A Treat Rich, Rare, and Spicy

A Treat Rich, Rare, and Spicy

Debate, Colored Club of Blacksburg

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

October 2015

Kristin Colonna, Lee Mathias

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English

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LD5655.V8 L4, ser.1, v.2, no.9 (July 1877), p.3

Blacksburg, VA

After eating our fill of strawberries at the Academy we availed ourselves of an invitation extended to the public, and repaired to the African church to listen to a debate given by the colored club of Blacksburg. At the request of the speakers, four students were chosen to deside the question. These " men of brain " were placed in the highest seat in the synagogue, the pulpit, and presented with boquets [sic]. While thus our "most denominate judges " were enjoying these high privileges, inhalling [sic] the sweetness of flowers fair, together with the perfumes of scented air, they were most highly honored by the speakers and audience. Who could help admiring such a collection of talent and beauty? Mr. G. with blushing face and pearly teeth, Mr. S. with firery [sic] auburn hair and faultless nose, Mr. A. with his faultless figure and military dike, and Mr. B. with his beaming countenance ! How could that speaker do otherwise than call them "the beautiful?" After a full discussion of the question, "Which has the Most effect on a Community, a Drunkard or a Gambler?" Our most "abominable judges" decided that the affirmative had won the question. Although the "King's English" suffered considerable damage, the debate was truly rich, rare and spicy.

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