New Speakers-Debate

The Debating Club's series of new speakers' debates opened last Thursday with the well-worn subject. "That Women's Place is in the Home." The result was highly complimentary to the subject, most speakers showing great promise in their presentation of the arguments they had prepared. The usual fault of new speakers—being over-prepared and reading their Speeches—was not too evident and It was obvious that most speakers could overcome It quite easily: for instance, Miss Johnston who was placed first, Used notes overmuch in opening, but in reply she debated with ease in opposition to points brought up by her opponents.

Another happy feature was the fact that nearly all speakers from the floor grappled with points raised by other speakers, and usually with some effect. Obviously a greater background of knowledge was required but several speakers had hunted out a few facts on the subject. The motion possibly lent itself to feminine influence—anyway, the first five speakers included only one male, B. O'Connor, placed third. If all the speakers continue debating, the Club has good prospects.

—A.R.P.