Principles of public speaking, comprising the technique of articulation, phrasing, emphasis; the cure of vocal defects; the elements of gesture

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1899. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE DEBATING CLUB CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND OBJECT Section I. The name of this organization shall be The Debating Club. SEC. II. Its objects shall be: 1. To conduct formal debates among its members. 2. To familiarize them with science, art, literature, and current events. 3. To train them in the appropriate expression of their ideas. 4. To give them practice in Parliamentary Law. ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP SEC. I. Any young man of intelligence and good character, above the age of years, may become an active member. ARTICLE III OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES SEC. I. The officers of this Club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and an Executive Committee of (usually five) members. SEC. II. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club, and at the request of members may call a special meeting. He shall appoint the Censor and Judges of Debate (usually three), and the Extemporaneous Speakers. He shall be Chairman, ex-officio, of the Executive Committee. SEC. III. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in his absence or in case of other inability. Sec. IV. The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of each meeting, and shall perform all other duties usually pertaining to his office. He shall report all absentees and delinquents to the Membership Committee. SEC V. The Treasurer shall collect and account for all moneys due the Club, and shall disburse all sums voted by the Club. He shall render a bi-monthly report, and on completion of his term of office present a written report of the state of the treasury. Sec. VI. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall receive visitors, and perform the office of Teller at all elections. He shall aid the President in preserving ord...