Regina Collegiate Institute - Souvenir Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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stand on his feet, and express his thoughts in a clear and impres- sive manner. It is becoming more and more desirable in the business World that a man should be a good speaker, and soon the man who can express himself in easy graceful manner, candidly, and convin- cingly will have his fortune in his mouth. The contestants this year were:- Misses :- McGillivray Lee Muriel Sheriff Albina Tufts Messrs :-- Frank Cunningham Williaiin E. K. Middleton Clive Davidson i Miss McGillivray Lee and Mr. Frank Cunningham were declared the winners, and Miss Muriel Sherrilf and William E. K. Middleton, runners up. The judges were, Mr. F. L. Bastedo, President of the Cana- dian Club, Mrs. F. G. Hopper, President of the WO1116H7S Univer- sity Club, and Mr. J. D. Denny Superintendent of Public Schools. The Bryant Oratory Contest A great impetus has been given to the art of oratory on the province by the action of Mr. J. F. Bryant, President ofthe Sas- katchewan School Trustees Association ' in donating prizes for success therein, a. medal to the winning speaker and a cup to the school he represents. The final contest is to be held each year C in Februaryj during the Trustees Convention. Six contestants representing six divisions of the province will take part. In each of these, elimination contests will be held and the winner of each district represent it in the final. The Regina Collegiate forms one district with Saskatoon Collegiate. This year Saskatoon did not enter a contestant but there was for all that, a spirited contest, which went on among our own students, before a representative was chosen. lt was a, matter of some difficultyto narrow the tield down to two and these two, Frank Cunningham and Ted Spencer put up as pretty a fight as one could wish, the decision finally going to Ted Spencer by a. point or two. The final was staged in St. Andrews, Church,'lVIoose Jaw, on the evening of February 27. It was, unfortunately for Ted, ladies' 46

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4 ...1 l l l l i l THEODORE MCKINLEY SPENCER Pres. Literary and Athletic Association and R.C.I. representative in Provincial Oratory Contest. Balfour Oratorical Contest The Balfour Oratorical Contest is a coinpe-tition in public speaking open to the students of the third and fourth years of our Collegiate. It is usually held just before, or just after, Easter. This contest was originated in 1903, when inost of thestudents Who have participated this year were busy picking up words to make a sentence, and did not dreain that they would be orators fluent and skillful. The contest has become part and parcel of our school life. The students rega.rd it as the last turn in the high road of pleasure, before the big cliinb begins which leads to the sunnnit of success in July - or to the abyss. g That the students appreciate Mr. Balfour 's kindly desire for their pleasure when he donated his inedals is shown by the keen competition. CThis year there were ties which had to be brokei- by extra contestsl The opportunity afforded: to develop the pow lr of quick and clear thinking, to iinprove the vocabulary, and to attain to an effective delivery is unrivalled. A result is that no student need leave Regina Collegiate Institute who is not able to 45

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night. The girl speakers from Leader, Yorkton and Estevan. finished 1. 2. 3, a11d it was no disgrace for anyone to he heaten by them. In the judgment of one hearer at last Sed's speach was the best. All the speaches wer of a very high class and the contest certainly brought out the fact that encouragement given to work inc oral coinposition is wisely given. Mr. Bryant is asking for suggestions from the Uollegiates and High Schools in connection with the contest next year. lt will henceforward be an important factor in school life in this Province. ' Qlnurava nf Stung Two types of courses are nouqoffered in this school: 1. ACADEMIC--leading to a general education, the universities, teaching, and the various other professions. 2. VOCATIONAL C15 Day Classes-witli more time given to practical or shop instruction, directing and preparing the student for the various trades or a business career. Short and long courses. CZD Night Classes--for' any adult engaged in any trade or calling. Short and long courses. The Academic courses are under the supervision of the Colle- giate Institute Board, and are open to all students who have passed Grade Eight, or who possess the equivalent standing required by the Department of Education. These classes are free to any stu- dent resident in the Province of Saskatchewan. Q I GENERAL COURSE-a three or four year course combin- ing the studies leading to the University or the Normal Schools. 47