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flistoYy of I. L. S. {ED together by inseparable bonds of sympathy, encouraged by the successes of the past year, and '0111ising to show the Iruits of faithful anrl persistent efforts in the years to come, the members of Ir-ving Literary Society place her before the coming students of W. M. C. We wish to point out a few of Irving's advantages. Her hal! is one which we speak of with pride and pleasure. It is furnished with a library which contains not only valuable books of reference, but also standard books of fiction ami poetry. On her table are found the best magazines, wllidll'l1nblc her members to keep abreast of the times. III her hall is an ora tor's mirror, which serves to develop grace and gesture. Her debates during the year have been interesting and instructive, displaying talent which promises bright results in the future. Adorned by the laurel wrcnth of victory in the annual contest of last year ilg-ainst Webster. Irving has achieved another brilliant victory in placing one of her loyal members as orator in the Intercollegiate Contest of 1903. we cannot but feci proud of our work as we review the past year. We feel encouraged as we look in. to the future, knowing that till success depends upon constant and persistent effor-t such as we put forth. Our speakers have shown marked improvement, and we have the fond hope of seeing victory perched npon OUI" banners in the contest of 1903. So with the encouragement or past success we turn to the gem· laden path ofthe future, which promises to be strewn with the laurels of hard-fought victories for the best Society at W. M. C. - - 131 - -