1909-1910 Academic Catalog

CEDARV /l.LE! COLLEGE. ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION. Cedarville College is a member of the Ohio Intercol– legiate Oratorical Association, which in turn is a division of the Interstate Association, including eleven of the leading States of the Middle 'Nest. A preliminary oratorical contest is held during the first term of each year, the winner repre– senting the College in the State contest. The winner of the latter represents the State of Ohio in the interstate contest. This association with which the College is connected is the oldest and largest oratorical association in the United States, many of the eminent statesmen and orators of the day having received much of their early training in its contests. THE GAVEL CLUB. The Gavel Club was organized in November, 1905, with the avowed object of furnishing training to its members in "the technic of conducting public meetings." This was in answer to a long-felt want on the part of the college men, who upon graduation find themselves in positi0ns requiring a thorough knowledge of parliamentary law. The work of the club since organization has been most instructive. Ques– tions of public policy are discussed, furnishing fine training in extemporaneous speaking as well as in the various ques– tions of parliamentary law. The club has prospered since its start and much good is looked for in the future. THE GAVELYTE. The Gavelyte is a monthly magazine reflecting the thought and life of the College. The first number appeared in January, 1906. It has increased in size and interest with each issue and has already become an important factor in -15-