The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-11-21

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Boardman, will, I am shure, be a
wise investment"
Horace Ellis, the first assistant Of
Jonesbpro, High, Sch9ol,r writes a very
interesting letter in regard to his work
In part he says that ! go to school at
twenty minutes before eight and teach
till half past three. Then I have y a
private class in Latin and one in Al
gebra After supper | go to pri-
vate house to hear special student
|, Qhatis suspicious. Editor recite plato
so you see my work is very heavy
however, l am enjoying my work
very much" We are always very
glad to hear the success Of. Maryville
College studepts. Let the good work
go on you and your Alma Mater shall
be crowned with honor. -
Last Friday night the members OF all
the Societies together with friends
from town met in the chapel at 6:3o
to hear Prof. Wilson on Debating. at
6:35 the Bainonians marched in
wearing their society badges. After
such sight Of beauty and intelligence
the Prof. could not Help giving us his
best. This address, an out line Of
which appears below every one
present says, was the best thing OF the
season. All went away determind to
do better work in their societies. We
need more such work as this. :, :.
In his Introductory remarks the
Professor, pointed out four advantages
that would be enjoyed by those tina,
became good speakers: first, they
would be better students in the other
departments; second the money value
OF their services would be greater;
third. they would have more influence
fourth they would be capable Of doing
more good. He then urged the
Dung ladies and all the students tc
resolve to work hard and long and
patiently to conquer all difficulties in
order to become efficient public
speakers. e
In his discussion of debating and
general public speaking, the Professor
spoke of the invention, the arrang-
ment, the preparation, and delivery
of speech.
As to the invention or finding o.
prper topics for discussion, he advised
that strong committees do thorough
r work in searching for appropriate
Themes. As to the finding Of matter
lfor the speech, there are three step
to take: the first, Study and define
. exactly the resolution.to be discussed;
second, think the subject over ex
haustlvely pro and con; the third
Read and take notes.
AS to the arrangement OF the ma
terial thus secured, the Professor in
sisted that system is as important AM
necessary here as it is elsewhere
= Make the main divisions, and thel
marshal all the Subordinate points il
y those main divisions in the order G
their importance. Further rules 70
Il arrangement are posted on the Colleg
d bulletin boards. 'A
In the preparation Of this outlin
! for public presentation two steps ar
4 requisite: think the outline and subjec
: through once or twice, making mod
locations as seems best, then talk tn
{ speech over to yourself as often a
!, time will allow. ~
n In the Society, take notes Of you
: opponents addresses, and answer tn
d arguments at the beginning or tn
close Of your speech. When you ris
to speak, summon and use I'll you
A indomltable will power, and rule your
n self and your audience by will power
r Maintain your self respect and expec
Others to respect, your effort. Spea
! Ito win the decision. Push right alonl
n with all the physical and mora
earnestness at your command. Kee
lgood-humored in spite of everything
Use the best voice you can develop
! and inspire it with will power. Trir
y your gestures. End in a climax
Do not be disheartened by a failure
!, Never apologize for your effort:
Take criticism kindly.
In conclusion. determine to lear
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