Women's Debating Society.

There have been only two meetings of the society this term. At the first a reading competition was held, and was very successful, nine competitors taking part. There were nineteen people present at this meeting.

At the second meeting, a. debate was held, the subject being, "That the Stage exercises a greater influence than the Novel." Miss Dowling. Miss Tolley, Miss Moore and Miss Hursthouse were the mover's and seconders. Miss Currie, Miss North and Miss Thornton also spoke. There were 21 people present at this meeting.

Our thanks are due to Messrs. Taylor and Eichelhaum, who have kindly acted as judges.