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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
Palladian..
Year Book.
1893-1894.
Forma Mentis Aeterna Est.
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23rd YEAR. YEAR BOOK AND REGISTER OF THE PALLADIAN LITERARY SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA. CONTAINING ROLL OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS, REGISTER OF ALUMNI, AND PRINCIPAL
EVENTS OF THE YEAR...... FOR THE USE OF PALLADIANS. LINCOLN, NEB.: PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY. 1894
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REGISTER.
OUR ALUMNI.
| 1873. | Dales, J. S. | | University of Nebraska | Snell, Wm. H. | | Tacoma, Washington | 1874. | Stevenson, W. M. | | Unadilla, Nebraska | 1877. | Brainard, Chas. L. | | Ough, Nebraska | Field, Allen W. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | 1878. | Holmes, E. P. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | 1879. | Morton, F. O. | | Rockville, Maryland | Sturdevant, J. O. | | Died, 1879 | 1880. | Caldwell, H. W. | | University of Nebraska | Mercer, D. H. | | Omaha, Nebraska | Wolfe, H. K. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Worley, J. H. | | Foochoo, China | 1881. | Hebard, Bertha C. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Fossler, Lawrence | | University Nebraska | Keim, A. R. | | Falls City, Nebraska | Parks, Frank | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Shuckman, Anna R. (Mrs. F. B. Harris) | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Silvernail, J. H. | | Kearney, Nebraska | Treeman, Mary A. | | University of Nebraska | Unangst, E. P. | | San Luis, Obisbo, California | 1882. | Davis, B. B. | | McCook, Nebraska | Fairfield, May B. (Mrs. A. W. Field) | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Montgomery, Eugene | | Omaha, Nebraska | Olmstead, H. W. | | Washington, D. C. | Weston, R. O. | | New Castle, Wyoming | Lamer, J. F. | | Dakota City, Nebraska |
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| 1883. | Chapman, Josie (Mrs. C. Brown) | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Chase, C. C. | | Omaha, Nebraska | Culver, B. H. | | Cheney, Nebraska | Foote, A. W. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Hitchcock, Geo. G. | | University of Nebraska | Rich, E. P. | | Omaha, Nebraska | Taylor, A. O. | | Pasadena, California | Tris, W. A. | | Des Moines, Iowa | Wheeler, D. H. | | Omaha, Nebraska | 1884. | Lichty, W. H. | | Palouse, Washington | Marsh, R. L. | | Wichita, Kansas | Parks, Clara (Mrs. B. F. Johnson) | | Lincoln, Nebraska | 1885. | Warner, A. G. | | Leland Stanford University | 1886. | Campbell, Mary R. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Jones, Will Owen | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Knight, Wilbur C. | | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 1887. | Howe, E. D. | | Table Rock, Nebraska | Perrin, W. S. | | Roca, Nebraska | Polk, C. S. | | Plattsmouth, Nebraska | Smith, D. T. | | Decatur, Alabama | 1888. | Barrett, Grace M. | | Salt Lake City, Utah | Barrett, H. P. | | Council Bluffs, Iowa | Barrett, J. A. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Harris, Sara B. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Jansen, Cornelius, Jr. | | Omaha, Nebraska | Lobingier, C. S. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Polk, O. B. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Schofield, J. R. | | Geneva, Nebraska | Smith, J. G. | | Shaw School of Botany, St. Louis, Mo. | Stout, O. V. P. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Talbot, S. Glen (Mrs. G. Babson, Jr.) | | Seward, Nebraska | Wagner, W. H. | | Beatrice, Nebraska | 1889. | Aughey, Helen B. (Mrs. E. Fulmer) | | Pullman, Washington | Bullock, Edna | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Fifer, O. W. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Fletcher, W. N. | | Omaha, Nebraska | Williams, T. A. | | Brookings, South Dakota |
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| 1890. | Farmer, E. | | Albion, Nebraska | Gillespie, E. E. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Marsland, T. H. | | Belmont, California | Taylor, F. C. | | Linwood, Nebraska | Tinker, Geo. H. | | Montana | Wagner, A. E. | | Beatrice, Nebraska | 1891. | Brown, W. T. | | Wyoming, Nebraska | Collins, Rose | | Fremont, Nebraska | Fletcher, C. C. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Faurot, A. A. | | Madison, Nebraska | McCrosky, J. W. | | Pittburgh, Pennsylvania | Thurber, G. P. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | 1892. | Avery, Samuel | | Germany | Brown, E. P. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Clason, Horace | | Lincoln, Nebraska | De Pue, Minerva H. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Getner, Eugenia D. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Hibbard, P. L. | | York, Nebraska | Hyde, F. D. | | Sidney, Nebraska | Maghee, M. M. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Nelson, H. E. | | Oakland, Nebraska | Skiles, C. M. | | Alvo, Nebraska | Williams, T. F. A. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Yates, B. C. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | 1893 | Barber, H. G. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Gray, Vesta | | Fremont, Nebraska | Korsmeyer, Julia | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Larson, F. J. H. | | Omaha, Nebraska | Lord, H. S. | | Ulysses, Nebraska | Marlay, C. C. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Merrill, Bessie E. | | Sterling, Nebraka | Pollard, E. M. | | Nehawka, Nebraska | Sayer, J. J. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Skinner, C. A. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | 1894 | Babcock, G. I. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Bowman, O. R. | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Clements, Fred | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Edwards, Anna | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Edwards, Mary | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Faulkner, Nellie | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Fisher, Frank | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Hammond, Maude | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Smith, Florence | | Lincoln, Nebraska | Tucker, F. F. | | Lincoln, Nebraska |
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Membership Roll
OPENING FIRST SEMESTER, 1893. | G I Babcock | B C Matthews | R S Baker | Ella McCrosky | Jennie Barber | Mabel Metcalf | R P Benedict | Ella Matthews | Emma Boose | N L Pollard | O R Bowman | Mary Pollard | Flora Bullock | F D Reed | R L Cheney | J P Sedgwick | Carrie Coffin | Veda Sheppard | George Cullen | Florence Smith | C C Culver* | C H Squires | Fred Clements | George Steiner | Anna Edwards | Anna Treat | Mary Edwards | Lillian Trester | Nellie Faulkner | F F Tucker | G F Fisher | C F Tucker | Etta Gray | Grace Thompson | Phoebe Gerrard | R P Teele | Ethel Gillespie | C R Weldon | Maude Hammond | Myrtle Wheeler | Ella Hart | W W Wilson* | A B Lyon | Lulu Wirt | D E Lyon | Hugh Walker |
NEW MEMBERS OF THE YEAR | Mary Gardner | W O Ayer | L C Smith | S J Corey | J W Funk | Olive Thayer | Ed Banghart | Virgil Barber | Eva Leonard | R W Thatcher | Dora Auman | Bessie Turner | Wilard Whiting | G N Porter | R Haile | J Allam | June Smailes | Helena Redford | F F Cook | Lulu Burrows | C A Fisher | A W Carpenter | W R Hardy | A S Johnson | Lulu Bell | Mabel Cushman | Lizzie Thompson | Margaret Hall | Nora Graves | |
*Resigned.
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Roll of Officers
| FIRST PERIOD, 1893. | President | | F. F. Tucker | Vice-President | | Nellie Faulkner | Recording Secretary | | Florence Smith | Corresponding Secretary | | Myrtle Wheeler | Critic | | Ella Hart | Historian | | J. P. Sedgwick | Treasurer | | R. L. Cheney | Sergeant-at-Arms | | R. P. Teele | Music Secretary | | Mabel Metcalf | SECOND PERIOD, 1894. | President | | G. I. Babcock | Vice-President | | Annie Treat | Recording Secretary | | Etta Gray | Corresponding Secretary | | Grace Thompson | Critic | | Maude Hammond | Historian | | C. R. Welden | Treasurer | | R. P. Teele | Sergeant-at-Arms | | Hugh Walker | Music Secretary | | Myrtle Wheeler | THIRD PERIOD, 1894. | President | | G. F. Fisher | Vice-President | | Maude Hammond | Recording Secretary | | Flora Bullock | Corresponding Secretary | | Jennie Barber | Music Secretary | | G. N. Porter | Critic | | F. F. Cook | Historian | | B. C. Matthews | Treasurer | | E. D. Banghart | Sergeant-at-Arms | | Robert Halle |
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ANNUAL PROGRAMS
Eleventh Annual Chase and Wheeler Contest in Ora- tory, University Chapel, Jan. 6, 1894.
PROGRAM | Piano Duet | | Miss G. Ginger, C. F. Tucker | "Civilization's Greatest Triumph," | | Ralph P. Benedict | Vocal Solo | | Selected | | Harriet C. Blair | | "The Individual in Government," | | Mary Edwards | "I Wish I Were a Senior Boy," | | Grace Guy Thompson | Conservatory Trio | | Selected | | Rose Oleson, Roy C. Howell, Rudolphus Strassman. | | "Manliness," | | L. C. Smith | "What Is the Proper Education of Woman," | | Myrtle I. Wheeler | Piano Solo | | Minnie Parker |
JUDGES Manuscript—Mrs. A. J. Sawyer, Prof. L. A. Sherman, Prof. H. W. Caldwell. Delivery—Chancelor J. H. Canfield, Judge A. W. Field, Prof. H. C. Peterson.
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After their graduation Messrs. Clement Chase and Daniel H. Wheeler, Jr., of Omaha, believing that a contest in oratory could bring only good results, offered a prize of ten dollars for the best oration, to which the society has added a second prize of five dollors. This was the first contest of the kind in the University, and its results have been very gratifying both to the society and to the authors and patrons of the movement.
AWARDS. | A. G. Wagner | 1884 | R. L. Marsh | C. S. Lobingier | 1885 | W. S. Perrin | H. P. Barrett | 1886 | C. S. Polk | J. A. Barrett | 1887 | W. H. Wagner | Miss Glen Talbot | 1888 | O. W. Fifer | E. P. Brown | 1889 | Edwin Farmer | D. W. Bush | 1890 | W. T. Brown | T. F. A. Williams | 1891 | C. M. Skiles | Miss Minnie De Pue | 1892 | Miss Eugenia Getner | C. R. Welden | 1893 | Miss Flora Bullock | L. C. Smith | 1894 | R. P. Benedict |
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New Members' Program, February 9, 1894.- Introduction.
- Scene I.—"Sigma Delta Sassity"
- Scene II.—"Mystic Mysteries of the Mysterious Shrine."
- Music.
- Scene III.—"Glee Club."
- Scene IV.—"Dress Parade."
- Music.
Program, March 23, 1894. | Adress, | | "Naples from a Student's Point of View," | | Prof. H. B. Ward, Ph. D. | | | Music. | | Paper | | "Development of Russian Literature." | | Florence Smith. | | Oration | | George William Childs. | | Flora Bullock. | |
KNIGHT PRIZE.
W. C. Knight, a Palladian graduate of '86, offeres the Palladian Girls' Debating Club a prize of ten dollars for the best production delivered in soicety before May 1 of each year.
AWARDS. | Minnie Boyer | | 1887 | Grace Barrett | | 1888 | Jessie Goodell | | 1889 | Miriam Hibbard | | 1890 | Fannie Morton | | 1891 | Flora Bullock | | 1892 | Nellie Faulkner | | 1893 | Florence Smith | | 1894 |
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OUR SOCIETY
The object of the Palladian Literary Society, in common with all such societies, is first, to promote literary culture among its members, and to this end each member appears on the program at least once each period, or three times each year. By this method, it is thought, better results can be obtained than by more frequent appearances, for in this way the member has ample time to prepare and give to the society the best there is in him, and is not compelled by frequent calls upon him to slight the work. It is believed that to do one thing well is more beneficial than to do many things poorly, for the one giving the exercise, and certainly for those who listen. But this literary culture is not our only object. The fact that literary culture is in a very poor setting unless carried on side by side with social culture is recognized, and a part of each meeting is devoted to the social side of school life. Aside from this occasional receptions and "feeds" are given either at the homes of some of the members or in the society hall, which is well fitted for this purpose. Thus are united the best features of the old-time literary culture and the modern fraternity. While none of the literary culture is lost, we add to it the social featue, which is just as necessary.
The society is justly proud of its history, yet this pride has not led to any abatement in its zeal for hard work. We recognize the fact that a brilliant past is of little service except as an inspiration for the present, and it is with this spirit that we hold this pride. Beginning in this first term of the University itself, in 1871, it has ever since been the recognized leader in open society work. Other societies have grown up beside it and at times have been hostile to it, most of them to their own sorrow, but today the three literary societies in school stand together for a common object.
The society was first organized upon the co-educational principle and has for most of the time been open to both ladies and gentelmen. At one time the girls boycotted the society, but, as was to be expected, they soon returned and have since remained loyal. The first society hall was in what is now the east room of the library, and the story of its furnishing reminds one of the old men who used to visit our primary school and tell of the days "when I went to school." These furnishings consisted of a table and some benches, and would be in strange contrast with the present quarters of the society.
For the first two years the society was hindered by factional strife, but in the spring of 1873 one faction withdrew and formed the Adelphian society. The rivalry resulting was such as to strengthen rather than weaken the Palladian society, as it was at this time that the ladies who had previously withdrawn came back into the society. The year 1875 was marked
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by the addition of some furniture to the previously bare hall, including an organ, afterwards exchanged for a piano. The following year more members withdrew, most of whom afterwards returned. In 1880 the society abandoned its hall on the first floor with its primitive furnishings and almost bare walls, and moved into its present hall, which was well furnished but not without incurring considerable debt. This debt has since been paid off and a fine piano has been added to the property of the society.
In 1884 there were in the society fourteen members of Greek letter fraternities, and at this time their influence upon the society was felt to be bad. After a long debate the society, as well as the Union society, passed anti-fraternity amendments. The society suffered from the loss of the members, but it was then thought, and is so still, that that loss was not so great an evil as the presence of the "frats" in the society would have been. Since that time the society has been strictly a "barb" organization.
A number of the strongest members of both Palladian and Union societies withdrew in 1889 and formed the Delian society. This alone of all the off-shoots from the older societies has lived, and now the Palladian, University Union and Delian societies represent the open society work in the University.
In 1889 our constitution was revised and brought up to date. By this revised constitution a membership committee was provided for, by which committe a careful discretion is exercised in admitting new members into the society.
The Society During the Year.
The past year has been one of progress and advancement in the University of Nebraska. The year has been the same in the Palladian society. The society has kept pace with the growth of the University, and today it stands at the head of all similar organizations in the institution. Its name has become a synonymn for push and energy and winning work. The Palladians are leaders in the class room in the clubs, in college politics: in short, in every department of university work.
During the summer Palladian hall was beautifully remodeled at an expense of several hundred dollars. The walls were papered and frescoed, the wood work was repainted, and in the fall the Palladians were greeted by what is admitted to be one of the very finest halls in the city. During the summer vacation the society issued a little pamphlet called, "Where Am I At?" describing the different occupations of its various members during the summer, and their plans for the fall. It was destined to keep the fires of Palladianism burning in spite of the heat.
About fifty old members came back in the fall term. From the hundreds of new students the society gradually increased its membership, being very careful to admit to membership only those who were of more than ordinary ability and worth. The membership now numbers about seventy-five, and nearly
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all the new members have shown themselves to be strong students and good society workers.
On account of the financial stringency the Palladian lecture course, which had been so profitable and had attracted so much attention during the last two years, was given up for this year. In place of this was inaugurated a "home lecture course," as it may be called. The Palladians invited prominent members of the faculty to speak to them in their hall, and these lectures were made free to their friends and the students generally. The lectures were very well attended. They were very instructive and interesting and were highly enjoyed by all. The first program of this course was given in the fall therm. Prof. Caldwell spoke on "English Politics," Prof. Fossler read a paper on "The Larger Hope in Literature," and Dr. Geo. B. Frankforter spoke on "The University of Berlin." Two more of these were held in the winter term. At the first Prof. Fred Morrow Fling lectured on "Mirabeau, as an Opponent of Absolutism." At the second Prof. Ward spoke on "Naples from a Student's Standpoint."
The society has attempted little in the line of special programs and exhibitions during the year. The interest and attendance were such that no special attractions were necessary. But regular programs have been held every Friday evening, and much of the work of members showed extraordinary ability and scholarship. A good many new members were again admitted and a special new members' program in the winter term showed by an excellent entertainment and a packed hall that the new Palladians were of the highest rank.
Without neglecting any of the literary work, the society has increased quite markedly the social features. The association together of so many young people furnishes unequalled opportunity for social refinement. The Palladians have taken advantage of this. During the year four Palaldian receptions have been held at which the Palladians were "at home" to their friends. The first and second were held in the hall, which was especially decorated with flowers and colors; the third at the home of Mr. Ames, and the fourth at the home of the Corresponding Secretary, Miss Grace Thompson. Nearly the whole sociey was present at each and had a most delightful time. The palladians also made it a point to attend most of the University "events" in a body; going to foot ball games in tally-ho coaches, and accupying a row of boxes or certain portions of the house at concerts, oratorical contests, etc. Such parties were not distinguished for lack of college enthusiasm or of the richest pleasure. During the winter, too, the Paladian skaters formed a Palladian skating club which made a good many delightful excursions.
The year of society work was closed June 6th by a banquet bigven by the society to its members of the class of '94. This banquet was held in the hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. About seventy were preesnt, including a good many alumni; toasts were delivered, and the year was closed in an unusual display of Palladian loyalty and spirit.
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P.G.D.C.
In 1884 girls of the Palladian society organized the Palladian Girls' Debating Club. The object was to give them drill in speaking extemporaneously, preparatory to taking part in the general society debates. The club also served to bring the Palladian girls into closer relations with each other, and formed a sort of girls' special committee of the society, in which society matters were fully discussed and special programs prepared. The special programs of the P.G.D.C. are always well attended and thoroughly enjoyed.
The past year has been a difficult one for the club. Owing to the great extention in class work and the many conflicts in hours, the club found early in the year that it would be impossible to get any hour when all the girls could be on hand. Only present students of the University can appreciate this difficulty. The club, however, has met pretty regularly at 5 o'clock every Friday afternoon. Instead of being properly a debating organization, the club has this year been a reading club. Magazine articles on important topics of the day have been read and discussed informally. The experiment has proved in some degree successful. It is intended to re-instate the debate next year as a part of the work, and the P.G.D.C. may expect to send representatives to debate with Kansas.
All Palladian girls should be members of the club. Girls who are not members of the society are welcome to the meetings, and in this way many excellent workers have been secured for the society.
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CONSTITUTION.
(Revised, May, 1889)
Article I.—Membership.
SECTION 1. [Name.] This society shall be known as the Palladian Literary Society, and its motto shall be: "Forma Mentis AEterna est."
SEC. 2. [Active Members.] The active members of this society shall consist of those to whom the following conditions apply: 1. They shall be in actual attendance at the University. 2. They shall have been duly elected members of this society. 3. They shall not be in arrears for fines, dues, or levies. 4. They shall have at least two studies in the college of Literature, Science, and Arts, or the Industrial College, or the department preparatory thereto. 5. They shall not be members of any college fraternity.
SEC. 3. [Balloting.] Candidates for membership in this society shall be elected by ball-balloting, and no candidate shall be elected against whom five (5) adverse votes are cast.
SEC. 4. [Fees.] All persons becoming members of this society shall pay into the treasury an initiation fee of $1, and sign a pledge binding them to observe the Constitution and By-Laws.
SEC. 5. [Honorary Members.] The Board of Regents, Faculty, all students graduating belonging to the Palladian Society, students in good standing in the society who have discontinued their school work, and such other persons as the society shall elect, shall be honorary members.
SEC. 6. [Quorum.] Fifteen (15) active members shall form a quorum for transacting business.
Article II.—Officers.
SECTION 1. [Eligibility to Office.] Active members only shall be eligible to office or trust in this society.
SEC. 2. [Officers.] The officers of this society shall consist of President, Vice-president, Corresponding, Music and Recording Secretaries, Critic, Treasurer, Historian, and Sergeant-at-Arms. Said officers shall be elected by ballot, and shall hold their offices for one period. The first period shall close the first of January, the second, the first of April, and the third with the close of the school year.
SEC. 3. (Duties of President.) It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings, to impose fines, announce expelled members, secure a critic for each meeting of the society, and appoint a doorkeeper.
SEC. 4. (Vice-President.) It shall be the duty of the Vice-president to perform all the duties of the President during his absence.
SEC. 5. (Recording Secretary.) It shall be the duty of the Recording Secretary to keep an accurate record of all meet-
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ings of the society, and report to the Treasurer before the next regular meeting, the names of all persons fined, to arrange the program for each meeting, to assign performances, and to draw all orders on the treasury.
SEC. 6. (Historian.) It shall be the duty of the Historian to furnish a history of the society from its organization, and such personal history of former members as may be of interest to the society; also to collect and keep all printed matter concerning the Palladian Society, and place the same in a scap book. The moneys expended for papers containing such articles shall be paid by the society.
SEC. 7. (Corresponding Secretary.) It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secretary to attend to such correspondence as the society may direct, and he shall also have charge of and be accountable for Palladian property.
SEC. 8. (Treasurer.) It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and disburse all money, and to keep an accurate account of all receipts and disbursements, to pay no bills until allowed by the Executive Committee and upon a written order from the Secretary, signed by the President. He shall make a report to the society at the close of his term of office, and turn over all money in his hands to his successor in office.
SEC. 9. (Music Secretary.) It shall be the duty of the Music Secretary to furnish music for all regular programs of the society.
SEC. 10. (Critic.) The duties of the Critic shall be those that usually appertain to that office.
Article III.—Committees.
SECTION 1. (Committees.) The standing committees shall be: "Executive," and "Finance, Ways, and Means," each to consist of three members; also a committee on "Membership," consisting of five members, of which the President shall be chairman.
SEC. 2. (Executive Committee.) It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to excuse all fines presented to them upon good and sufficient reasons; also to keep a record of and report the same to the Treasurer. In case they refuse to excuse said fines, an appeal may be had to the society. It shall also be their duty to examine the books of the Treasurer at the close of his term of office. It shall further be their duty to perform such duties as the secretary may direct.
SEC. 3. (Finance, Ways and Means Committee.) It shall be the duty of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee to suggest ways and means for raising funds and paying debts, and when directed by the society assist the Treasurer in the collectoin of special levies and subscriptions.
SEC. 4. (Membership Committee.) It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee to consider all names proposed for membership, and report such as they approve to the secretary. This committee shall meet weekly and shall exercise a general supervision over the securing of new members.
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Article IV.—Dues.
SECTION 1. (Dues.) The dues of each member of this society shall be fifty cents for each period after the one in which said member is admitted.
Article V.—Amendments.
SECTION 1. (Amendments.) Any addition or amendment to this Constitution or By-Laws of this society shall require a two-thirds vote of the society; provided, it shall require a four-fifths vote of the society to amend Section two (2) of Article one (1), and this article. Said addition or amendment must be handed to the secretary in writing and must lie upon the table one week for a second reading.
BY-LAWS.
SECTION 1. (Meetings.) This society shall meet on Friday evening of each week during the regular college term, and shall be called to order at 8 o'clock.
SEC. 2. [Order of Business.] The Order of Business of this society shall be as follows:
- 1. Calling to order by President.
- 2. Literary Exercises.
- 3. Debate (regular and miscellaneous).
- 4. Critic's Report.
- 5. Assignment of Classes.
- 6. Recess.
- 7. Reading of Minutes.
- 8. Reading of Fines by Secretary.
- 9. Propositions for and Elections to Membership.
- 10. Reports of Committees.
- 11. Unfinished Business.
- 12. New Business.
- 13. Adjournment.
SEC. 3. (Election.) The officers of this society shall be elected by ballot, at a special meeting called for that purpose, and a majority of votes cast shall decide the election.
SEC. 4. (Special Meetings.) The President shall call a special meeting of the society at the request of fifteen (15) active members, said request to be in writing, setting forth the object of the meeting. Notice of the meeting shall be posted on the bulletin board at least two school days previous.
SEC. 5. (Right to Vote.) Only active members are allowed to vote.
SEC. 6. (Proxies.) No proxies will be allowed.
SEC. 7. (Ballots.) In balloting, the name of the candidate must be underscored, and the name of the person voting written on the other side of the ticket.
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SEC. 8. (Applications for Admission.) The names of all candidates for membership shall be referred to the membership committee and shall lie upon the table for one week.
SEC. 9. (Fines.) Fines shall be as follows:
- For disorderly conduct $0.50
- For non-performance .50
- For tardiness on class .25
SEC. 10. (Excuses.) Excuses to the Executive Committee shall be in writing.
SEC. 11. (Parliamentary Practice.) "Robert's Rules of Order" shall be the guide of this society in questions of parliamentary usage, so far as it does not conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws.
SEC. 12. (Expulsion for Non-Performance.) Any member who, without excuse, fails twice in succession to perform his part on the program, shall be notified by the secretary that his name is dropped from the roll.
STANDING RULES.
SECTION 1. (Assistants to Music Secretary.) The Music Secretary shall have power to appoint two assistants.
SECTION 2. (Debate.) The principal speakers on the debate shall not be allowed to exceed ten minutes each, and the speakers on the general debate shall be limited to three minutes each.
SECTION 3. (Use of Hall.) The hall of this society shall not be used as a meeting place for other than Palladian organizations except by persmission of the executive committee.
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The object of the Palladian Year Book is to serve as a catalogue of information for Palladians, Palladian Alumni, and all University students in general who may wish to inform themselves concerning the Society and its work. This object will be best attained if all former and present Palladians will take pains to send the Corresponding Secretary the names of any persons who may wish a copy of this book. They should also keep the Society informed of changes in their address. We invite correspondence and promise to give it prompt attention........
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OFFICERS, FIRST PERIOD, 1894-5.
| C. R. Welden, | | President | Miss Boose, | | Vice-President | S. J. Corey, | | Recording Secretary | Miss Pollard, | | Corresponding Secretary | S. C. Smith, | | Treasurer | Miss Bell, | | Music Secretary | A. B. Lyon, | | Critic | B. C. Matthews, | | Sergeant-at-Arms |
MEETINGS....
The Society meets every Friday evening at 8 p.m. The literary program is followed by recess for social intercourse and a short business meeting........
The Palladian Girls' Debating Club meets every Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Source:Palladian Literary Society RG 38/03/06
Periodical: Box: 9 Folder: 5 Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
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