De La Salle Institute - Torch Yearbook (New York, NY)

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' li rf 'ilftbrcli THE EULOGTAN DEBATTNG SOCIETY HE Eulogian Debating Society entered its fourth year of existence t-his year. The qualities of the speakers were never in doubt throughout the entire set of debates. The Hrst debate was held previous to our Christmas vacation by the members of the Senior class, the others followed very shortly. The debaters impressed the audiences from the very beginning by displaying a marvelous manner of oratorical ability. Reverend Brother Edward, Director of the Institute, complimented the boys on their ability as orators and also encouraged the orators to follow in the art of oratory. He encouraged the future debaters to put their heart and soul into the debate with vim and vigor. The debates were well prepared as well as delivered and can only be praisd by the highest commendation. SENIOR DEBATE P Resolved: That the security of the nation requires an increase in military equipment. This debate is of vital importance because it deals with one of the foremost world difficulties of the day. Affirmative: Arthur Glynn. Richard Kirby, James Fetherston, and An- thony Sullivan, alternate. lQ3O 76

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K 1 to the lnfant Jesus, which was followed by some interesting talks on Vocation and customs of the different orders, by members of the religious orders them- selves. At the December meeting. a grand rally was held, and a little amuse- ment was introduced into the regular proceedings. The Senior class gave a very interesting debate, and the intermissions were filled by the School Orchestra under the direction of Gervais McDonough, and the supervision of Brother Charles, According to the usual procedure, at the first meeting of the chapter the officers elected to govern the Society for the year were installed as follows: President, Robert P, Curley, '3o: Vice-president, Thomas McManmon, '31g Secretary, Joseph Cosgrove. '3o: Treasurer, James G. Reidy, '30, The Rever- end Brother Edward brought the meeting to a close with a very interesting talk on the object of the Society. Among the speakers of note who addressed the Society during the year may be mentioned Father Julian. whose subject was Saint Francis of Assisi: Father Hughes, who spoke of the Dominican Order, and Brother Cassian, who encouraged vocations to the Brotherhood. The active work of the Society ceased for the year when the Society assisted in a large body at the Solemn Annual Vesper Service. which was held in Saint Patrick's Cathedral. 75 . 2

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The Torch Negative: Robert Curley, Stephen Reidy, Thomas Troy, and John Shee- han, alternate. s The afiirmative was given the verdict, but it was not given with any ease because of the constant iight of the negative. JUNIOR DEBATE Resolved: That the Baumes habitual offender law be approved and its wider extension advocated. It proved to be a well prepared debate with fine speeches and directly to the point of interest. - Affirmative: Kenneth Donaldson, James Curley, John Kemp, and Joseph Driscoll, alternate. ' Negative: Myles O'Reilly, Thomas McManmon, Daniel Lyons. and Arthur Gillis, alternate. The afiirmative received the decision, which was a close one. SOPHOMORE DEBATE Resolved: That the five day week should- be adopted in all American in- dustrial institutions. This is a topic of universal importance, which has great appeal to all and more than appeal to the American people. Airmativez John Farrelly, Edward Dunleavy, John Fitzgerald, and Francis McMahon, alternate. Negative: Pirie Maloney, Thomas Farley, Francis Burton, and Francis Callahan. alternate. The verdict was rendered in favor of the Affirmative once again, but only after a strenuous fray. A real interesting debate with a fine collection of ora- tors, who are a credit to their class. . . FRESHMAN DEBATE Resolved: That the United States should grant the Philippines their com- plete freedom. ' Afirmative: Joseph Caponigri. Joseph Connelly, John Broderick, and James Casey. ' Negative: Patrick Callahan, Eugene Daly, James Kelly, and William Myhan, alternate. This debate proved to be the most interesting one of all, as well as being one of as much importance. These young hopefuls. as they were termed by the Director, not only had well prepared speeches and arguments, but even de- livered their speeches as would great orators, of whom much is expected. 1930