Phillips County herald., 1923-02-22
THE oaAroRIcAl CONTEST

The oratorical contest among the,
high schools in Phillips county, PIT on
each year by the American Legion,
assisted by Prof, Wycoff Of the high
school and also member OF the Le-'
gion. was held in the High School
Auditorium last Thursday evening.
in the preseHce Of a large number OF
people from all parts Of the county.
There were seven contestants pres
ent. one, Edward Searle Of Haxtun.
being unable to be here on account OF
sickness Those present were. Freda
Trute, Highland Center. Ethel Steph-
enson. George Condit and Robert
Peter, Holyoke, Wyvard Sprague
Fairfield, Patricia Hix and Ruby Bel
lamy, Haxtun. Music for the occa-
sion was furnished by the High School
orchestra led by Prof. Bunch. Prof.
Wycoff had charge of the exercises
and introduced the speakers. Miss
Stephenson was the first speaker and
had for her subject, Americas Place
In the World" Miss Stephenson
handled her subject well notwithstan-
ding the fact that she was suffering
with a severe cold. Her theme con-
tanned many good thoughts and she
might have stood better only for her
too rapid speaking, as 1t was she
took third place and received beau
tiful case OF three books. a
Miss Patricia Hix took fourth place
in her discussion OF the Soldiers
Bonus" Miss Hix failed to make her
self heard at all times but those near
enough to hear were well repaid for
she gave number of logical reasons
why the soldiers have not had square
/ play and never viii have until at
least . part Of the money they might
have earned at home has been paid to
them.
Wyvard Sprague took for his theme
"A Study In Patriotism" wyvard
spoke loud enough to be heard by the
entire audience. and he spoke DELHI
erately giving some good thoughts.
He took ffth place as his theme was
short and he hesitated somswhat. He
did hne and another time we think
he will be much nearer the top.
George C0udit was the fourth and
his subject was, "True America.
sriFit.,. ", cpn1ik 1sve : vel} VOID
to ~ t1hddsllfe dlecesi1on q M
he consldered AmeFIcanism. but be
spoke 10 rapidly that his hearerz
could not understand the real mean.
Ing Of some OF his remarks. George
took second place and well deserved
It. bronze medal.
Robert Peter took for his subject.
Forces Which Direct Young Amer.
lea" and easily took first place in the
contest Robert considered at some
length, the home. schools. Boy Scouts.
and other great forces which 20 70
mould the character OF the young
people Of today. He paid n beautiful
tribute TO his parents and teachers.
We would like to. and maybe we can.
at some future date. give his entire
oration In the Hernld. so good were
his thoughts. His enunciation was
deliberate and his voice carried to
every part Of the room. He carried
first prize. silver medal.
Ruby Bellamy showed some promise
Of woman politician In her discus.
sion OF. Our Next President" Miss
Bellamy spoke well. her enunciation
being good and she had some shrewd
guesscs on tho question and gave
them we'll Her remarks were too
brief 20 compare fayornbly with the
other contestants and she came In
sixth place. She Is very young aud u
she tries may drive close to the top
another year.
Miss Frcda Trute rccIted. up From
Slavery" a resume OF the iife and
works OF Booker r. Washington. As
they wcro graded for originality Of
thought. Miss Trntc took seventh
place. bnt she need not regret her
effort. for Il was most Interesting
thomc and whIlc her voice was not
strong most Of her hearers could un.
dorstaAd nil shc said. The last four
each received a hook ms a prisc.
There IL nothing that takcs tho
samc length OF time that makes for
useful citizens after school life. as tho
training these young people get In this
grade Of work. The American Lc0ipn
furnished thc prizes and win oRer tho
anme for n contest next year They
arr doing more for the young people
OF this county than they rcaiizc now.
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