and thanks for his efforts in behalf of our team and for his
efforts, to make the meet a success. In the developing of the
material all efforts possible were put forth by those inter
ested in. this line of work. And praise is also due to those
who by their aid helped in this work. Their efforts are ap
preciated by all.
The last and concluding debate of , the series was lost by
"State" at State College by a score of 55 to 45. (The points
counting on debate alone, as the oratorical ability of the
two teams was declared equal by the judges.) Throughout
the debate the greatest interest was manifested by the audi
ence which was very enthusiastic and impartial. , From be
ginning to end both teams fought valiantly, and had the
debate ended with honors as they were at the end of the
regular. debate, State. must have won. But the failure of
State's team.. to rebut in a forceful and decisive manner
lost for her what she had gained in the regular debate. But
notwithstanding this State's work was good.
Dickinson, confident of winning, began in a manner not
conducive to such confidence by the audience as was mani
fested by her team, but grew stronger and continued to
grow thus until the finish. And in rebuttal, where State
was weak, she developed her best arguments.. One feature
which received no approval by the audience was the mimicry
practiced by Dickinson during the debate.
The mandolin club furnished music during the evening
and was enthusiastically applauded and graciously respond
ed when called upon.
Gen. James N.. Beaver (of the class of '9B) was presid
ing officer. The judges were:—Rev. George S. Chambers,
D. D., Harrisburg, Pa.;' Judge A. 0. Furst, Bellefonte, Pa.;
John E. Fox, Esq., Harrisburg, Pa.
The Dickinson team was composed as follows:—Caleb
Burclienal, Canterbury, Del.; Boyd L. Spahr, Mechanics
burg•,ePa.; Echnund.Y. Presby, Manahawkin, N. J. State's
team was:•—Willis H. Landis, Lancaster, Pa,; Floyd H.
Diehinson—State Debate.