IN STATUE FORM

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23004, 6 October 1936, Page 9

IN STATUE FORM

A NUDE ATHLETE " UNSPEAKABLY SHOCKING " (Pen United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Oct. 5. The Auckland Council of Christian Congregations at its annual meeting tonight discussed the statue of a nude athlete on the Domain gates, but decided to take no further action in the matter in view of the inability of the council to obtain the support of church and educational officials, who, according to the president, the Rev. J. A. Thomson, were loath to open the subject again for public discussion. Without the help of such persons the council felt it would be futile to make any further move. " Pastor Campbell said that many persons were waiting for a lead, and he moved—" That the council considers the nudity of the statue to be offensive to a considerable number of citizens and deleterious to the morals of passers-by. and requests the City Council to take suitable steps to modify it." Mr T. L Caley, the seconder, said the statue was " unspeakably shocking and horrifying to many women." The Rev E. D. Patchett said it would be a mistake for the council to give undue publicity to the subject, as the meeting was not representative of the strength of the council. The motions were then withdrawn.