P.G.D.C.

The Palladian Girls' Debating Club was organized in 1884 for the purpose of awakening a greater interest in debate, and for drill in impromptu speaking. The membership numbers twenty-one and consists of Palladian girls. The work done by the Club is evident in the improvement of society programmes. According to the rule each member of the club must speak on the question for debate, under penalty of fine.

In 1886 W. C. Knight, a Palladian graduate of '86, offered the club a prize of ten dollars for the best production delivered in society before May 1. There were eight competitions for this prize, which was awarded for an essay entitled "Dickens and Thackeray," by Miss Minnie Boyer.

P.B.D.C.

The Palladian Boys' Debating Club was organized in the fall of 1882. Its primary object was drill in debate and impromptu speaking. Another purpose at the time it was started was to avert the danger with which factional strife then threatened the society. It accomplished this as far as was possible, and the dissolution of the society was prevented.

During the past year much substantial work has been done, especially in the matter of furnishing the hall. A beautiful secretary and a chair and table for the president were purchased at an expence of one hundred dollars, and presented to the society.

This club, with the P.G.D.C., is maintained in perfect harmony with the society, and it is expected that the two will carry on the greater part of the society business and politics.