The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-06-19
INTER SOCIETY CONTEST.
Governor Atkinson and His Official Stall
Graeed the Platform.
4 Large and Enthusiastic Audience.

The twenty eighth Annual Contes
of the Parthenon and Columbian
Literary Societies took place il
Commencement Hall last night A
disagreeablc and drizzling rain wal
falling on the outside. Notwith
standing this drawback, one of til,
largest, most appreciative and en-
thusiastic audiences ever assembled
in the Hall greeted the contestants
The auditorium was a sea of living
humanity and the galleries wer,
almost filled.
While the orchestra discourset
some excellent and inspiring music
Gov. Atkinson with his official stat
appeared upon the platform. Hear
ty and prolonged cheers greeted
their appearance. The Hon. A. G.
Dayton and friends were also on til,
platform. Following in due time
the eight contestants--one lady and
seven gentIemen-with firm and
sanguine step, came upon the stage
Their appearance was enthusiast
cally cheered.
The Rev. DIR. Flanagan prayed
for the blessing Of Almighty God tc
rest upon the contestants and young
men and young women who will
soon leave the University After
another rendition BY the orchestra
Gov. Atkinson arose and asked the
audience to please make no demon
stration during the performance oil
any contestant He then introduc-
ed Mr.. w. T. Ice, .Jr., the first per
former of the evening.
Mr.. lee was the representative Of
the Parthcnon Literary Society on
debate. The question was, "Resolv-
ed, That the Standing Army of the
United States should be Increased
Championing the affirmative, Mr.. Ice
spoke distinctly and earnestly. He
has q most pleasant and resonant
voice. His production bristled with
strong points and showed deep and
wide research. Mr.. Ice made a
strong plea for his side. After
speaking % minutes he was remind
cd by Gov. Atkinson that his time
was up.
Mr.. G. p. Shirley was then intro
duced to discuss the merits of the
negative. Mr.. Shirley is a young
man of pleasing address. He spoke
with clearness and iluency. He had
a masterful production and reflected
credit upon himself in his delivery
OF it. He spoke Is minutes.
Mr.. Ice then came forward and
made five minutes speech in re
ply. He made a most enthusiastic
reply. Indeed he seemed to appear
at better advantage than in his
first speech.
The orchestra then rendered an
other fine selection. The Dcclama
ton contest came next. Miss Leila
Hope Cameron, the deelaimer for the
Columbian society was introduced
and rendered the beautiful selection
1.-The Gazelle and Swan. Miss
Cameron is a most attractive and
charming young lady. Her per
Torrance was natural, charming and
dramatic. Her sweet musical voice
was distinctly audible in every part
of the immense hall.
Mr.. Chauncey ID. Willey.the Par
thcnon dcclaimer, then advanced and
acclaimed gThe STUFF Man is
Made of" In this field Mr.. Wiley
is eminently success. He has been
there before. His gestures were
graceful. His voice was in good
condition. His every movement was
dramatic and brilliant. He retired
TO his seal warmly cheered.
While the splendid orchestra again
gave, forth sweet strains, Gov.
Atkinson requested the audience to