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then in attendance at the University, thirty-two in number. They chose as name for this organization "Alethenai," which signifies 'the truthful onei. Truth, which eminates from the bosom o( the Father. Truth, what a noble foundation upon which to build; the only one that will stand firm when he rains of discouragement descend and the floods of adversity come. The first president elected by the society was Miss Mary E. Gregor daughter of Dr. Gregory, who was then Regent of the University. She marrie Prof. Webb, of Stevens Institute, Hoboken, New Jersey. For several years they resided in Germany. The meetings of the society were for some time held on Wednesday afternoon with closed doors. But the members soon resolve 1 to "let their light shine/ holding open meetings every Friday evening, gladl welcoming all to their exercises, which were, no doubt, entertaining This grand work, begun so successfully by the charter members, has been taken up each succeeding collegiate year and carried on with more than ordinary ability, zeal, and earnestness. Continually gathering strength as the ears have rolled on, it has fulfilled the design for which it was organized. M a n . the members have become able orators and excellent essayists. The society has for many years been represented with honor at our oratorical contests. In the fall of 1885 Miss Lida Ashby, of the Alethenai Society, creditably represented the University at the State Oratorical Contest, which was held in Chicago. Although all the members have not excelled in this direction, the have received much benefit from the society work and have been so infused with the spirit of earnestness and truth in their lives, that we know that they are re< nized as powers for good in whatever position in life they may be pi I, for " N o n e but such as are good can give good things." The work accomplished by the Alathenai during the present year 1 i attended by the greatest prosperity and success. What it 1 s lacked in num bers, it has made up in energy and industry, each meml willingly doing her part. The standing and success of the Alethenai at the pr nt tim fell be due in a great measure to the kind assistance and e ell it a<h Prof Snyder, who at a time when its members were almost discoui a helping hand. This placed the society again on a lid m this timely aid the Alethenai is most grateful. The society has this year been enabled to bring b th publi !\N the best entertainments of the s on, the 1 tun - being itien own community. Not only intellectually have these nterl success but financially.

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