W.E.A. CLASS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 25 July 1924, Page 9

W.E.A. CLASS.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The committee of the. AY.E.A. class met previous to the weekly lecture last evening to discuss several matters concerning the welfare of the class, more particularly the best means to adopt in order, to create a wider interest in the lectures, which, have been found by those attending most helpful and instructive. Mr Sheat said he proposed to give a series of two or three lectures on “Foreign Exchanges,” in which he would endeavour to explain some of the problems which the average man found very puzzling, and about which there was a general desire to obtain information. In conducting his inquiry into conditions both in normal times and as they arc to-day, lie would deal with facts and principles, and would not, of course, be able to bring to bear the practical knowledge which some people who may hear the lecture would possess. He intended to treat the the subject as thoroughly as possible, and within the hour allowed each lecture would cover as much ground as possible. The subsequent discussion, in which he hoped accountants and business people would take part, should throw new light upon the subject and add to the knowledge of those present.

After some consideration it was decided to approach the Retailers’ Association. the Chamber of Commerce, and the Accountants’ Students’ Association, requesting that they avail themselves of the opportunity the lectures will afford, and invite their members by advertisement to attend. It was deckled to hold these meetings at the old Technical School, where it will be possible to have the use of a blackboard.

Last night Mr. Sheat gave a capital address on international trade, enabling his audience to get a good grip of some of the main principles underlying free trade and protection.

Regret was expressed at the meeting that so few attend the lectures, and it was pointed out that anyone interested, whether a. member of the class or not. would be welcomed and would enjov full privileges on anv night they cared to he urc. £- ent. The lectures are of particular interest to business and some professional men, and in their social aspect are of great value.