1 20 1 https://archives.kentshill.org/files/original/18/91/Adelphian_Society_Sketch.pdf 669b6e4a862ac8291c90365d47c32429 PDF Text Text M I ii r ®fjers* Aw Words ®Ijat Ari? 8wds '©Ijis (Eertifies tljaf fyas been ettrnlleb an member nf tfye J\Mplrian J^ncietg nf fl|e ^aine 'ffiesleuan J^eminaru, ^Renfs £3tU, ^dWaine, II rgS ■president ■ mSgaM I, iwjgggj JBecrefary ■■■■■■III: 3 ■■lllllll p I=w2? s �. . if** Ju Sketch of the Adelphian Society 4 Following the plan which the Calliopean Society inaugurated t- in the Chapel services this term, we are reading a brief sketch of the Adelphiam Society as it appears in an old issue of The Breeze. The Adelphian Society was organized during the winter of 1863 and a64 at a. suggestion from the preceptress, Miss Case, a graduate of Genesee College. The constitution was modeled after that of the Adelphian Society of that college from which its name was also borrowed. The charter members consisted of the college classes of 1864 and ’65 and other prominent girls of the school from the under classes. Previous to 1864 the girls had had no society work but a few had been highly"honored by the Calliopeans with appointments as editors and readers for the six public meetings of each term. The • Adelphians immediately subscribed for some .'periodicals and gave books towards forming a library for the society. Some years later the Adelphian L,bra,ry was presented to the Seminary and the Adelphian label is still often found in library books. Old Adelphians have always maintained great interest in the society. The ritual for iniations now in use was prepared fy Mrs. Emma Huntington Nason and her son, Professor Nason. The installation service was at the same time prepared by a committee of the active branch. The society song, also written by Mrs. Nason, is greatly enjoyed by all Adelphians. �2.VAdelphian Sketch The society meetings were first held in the chapel in Sampson Hall, but in later years they were allowed a room on the fourth floor. This room has been remodeled at different times, one of the latest improvements being a hardwood floor. In 1904 the fortieth anniversary of the society, a feature of special interest, was held in their hall. At that time a letter was received from Mrs. Morse, formerly Miss Case, the one who so much assisted in the formation of the society. Mrs. Ellen Hatch Parker (’65$) sent for the reunion the following poem: A Pencil Sketch As one who climbs a mountain side Looks back across a valley fair, And in the gathering shadows sees A faint light glimmer here and there, So I look back these forty years And midst their dim and purple gloom I see a group of laughing girls Close gathered in a lighted room. A happy, merry-hearted groupl But ’neath their jests a purpose ran. For from the seed they sowed tn at night Sprang up our dear Adelphian. And other girls in other years Have brought it added grace and power And nurtured it with careful tears, Till now behold! Its perfect flower. And they who drowned the tiny seed And they who’ve watched it bud end bloom, Rejoice together in its strength Alike enjoy its sweet perfume. But only in a fairer day And in a long futurity, Can we, with prophet’s pen, foretell What its full rinened fruit shall be. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Adelphian Society Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Adelphian Society Description An account of the resource A certificate and sketch of the society. no year printed on documents Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Breeze