New Speakers' Debate

Manners Makyth Man

"Smad" was glad of two opportunites at this debate of hearing such a capable judge as Miss Forde "tell us how," and of hearing such a number of original definitions of manners and men. From Mr. Hutton, who led the affirmative, we learned tht a mannerless man was like a rudderless ship. He spoke well but—"he had his hand in his pocket!"

Miss N. McGhie, a strong opposing force, declared that man was not born with manners, but learnt them. "Manner or lack of them, we learned to not affect the essential characteristics of honesty and leadership. When she assured us that the Englishman has established himself, not by his manners only but by the force of his arms, someone affected factiouness.

Miss H. M. Fletcher causel apprehension by quoting feelingly, "Our acts our angels are." We liked little Mr. McCulloch, though we feared he would sneeze.

A sincere young debutant was Mr. Macaskill who believes that consideration and good manners are synonymous.

After all the speakers from the floor had defined manners, Miss Forde, in summing up, added her idea that manners must suit the personality.

She stressed the point that elecution goes with debating. Her placing of Mr. McCulloch as winner was a popular decision, and we agreed that Miss McGhie, Mr. Macaskill, and Miss Dickens were next in that order of merit.

And—tell the word from Wikitoria—the motion was carried unanimously!