The Cecil Whig., 1886-06-26
INSULTING A YOUNG LADY
Students of Dickinson College Hiss Con-
testant for Oratorical Honors.

Students of Dickinson College Hiss Con-
testant for Oratorical Honors.
CARLISLE, PA, June 22-Bosler Me
mortal Hall of Dickinson College was a
scene of much excitement last evening.
| during the annual oratorical contest of
the Junior class This class cons sted of
were up with their studies had the right
to enter the contest. Most of them,
however, took umbrage at the fact that
a young lady was to compete Tor one OF
the prizes, and only two of the male stu
dents entered into the contest. 1t was
reported that the disaffected juniors in
tended to hiss the young lady, or to
create such disturbance as would en-
barrass or cause her to break down. The
attempt was made, but it failed most sig
n.lly.
II. Todd, of Snow Hill, Md, son of
Rev. Robert w. Todd, well known in
Cecil county. This young gentleman
had incurred the dispIeasrre of the dis
senting members of the class, and when
he came forward Kisses arose in the back
part of the room. Miss Zidie Longs
dorf, young lady of Carlisle, was the
next speaker AS soon as she stepped
upon the platform she was hisSeG by stu
dents who had ranged themselves in the
back part of the hall for that purpose
Fire crackers and torpedoes were ex-
ploded. and other noise was made; but
the speaker knew what prejudice she
whould have to face, and had h er address
so thoroughly committed that she could
keep right on in spite of the efforts OF
the cowardly boys to discOncert her.
She soon captured the attention of her
audience and shamed the students inside
the hall into decent behavior; but some
Of them went to East College, and loudly
rang the bell on that building for about
ten minutes.
An attempt was made to turn the gas
off, but this was frlstated Just as twas
about to be accomplished. Finally, the
bell ceased its ringing, the noisy students
were quieted, an one of their number
was arrested, and Miss Longsdorf was
She had won great victory, and as she
closed he perorati0n storm of applause
arose from the audience.
The third Grafton was delivered by
Frank smiley, of Carlisle, which was a
production of considerable merit; tut
| the gold medal will undoubtedly be
awarded to Miss Longsdorf.
The contest was for the Pierson prize
medals, the first gold aud the second sill
yer. The Junior Class Organization,
which made all the arrangements and
have all the expenses of the contest, eX
| PEELED for good reasons Mr.. F. Smiley,
When application was made to President
McCauley as to the right of Miss Lougs.
dorf to compete, he took sides against
the organization. The consequence was
4 division. and so only three speakers ap-
peared-Mss L .die Longsdorf Carlisle,
on "IIead and Hand Workers.; Mr.. F.
Smiley, Carlisle, or "Prohibtion," and
Mr.. 5. II. Todd, Snow Hill, Md, on
George f lot, the Teacher" Two com
mitteeS, one on orationS and one on com
position have been appointed. The de-
clsion will be given on Thursday. The
Junior Glass Organization got out some
burlesque programs, which created much
amusement. Class day exercises were
held in Bosler Hall this morning Rev.
J. H. Schivley, Washington, ID. G., chap
lain OF the senor class, opened with
prayer. The address of welcome was
deliverd by S. f. Howell, of Camden,
Del, and the address to undergraduates
by NJ. II. X. Beachley, of Iagerstown,
Md.