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A long report by William Bamford that features many of the characteristics of the Thencanic's meetings: rowdy behavior from the members, tongue-in-cheek remarks, and discussion of the Society's debating practices. In this particular report, Bamford proposes a scoring system to ensure impartial judging ahead of the Society's debate on women's suffrage. Transcription included.

These two photographs, both from the same donor, depict groups of members of the Arguromuthos Sigma ("Argo") sorority in around 1941; only one photo is dated. The first shows the sisters at an outdoor picnic, while the second depicts the sorority in the drawing room of Allen Hall (the center portion of "ABE"). The two photos also include a largely incomplete list of names in each image, provided by the donor. No transcription.

An undated critic's report, signed by one "R. G. Poland," who remains unidentified. Transcription attached.

A review of a meeting of the Thencanic Society by Harry R. Wilson. Although the report is not dated, Wilson was Thencanic Vice-President in 1897, so this likely dates to shortly before then. "Mr. Camp" is once again chided for his behavior, while "Mr. H. Lawrence" and "Mr. [Charles] Hewitt" receive some tongue-in-cheek remarks. Transcript attached.

A humorous report, one rejected by the Society's officers due to its levity. Allusions to the events and people from around the start of the Spanish-American War dates this document to early 1898. Transcription attached.

A short and positive report from the Critic. Transcript attached.

A fairly long report on a hectic meeting of the Thencanic. Hutchinson discusses the Secretary's poor organizational skills and general rowdy behavior by the membership. Transcription attached.

Thencanic Critic Frankland Briggs lists the various behavioral problems at the Society's November 24th meeting, including a filibuster that delayed the end of the meeting by an hour. Transcription included.

A brief report with a dire warning for the Thencanic Society's members. The Critic's name cannot be verified. Transcription included.

H. O. Cauldwell reports on one an "exceptionally well conducted meeting," though remarks that the presence of faculty helped keep the boys in order. Transcription included.