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The Rep. Contest, Should a Debate be Substituted? The time is .dra wing near when the societes should elect the men who shall represent them in the Oratorical Contest at Commence ment. It is i indeed a high honor conferred upon them who are chosen, because they; not only represent themselves, but they stand for the literary ability of the societes and the University. This contest, as generally understood, exists for two reasons: first it stimulates indi vidual and original effort and inves tigation in society work, ; secondly : it creates a spirit of self-reliance , which is essential to the fullest success not only while in Col lege but in the wider field of the world. Hence being a ;4represen- of a problem must be studied Every point must be tested and fit-i ted into its proper place. The ad vantages or disadvantages of the opposition must be well understood, and appreciated. The debater must be ready to adapt' himself to any line of argument connected with the question and in order to do this he must thoroughly under stand his query. He must form a circle of thought, and this requires steady individual effort. We believe that if the debate is adopted that those Juniors who take part would thereby be more fully prepared to deliver gradua ting orations which would be doub ly impressive and effective. NO CURB-NO PAY. '-' That is the way all druggists sell GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and fever and all forms of malaria. It is simply Iron and Tonic in a tasteless form. Children love it. Adults prefer bitter nauseating Tonics. Price 50c. tative'' involves a deeper meaning than merely contesting for a prize. Now if this contest originates from the principles which have been men tioned, then it ought to be the ful lest expression of those principles. It ought to test originality to the utmost extent and thus develop a true spirit of self-reliance which is far removed from over-confidence and proverbial conceit. . At this point the question con fronts us is an Oratorical Contest the best means of promoting origi nal research and engendering self reliance? Is it the fullest expres sion of these two principals? In our University the representa tives are usually chosen from the Junior Class, and while the best men are always chosen, yet in most cases the men have not yet formed an analytic habit of thought, hence often-times a man requires three months to select his subject and this leaves him only two in which to write his speech. But an oration if it be, thoughtful, instructive and successful must grow and not be "hatched." Usually some one phase of a ques tion is studied and the mind does not go down to the root of the matter where by its relating power it can harmonize seemingly contradictory issues, and thus insure a more sym metrical develepement. If this be so, then the "Rep" Contest is not the fullest expression of originality and independence. What then would come nearer to our standard? We believe that a debate would fulfill the conditions which have been laid down. A de bate would incite the new members of the societies to more systematic effort. It would create a healthy spirit of competition and desire to ex eel which is the genesis of earnest society work. Why would not an Oratorical Contest bring about the same result? Every man has some idea of debate. It is not difficult .1 . to find numbers of men who can ar7 gue a question successfully, but when vnn mpn t?nn "makino- a speech" they immediately lose in terest in the conversation . So in the societies good men who would put forth earnest effort if a debate were inaugurated are not attracted by an Oratorical Contest, hence the only incentive! tn dutv is the fine. . . -J Such aimless pffnrt is neither bene ficial to the individual nor to the society. ,We believe that a debate would not only be more. valuable to the society, but also to the lndivtdu a because in oreoarinff for eirec tive argument the various aspects TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. DURHAM, N. C. - W. DUKE, SONS & CO., Also Stationery and Students' Supplies I have a full line of Blair's Tablets and Note Books, Wirt's Fountain Pens and Perfection Student's Lamps, Pratt's , Astral Oil. A COMPLETE LINE OF Men's Furnishing Goods, Fancy Goods and Toilet Articles. Confectioneries, Fruits, Cigars and Tobacco, Potted Meats and Pickles. Fine Hats and Hand-made Shoes A Specialty. 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