The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
JOINT DEBATE At
HAMPDEN- SIDNEY
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The Union and Philanthropic
Literary Societies Contests for
Elegant Prize.
SENIOR SPEAKING THIS WEEK
Rev. L. M. McCorkle to Tell Of
Hampden-Sidney Boys in the
Civil War.
SENIOR SPEAKING THIS WEEK

IIAMPDEN-sIDN CoLLEG. VA,
February 1o-Tho first annual Joint de-
bate between the representatives OF the
Union and philanthropic Literary So
c!eties of tho college took place last
Saturday night, February Sd, In the
presence Of one OF the best audiences
gathered here for years at q mid-winter
celebration, In the presence, too of an
enthusiasm that was inspiring.
The question chosen for debate was,
Resolved, That Russia Should Now
Adopt the Republican Form OF Govern
ment." The representatives of the Union
Society, which had chosen the affirma-
tive were Messrs. S. s. zimmerman. Jr.
Of Speedwell, Va, and Roscoe H. Phil
hover. Of Norfolk, Va. The negative was
upheld by tho Representatives of tho
Philanthropic Society. Messrs. G. a. VIII
son. Jr., OF Brownsburg. Va, and
BROMLEY Bowen. of Moorefield, W. Va.
The Judges who were Professor Sears
and MESSENGER. OF the State Normal
School. Farmville. and Mr.. Robert X.
Brock. rising young lawyer, of that
city, decided in favor of the Philan-
tiiopiC4 SOCletJs duuOuuClNS the Ue-
cision. DR. Messenger made u very happy
speech and informally presented to the
winning society the beautiful trophy, the
gift of the Hon. d. P. Halsey, OF Lynch
burg, and seen for the first time by the
college boys, who broke out in storms
OF applause when the trophy was placed
into the hands of the winning team
: The formal presentation. feature of
commencement week, will be made by
Mr.. Halsey, himself tho wincr of the
debater's medal OF the Philanthropic So
ciety, and no mean antagonist on the
stump or in the halls OF legislation.
The occasion was graced by the attend
ance OF n contingent of young ladies from
the Normal. s~
A series OF services. held especially
for the students OF the college. and con-
Quoted by the Rev. II. Tucker Graham.
of Farnville. began on Monday night In
the association hall. Every available
space was taken, even on the opening
night, and much interest is being shown.
The meeting will continue every eve
ming this week. through Friday, II not
longer.
The senior speaking Is scheduled for
next Monday night. and on the 23d the
intermediate celebration, with oratlons
by members of the two literary socie-
ties VIII takc IleSG SOCleGlcS
have done good work through the whole
Of the session and this celebration is
therefore looked forward to with all the
more interest. The orators who will APP
pear In public then are the following:
From the Union Society-senior ora
tor. Mr. Hunter Phlegar. of Christians
burg, Va junior orators, Messrs. T.. C.
Barnard. of Roanoke. Va, and s. S.
SiIEmerman. of Speedwel, Va. From
/ III Ei.,,,s ~
e. Harris, of Blackstone. Va; junior
orators. Messrs. Tulane Atkinson, OF
Champe. Va, and j. NJ. II. Fitzgerald.
of Blackstone. Wa. More than twenty
young ladies will be guests OF the homes
of "The Hill" In addition to the in
termediate celebration proper the stu
dents will. on the following night. pre-
sent q play for which they are now prac-
ticing. "The Marriage of Kitty
The forthcoming volume of the "Ka
leidoscope." tho college annual, Is we'll
under way Among the articles OF moro
than local interest will be one from the
pen Of the Rev. T. NJ. McCorklc. OF
Lynchburg. on Tho Hampden-Sidncy
Boys in the Civil War" Mr.. NIcCorkle
was ono OF the students who at the
outbreak of hostllties enlisted for SER
vice under tho president OF the college,
DR. Atkinson, and were captured at
books.
Tho article will mako what Horace
Greedy called Interesting reading" If the
pen can portray tho humorous side of
drill and march. as we'll as a fluent tongue
did on tho occasion of a recent alumni
banquet in Lynchburg.
Another article In which the public
generally will be interested is the sketch
that will be given of General Sterling
Price, native of Prince Edward county,
Va. an alumnus of Hampden-S Sidney.
farmer in Charlton county, Missouri,
member of the Missouri Legislature and
United States House OF Representatives.
brigadier-genernl in the Mexican War,
Governor Of Missouri. president Of State
Convention of 1861, and major-general In
the army of the Confederacy-one, of the
romantic figures brought on the stage Of
conflict in the war between the States.
The sketch OF General Price will be con
tributed by Professor Alfred j. Morrison.
of the college faculty, n writer of un-
usual force.
The recent contests for honors in the
literary societies resulted In the choice
of Mr.. y, Grigg Elcan as senior medalist
of the Philanthrop!c Society. and Mr..
Hunter Phlegar as senior medalist Of the
Union Society. Both young men are very
popular in college, Mr.. Phlegar is tho
son Of Judge a. A. Phlegar, one OF tho
ablest members Of the Virginia Senate.
Miss Emma Louise RUSSELL of Win
chester, Va, Is visiting her sister, Mrs.
j. Gray McAllister.
WILLIAM AND MARY.
The Graduating Class Composed
a Lucky Thirteen.
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