The Philolexian Society of Columbia University
Geddes Smith
Vital
- Full name
- Geddes Smith
Columbia & the Society
- Columbia
- Class of 1910 (Columbia College)
- Society role
- seconded nomination for vice-president [Spec, 1909-01-07]
- Society role
- elected secretary [Spec, 1909-01-11]
- Society role
- nominated for vice-president [Spec, 1909-05-12]
- Society role
- elected vice-president [Spec, 1909-05-13]
Works (5)
- 1934 Child Guidance Clinics: A Quarter Century of Development (with George S. Stevenson) · Commonwealth Fund
- 1941 Plague on Us · Commonwealth Fund / Oxford University Press
- 1944 Preventive Medicine: An Attempt at a Definition (with Lester J. Evans) · Science
- 1944 Small Community Hospitals (with Henry J. Southmayd) · Commonwealth Fund
- 1946 Psychotherapy in General Medicine · Commonwealth Fund
Primary sources
The Columbia Daily Spectator
1910-04-02 JUNIORS BEST ORATORS Curtis Medals Awarded to D. R. Fox and G. W. A. Scott — Philo Conducts Affair Successfully special commendation
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…
1910-06-01 1910 PERMANENT OFFICERS Men Chosen at Last Undergraduate Meeting Have Been Prominent in Many Phases of Campus Life [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION] elected class historian
1910 PERMANENT OFFICERS Men Chosen at Last Undergraduate Meeting Have Been Prominent in Many Phases of Campus Life On Friday, May 13, the class of 1910 held its last regular meeting as undergraduates. A constitution was adopted and permanent class officers were elected, who will serve for five years, or until their successors are chosen. E. H. Osterhout, who received the highest number of vot. s for president, was a member of the 1910 Student Board. In his Sophomore year he played on the class basketball team and the following year he made the second Varsity team. rJe gained a position on the Varsity baseball team in his Sophomore year and played the three following years. He is a member of Kings Crown, and the Politics Club, besides serving on various committees. Theodore Kiendl, Jr., was elected [First Vice-President. He was the captain of his Freshman basketball team and in…
1912-02-28 CONTEST AT PHILO TONIGHT To Award Debate Prize judge of the debate
CONTEST AT PHILO TONIGHT To Award Debate Prize This evening's meeting of the Philolexian Society will be given over to a debate between the members of the team chosen last week to represent the Society in its annual contest with the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania, which is to be held at Philadelphia this year on March 22. On the basis of the practical proficiency in debating shown this evening, the leader, two speakers, and alternate will be chosen. The question to be discussed is, "Resolved: that the Republican Party should renominate Taft." The speakers for the affirmative will be A. W. Cawston 'l4, and H. B. Henderson 'l3, while those upholding the negative will be J. L. Ellertwood 'l3 and J. W. Swain 'l2. Also as a result of the speeches this evening, the annual debate prizes, from the Philolexian Centennial Fund, will be awarded to the best and second best…
1915-05-28 PHILO TO HOLD BIG REUNION AND BANQUET wrote the 'Philolexian Ditty' song
PHILO TO HOLD BIG REUNION AND BANQUET Many Alumni to Be Present at Tomorrow Night's Affair—Prize for Essay Will Be Awarded Arrangements have been practically completed for the big reunion and dinner of the Philolexian Society at the Columbia University Club tomorrow night- More than thirty of the alumni who belonged-to Philo in their undergraduate days have notified the committee that they will be present. Most of the undergraduates will also be there. A big time is expected for everybody, and elaborate preparations are being made for a repetition of the former Philo rousing gatherings- The dinner will be held in the Indian Room at the Club. The programs for the occasion are novel in that they contain the words of the "Philolexian Ditty" written by Geddes Smith 'lO. This song was sung for the first time at last year's dinner, and made a hit. Announcement will be made at the…
1932-01-15 Dixon Ryan Fox Recalls the Glamour Of Philolexian's 130-year-old Tradition published the Philolexian Annals, 1902-1912, with committee
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…
1906-05-10 SOCIETY ELECTIONS Philolexian and Barnard Choose Officers for Ensuing Year elected officer/committee member
SOCIETY ELECTIONS Philolexian and Barnard Choose Officers for Ensuing Year At the final meeting of the year last night, Philolexian Society elected the officers for the ensuing year and transacted much other important business. The elections resulted as follows: President, H. E. Chapin 1907; vice-president, W. M. Schwarz 1907; secretary, E. E. Porter 1908; treasurer, P. W. H. Windels 1908; program committee, A. T. Swords 1907 and J. F. Prince 1908; membership committee, W. Jabine 1907, W. H. Smith, Jr., 1908 and F. A. Higgins 1908; delegates to Debating Union, P. A. Gordon 1907, H. E. Chapin 1907 and E. C. Rouse 1908. The awards for the prize essay competition were announced to be as follows: first prize, W. B. Devoe 1906, for his paper on "The Freedom of the Will;" second prize, W. R. Porter 1906, for his essay entitled, "Jean Valjean— An Ethical Problem." The Coles' Prize…
1908-04-30 Barnard-Philolexian Debate Cancelled won annual prize debate, on team
Barnard-Philolexian Debate Cancelled Because of the proximity of the Seniors' examinations, it was decided to cancel the debate between Philolexian and Barnard. The Philo team, however, had been previously chosen. The following- men who won the annual prize debate were to have composed the team: E. Smith 'lO, A. J. Kilmer 'OB, W. A. Paul '09,: G. B. Compton 'O9. Committees have been appointed by both societies to arrange a joint social meeting for sometime in May. At the next meeting of Philolexian, which will be held on May 6, Freshmen may speak for admission to the society.
1909-01-07 Philolexian Society to Hold Elections [ARTICLE] seconded nomination for vice-president
Philolexian Society to Hold Elections Philolexian last evening discussed plans for the annual dinner, which will be held at the Hotel Marseilles immediately after the Philolexian—Philomathean debate tomorrow- evening. A. T. Grimm 'n, T. H. Marchmont 'lO. and D. S. Tounsend 'io ; were elected to membership. Officers for the coming term will be elected at the dinner. The. following nominations have been received: For vice-president:—J. D. Sears, nominated by McA. Coleman 'O9; seconded by R. S. Erskine 'lO, E. S. Roche 'ir, P„ A. Willis 'O9, G. Smith 'io. . For treasurer: —T. B. Connselman, 'TOS. nominated by J. D. Sears; seconded by W. Avery 'lO, N. H. Angellj 'lO, and W. D. Heydecker 'll.
1909-01-08 INTER-SOCIETY DEBATE Philolexian to Discuss Public Service Commissions with Pennsylvania Rival Tonight spoke for Philolexian
INTER-SOCIETY DEBATE Philolexian to Discuss Public Service Commissions with Pennsylvania Rival Tonight Dean Van Amringe will preside at the annual Philolexian-Philomathean debate which will be held in the Earl Hall auditorium at 8 o'clock this evening. The Pennsylvania society will uphold the affirmative of the question, "Resolved: that the Control of Public Service Corporations, Should be in the Hands of State Commissions." For Philomafhean, C. H. Hoover, W. L. Abbott, and C. A. Drefs, and for Philolexian G. Smith 'lO, W. Paul 'O9, and W. D. Heydecker 'll, captain, will speak in the order named. H. C. Craner is the visiting alternate and W. H. Angel 'lO is the Columbia substitute. None of these men except Hoover, of Philo mathean, and Paul, of Philolexian, has ever spoken on his society team before. Last year the Pennsylvania society won the contest which was held in Philadelphia.…
1909-01-11 Philolexian Elects Officers elected secretary
Philolexian Elects Officers At the election of the Philolexian Society for the second semester the following officers were chosen: W. H. D. Pell 'O9, president; J. D. Sears, vice-presi-dent; G. Smith 'lO, secretary; T. B. C'ounselnian 'IOS, treasurer.
1909-03-11 Van Dyke Critisized by Philolexian read paper on Van Dyke's life
Van Dyke Critisized by Philolexian Last evening, the Philolexian Society discussed the influence of Henry Van Dyke 011 literature. G. Smith 'lO read a paper on the author's life and YV. A. Bell 'lO read several selections from his WOrks. At the business session of the society McA. Coleman 'O9, was appointed chairman of the prize cup committee. Plans were also discussed for the coming debates.
1909-04-22 Prizes Awarded in Philolexian Debate [ARTICLE] won first place
Prizes Awarded in Philolexian Debate At the annual prize debate of the Philolexian Society last night in Earl Hall, Chaplain Knox and Messrs. W. A. Porter field and W. Hall who acted as judges, awarded first place to D. S. Townsend 'lO and G. Smith 'lO and third place to W. A. Bell 'TO. These men will meet Barnard Literary Society on May 7, defending the negative of the question, "Resolved, that the United States should establish a bank modeled upon the Reichsbank of Germany." The pin committee reported that pins could be secured when all orders were naid up. Members desiring pins are requested to pay for them =>t once. Two honorary members, Chaplain Knox and Mr. Charles Galwey addressed the meeting, which was well attended. It was announced that next Wednesday the annual oratorical contest will be held.
1909-05-12 PHILO. ELECTIONS TONIGHT 107th Year Will Close nominated for vice-president
PHILO. ELECTIONS TONIGHT 107th Year Will Close Philolexian's 107 th year will be brought to a close by the meeting tonight in Earl Hall. The Society will near candidates for admission and will vote on those who spoke last week. The election, of officers for the coming term will then be held. Nominations for these offiges closed Monday evening. For President, J. D. Sears, Sp.: nominated by W. D. Heydecker '11; seconded by McA. Coleman 'O9, D. Armstrong 'O9, W. A. Paul 'O9, N. R. Angell 'TO, W. A. Bell 'lO, W. H. Zeigler 'll. For vice-president, G. Smith '10: nominated by R. S. Erskine '10; seconded by J. W. Melville 'O9, T. C. Morgan 'O9, W. Langer 'lO, J. H. Marchmont 'lO, N. H. Arigell 'lO, D. S. Townsend 'lO, W. N. Ross 'ir, I. Wheeler 'll. T. B. Counseknan '10: nominated by W. A. Bell '10; seconded by M. B. E'oremus 'lO, H. C. Todd 'lO, A. E. Turpin 'O9. For secretary, W. D.…
1909-05-13 EXTENSIVE PLANS CONSIDERED Philo Prepares for Next Year elected vice-president
EXTENSIVE PLANS CONSIDERED Philo Prepares for Next Year Philolexian Society concluded its 107 th year last evening in Earl Hall. After the regular routine business had been concluded and two men had spoken for admission, the election of officers for next year took place resulting- as follows: J. D. Sears 'lO, president; G. Smith 'io, vice-president; W. D. Heydecker 'll, secretary; J. H. Marchmont 'lO, treasurer; delegates to the Debating Union: J. D. Sears 'TO. (ex-officio). D. S. Townsend 'lO, and E. S. Roche "ii. The standing committees :hosen are: membership. T. B. Counselman *lO, chairman; W. A. Bell 'lO, W. N. Ross 'IT. Program., G. Smith 'lO (ex-officio) chairman, L. Eraser 'O9, and R. T. Barnum 'lO. Of the men who spoke last week, T. A. Sparks 'l2 and 11. C. Furstenwalde 'l2 were elected to membership while the names of the other candidates have been reserved for consideration…
1909-12-10 DEBATING TEAM SELECTED Large Number of Candidates at Trials-Eight Men Chosen—Two of Them Alternates chosen for team
DEBATING TEAM SELECTED Large Number of Candidates at TrialsEight Men Chosen —Two of Them Alternates Last night the most successful Varsity debating trials held in years came o a close. The great number of constants necessitated holding the trials : or two entire evenings in order that ill the speeches might be heard. About :hirty speakers discussed the subject, 'Resolved, that the Commission Form 3 f Government be Adopted by all the Municipalities of the United States. The speeches were all of such high order and so uniformly excellent that the judges, Professor Charles A. Beard, Dr Carlton Hays and J- T. Sears 'lO, had considerable difficulty in determining or a team of six, and two alternates. Aftei a long discussion the following mer were chosen: For the team:—L. Fraser 'lO, N. W McGill 'ioL, F. L. Potter 'IIL, R. H Rice 'IIL, G. Smith 'lO, E. H. Van Fossan '121.1.…
1910-03-03 PHILO EXTENDS CONTROL Will Manage Curtis Medal Contests and Make Them Interesting—Entries Close March 18 contest entrant
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…
1910-03-22 PHILO AND CURTIS MEDALS Plans Completed for Contest and Dance On April 1st—Program Arranged By Secretary Keppel oratorical contest speaker
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…
1910-03-30 Order of Curtis Medal Speeches Curtis Medal contest speaker
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…
1910-04-01 CURTIS ORATIONS TONIGHT speaker, "The Need of Public Opinion in American"
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…
1910-04-27 PHILO TO RECEIVE FRESHMEN won first prize essay
PHILO TO RECEIVE FRESHMEN Team Picked to Debate Barnard Philolexian will hold its annual Freshman night 011 Thursday evening, May 5. At this time any Freshman in the college may speak for admission, speeches being limited to five minutes. Since several Seniors are leaving this year, there will be an opening for about twenty men. The wish of the societyis to secure those students especially interested in literary and debating work. The results of the essay contest judged by Professor John Erskine and Mr J. W. Taylor of the English Department and W. B. Woodbury 'OB, were announced yesterday. G. Smith 'lO, won the first prize for an essay on "The Poems of Sidney Lanier," D. S. Townsend 'lO, was awarded second place for a study of "Thomas Paine and the American Revolution." The Debating team to meet Barnard consists of G. Smith 'lO. L. Fraser 'lO W. D. Heydeckei 'll, and A. W. MacMahon…
1910-05-05 A CHANCE FOR FRESHMEN May Speak for Philo Tonight seconder of nomination
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…
1910-05-12 PHILO ELECTS OFFICIALS Busy Evening of Balloting elected honorary graduate member
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…
1910-06-01 Prizes, Medals and Honors Awarded prize winner
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…
1911-05-17 PHILO ELECTS OFFICERS New Elections to All Offices For 1912— Freshman Members Initiated elected to committee
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…
1912-02-29 ANNUAL PHILO PRIZE DEBATE J. L. Ellenwood '13 the Winner judge of the debate
ANNUAL PHILO PRIZE DEBATE J. L. Ellenwood '13 the Winner Last evening at the regular meeting of the. Philolexian Society the finals of the annual prize debate were held. The first prize was awarded to J. L. Ellenwood 'l3 and second to A. W. Cawston 'l4. At this debate, also, the members chose the final personnel of the team which is to meet the representatives of the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania in the annual debate to be held in Philadelphia on Mjarch 22. The team will consist of H. B.j Henderson 'l3, and J. W» Swain 'l2 alternate. # j The question discussed was "Resolved: that the Republican Party should support the Taft administration." The juiiges were V. K. W. Koo, 'O9, G. Smith, 'lO, and D. S. Townsend, 'io, all members of Delta Sigma Rho and former winners of Philo prizes. Before the debate, a brief but important business session was held. The printing…
1912-03-09 INITIAL CURTIS TRIALS past winner
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,…
1913-01-14 JOURNALISM SOCIETY MEETS Fourth Year Men Bid Farwell to Departing Member at the Initial Gathering of "The Staff." [ARTICLE]
JOURNALISM SOCIETY MEETS Fourth Year Men Bid Farwell to Departing Member at the Initial Gathering of "The Staff." To inaugurate "The Staff," the fourthyear club of the School of Journalism, and to bid farewell to one of its members who is called back to China, the Class of igi3 of the new School met last night in the Faculty Club. Hollington K. Tong, who came to CCKluinbia from the University of Missouri, has been compelled to return to his home in Shanghai. Dr. Williams, the Director of the School, closed the last speech of the evening with warm references to Tong's brilliant work, particularly in the reporting course, and the club gave him the first Columbia cheer which the graduates of nearly a dozen colleges had . attempted. V - • Dinner was followed by* an-illuminat-ing discussion of the management of a newspaper by William Dudley Foulke, '69, '7iL, formerly president of the…
1913-04-14 PHILO GETS UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER PENNSY ... [ARTICLE] responded to toast at banquet
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…
1913-10-03 DEBATERS OUT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN New Council Elects D. Campbell '15 Manager for This Year—Freshman Try Out Soon. [ARTICLE]
DEBATERS OUT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN New Council Elects D. Campbell '15 Manager for This Year—Freshman Try Out Soon. Last night saw the getting together of the debating men at Columbia. The Debating Council of 1912-1913 consisting of R. B. Powell 'I4L, A. Levitt, Pg., J. K. McCormick 'ISL, A. W. MacMahon Pg., and D. Campbell 'l5 met in Earl to elect the new council for the current year. After discussing plans for the year in an informal way they proceeded to elect to the new council H. N. Fairchild 'l6, Captain of last year's Freshmen Debating Team, representing College, C. B. Pechtle 'l6, who was on the Varsity Squad, as representative from Barnard Literary Society, D. Campbell 'l5 (reflected) from Philolexian Society J. K. McCormick (re-elected) from Law and A. Levitt Pg., (re-elected) from Delta Sigma Rho, the honorary debating fraternity. With this business over, the…
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Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) Leaf / page 796
Named in Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) at the referenced leaf.
Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) Leaf / page 982
Named in Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) at the referenced leaf.
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Philolexian Annals 1912, Roll of Members
William H. Smith, Jr. · Confidence: CERTAIN
Philolexian Annals 1912, Roll of Members
Geddes Smith · Confidence: CERTAIN
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