THE
1934
PERUVIAN
Philomathean Literary Society Debates, largely impromptu, were a large item on the "literary" menu. Papers on any number of various subjects were written by the members and were read at the meetings-while some other member held the lamp to make the reading easier. An old melodeon was donated to the society and became its first musical instrument. The first meeting room was so small that it became the object of humorous remarks. Under President Crabtree the society obtained a permanent room on the third floor of the old Normal Hall, which has been replaced by the new science building. The organization now meets bi-monthly in the high school auditorium of the T. J. Majors Training School. The object of Philo has been to develop the particular talents of its members by giving them an opportunity to participate in the programs, and a history of Philo programs is a history of talented productions. The programs have always responded to the times, dealing with current happenings. Today, the usual entertainment at the meetings consists of music, speeches, and a social discussion. The typical Philomathean is neither a "grind" nor a "dig" nor a frivolous butterfly, but is one who cares for both intellectual and so cia I interests.
GLOVER HANSEN HUNZEKER
GRAHAM HARKINS JACKSON
B. GREEN HASKINS JARVIS
E. GREEN HASKINS JONES
JOHNSON
A. KNAPP
D. KNAPP
KUHL
LAMBERT
Ll NVI LLE
LORIMOR
MARTIN
MAY
McCLELLAN D. MAYSTRICK E. MAYSTRICK
MILLER
MOORE
MORT
Philo is proud to number in her ranks many men and women who have gained places of prominence in the field of education; and many of the successful lawyers and doctors of the state were at one time active Philomatheans. Among the outstanding Philo members might be mentioned the late Hon. T. J. Majors and Wilson E. Majors; C. Ray Gates; M. C. Lefler, superintendent of the Lincoln schools; J. W. Crabtree, one time president of the school and now of the National Educational Association; E. L. Rouse and V. E. Chatelain . There is also a number of the present faculty who are members.
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