Oratorical Prize Contest 1875

Date of Event
Mon., Jun. 21, 1875

This year's oratorical contest was held on Monday, June 21, 1875. Eight members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of subjects. J. Embury Price won the gold medal for his speech on "The Arena and the Palm," and C. Firman Robbins won silver for his speech on "The Silent Kingdom." Music was furnished by the Carlisle Brass Band.

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Annual Oratorical Contest 1889

Date of Event
Mon., Jun. 24, 1889

This annual contest was held on Monday, June 24, 1889 in Bosler Memorial Hall. Four speeches were given by the Junior class: F. W. Crowder gave one on "Glances Backward," W. P. Taylor gave one on "Alexander H. Stephens," J. P. McComas gave one on "The Proper Study of Man- kind is Man," and Hammond Urner gave one entitled "The Spoils System."

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Annual Oratorical Prize Contest 1884

Date of Event
Mon., Jun. 23, 1884

This oratorical contest of the Junior class was held on Monday, June 23, 1884 in the Opera House. Chas. E. Eckels gave a speech entitled "What is the Use?" and E. J. Lindsey spoke on "The Cincinnati Riot." Also, Guy LeR. Stevick spoke on "The Comparative Advantages of a Classical and a Scientific Education," and Le Roy W. Magee gave a speech entitled "A Noble Life."

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Annual Oratorical Contest 1888

Date of Event
Mon., Jun. 25, 1888

The annual oratorical contest of the Junior class was held on Monday, June 25, 1888 in Bosler Memorial Hall. George V. Morris gave a speech entitled "Sources of Inspiration." C. W. M. Black spoke on "Social Panaceas." Oliver Mordorf gave a speech entitled "Sentiment," and C. W. Straw spoke on "The Invisible Mind."

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