The Phoenix . defended byMessrs. E. W. Brockman and E. J. Nicholson. All four of the boysrendered most creditable speeches, but the judges were of the opinionthat the Philcmathean had the .better of the tussle. They received theunanimous decision of the judges. Dr. S. A. Coile, Rev. W. H. Doss, andthe Plon. W. S. Faulkner. Dr. F. K. Farr presided. In the past four debates, including this one, Caruthers has won twoand the Philomathean two. It was the Philomatheans turn to win thisyear and she rose to the occasion and did it right nobly. These debatesare arranged for the purpose of promoting soc
The Phoenix . defended byMessrs. E. W. Brockman and E. J. Nicholson. All four of the boysrendered most creditable speeches, but the judges were of the opinionthat the Philcmathean had the .better of the tussle. They received theunanimous decision of the judges. Dr. S. A. Coile, Rev. W. H. Doss, andthe Plon. W. S. Faulkner. Dr. F. K. Farr presided. In the past four debates, including this one, Caruthers has won twoand the Philomathean two. It was the Philomatheans turn to win thisyear and she rose to the occasion and did it right nobly. These debatesare arranged for the purpose of promoting society work, and theencouragement of the spirit of debate, a result which we feel sure wasaccomplished in a very large measure by this years joint meeting. Asplendid feeling of harmony prevailed throughout the entire evening aswell as a healthy society loyalty. This years question was: Resolved,, That the Present TendencyToward Centralization of Government is Detrimental to the Best Inter-ests of fhe People. 104. ^ATHg/^AgcS .. Y. M. C. A. With Gen. A. P. Stewart as president, the first Y. M. V. A. ever organized in a southern school came into being in Cumberland Univversityin 1856. Not until 1881, however, was it firmly established as one of thepotent factors for religious influence in the University, since which timeit has grown and kept pace with the great world-wide Y. M. C. in the Colleges and Universities of the Christian nations. In the association the students are brought into a closer relationship;Christian fellowship is promoted and strong character formed. Youngmen are trained for christian service; and every influence possible isbrought to bear to lead students to Christ and to advance His kingdom. All members of the law and literary departments are elegible tomembership in our Association. Last year the Association sent four of its members to Ashville, N. the Southern Student Conference. This is one of the great privilegesand opportunities of a li
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