During that time Mr. Ellis was very well served by his excellent speaking ability, an ability for which he won both oratory prizes and debating trophies, culminating in a trip to Guelph, Ontario, where he walked away with the Canadian debating championship.
Durant cette période, M. Ellis a été très bien servi par sa grande éloquence, qui lui a permis de remporter divers prix d'art oratoire qui l'ont conduit à Guelph, en Ontario, où il a gagné le championnat canadien.