New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

Hshed in Tie Tribune last Sunday, the gavel viii
be known as the Tribune Gavel, and viii be-
cone The permanent possession C the high
school in the league which wins the champion
shin two years in succession. After the gavel
has been won in June il may be used in the de-
hating society in the following year
The constitution and bylaws Of the Greater
,lev-York Interscholastic Debating League are
n interest as showing that not only contests OF
athletic sports, but contests Of brains, are thor
ourh.v organized. The league is the largest
t--srscholasric association in the United States.
-r1s largest league in greater New-York previ-
o-srv Was the Long Island Interscholastic
7aer1a II comprised I'VE schools-Pratt IN
s-,-,--z rh- Polytechnic, Adelphi Academy, Eras-
WINS Hau High School and the Boys High
school
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
---a <1r-7,-f-e are the constitution and bylaws
~ ,be Greater Nev-York Interscholastic De
batting League
Article La This Organization shall be known known
rs he Greater New York Interscholastic Debating
-5@s7s --7ose SHAH be 70 unite the various public
ref SCHOOLS Of greater New-Aork n an oFeal--La-
non whose object shall ne 70 sl I-,o ie tFs gen
e-sl interest il the art Of Debating ana puoAe
psScs II Nsrn5ership-(s) Two representatives
SHAH be sent BY each school that is IN the eas
lol Aly meme tIi = s,1F5ecT 10 the action Of
re executive committee; the said acton may Dc
ts.f III m sss.sssr5ents-(s) Assessments may be
levied ~ rv1-tirds vote OF the members present
~ Any school that fails. 70, pay an assessment zat
within reasonable time sral cease u N7 ieF'o
4-t5- T-6feers-la) The officers Of this league
shall De director, president Weep 57'-ei-'
~ TIE director shah hold once for two school
ia vs s s656l san hold two Offices the same
I-fs-ra y.-Powers and Duties Of Presdent-(al
TIE PRESIDENT shall appoint ali general committees
rss- rha deciding vote in case OF Tie sign az 1p-
r-1rris-io1s Tor money and preside at al meetings
.al The E-ce-preslpeLlI 80 - ItsT+eTs atsenee re-
q the president in case OF the 1a''5- 0090---' 49,
DE-. Tie secretary shall call the roll keep the he
--------e read aT papers which may be ordered 70
s. -rss -Drify committees Of their appointment
g +eiress referred 10 them, authenticate by
rs Signature oil The proceedings OF the e4g axe
r5srEe 81 all papers and documents belonging 10
ne -lsr-Te and 81 an its corresponding.
the recording secretary. in the event OF MS IN
ability 10 attend a meeting sIiall "-tiLg-N c.
s1 provide thar al the appurteIanses q Ile Sc e
p shall b Al ths SAID e es555t fba fz se6 90
his failure 10 50 protles ne ,oI tom which The
.---+a~- is 4 a. -egate, unless the latter is e1-
cIlse6 IN tie executive committee 81, 81,
idB The treasurer shall have charge OF az LGls
at -he league and pay all bills when Endorsed by
e. Tie director shall eau special meetings change
the dare ei meel5as' an ne schools which shall
f--r-ish me Judges and chairman for the debates;
enforce the schedule prevent c-seolo so t fo ~ tb -.
success Of the league for which he shall be held
responsible during his term -.,
Ar+irIs " CdestinEsl--(aj The regular meetings
san be held The last Friday OF every mohlA our
81 sDeciaI meetings may be called by the di-
rector. .,t,-i+,, Of the
league members -. ,z..-,. ,t,,fI
D. raIIld Tor the third Friday OF each term me
81 ID meeting shall be called by the director, 49,,
b. THE date and place OF any regular Hlee1lAe
NAV Is changed bv the director
frt Attendance AZ meetings, on tne part OF the
lrsa-1a mem hers shall be compulsory IN case 4
lasf-E- -e- her cannot attend an approach Ig NEE
jrg me said member shall send substitute, WiIO
Frsy have The full powers OF regular reLrese
tive In casf member fails 10 proFlde suDst-
re he said member shall be subject 10 The action
t-r5.fe WI tF-Iections)--ta) The nomination and
e1e-l- ~ The director shall take place al the last
req r meeting Of each school year. OF All other
Oroer IN me first regular meeting OF each term
I'D Tie CF5cers shall be- elected by ballot and
r.ralt-v 81 the votes cast shall be necessary TOT
chalee
Article WV 1~ornraittees)-(a) The executive com
rrree $50 m consist OF the officers Of the league.
"a. sU general committees shan be appointed by
Ar-ic-s ~ CRulesD--Cushing's Manual shall be
lie authority % Tie league on al nallefs OF par
Aanertary law. -z. 4. 80
eCustru-lCr RAY be adopted by INe-slGtns vote
- he men ters present al the second regular meet
"A after fEr5r proposal 49,, -. -
Rles f5r DEBATE irst-la) The school TO SEND