Friday's Debate.

The debate on Friday night was partly concerned with the importance of convention in modern society, but most speakers merely scratched at the matter—probably due to the itch, as an interjector suggested. The itchiest speaker was Mr. Nesbit Sellers, who explained why the real gent always walks on the outside—so that the girl friend will catch all the rubbish tossed out from above. Again, why do men trouble themselves with ties? Is it to enhance their beauty, or merely to hide their unwashed necks? Well.

An Englishman's conventionality is centred on his club. He hangs on to it till the end—"because they are trumps," flashed back an interjector.

Mr. Scott hurled convention overboard and feverishly tore off his tie. But that was all the interest he provided. Much more to the point was the news that belching is a sign of good manners, rather reminiscent of a "Come to Weir" campaign.

It also appears that Mr. Caruso used to rush away at half-time and —spit. The modern young man does this on account of an overdose of lipstick. Still, one man seemed to think that women were a very desirable institution. He was followed by the great McGhie with a flood of debauchery and illegitimacy and his opinion of modern marriage —hit and run, but mostly hit.