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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

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Handel Messiah Highlighted as Historic Charity Work

The article recalls Handel's Messiah first performed in Dublin on April 18, 1742 for prisoners hospitals and infirmary relief. It notes the crowd limits and charity requests to seat more attendees, King George II’s reaction, and that women will outnumber men at tomorrow’s production.

Dublin Mercer’s Hospital Faulkner London George II Handel Duke of Devonshire Ireland

Teachers Wanted to Fill Vacancies in School Work

Employment bureau in Cedar Rapids Iowa seeks teachers for all departments starting the new year. Commission only three percent. Register now at 228 Cedar Rapids Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Teachers Employment Bureau Cedar Rapids Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa

Frosh and Sophs Again the Winners

Freshmen and sophomores won their inter class games with the frosh beating the preps 30 to 6 and the sophomores defeating the seniors 28 to 16. A miscount left the preps with four players at start, then the freshmen pulled away as the first half ended with 146 points. The second period saw looser play and Milholm and Kohl scored for the seniors as many substitutes saw action.

Milholm Kohl

Delegates Chosen to the I. P. A. Convention in Lexington

Delegates to the national I P A convention at Lexington Kentucky have been chosen. Professor S L Chandler sociology and economic history is faculty representative while Marvel Stockwell and Warren are elected student representatives. The Iowa delegation will meet in Chicago December 27 then travel to Lexington. A Hawk eyes Iowa conclave will be held at Lexington.

Professor Chandler Marvel Stockwell Warren Johnston Lexington Kentucky S. L. Chandler Ciary National Capital United States America

Adelphi Draw Bye in Semifinals for May Final

In the semifinal draw the Adelphian society received a bye. Miltonians meet Parmenians on March 23 for the right to face Adelphians in the final on May 18. Miltonian lineup: Winter Chassell Drummond with McRoberts as substitute. Parmenians: Anderson Nordbloom Shippee. The Parmenians will vote on the question today.

Bate Adelphian Society Miltonians Parmenians Adelphians

Stout Outlines Christian Life Program at Y M C A

Dr J E Stout spoke on The program of the Christian Life at the Y M C A stressing a life guided by Christ like standards. He urged self respect and perseverance, noting many will err but should remain committed to following the Master’s program at Cornell.

Christian Life J. E. Stout Cornell Prof. Stout

Aesthesian Officers Named for Club

President Clarice Nissley and Thelma Davidson lead the Aesthesian club with Clarice as president and Thelma as vice president. Recording secretary Walbourg Jensen and corresponding secretary Sylvia Davidson manage records and correspondence. Muriel Betts serves as treasurer with Helen Davis and Zada Grover as critics. Louise Marr and Edith Sorter are directresses, Dorothy Deardorf and Mabel Sherman ushers, and Leila Nagle the marshal.

Thelma Davidson Walbourg Jensen

Cornellians Offered A Glimpse Of College Traditions

A reader asks how well Cornellians know their college history and old rules. The note contrasts rigid 19th century regulations with modern student life and invites discussion on traditions and literary society memories.

Cornellians

Oratory Department Recital Showcases First Year Talent

The Oratory Department held a regular recital on Wednesday afternoon. First year students presented readings with notable expressiveness and variety. Elva Fordyce delivered The End of the Task with strong pathos while Blanche Dayton offered Lovey Mary with charming humor. Lois Pye impressed with Louis Rand and vivid impersonations. Faithe Culver closed with two pieces showing artistic finish.

Oratory Elva Fordyce Blanche Dayton Mary Lois Pye Louis Rand Mary Johnston Faithe Culver

Miss Gail Kennedy Research for Missionary Society Centennial

Miss Gail Kennedy works under Dr. S Earl Taylor of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist church to secure material for his new book for the Centennial of the Missionary Society in 1919.

Gail Kennedy S. Earl Taylor Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Church the Missionary Society

Adelphian Debaters Defeat Zetegathian on Telegraph Ownership

The Adelphian team defeated the Zetegathian in a close debate on government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines. Rol lin Baird Raymond Grant and Irvin Evans led for the negative while Clyde Reed George Bretnall and Don Starry argued for ownership. Starry’s strong delivery contrasted with rebuttal reading. Judges were Briscoe Whitney and Smith. Continued on third page.

Adelphian Zetegathian Rollin Baird Conrad Raymond Grant Dunlap Irvin Evans Swea City Clyde Reed Hepburn George Bretnall LaMont Don Starry Springville Baird Grant Starry Bretnall Reed N. A. Briscoe Iowa City N. R. Whitney O. H. Smith Express

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Cornell Society Frank Shaw Soph Sen Iors B. T. Hedges Raines Op Bee Butler Sagle Dawson Wee Hamann Sees Gatewood Morrow Sore Eves Groff Yates Kohl Milholm Eteae Hahn Seem Ee Wasn Mann I.P.A. Convention Adelphi Miltonian Winter Chassell Drummond McRoberts Anderson, Nordbloom Shippee J.E. Stout Dad Elliott Aesthesian Officers Clarice Nissley Sylvia Davidson Muriel Betts Helen Davis Zada Grover Louise Marr Edith Sorter Dorothy Deardorf Mabel Sherman Marshal—Leila Nagle Nord ZET
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