JUNIORS BEST ORATORS Curtis Medals Awarded to D. R. Fox and G. W. A. Scott — Philo Conducts Affair Successfully For effective presentation and convincing argument in oratory the gold Curtis Medal was awarded last night to Dixon Ryan Fox 'n. The silver medal ' was won by George W. A. Scott 'il, the judges giving it to him for eloquence and earnest pleading, while special commendation was won by Geddes Smith 'lO, for his scholarly argument and literary style. The contest was held in the Earl Hall auditorium. Speakers were previously selected from a large number at a special trial contest. The program was as follows: Wayne Darlington Heydecker 'n, who spoke on "Citizenship"; Abraham Maurice Grill 'II, on "Government and the Individual"; Geddes Smith 'lO, on "The Need of Public Opinion in America"; Dixon Ryan Fox 'n on "The Third Party Man"; Dallas Selwyn Townsend 'lO, on "Should…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-04-02 →

PHILO GETS UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER PENNSY Question for Debate a Single Six Year Term for the President—Banquet Follows Debate. Victories in debating seem to be prevalent this year, and Philolexian is no exception. With a loyal audience of friends who came valiantly through the drizzle Saturday evening to hear the annual debate with Philomathean Society of University of Pennsylvania, our men were confident from the start. Chaplain Knox called for order at 8.30 P. ML, the first speaker for the affirmative being W. G. Arnold of P?tu». He outlined in a clear-cut manner, the general plan of the affirmative side of the subject, Resolved: That the President of the United States should be elected for one term of six years. Their plan was first, efficiency, second, economy and third, necessity. Campaign contributions by corporations, he pointed out, was one of the evils which would be…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1913-04-14 →

PHILO SELECTS NEW OFFICERS W. M. Stillman '15 President for Spring Term, Succeeding F. G. Dunham '15, Elected Critic PLAY A FINANCIAL SUCCESS W. M. Stillman 'l5 was elected president of Philolexian Society for the spring semester, succeeding F. G. Dunham 'l5, at the meeting last night in the Philo room. The other newlyelected officers are: Vice President, R. R. Perry 'l6; Secretary, J. W. Danahy 'l7; Treasurer, P. E. Barker 'l6; Librarian, F. Spier 'l7; Critic, F. G. Dunham 'l5. Mr. Dixon R. Fox 'll, winner of the Philo Quadrennial Prize in his senior year, was present at last night's meeting. The discussion was on the contest for this prize, which is to be awarded this year, the campus literary magazine question, and the annual debate with the Philomathian Society of Pennsylvania. The latter will take place some time in April. The committee in charge of the recent production of…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1915-02-11 →

PHILO ORATORS IN CENTENNIAL CONTEST Society Holds Important Function in Earl Hall Friday—"Patriotism" Subject of Speeches One of the year's biggest social events at the University takes place on Friday night, when the Philolexian Society holds its quadrennial speaking contest for what is known as the "Centennial Prize." Six of the society's best speakers will compete, the subjects being confined to questions involving American patriotism. The Centennial Prize competition was inaugurated in 1902, when Philo celebrated its one hundredth birthday. At that time a fund was established to carry on the contest in honor of the celebration, and since that time three contests have been held. The prize is a handsome bust of Washington, by Houdin, the famous French sculptor, which is cast in France every four years especially for the Philo contests. As second and third awards, the regular…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1915-04-20 →

PHILO TO CELEBRATE TIME HONORED DEBATE Six Best Speakers of Philo Compete Tonight for Bust of Washington— Third Quadrennial Contest When, at 8:00 o'clock tonight, the six best speakers of the Philolexian Society compete in Earl Hall for the bronze bust of Washington, the third quadrennial speaking contest will be under way. This is one of the social events of the University year and always arouses a great deal of interest among the campus orators. Mr. Dixon Ryan Fox who won the prize four years ago, will preside. The judges will be Mr. Ambrose D. Henry, a trustee of the University, Provost Carpenter and W. M. Stillman, president of the society. Several grads, former Philo members, have signified their intention of coming back for the contest and also a great many of the trustees and officers of the University. All those who care to hear the speeches and enjoy the dancing are…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1915-04-23 →

BLACK '16 WINS IN PHILO CONTEST Debater Awarded Coles Prize — H. N. Fairchild '16 Second, E. M. Earle '17 Third BIG SOCIAL SUCCESS D. M. Black 'l6 won the Coles Prize in Oratory at Philolexian's quadrennial contest in Earl Hall last night, competing against five of the Society s best speakers. Black spoke on "The Great Collaboration." Second place was awarded to H. N. Fairchild 16, who spoke on "Votes for Women in 1915" and third place went to E. M. Earle 'l7, who chose as his subject "The United States and Peace." The Coles prize is a magnificent bust of George Washington by Jean Houdon, the celebrated French sculptor, a bronze cast of which is made in France every four years for the Society. It is provided by an endowment of Dr. J. A. Coles, an old Philo man of the class of 1864 who inaugurated the contest at Philo's one hundreth birthday in 1902 to keep j alive interest…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1915-04-24 →

EXPECT FORTY MEN AT PHILO BANQUET Initiation of Eleven Candidates, Oratorical Contest and Installation on Program. CLUB'S SEASON A SUCCESS About forty men are expected to attend the closing banquet of Philolexian Society, which is to be held Wednesday night at Keen's Old English Chop House at 70 West 36th Street. The eleven men who were elected to membership at the last meeting will attend, and the initiation of these men will take place. Tickets should be procurred at once from 'C. P. Ivins 'lB, H. T. Kilburn 'l7, and L. H. Nichols 'lB. The meeting will be the last one of the year, and will be somewhat in the nature of a farewell party to the seniors of the Society, who will be*come alumni members after this year. The dinner will begin at 6:30 P. M. Several innovations will be started at this year's banquet. The annual oratorical contest will be held, and there are several men…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1916-05-09 →

LAUNCH CAMPAIGN FOR PHILO HOUSE Will be Located Next to Furnald and Will be Two Stories in Height. $10,000 MUST BE RAISED A campaign for a Philo House on the campus which will cost $lO,OOO was launched at the annual initiation banquet of Philolexian Society at Keen's Chop House last night A committee consisting of F. G. Dunham 'l5, as chairman, Dr. J. Ackerman Coles '64, honorary chairman, John B. Pine '77, Frederic R. Coudert '9O and Wayne D. Heydecker 'll will meet immediately, and perfect the plans for the raising of the funds. Located Next to Furnald. The house will be located on the foundation already built beside Furnald Hall. Pell Hall, the next dormitory, will be located on the South side of the Philo House. The University has given its consent to the proposition, and only the collection of the funds is necessary. Of the $lO,000 which will be needed $1,500 has already been…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1916-05-11 →

FOX TO SPEAK IN ST. PAUL'S Professor Dixon Ryan Fox of the History Department will speak at the Chapel services at noon tomorrow. His topic as announced will be "The Administration of the Universe." As an undergraduate at Columbia Professor Fox was connected with the Philolexian Society and was a winner of the Curtis Medal.

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1921-04-27 →

FOX WILL ADDRESS COLLEGE ASSEMBLY To Explain Lion Traditions in Annual Talk on 'History of Columbia.' Professor Dixon Ryan Fox, of the Department of History, will address tomorrow's regular College assembly on "The History of Columbia." This address has become an annual feature, and all students, especially members of the Freshman Class are urged to attend. Professor Fox will attempt to explain the history of the College from, its earliest stages, together with the wealth of tradition that has developed with it. Professor Fox is particularly fitted to speak on this subject because of 'lis association with the College, both as student and member of the faculty. He graduated with the Class of 'll, after having acquired a number of honors for his high grade of scholarship and in the various extra-cur-riculum activities. He received his preliminary education in the normal school of…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1921-12-05 →

FOX WILL ADDRESS TODAY'S ASSEMBLY Professor to Talk on 'The History of Columbia' in Chapel This Afternoon. FROSH URGED TO ATTEND Elliot Wants Yearlings to Be Present —Speaker Has Notable College Record. Professor Dixon Ryan Fox will address the regular College Assembly in St. Paul's Chapel this afternoon at one o'clock, speaking on "The History of Columbia." This address has become an annual feature, and an attempt will be made to trace the history of the University from its earliest days as King's College to the present time. Professor Pox will tell of the College in Revolutionary days, and of the effect the War of Independence had upon College classes. The years when the College was located on Madison Avenue will be touched upon, and the erection of the present University buildings, the move uptown and recent developments will also be recounted. Was Prominent Undergrad…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1921-12-06 →

PHILO WILL WELCOME NEW MEN TOMORROW Twelve New Men to Attend Formal Meeting Tomorrow Night— Will Elect Officers. A reception for the twelve newly elected members of Philolexian and the election of officers for 1927-1928 will feature the weekly meeting of the society tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in 418 John Jay Hall, according to an announcement made by President Phillip B. Thurston '27. For this occasion both the new men and regular members are asked to appear in formal attire. The oratorical contest for the Philolexian Centennial Prize has been postponed for reasons of convenience from tomorrow evening until next Thursday, May sth, at 8 P. M. in the meeting room of John Jay Hall. Entrants have already been received for the competition which comes every four years under the followingterms: "A prize known as the Philolexian Centennial Prize was established in 1902 by the gift…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1927-04-27 →

PHILOLEXIAN ELECTS OFFICERS TONIGHT To Welcome New Members at Formal Meeting—Postpone Oratorical Contest. Election of officers for 1927-1928 and the admittance of the twelve recently elected members takes place at the meeting of the Philolexian Society at 8 o'clock tonight in its room, 418 John Jay Hall, President Phillip B. Thurston '2V has announced. This evening's meeting will be formal and the four officers for next year will be chosen toward the end of the meeting. Contrary to announcement last week, the oratorical contest scheduled for tonight will not take place. For the convenience of the judges on that occasion, the competition for the Philolexian Centennial Prize will be held next Thursday, May 5, at 8 P. M. in the meeting room of John Jay. Manuscripts for the annual essay, short-story and poetry are due tonight. Terms for Entrants. Entrants from the society's mem-'…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1927-04-28 →

BARZUN IS WINNER OF ORATORY PRIZE Undergraduate Wins Bust of Washington for Speech On The Mind. At the fourth quadrennial oratorical contest of the Philolexian Society, held in John Jay Hall last Thursday, Jacques M. Barzun '27 won the J. Ackerman Coles centennial prize. This prize consists of a cast of the heroic-sized bust of George Washington made by Houdon. Four were entered in the contest, which Barzun won with a speech on "The Gospel of Loyalty and the International Mind". The other ' contestants were Frederic Webster Case '27, Warner H. Mendel '3OL and Kendall Kimberland '29. The contest was judged by Professor Dixon Ryan Fox and Parker T. Moon, both alumni of the society, and Phillip B. Thurston '27, president of the society. The installation of the new officers took place after the contest, and plans for the annual banquet were reported by the committee in charge of the…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1927-05-09 →

PHILO WILL GATHER AT ANNUAL BANQUET Literary Society Will Hold Traditional Affair at Columbia Club. Philolexian will hold- its traditional banquet at the Columbia Club on Saturday, Feb. 1, it was announced by Boris, B. Shishkin '3O, secretary of the Columbia Literary Society. Prominent members of the Faculty and Alumni members of Philolexian will attend the affair which marks the 178 th anniversary of the society's existence. The new members who were elected to the society last November will be formally inducted at the banquet. Two of the newly elected men are editors of Columbia literary magazines. They are Louis Barillet '3O, editor-in-chief of Varsity and Gerard P. Meyer '3O "of Morningside. Others who will be initiated are John Nye Webb '3l of the Varsity staff, Vincent L. Puglisi, Jr. '3l, editor of II Circolino and member of the Spectator staff, John Burke '3l of the debating…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1930-01-20 →

ODELL WILL ATTEND PHILOLEXIAN DINNER Dean Hawkes and Professor Coss Also Represent Faculty at Banquet. Many prominent members of the faculty will be present when the Philolexian banquet takes place at the Columbia Club on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to advance reports. Among those expected to be there are Dean Herbert E. Hawkes, Professor John J. Coss and George C. D. Odell, Brander Matthews Professor of Dramatic Literature. Professor Odell has sponsored several Philolexian banquets in the past. The list of faculty members to whom invitations have been extended includes many former Philo men. Among these are John Erskine, Dixon Ryan Fox, Horace L. Friess, Arthur W. MacMahon, John H. RanJr., Parker T. Moon and Irving W. Raymond. Other members of the faculty who have been invited include Jacques M. Barzun, Edward Mammen, Andre Mesnard and Dwight C. Miner. New Members to Attend. New…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1930-01-21 →

PHILOLEXIAN HOLDS INITIATION BANQUET Professors Odell and Fox Speakers at Affair Held at Columbia Club. Philolexian held its traditional semi-annual banquet last Saturday night in the Blue Grotto room of the Columbia Club. William Erskine Orr '3O, president of the literary club who has been on leave of absence during the past two months, presided and introduced the principal speakersGeorge C. D. Odell, Brander Matthews Prcffessor of Dramatic Literature, who has sponsored most of the Philo banquets of recent years, was guest of honor. Other members of the faculty who spoke were Professor Dixon Ryan Fox, Professor Irving Raymond and Dwight C. Miner all of the Department of History. Professor Odell, in an informal talk, compared the Columbia of 49th Street with that of today. "We weren't allowed the freedom of program choice that you have today," Professor Odell told the members of the…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1930-02-05 →

Fox Will Officiate At Prize Contest Of Philolexian Professor Dixon Ryan Fox of the History Department will officiate at the Coles Prize Contest to be held by the Philolexian Society on Wednesday evening, when undergraduate members of Philo will deliver original orations upon patriotic subjects. All members of the University and their friends are invited to attend. The contest is held once every four years, and was established in 1907 by Jonathan Ackerman Coles '63, 68M. The award for the best oration is a bronze cast of an heroic-size bust of George Washington. The original was modelled from life by Jean Antoine Houdon and now stands in the Assembly Hall of the State of Virginia at Richmond. At the first contest, held in 1907, Honorable Mention was awarded to the late Joyce Kilmer, who spoke on "American Character". The next contest was won by Dixon Ryan Fox 'll using "Balance" as…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1931-04-28 →

Philo Holds Contest Tonight Speakers in Coles Prize Competition Are Daley, Smith, Burke, Baker Among the contestants in the Coles Prize Speaking Contest which will be held tonight at the Faculty Club, are Charles G. '3l, recent winner in the Curtis Medal Competition, who will speak on "The Origin and Development of the American Frontier"; Robert C. W. Smith '33, member of the Debate Squad, talking on "Lincoln and the Constitution"; John Burke '32 on "The American Spirit"; and Douglas C. Baker '32, with the topic "America's Industrial Leadership." The contest is staged once every four years at which time undergraduate members of Philolexian deliver original orations on patriotic subjects. Professor Dixon Ryan Fox of the History Department will be chairman. The judges will be Professor Irving W. Raymond and Mr. Jacques M. Barzum, also of the History Department, and John Nye Webb '3l,…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1931-04-29 →

Burke Wins Coles Contest Member of Philolexian Delivers Speech on The American Spirit' With a discussion of "The American Spirit," John Burke '32, member of the debate team and the Civic League, last night at the Faculty Club won the Coles Prize Competition, a contest held once every four years open only to undergraduate members of Philolexian. Professor Dixon Ryan Fox of the History Department introduced the speakers, four in number. The first, Robert C. W. Smith '33, member of the debate squad and Glee Club discussed "Lincoln and the Constitution." Burke, the second speaker, devoted his discussion to what President Butler has called the "New Patriotism," in its special stress on conservation of natural resources. In confining himself to the problem of reforestation and the care of the land, Burke emphasized the fact that although individualism was to be permitted in manyfields of…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1931-04-30 →

PRIZES Awarded to Brown and Leippert in the Philo Literary Competition Stanley M. Brown '3l and James G. Leippert '33, have been chosen the winners of the annual Philolexian Literary Competition. The announcement was made Saturday evening by John N. Webb '3l, president of the society, at Philo's annual banquet held in the Blue Grotto of the Columbia Club. Guests of honor at the banquet were Professors Dixon Ryan Fox, George C. D. Odell and Irving W. Raymond and Dr. Dwight C. Miner. Professor Henry K. Dick of the English Department acted as judge for the competition. For the best prose contribution, he chose Brown's short story "Padidba" and for the best poetic contribution he selected Leippert's first four parts of the sequence entitled "The Lost Ones." The awards are worth $25 each. Brown Active on Varsity Brown has been active on Varsity this year and was recently elected to Phi…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1931-05-04 →

Dixon Ryan Fox Recalls the Glamour Of Philolexian's 130-year-old Tradition By DIXON RYAN FOX [Editor's Note: The following article by Professor Dixon Ryan' Fox is especially interesting, in view of the present Philo dispute, in giving a picture of the past glories of that organization. Professor Fox wrote the article before the present controversy developed. He proves that which cannot be denied: Philo's past history has been distinguished. Today, however, there is doubt in many minds—and possibly in Professor Fox's, too —that the current spectacle is adding anything to Philo's glorious tradition.] X By DIXON RYAN FOX Professor of History Among the oldest academic organizations in America is the Philolexian Society, familiarly known as "Philo" by Columbia College men for 128 years. In the weekly meetings of this group, Columbia today is nearer the Columbia of 1802 than…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1932-01-15 →

Will Debate Philolexian Philomathean Society Of Pennsylvania Faces Campus Organization When Philolexian Society's debaters meet the forensic team of the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania tomorrow, a tradition of long standing will be revived after a lapse of five years. The subject which will be discussed is "Resolved: That All Forms of Censorship Should Be Abolished." The visitors will uphold the affirmative of the proposition, while Philolexian will defend the negative. Fox Will Preside Professor Dixon Ryan Fox of the Department of History will preside at the debate, which will be held at 8 P.M. in room 301 Philosophy. E. R. Lorch of the Department of Mathematics will be a judge of the contest, as will two other men not yet selected. Academic gowns will be worn by both the debaters and the judges, and the officers of the Philolexian Society will be in formal…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1932-04-15 →

Philo Celebrates 135th Year; Hawkes, Edman Speakers Club Was Dramatic Society for More Than a Decade By MILTON CRANE Retiring President of Philolexian Philolexian Society celebrates ifs 135 th anniversary last Wednesday evening with a banquet at the Men's Faculty Club. Both Alumni and undergraduates attended the reunion of the third oldest college literary society in America. As the feature of the festivites, Philo elected three honorary members: Dean Herbert E. Hawkes, Irwin Edman, professor of Philosophy, and Lionel Trilling, instructor in English. Milton Crane '37, retiring president of the Society, presided at the banquet and proposed the election of the guests. After being inducted into Philo, Dean Hawkes spoke briefly of the history of the college's oldest organization and then discussed the new Humanities course, which will go into operation next September. He praised the…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1937-06-01 →

New Year for Philo Starts Philolexian's opening meeting, held in Earl Hall last night, was marked by a good attendance. Three candidates spoke for admission, and R- V. Bennett 'II, C. T. Faas 'u, D. R. Fox 'n, and C. P. Browning 'l2 were elected to membership. The program as adopted for the term includes a public meeting and a prize debate, besides the usual papers and addresses. The House Committee reported preparations for an active campaign. After adjournment refreshments were served to the society and its guests, the members of Barnard Literary Association. Owing to the series of lectures to be given on Wednesday evenings the date of meeting will be temporarily changed.

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1909-10-07 →

Philolexian Has a Little Excitement Last night a very exciting meeting of Philo was held in Earl Hall when the report of the dissenting members of the Debating Union who lately resigned was presented. Not only was the report accepted unanimously and with commendation; but the resigned members, J. D. Sears 'lO and E. S. Roche 'n were re-elected to the Debating Union in evidence of the Society's commendation of their action. The Secretary was directed to request an explanation from the President of the Debating Union of his attitude toward the proper performance of his duties. Announcement was made that the Curtis Medal competition of this year was to be conducted under the auspices of the Society. A committee consisting of L. Fraser 'lO, chairman; Wi. D. Heyaecker 'n and D. R. Fox 'u, was appointed to assist in the affair and the ushers, listed elsewhere, were appointed. After…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-02 →

PHILO EXTENDS CONTROL Will Manage Curtis Medal Contests and Make Them Interesting— Entries Close March 18 On March 8, all speakers intending to contest for the Curtis Medals, must hand their names and the subject of their addresses to Mr. Tassin of the English Department. So far the following men have signified their intention of competing: L. E. Fleischman 'lO, L. Fraser 'lO, G. Smith 'lO, D. R. Fox 'll A. J. Grimm 'll, W. D. Heydecker 'll, D. S. Townsend 'll, and C. H. Ramsdell 'll. All these men are experienced public speakers and a very close competition is to be expected. Among the topics are "The Need of Art in Practical Life," "The Peace Conference," "Woman Suffrage" and "Citizenship." President Butler, feeling that this oratorical contest should receive more attention from the students and appreciating the value of the practical training afforded to the competitors by…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-03 →

PRELIMINARIES MARCH 19 Date for Curtis Medal Trials Finally Decided Upon—Large Number Of Contestants Many more men have signified their intention of coming out for the preliminary trials for the Curtis Medal to be held in 304 Hamilton Hall on Saturday, March 19. Besides the dozen or more announced a few days ago, the following new men have also entered the contest: —G. W. Scott 'lO, subject, "Should the Negro be given unqualified Citizenship?" and RE. Brock 'll, subject "Ideals and Business." The total number of contestants will probably reach sixteen, the largest number that have entered for many a year. Tll order that the final public exhibition may be successful, the Philolexian Society which has been given entire charge of the affair, is making extensive preparations. The co-operation of the GJte Club and Philharmonic Society will be secured. Following the addresses…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-11 →

PHILO SESSION TONIGHT Great Plans are Afoot Tonight at 8 o'clock the Philolexian Society will hold its weekly meeting. Plans for the Curtis Medals Competition will be discussed and W. Langer 'io will present an important topic for consideration. Election of new members will take place, and candidates may speak for admission. An elaborate literary program has been prepared. On or before April n all manuscripts submitted by members in competition for the Annual Philo Essay Prize must be handed to the secretary, E. S. Roche 'll. The prizes are two in number. The winning papers selected by a committee of two professors and a former JPhilo President, will be published in the year book. The competition is open to all active members of the society. The patroness committee consisting of J. D. Sears chairman, R. F. Barnum 'i'o, Ivl. B. Doremus 'io, N. H. Angell 'io, D. R. Fox 'II, E. S. Roche…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-15 →

PHILO AND CURTIS MEDALS Plans Completed for Contest and Dance On April 1st—Program Arranged By Secretary Keppel Philolexian Society's dance to be given on April ist, after the Curtis Medal Orations promises to be a great success. Over three hundred patroness invitations have been mailed, to which replies are rapidly coming in. Mrs. Nicholas Murray Butler, Mrs. Brander Matthews, Mrs. Harry Thurston Peck, Mrs. Raymond C. Knox, Mrs. David H. Greer and Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt are among those who have accepted. The co-operation of the Glee Club and Philharmonic Society promises to make the occasion most notable in the annals of Columbia's oratorical contests. The committee in charge of arrangements, consisting of J. D. Sears 'lO, chairman; L. Fraser 'lO, D. R. Fox 'ix, and W. D. Heydecker 'n, are preparing programs of the speeches and musical numbers as well as dance orders; and…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-22 →

Philolexian Meets Tonight as Usual Philo will hold an important meeting tonight in Earl Hall at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present to discuss considerable important business. New men may speak for admission. H. C. Furstenwalde 'l2 will read a paper on "A Pre-Victorian Poet." The committee on arrangements for the "Curtis Medal Dance" will meet in Earl Hall at 11:55 today. J. D. Sears 'xo, L. Fraser 'lO, W. D. Heydecker 'll and D. R. Fox 'll compose this committee.

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-30 →

Order of Curtis Medal Speeches For the Curtis Medal Contest to be held Friday night in Earl Hall, the order of speakers, which has been determined by lot, and their subjects will be as follows: W. D. Heydecker 'n Citizenship A. M. Grill 'II .. Government and the lndividual G. Smith 'lO The Need of Public Opinion in America D. R. Fox 'II ... The Third Party Mai D. S. Townsend 'lO .. Should Women Vote: G. W. A. Scott 'II .. Is the Negro Fitted for Free Citizenship There is every indication of a close contest since every speaker on the list has had considerable experience either in debating or in public speaking and all of them have perfected their speeches. The English Department anc the Philolexian Society which has charge of the affair, desire to see a full auditorium and promises everyone ar evening's enjoyment. A full list of the many Philo patronesses will be published later. As…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-03-30 →

CURTIS ORATIONS TONIGHT Many Competing—Philharmonic Will Assist—Philolexian to Hold Dance Afterwards Sharply at eight this evening the Curtis Medal Oratorical contest will be held in Earl Hall. Since an unusual amount of interest has been shown in the event this year, and since many more men have come out for the contest than in many seasons before, a large audience iff* expected. Admission is open to all without charge. Beside the speaking there will be musical selections rendered by the Philharmonic Society. The first speaker is W. D. Heydecker 'll, whose address is entitled "Citizenship," Heydecker is a member of Philo and was alternate on the Varsity Debating Team. A. M. Grill 'll, follows with "Government and the Individual," G. Smith 'lO, a member of Philo who has been on two Varsity Debating teams concludes the first set of three speeches with "The Need of Public…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-04-01 →

A CHANCE FOR FRESHMEN May Speak for Philo Tonight Tonight at eight, Philolexian opens its doors to all College Freshmen. Any Freshman interested in literary work or in debating is urged to appear this evening and address the society on a topic of his own choice for not more than five minutes. At the end of every college year it is customary for Philo to hold n Freshman Night, at which men may speak for admission, to be admitted at the next meeting of the society, they will become active members at once. 1 his season the unusually large number of Seniors leaving Philo will make vacancies for twenty students. Refreshments will be served tonight. May nth, when the names of the Freshmen who appear will be voted on, the semi-annual elections take place, as well as the prize oratorical contest. Two prizes are offered which may be competed for by any active member of the society. Speeches…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-05-05 →

PHILO ELECTS OFFICIALS Busy Evening of Balloting The following officers were elected at the meeting of Philolexian last night: President, D. R. Fox 'n; Vice-Presi-dent, E. S. Roche 'n; Secretary, E. S. Swazey 'l2; Treasurer, H. W. Marsh '11; Debating Union Delegates, W. A Bell, Jr., 'll, W. N. Ross 'll, A. W. MacMahon 'l2; Membership Committee, J. D. Sears 'll (chairman), L. S. Hill 'll, A. W. MacMahon 'l2; Program Committee, E. S. Roche 'll ex-officio (chairman), W. D. Heydecker 'll, G. M. Bramwell 'll. The Committee to take charge of the $l5OO Philo fund was chosen as follows: L. Fraser 'lO (chairman), G. B. Compton 'O9, W. H. D. Pell 'O9. Three honorary graduate •members were selected: G. B. Compton 'O9, L. Fraser 'lO and G. Smith 'lO. The Committee on Archives and Records consists of W. D. Heydecker 'll (chairman), G. M. Bramwell 'll, W. N. Ross 'll and E. S. Swazey 'l2…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-05-12 →

Prizes, Medals and Honors Awarded Following is the list of the names of those to whom honors have been awarded during the past year in Columbia College—George William Curtis Medals to D. R. Fox 'n (gold) and G. W. A. Scott 'n (silver); Alumni Association Prize: E. H. Osterhout 'lO, elected over D. Leary, Jr., 'lO, and W. DeF. Pearson 'lO, the other two faculty nominees ;Chandler Historical Prize: L. Fraser '10; Charles M. Rolker, Jr., Prize: W. Langer '10; Prizes in Belles-Lettres: Poem award divided between D. Leary, Jr., 'lO, G. M. Lapolla 'lO, G. H. Pfeiffer 'lO, Essay prize not awarded but honorable mention given to A. P. Springer 'l2, Short Story Prize not awarded but honorable mention given to S. Born 'lO, A. L. Drew (Sp.), and W. B. Ebeling 'l2; Departmental Honors: in Classical Philology to C. A. Manning 'l3; in Mathematics to E. L. Gluck 'l2; General Honors: S. Born…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-06-01 →

PHILO'S LITERARY EXERCISES Debates and Papers Scheduled At Wednesday evening's meeting of the Philolexian Society it was decided that any information posted on the bulletin board on the stairs near the Hamilton Hall coat room shall be considered official and that all members will be responsible for work assigned them there unless due notice is given the proper authorities of their inability lo attend to it. The following program for the term has been announced: October 19, paper by W. D. Heydecker 'll on "The Excentricities of Chesterton;" October 26, essay contest closes, debate on Resolved that the Governor of New York should appoint the state officers below the Lieutenant Governor and that these officers should form a cabinet." The affirmative will be taken by G. M. Bramwell 'll and G. R. Stearns 13 while their opponents will be J. P. Harding 'l3 and H. C. Stevens ' 13- November 2,…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-10-14 →

LIVELY SESSION OF FORUM "College Credit for College Work" Bone of Contention —Committee to Consider Matter "College credit for College work" was warmly debated in the College Forum at its first meeting of the year last night in the Commons. That the opposition there shown is not to be absolutely disastrous was demonstrated by the sturdy support that was accorded to the movement, and the fact that faculty votes were a large aid in turning the final sense of the meeting against it gives promise that its strongest student supporters will not rest until a final decision is reached. In fact it was the decided preponderance of the faculty votes that defeated the movement. Even in the meeting of last evening, the movement was not technically killed. The resolution (moved by Professor H. B. Mitchell and seconded by W. H. Ziegler '11) that the sense of the meeting be in favor of giving…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1910-10-15 →

PHILO ORATORY TONIGHT Glee Club to Assist at Second Public Function of Philolexian This Winter —Dance to Follow Philolexian will hold its Annual Oratorical Contest in Earl Hall at 8:15 this evening. This is the second public entertainment given by that society this winter and the program includes in addition to the addresses by the competitors the rendering of several selections by the Glee Club, the announcement of the winners of the essay Contest, the announcement of the officers of the so-, ciety for the second term and the presentation of several certificates of honary membership. Reports state that an interesting evening's entertainment has been prepared and all professors and students at Columbia are invited by the society to be present. The judges will be: William Barclay Parsons, LL. D., a graduate of Columbia in the class of 1879, an ex-President of Philolexian, and a…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1911-01-19 →

"BALANCE" WINS FIRST PRIZE Title of Oration Delivered Last Night by D. R. Fox—Glee Club Songs Prove Enjoyable Feature D. R. Fox 'll won first place in the annual oratorical contest of the Philo- % lexian Literary Society, which was held in the auditorium of Earl Hall last evening. A. W. Hey decker 'IT won the second place. The subject of the winning oration was "Balance" and in the course of his speech Fox showed that the prominent characteristics of the great leaders of this country have been balance, broadmindedness, willingness to look at both sides of the question. "In these times," |he said, "this leadership is the part of the sc.iolar, as the scholar has cultivated the habit of looking at both sides of the question." The subject of Macmahon's oration was "Going to School in Democracy." "The working of democracy may not have a complete success in this country,'' he…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1911-01-20 →

Philo Prizes Ready for Distribution Following are the rewards in connection with the Philolexian Prize Contests, which will be ready for distribution this morning: Oratorical Contest:—-First Prize, D. R. Fox 'IT, Cole's Bust of George Washington; Second Prize, A. W. MacM'ahon 'l2, $25. Essay Contest:—First Prize, D. R. Fox 11, $2O; Second Prize, W. N. Ross 'll, $l5. There were no debate prizes awarded this year. Anyone to whom any money is owing in connection with the production of the Philolexian play, may obtain it by application in 302 East Hall.

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1911-03-28 →

Nominations of Philolexian Officers The following men have been nominated to till the various offices of Philolexian for the coming year: President, E. S. Swazey 'l2; Vice-President, A. W. Mlacmahon 'l2; Secretary, G. D. Caldwell 'l3, Treasurer, G. R. Stearns 'l3; for Debating Council, 1912 member, E. S. Swazey, 19T3 member, J. K. McCormick. All these men were nominated by W. N. Ross 'll, and seconded by E. S. Roche 'n, D. R. Fox, 11, L. E. Hill Ti, H. W. Marsh Ti.

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1911-05-15 →

PHILO ELECTS OFFICERS New Elections to All Offices For 1912 — Freshman Members Initiated At its final regular meeting yesterday evening Philolexian held its annual election of officers. The men who will fill the positions next year are as follows: President, E. S. Swazey 'l2; VicePresident, A. W. Macmahon 'l2; Secretary, G. D. Caldwell 'l3; Treasurer, G. R. Stearns 'l3. Delegates to Debating Council: A. W. Macmahon 'l2, E. SSwazey 'l2, J. K. McCormick 'l3, Archieves Committee: J. K. McCormick 'l3, Chairman; G. Smith 'lO, W. N. Ross Ti, E. S. Swazey 'l2, G. D. Caldwell 'l3. Membership Committee: R. S. Harris 'l2, chairman ;W. Logan 'l3, A. F. Smithers 'l4. Program Committee: A. W. Macmahon 'l2 chairman; D. R. Fox 'n, and R. S. Bourne 'l2. Critic, W. N. Ross Ci. Honorary Graduate members: W. N. Ross, D. R, Fox, E. S. Roche. A. L. Graham 'l4 was elected to membership. The society…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1911-05-17 →

INITIAL CURTIS TRIALS Orators Will Compete This AfternoonThree Men to be Chosen for the Finals Next Month All competitors for the Curtis Medals must meet today at two o'clock for the trials which will be held in 301 Hamilton Hall. Professor Algernon De V. Tassin will preside. Three men will be picked today to take part in the finals which will be held in the beginning of April under the auspices of the Philolexian Society. The Curtis Medal oratorical contest was established in 1902 by a friend and admirer of the late George William Curtis, and is competed for annually by the upper classmen in College. It is considered the most important event in respect to oratory in the college year. Tn 1900, G. B. Compton 'oo won the gold medal, while S. H. Renton 'O9 gained the silver one. The next year the honor of the first prize fell to D. R. Fox 'll, the second was awarded to G. W. Scott 'll,…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1912-03-09 →

DEGREES CONFERRED ON 4,600 AT COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY; CLASS DAY EXERCISES ARE HELD 200,000 PRESENT Secretary Wallace Gets Honorary DegreeOthers Honored 8 MEDALS GIVEN Eugene A. Colligan and Lincoln Ellsworth Are Awarded Prizes A plea for deliverance from the "fundamental and far-reaching / lack of integrity" of the twentieth century world was sounded by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler this afternoon in an address which opened the final day of Columbia University's 181 st commencement exercises. More than 20,000 witnessed the ceremonies at which the University president conferred approximately 4,600 degrees and 400 certificates and diplomas. Among the ten recipients of honorary degrees was Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, who was made Doctor of Laws. Others conferred with honorary degrees were William S. Barstow and Harry Fletcher, Doctor of Science; Tyler Dennett, Dixon…

Columbia Daily Spectator, 1935-06-04 →

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