Word: argumentative
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...many themes will be required as there have been this year. In English B and C attendance will be required during the ensuing year. In English B half the time will be allotted to narration and description and half to exposition. There will be no time devoted to argument, but it is hoped by giving fuller drill in exposition to give better preparation for the argument in English...
...argument in Tract XC of Tracts for the Times conclusive...
...Yale have practically united on an issue; they have taken their first steps and will be closely watched to see how well their theories fit in with practice. It is not unreasonable to suppose that the success of this movement here and at Yale will be the only argument necessary to bring other colleges into line until a general, even if not entire, acceptance of the regulations will be inevitable...
...three speakers, however, the greater share of the praise must be given. Thorough in preparation, quick in repartee, forcible in argument, it was no disgrace to the Yale representatives to be defeated by them. In such a contest it was honor even to lose...
...only say that if it is true, things have come to a sad pass. Ten dollars is not too much to pay for a football contest, and it is ridiculous to suppose that people will be unwilling to pay twenty-five cents for the more serious contest in argument. In the choice of judges excellent wisdom has been shown and the character of the men chosen is a high tribute to the cause of intercollegiate contests of this type. The speakers on both sides are working very hard and the debate promises to be exceedingly close and exciting. The students...