Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-21
THE LITERARY CONTEST.

The fourth annual contest between
the Parthenian and Ciceronian litera-
ry societies was held on Friday even
ing, June 18th. Much Of the inter-
est of commencement week centres in
this contest, and although the wealth
er was rather fobidding, large au-
dience assembled promptly as wit
nesses of the spirited struggle. "The
March of the Men of Harlech," by the
Shepherd College Glee Club, very ap-
propriately opened the exercises,
breathing forth a spirit of conflict
which gave some indication Of what
the rest Of the evening might bring
forth. The first speaker was Miss
Rebecca Carskadon, who, in a natural,
unaffected manner, that won its way
at once to the hearts of the audience,
recited "Brier Rose" She was fol-
lowed by Miss Bess Butler, who
brought out well the pathos in the
touching story Of Annette, and re-
ceived the award of ten points for the
first year DISCLAIMERS.
A vocal solo, Waiting" by Miss
Lutte Allstadt, was next on the pro-
gram, and delighted the audience, as
Miss Allstadt's songs always do. She
was accompanied by violin and piano.
Mr.. R. N. Duke and Miss Katie
Mckee were the middle year declaim-
ers. They acquitted themselves cred
itably, Mr.. Duke with "Claudius and
Cynthia" and Miss Mckee with
"The Trial Of Rebecca," adapted
from "Ivanhoe." To Miss Mckee the
judges gave the decision, adding TWEEN
ty more points to Ciceros record.
Here, however, the tide turned, and
the remaining laurels rest upon Par
thenian brows. Mr.. G. H. Mckee,
in his grafton, as there work for all ?"
made brave and creditable struggle
for his society, but the judges decided
that although he did well, Miss Kath-
aryn Donley, who spoke on "The Mo-
tive Power in the Worlds Progress, I"
did better, and awarded her the thir-
ty points belonging to the grafton.
The debate was upon the question,
Resolved, That the interest of civila-
zation will be best served by an al
lance of English-speaking nations, y
with Messrs. G. P. Unseld and D. a.
McQuilkin to affirm, Miss Lalla Mad
dox and Mr.. John McGarry to deny.
Both sides were well upheld. In
thought the negative had rather the
advantage, but the ease and self-pos.
session of Mr.. Unseld, with the quiet
dignity of Mr.. McQuilkin, gave the af-
frmative the precedence, making a
total of 70 points for Parthenians and
50 for Ciceronians.
The Shepherd College Mandolin
Club made its second public appear
ance during the exercises. Its num-
bers have been increased 10 six, and
its rendition of the "Claudine Waltz
so pleased its hearers that it was
obliged to respond to their prolonged
applause with "Old Folks al Home. u
A quartet composed of Misses Mar
garet Welshans and Florence Miller
and Messrs. L. D. Arnett and B. F,
Sperow sang the"W hippoorwill Song,
whose melody was very pleasing. The
Young Mems Glee Club closed the pro-
gram with "'Way Down South, re.
spending to an encore with Nellie
Was Lady" This club has always
been a favorite with its audiences,
and this appearance was no exception
to the general rule.
Excitement ran high while the
judges decisions were summarized,
and when the result was announced