Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1914 — WEBSTER SOCIETY WON H. S. CONTEST [ARTICLE]

WEBSTER SOCIETY WON H. S. CONTEST

Literary Proved Very InterestingTalent Among Pupils Surprised The Auditors.

The much looked for contest between the Webster and Lincoln Literary Societies, of the local high school, came off Thursday and Friday afternoons. It started with the debate, which proved one of the most successful and interesting debates ever given by the high school Alli the speakers were well prepared, showing much original research and hard study and quite a remarkable oratorical ability. They argued like lawyers and stood up for their positions with enthusiasm. All those who took part in the literary and musical contest also deserve great credit If we had the space we would like to speak in highest praise of each one. The contest showed that the Rensselaer high school has abundant ability along literary and musicarilines and we hope that our bright students may have opportunity to meet opponents in the district and hold contests later on.

x DEBATE. Resolved: That immigration in the United States should be further restricted. Webster —Russell Warren, Dwight Curnlck, Carl Eigelsbach, Marie Hamilton. Lincoln—Elvyn Allman, Glenn Swaim, Ransom Sawin, Marie Barkley- J, V '''’ Won by Webster Society.

FRIDAY. Vocal Solo, Lincoln, Marjorie Loughridge. Original Essay, Webster, Ferne Tilton. Poem, Lincoln, Dorris Crooks. Plano Solo, Webster, Margaret Babcock. Recitation, Webster, Marian Parker. Essay, Lincoln, Beatrice Tilton. Vocal Solo, Webster, Lura Halleck. Recitation, Lincoln, Kathryn Watson. Poem, Webster, Agnes Howe. Piano Solo,'- Lincoln, Anna Leonard.

In this contest the debate counted 25 points and other events 15 points for the winning side. They were divided *3 follows: Webster Lincoln Debate ? Vocal Solo 0 ... • 15 Poem 15 Essay 0 15 Plano Solo 15 0 Recitation 0 15 Total >55 45 This contest is one toward which the school.has been working since the organization of the societies three years ago. Hereafter it will undoubtedly be an annual affair.

Some wonderful talent was shown by the performers. Great interest was shown by pupils and a large crowd of visitors. . The judges tor the debate were C. G.> Spitler, J. H. Dunlap, O. A Tuteun 'i . ■ The judges for the literary parts of the program were Dr. Paul C. Cumick, Mrs. C. H. Mills, Mrs. Dr. E. C. English. The judges for the musical parts were Mrs. Dr. M. D. Gwin, Mrs. George A. Williams, Mrs. J. B. Martindale.

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