Rome Free Academy - De O Wain Sta Yearbook (Rome, NY)

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10 Tur SENIOR Prize-Speaking Contest SLINGERLAND PRIZE, J Gilbert R. Hughes; second prize to A. W. Orton, Jr.; third prize to Miss Florence B. Smith; honorable mention, Miss Florence D. Waldo. The fifth Slingerland prize-speaking Feb- It was re- awarded to contest was held on Friday evening, ruary 28th, at the Academy. markable for the high average skill in elecution shown by those who took part, and for the even quality of the competi- tion. attendance hall. The the program was ably Elite Orchestra, There was a large nearly filling the assembly musical part of rendered by Yordon’s which played a number of selections. Principal Homer W. Harris, who pre- sided, introduced as the first speaker of the evening John Elton Townsend. the subject of whose declamation was The New South,” by Henry W. Grady. Mr. ‘Townsend spoke deliberately, with good enunciation and with anexcellent appre- ciation of the spirit of this splendid ora- tion. He received liberal applause. D. Waldo had a selec- tion entitled ‘‘The Slow Man,”’ by Ernest Poole. Miss Florence It dealt with the experiences of a poor Jewish sweatshop worker in New York, and was full of a homely pathos. It was not a piece that called for great but its brought human the speaker, who was listened to with inter- dramatic action, deep quality was well out by ested attention and who gave a very creditable rendition of the story. Miss Marjorie Beeme Ellis, in “‘A Sol- dier of France,’ by Ouida, had a in contrast with that of the preceding speaker. It selec- tion quite was marked by vivacity and rapid dramatic action, tell- ing the heroic story of the devoted cigar- ette. quirements of the declamation very capa- Miss Ellis met the exacting re- bly and her speaking made an excellent impression. ANNUAL “What by Blake. was spoken by Miss Celia Alice Case. It little of childhood, aud the plaintive the Teacher Said to Trove,” was an attractive story feature which distinguished it was rendered very effectively by the speaker, who showed particular skill in the different dialogue parts which made upa large portion of the piece. Gilbert Robert Hughes, in ‘ The White Man’s Burden,” by George P. Beers, had a declamation dealing with the race and lynching problems of the South. It was and by Mr. forcible argumentative in character good Hughes, and work was made of it who showed himself a im- pressi ve speaker. “The spoken by Lance of Kawana,” which was Miss Belle Smith, was a graceful and interesting story of land. It descriptive power and spirited treatment, Florence War in a faraway called for both of which requirements were met by Miss Smith. evident understanding of the idea of the She spoke clearly and with selection, and was followed with close attention. Albert same William Orton, declamation as had the the first speaker. FV. He had a good voice, which he used to advantage. His speaking was, for the most part, deliberate and natural, and in the pathetic parts of the oration he was particularly good. The last speaker of the evening was Amos J. ‘The This well who declaimed Storming of Mission Ridge.” Grimm, known selection calls for lively descrip- Mr. Grimm proved one of the best speakers tive powers and a forceful delivery. of theevening. He was distinct, spirited and vigorous and he gave an excellent delineation of the battle scene without overdoing it. Prof. Edward S. Babcock, of Hamilton Staley, of Oneida High School, and Harry E. Reed, College, Principal George R. 4 I £

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Tue SENIOR ANNUAL a) Edith Smith, Miss Valeria class play. Reynolds in Florence Smith, winner of the third prize in Slingerland prize-speaking contest; class witch last day. Florence Waldo, the holder of the essay honor. Ruth Wood, Madam Sateene in class play. Leo R. Burton, girls’ prophecy. Amos J. Grimm, hero in the class play; secretary of senior class. Gilbert R. Hughes, winner of the first pirze in the Slingerland prize-speaking 1907; hold- er of the oratorical honor of the class of 1908; editor-in-chief Senior Annual. contest; hocky manager in George B. Halleck, Mr. De Smythe in class play. Albert W. Orton, Jr ond -» Winner of the sec- prize in the Slingerland prize- speaking contest; holder of the sixth academic honor; president of the class.

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Syracuse, nstituted the committe award rof. Babcock, in announc- ing their ‘cision, complimented the speakers as a whole, and spoke of the evenness of the competition, remarkin that the task of the judges in making a sclection had been a difficult one, and he people in most of t ready to agree that suc the case. He announce First prize, Mr. Hughes; sec: Mr. Orton; third prize, Miss ble mention Miss Waldo. nouncement was received by ence with enthusiastic applau exhibition it was highly creditable to the young men and women of the senior and junior chasses who spoke and also testified to the excellen which they had received. is for Alberta, a sweet little girl, When that boy Who is called by a Bella regular pear] ways in sight. stands for Bacon, a boy of small siz for Orton, so thin and tall, Who by his attitude shows he is wise. would look like a hat rack if he is for Cole, a boy always in line, stood in the hall. Vho | yriskear » | 1 - ine 11 . Vho said at Oriskany he had a fin for Putnam, a boy of small mind. time, ho alway is looking for a good r Davis, who looks out of place time. of hair which hangs . a eid ‘ , ‘ : : for Quackenbush, so cute and nici in his face. ho is valued by Miss W ood above ’ for Estella, who is fond of vets, any price. I If a Fox is not with her that fact sh e652 is for Roberts, who has spent hours. regorets, : Sending to Eleanor candy and flowers. is for Fraver, king of the boys, When the teacher is not looking he’s is for Sweet, who thinks it don’t pay, making a noise. To write upa story, then be given is for Grosvenor, who has a larg: — family. stands for Townsend, who lately has He’s always about and tries to act been seen, manly. Wearing light trousers and ties of is for Hofstetter, who thought it was bright green. fun is for uneasiness, a freshman game, To bother the teacher until she was Which causes the seniors a great deal “stung.” of pain.