VISITOR FAREWELLED

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11855, 14 June 1924, Page 6

VISITOR FAREWELLED

STUDENT TRAVELLER. UNIVERSITY' GATHERING!. “New Zealand can become a vital factor in world affairs,” said Mr t . D. Murrov, travelling secretary of the World’s Student Christian Federation, ■ in his ‘arowell message to New Zealand students. Mr Hurjey, wlio din in" the last throe weeks lias visited Hie various university centres, with the object or more closely linking up the student movement here with the international activities of the was tendered a farewell luncheon at the Y.M.C A In outlining his impression of our country, Mr Hurrey emphasised the contribution wo could mako to the world in our position as a “half-wav house” both geographically and fn outlook between England and America. Australia and New’ Zealand had a unique opportunity for international service here. The- problems of theppacific, too, concerned us vitally, and there was no reason why a Pacific conference of students should not be held in Auckland within the noxt three years. Speaking of the genial hospitality oi New Zealanders, he paid a tribute to the fine typo of men and women who were leading the student movement, and their capacity for facing square.y and earnestly the challenge of new thought, and modern research. Concerning our relations with the United States, he appealed for a better understanding to clear away the suspicion which lie found was feit here towards Americans and many things American—particularly university degrees. He also referred to ex-, aggerated ideas as to the evils of prohibition, the state c.f politics, and the like. Since only instances of breaking the law have news value, a onesided picture was presented. With new means of inter-communication, isolation was being rapidly broken down, rnd it was the duty and privilege of Now Zealand students to join with fellow-students of other lands m helping to solve world problems.