Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
architecture down to modern times Prof

architecture down to modern times. Prof.
Percy Ash.
Economics, an Introductory course deal
ing with the nature and scope of economic
science, the evolution OF human wants, the
conception of value, the determination Of
price, the factors and methods of produc-
ton, the movement OF products and the
principles underlying the present system Of
wealth distribution. Prof c. William A.
Veditz.
English, the development of the English
novel with criticisms OF selected works. in
Guiding contemporary fiction. Prof. William
A. Wilbur.
History. critical study OF the French
revolution and the later progress OF con-
stitutional government In France and other
continental states. Prof Charles G. Swisher
and Dr. William Hamilton.
Constitutional law. study Of the Consti-
tuition of the United States and the litiga-
ton arising under It. Justice John M. Har-
Ian.
The committee In charge of the courses
consists Of Profs. William A Wilbur. Chas
E. Munros and Mitchell Carroll.
Prof c. W. A. Veditz, chairman of the
intercollegiate debating council at the
George Washington University, has con-
cluded successful negotiations for debate
between team representing the local in
stitution and a team representing the Uni
versfty Of Cincinnati. The event will be
held some time in April. The University Of
Cincinnati promises to prove a worthy ad-
versary. for 1t has an excellent law depart
ment and about 1.4OO regular students.
Secretary Of War William H. Taft was
once dean Of the law school of that insti-
tuition.
The intercollegiate debate between the
George Washington University and the
University of Virginia will be held on De-
cember o. as requested by the latter insti-
tuition. As the University of Virginia has
of the University Of Pennsylvania on ac-
count of the exigencies of the Cornell-Co-
umbia-Pennsylyania series, It Is practi
cally certain she will send her very best
speakers to this city in the hope Of winning.
In accordance with the decision of the
board Of judges, consisting of Profs H. p.
Willis and Vance and Mr.. J. w Langley,
the following have been named as speak
Gates. 'OS: Mr.. NJ. H. Burnstine, 'O6; Mr. A.
l.. Newmyer. '06. and Mr.. Leon Shelton, zoe,
alternate. The first is a member Of the
Enosinian Society, while the others belong
to the Columbian Mr.. Gates was a mem.
Der of the team which last year defeated
Washington and Lee.
The semi-annual election of officers for
the Columbian Debating Society has been
held, and resulted follows: President MIR.
Leroy c. MCGEE; vice president Mr. M. 8.
Ross; secretary, Mr.. Michael Levine; treas
urer, Mr.. Walter Furbershaw. Executive
committee: Messrs. r. ]. Quigiey, Lloyd
Birmingham and J. Mod. Sheridan Press
representative. Mr.. Arthur c.. Shepherd
Crltlc, Mr. w. n. w oouWeN
The Masonic Club of the law class of 1907
has completed its organization for the en-
suing year. and, new constitution has
been adopted, all who attend the next meet
ing, which will be on November 4, will be
received as charter members. Mr.. William
Hogg of Ohio is president, Mr.. Charles
Miller of Wisconsin vice president and Mr..
John A. Smith Of Pennsylvania secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. Williston Hough has been chosen
patroness of the Chi Omega fraternity,
while Mrs. Merrill former student, now
enjoys a similar connection with the Pi Beta
Phi
Arrangements are being made by the
board OF education for a course OF public
free lectures similar to the course given
last winter. Superintendent Of Education
Stuart says there is 81 500 available for this
purpose. and that the schedule of dates and
places for the forthcoming lectures will be
ready for announcement early next week.