Germantown Academy - Ye Primer Yearbook (Fort Washington, PA)

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SCENES FROM H.-XID.-XM AND EVA 60

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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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Fl' 'llsmmlw . 'm..,,.,i.f. .1-f,,.. ..' I es.44-+4-ALJ-A454-afar l The 'Pla y .MA HE thirty-fourth annual production of the Belfry Club was given in I' ' the ballroom of the Bellevue-Stratford on Saturday evening, the eleventh ,Mig T3 IDI of December. The production was Adam and'Eva, a three-act N comedy written by Guy Bolton and George Middleton. The play was ii '-i- well attended, the net reports showing a decided profit. The ballroom in a-. was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Chinese lanterns with garlands of holly extending between them were hung from the ceiling and boxes. A dance, lasting until midnight, followed the play. A The rendering ofjthis play was admirably done. The acting was cleverly performed, the first act being especially fine. Thomas F ernley, as the father, and Caleb Milne as his daughter, Eva, were outstanding on the stage. Austin Woody as Lord Andrew and jack Adam as Clinton Dewett also played their parts well. Great credit must also be given to the rest of the cast and the management for making the play a success. The play rendered that evening a memorable one, one which brought credit not only to those connected with it, but to the whole school as well. A THE CAST james King. .. Corinthia ....... Clinton Dewitt . , . julie Dewitt ,..... Eva King .......... Aunt Abby Rocker. . . Dr. Jack Delamater. . Horace Pilgrim . . ..... Adam Smith ........ Good Andrew Gorden .... fGeneral Understudy. . . . . .Thomas Fernley, Jr., '28 . . . . .Kenneth Griffith, '29 . . . .John W. Adam, Jr., '27 . . .Payton S. Kelly, '28 . . . .Caleb llflilne, IV, '29 . .George Patterson, '29 . . . .Wm. F. Lundgren, '28 . . . . .Lee Sheppard, '28 . . . . .Harrison P. Martin, '24 . . . W. Austin VVoody, '28 . . . .Robert D. Newkirk, '29j 61 lf'