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2 li I 1 1' +++L4L.4-Le+t.4 Thfza HE Philomathean Society had its big day on Friday, March 18, 1827 P when one of the best Prize Debates ever held in the school was delivered by its able members There were eight speakers this vear a much larger number than usual thus making the competiton for the Blandy Carnegie prize very keen indeed. The subject for debate--the inde- pendence of the Philippines-was one of prominent importance at that time, because of its possible effect on the future standing of our country. This subject offered a great deal of material for both sides, which was used to good advantage. One thing was noticeable, that reports given out a short time before the .debate were used to advantage by several members, showing the interest of the 'debate-zrs. ' The oratory of all the speakers was characterized by its fineness of delivery coupled with an all-around knowledge of the subject. The debaters were fortunate in having three judges whose abilities were indeed excellent. They were: Mr. Frank Palmer, '85, Mr. P. M. Allen, 'l 3 and Rev. Elbert Bennett. A decision was reached quickly and first prize was given to William K. Newman. His debate was well delivered and contained many un- expected but fine arguments. The judges were unanimous 'in expressing their approval of the debate, which they all thought the best ever given by the Old Schoolf' ' The oHicers for 1927 Philo were: George W. Hoft ...... ,....... P resident Vice-President Thomas H. Skirm ........ Secretary Sergeant-at-Arms 59 TWU' 5 ' whiff-.,...-'
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'Prize 'Dehczters Igffflldtiill' Nfgafiiu' HARRY S. PARKES, not in picture VVILLIAWI K. NEYVMAN BENJAMIN FQSTER VVILLIAM CRAVEN THOMAS H. SKIRM NVILLIAM K. EBERBACH, not in RICHARD M. HENKELS Pifwfe CLINTON H. MILLER, JR. QUES1'ION Resolved: That the United States should grant immrdizzlr independ- cnfe to the Philippine Islands. First Prize Third Prize WILLIAM K. NEVVMAN THOMAS H. SKIRM Second Prize Honorable Merztiorz YVILLIAIVI CRAVIQN BENJAMIN FOSTER 58
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