High School of Commerce - Caravel Yearbook (New York, NY)

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PUBLIC SPEAKING SOCIETY

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' OFFICERS CGMMERCE YEAR BOGK, 1911 .1.. 1. 111 QIIIIIII -nf' ONSOLIDATIONS and combinations are the order of the ini dmv Among the verx latest of these is the consolidation of the I 106 I'I'IlT11itO111'111 and Xl, ebster Emerson I iterary Societies and f . J' Qifuj cv . . - 1, T Jr v xg - 1 . 5 l X c 1. ' 1 - ' 1 , the Syn' ' gain in eiiiciency has been evident from the moment the com- bine -known as the Hamiltonian-held its iirst meeting. Throughout the entire year there were about twenty active members who enhanced the former reputation of both literary societies by furnishing interesting programs with instructive talks and debates. Among other subjects they debated the following: Rcxvolved: That the Honor System be adopted in the High School of Com- n1erce. Res0l'z1Ud.' That the Freedom of the Press be limited. Q These and other debates furnished the members many pleasant after- noons. The Faculty displayed an interest by giving lectures on different topics, among them being an illustrated talk on Maine, by Mr. A. H. Lewisg 'iCollege- Life and Associations, by Mr. Nvhartong Postage Stamps, by Mr. Healeyg The Beauties of 1Xf'lathematics, by Mr. Schlauchg Myths of Nature, by Mr. Hallg and Preparing for Citizen- ship, by Mr. E. D. Lewis. A large attendance at all of these talks fully showed that the members of the Club appreciated the endeavors of the teachers. The Club later arranged a series of Prize Speaking Contests and Talks by the Faculty. They consisted each time of talks on any one of three subjects selected by the Club, and naturally these topics were concerned with current events. Sept. to Feb. H. CHATFIELD, ,I2 M. LUBARSKY, '11 H. HANRRIS, '13 .W. ROBERTSON, '11 MR. H. M. ITALL President Vice-Prcsidefzt Secretary Trmsiufr Faculty Advise S3 Fvb. to func H. HIKRRIS, '13 B. MILLER., '13 Z. A,xRoNs, '13 F. CARUSO, -'I2 r Mr. H. M. HALL

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COMMERCE YEAR BOOK, 1911 Y .9 Q hi ll is Qmlklllil 5? Ei' e 1 aeeaag-W siiiigs . is ii:e2:::a:i53t5iQygu:::5- 6 'I 0 t H Q :lf NWEP' i , muyilgliiynri naman S 'F-EE-TEN ' mffv--M HE fact that the Hamiltonian and 1 ing NW ' Y - 7, ' - Eg, W .g gs the lfVebster-Emerson Literary So- l ll - f . . . . gli 'gg lf 't eff TL' cieties have been consolidated did I ' I at - fe -:wg not leave the school represented by Pr: ll W- only one literary society very long 3 for im- mediately the Public Speaking Society was organized to carry on talks and debates and also to develop those boys who have participated as members, so that they may at any time be able to address a large audience with the greatest of confidence. About thirty boys from the upper terms were admitted as members in the Club g and, with the assistance of Messrs. Pugh, Brennan and Fitzpatrick, all the meetings proved successful. During the term many debates were held on questions of vital importance to the National Government, among them being the Reciprocity Treaty, Ship Subsidies, Merchant Marine, Direct Primaries, Governmental Control of Railroads, and the Panama Canal Fortification. Besides these debates, the usual program, consisting of short talks and impromptu speeches, was given. The Faculty Advisers also helped on many occasions, by giving talks on different topics, all of which were appreciated by the members. The Club has planned to pick a debating team and engage 'in several inter-scholastic debates. In this way they intend using their past term's work to the best advantage. Many thanks are extended to the teachers who have so ably served the Club. It is hoped that this society will continue its duties from term to term and become one of the school's permanent organizations. OFFICERS H. GLADSTONE, 'II .... ............. ......... P r 'esident D. WEINSTEIN, ,II ........................ Vice-President A. GOODMAN, ,I2 ............. . ................. Secretary Messrs. PUGH, BRENNAN, F1rzPA'rR1cK. ..Fac-ulty Advisers Ss