The Freshman Debating Club evidently is not lacking in enterprise. The experiment which will be tried this evening of extemporaneous debate looks at first a little doubtful, but we nevertheless hope that it will prove a success. While it is true that it is a most valuable accomplishment to be able to speak offhand on any subject, it is equally true that the average youth finds it quite hard enough to say what he wants to even when he is primed with arguments.
And since so much time is being given to the practice now, for it certainly does seem fairly established, we hope that the younger enthusiasts will not forget that pleasing tones and a good delivery are points to be cultivated. Fortunately the University offers to such men a chance to improve themselves greatly in this particular.
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PROPERTY FOR HARVARD COLLEGE.
