 | The University of Virginia record February, 1908 |  |
STUDENTS' LITERARY SOCIETIES.
There are two Literary Societies of long standing—the Jefferson
and the Washington Society—connected with the University. They
hold weekly meetings in their respective halls and give exhibitions
of public speaking at intervals during the session and at its close.
There is an annual contest during the session between the two
Societies for the Harrison Trophy. The Society winning this trophy
retains it until it is re-captured by the other Society. Each Society
offers several medals for excellence in debate and oratory.
The Debating Union is an organization composed of the Washington
and the Jefferson Literary Societies. The purpose of the
organization is to conduct at least two debates each session with
other colleges or universities situated in the Middle or Southern
States. During the session of 1907-1908 debates will be held with
Johns Hopkins University and the University of North Carolina.
The officers of the Debating Union for 1907-1908 are George Miller,
Jr., Manager; John Clarence Hipp, Assistant Manager.
| The University of Virginia record February, 1908 | |