Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-19
WOMAN STUDENTS
ASKED TO DEBATE
Men Challenge Co-Eds at
National University
Law School.

Woman students of the National Uni
vorsity Law School have been challenged
hy the John Marshall Law Club. a
mems organization, to a debate on any
topic relating TO women's legal or moral
rights The challenge is directed spe-
officially to the Cy Pres Club. the largest
womans organization in the university
In addition. the John Marshall Club. In
its proposed program Of holding a de-
bate every other Saturday night during
the remainder of the school year. has
extended a similar challenge to any
ether student organization.
Tho challenge to the c. Pres Club Il
a reiteration of one offered last wear
while the members of the John Marshall
Club were enrolled in the Miller cocicty
The prize OF text on bankruptcy 70
the best woman speaker during the de-
bate again is offered.
Baumcs Law Debate.
Interest in debating has been stimu-
lated BY the acceptance of the Miller
Society of the Marshall Clubs challenge
to debate the subject Resolved that
the Baumes law should be incorporated
in the District Of Columbia Code" The
subject, relating 10 the enactment or a
statute providing for the life impr!s0r-
mcnt OF person found guilty tour
!, times Of criminal otFenSoS. Is one tina,
has attracted considerable discussion n
legal circles in the National Capital
during recent months. Bror Olaf Olson
and Walter w, Bryant will represent
tn Miller Society in defending The
negative Robert L. Hollowell and
Eugene r. Began will comprise the John
Marshall Club team.
TIM
I III moot court during the past week
when District Attorneys George J. Elder
Anne webster and Arthur VIM OBJ
tanned a conviction In the cas-, Of a
Defendant indicted for murder II was
the first conviction obtained in the
court this year. Mrs. E. Rose Tramme,
joseph Holcomb and ISadore Minovity
"crc the attorneys for the defense.
The jurisdiction OF the university
court or appeals. 10 whcih cases q,
| inc moot court are referred. was In.
'okeu Tor the first time during the las;
week
Inc cause OF national representation
ana participation in the electoral col.
iega for the District Of Columbia wa.
sustained In the debate OF the Alive,
Society during the past week. David
SlmonS and William Barlow upheld
me aIlffnati7e III the discussion, while
. william Bartis and Michael Shaigc de-
Tended the negative.
To Hold Banquet
The annual banquet of the Univcrsit,
Masonic Club Will be held next Satur.
day night nj the Hamilton Hotel. Jus.
tire Frederick l.. Siddons and sayere
ether members Of the faculty will ad
dress the gathering. which promises L
be one Of the largest In the clubs his
tory. Robert l., Hollowe!l Will act As
/ toaSimaStcr Of the evening
Quiz courses are proving exceptionally
popular with members of the Law Schoo
senior class. In preparation for the
coming bar examinations. about one
| half OF the membership of the class
are taking these courses. which are
given AT the close Of the regular eve.
! ming class sessions.
Excerpts from an address by Herbert
l.. Davis. auditor OF the Supreme Court
! OF the District OF Columbia and In.
*'ructor IN legal accounting and audit.
ling In the National University Law
| School. provide an interesting feature
| at the February issue OF The American
Accountant. Just received BY the Schoo
! library The address was delivered b,
! Mr. Davis before the school OF bushes.
OF Columbia University.