University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE BEAVER LITERARY HE Beaver Literary is all that its name implies. Its members are just as willing, etlicient workers as the little creatures that so patiently and in- dustriously build dams in our lakes and streams. It is a boys' society. It meets every Monday night. Snappy programs, clever stunts and entertainments make this a very popular organization. Some special features added zest to the programs of the fall term. A double header boxing match attracted a large crowd. Both matches resulted in knock-outs, and the last bout decided the supremacy of Room six, Dexter Hall. A minstrel show, to which the whole school was invited, delightedfits audience and won much applause. A debate on the question Is Stealing Chickens a Crime?', afforded a great deal of amusement. Dances and musical numbers added to the pleasure of each entertainment. What do the boys gain from these programs? Enjoyment, ability to express themselves, poise, a better understanding of people, and experience in co-operation. These are valuable assets in any man's life. The boy who acquires them early in life is fortunate indeed. If you want to develop these qualities, join the Beavers! -D. M. Page One Hundred Twenty-one

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Ifirst row-Fred Halstad, Axel Hanson, Second row-Everett Keyes, Gerald VVise, Ray Cline. THE LITERARY UNION . NITED we stand. divided we fall, is a saying that is heard repeatedly and ' can be applied to governments, societies and organizations. The Literary Union is a body uniting the several literary societies that are working so efficiently on the campus at the present time. The presentation of plays by the Literary Societies has been one of its most im- portant activities this year. The smaller literary societies united in putting on plays, so as to give every society a chance. These plays under tl1e direction of Miss Mc- Nabb were very successful. Through the Literary Union the greatest interest and enthusiasm in debate have been created. National and international questions have been debated by the four Saturday night literaries. In the winter term the two winning teams debated for the highest honors and the Literary Union trophy. This trophy is presented each year to the winning team. The society winning it three years in succession becomes its permanent possessor. The enrollment in the school this year is the largest it has been for some time. As the membership of the literary societies is limited to fifty, there were not enough societies to take care of the new students. New societies were organized by the Literary Union, and thus every 'student was given the opportunity of becoming an active members of some society. The Literary Union is doing much to keep alive interest in the literary societies and to unify their work. -E. A. K. Page One Hundred Tzeeniy

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THE MINNESOTA LITERARY NUMBER of years ago the need for a Literary Society that would be of interest to the boys of the School of Agriculture was felt. WSF' X In 1905 a group of energetic students, after some discussion on this subject, organized a Literary Society and gave it the name of Our Great North Star State. This is a society at which the boys gather every Monday evening from six iifteen to seven thirty and discuss problems of interest to them. Programs are given at each meeting, consisting of debates, talks, readings, musical selections, and jokes. By taking part in these programs each member has an opportunity to learn to express himself in an intelligent and effective manner. A better understanding of one's fellow students and experience in co-operation are also gained. Boys who acquire these characteristics early in life are very fortunate. Through efhcient leadership and the splendid support of its members the Minnesota Literary has become one of the leading men's societies on the campus. It has had an excellent record for the past twenty-one years. Its future looks very bright. The senior members hope it may long retain the popularity it now enjoys. -R. A. Page Om' H'Il11dl'6CI Tzrmziy-ize'o