The first regular meeting of the Freshman Debating Club was held last evening in Sever 11. There were 32 members present and a number of outsiders.
The meeting was marked by an earnestness and a desire for real progress in debate, which speaks well for the future success of the club.
The constitution used by last year's club was adopted in whole, and a set of by-laws was adopted, similar to those of last year. The subject for debate was: Resolved, that more class spirit would be beneficial to the best interests of Harvard College." The principal disputants were: affirmative-G. A. Goodridge and J. H. Coopley; negative-H. W. Adams and F. C. Sutro. The debate was decided in favor of the negative. A number of men then spoke from the floor. The speakers as a rule, showed considerable ease and fluency, and the prospects for good debating seem bright, judging from the material in the club. Seven men joined the club after the meeting.
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