discussed. ' The Juniors, represented by M. J. Rentschler, of
Centerport; C. George, 6f Warren, and C. S.,Bomberger,
of Annville, sustained the affirmative, while the Sophomores,
represented by F. J. Saunders, of Syracuse; Alex. Hart, of
Chester, and R. H. H. Aungst, of Pine Grove, argued the
negative. The affirmative took the stand that the question
stated what was for the benefit to humanity at large"; that it
was in accordance with international law, and that the ad
vance of civilization has been due to subjugation and con
quest. The negative endeavored, to show that subjugation
was not in harmony with Christianity; that the immediate
evil results were very disastrous, and that all of the final results
could be achieved by diplomacy.
The debating throughout was exciting and, at some times,
very amusing. One who did not carefully note all of the points
would think 'that it must certainly be a tie. This fact• was
evidelif.dtiring the retirement of the judges, when the boys
Were 'diScuSsing as to which team had won. The decision,
however, as announced by Prof. Gill, was unanimously in
favor of, the negative, giving the Sophomore Team first place
and the corresponding prize. Besides 'Prof. Gill the judges
Were Professors Frizzel and Field.
—The third entertainment in the Y. M. C. A. course comes.
January 81st, and is a Recital given by Isabel Garghill
Beecher. She comes, highly recommended. Her entertain
ments have been very enthusiastically received,, and we feel
that•we can promise a treat to all who hear her.
The fourth and last entertainment will appear here February
7th and consists of the productions of the • well-known Civil
Novelty Company. Its personnel includes Miss Myra Caster
lain, Miss Martha Alexander, and Messrs Accoit and Wm. A.
McCormick. They are first-class in every way and will give
a fitting close to the course.
—We are in receipt of a circular announcing Dr. Armsby's
new book, " The 'Principles' of Annual Nutrition." The book
gives "a summary of the present knowledge of the funda-