Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1915 — FIVE COUNTIES TO COMPETE IN CONTEST [ARTICLE]

FIVE COUNTIES TO COMPETE IN CONTEST

MonticeHo, Lafayette, Williamsport Whiting and Rensselaer to Attend Oratorical Contest Here. The 10th District High School Discussion League contest will be held Friday evening in the high School auditorium at 8:15. So far the chairman of the district has had replies from four other schools besides Rensselaer and indications are that a good contest will take place. The question for discussion is: “How may we secure greater administrative and economic efficiency in the county government of Indiana?” Each speaker is allowed to attack the question from any standpoint he wishes. He has eight minutes for the constructive speech and three minutes for a rebuttal speech. These speeches are to take the form of an informal discussion and not a formal debate. The judges for this discussion are to be men outside of the district and men thoroughly competent to judge the contest. So far, the schools to be represented are the Whiting, Williamsport, MonticeHo and Rensselaer high schools. A good crowd should be present at this contest. Rensselaer high school has many athletic contests* during the year but for the last few years has had few contests in debating, oratory and discussion. Here is a chance to measure up with several good high schools in a discussion contest. To defray the necessary expenses connected with the preparation for this contest an admission of 15c will be charged. Remember the date and place and be sure to attend. Friday night, April 16, in the high school auditorium, 8:15.