeves Vis-

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18 THE NORMAL ADVANCE Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. Y. M. 0. A. The Y. 1W. C. A. is beginning another yearls work which promises to bring great success. The committees have their work in fairly good shape. The cabinet held its first meeting on October 11, in the Y. M. C. A. room in the new library building. The association rooms in the main building have been redecorated and fur- nish a very pleasant place for the regular de- votional meetings. The new hand book has been distributed to the men of the school. The effort has been to furnish one to every man who is in school this term. The association urges the men of the school to patronize the merchants and other business men of the city who have advertised in the hand book. Mr. John Eddy was the editor of the hand book. Mr. William Bird, as chairman, has an- nounced the work of the Bible study commit- tee. Several classes of Bible study have been formed. Young men who have not yet en- rolled in one of these classes should do so at once. The association held its first meeting on Oc- tober 3. President Parsons spoke. He gave a very encouraging talk to the large number of men who gathered to hear him. OntOctober 10 Dr. Rettger addressed the men. On October 17, Rev. Parker, of the First Baptist Church of the city, favored the men with a splendid talk. The regular devotional meetings are held each Tuesday afternoon at 3 :30 in the associa- tion rooms. The aim of these meetings is to exert a definite Christian influence upon the men of the school. All men of the school are urged to attend these meetings regularly and to co-operate with the officers of the associa- tion in carrying out its work in the school. A joint meeting with the Y. M. C. A. has been ar- ranged and will take place soon. The annual state convention which was held at Vincennes last year will be held at Andern son this year. The association hopes to send a good delegation. The joint reception of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. for new students was given Octoe ber 6. This was one of the best social affairs which the associations have had. The greater part Of the faculty and the student body was present. The cabinet consists of the following: PresidentwAlfred S. Byers. Vice-PresidenteJohn M. Eddy. SecretaryeJames Standley. TreasurereLee V. Brinton. Chairmen of CommitteesseMembership, Basil Trueblood; Bible Study, William D. Bird; Employment, Joseph Strickler; Social, John M. Eddy; Religious Meeting, Waldo F. Mitchell; Visiting, Claude McFarland. THE YOUNG WOMANKSV CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The Young VVOfrnanas Christian Association of the Indiana State Normal School endeavors to carry out the general plan of the National Organization. That is, the Y. W. C. A. of this school is an organization which purposes to promote a spirit of loyalty and good Chris- tian fellowship between the girls of the school. The regular weekly meetings are held in the association room of the Normal building at. 3:30 each Tuesday afternoon. So far they have been well attended, and it is the purpose to make each meeting as interesting as possible for the girls. Talks on live subjects of the .day will be given by faculty members and other speakers. On Thursday evenings at short social hour is held at the Y. W. C. A. house at 428 North Center street immediately following the evening meal.