DUNEDIN D.L.F. LITERARY AND DEBATING CLUB.

Otago Witness, Issue 3100, 13 August 1913, Page 71

DUNEDIN D.L.F. LITERARY AN D DEBATING CLUB.

COUNTRY MI'jiBEKS’ REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT. Doiir Comra<kfi,—At the usual weekly meeting of tl c chib, Jiold in Dot’s office on Tuesday even in.;,', August 5. 1 was p!< ,u>e<l to notice anion" the visitors Wiki Will, Hiram Preen. Daphne. Kni Creamy, Eilio Rhee, Patience, and Ptero, to whom the president, on behalf of the chib members, extended a cordial welcome. The evening was devoted to the debate. ‘‘Car. an Honest Man Become a Millionaire?” Francis led for the affirmative side, sapported by Oriel and Hilda Grace. This was the only paper in from country members, and was very acceptable. Ptero kindly read it. Or sen also spoke impromptu. Ivanboe led for the negative side, ,-upported by Silverdale in lieu of Dulcie. who was unfortunately unable to attend. Thelma also wrote a paper, and Possum spoka impromptu. The gist of the affirmative side’s arguments was: Lucky finds of coal scams, "old veins, etc.; while the negative side dealt mainly with the sweating system. The result of the vote" after replies had been submitted was: Negative 14. affirmative 4. Silverdale is to he commended on his paper, as it was far superior to any other submitted. The election of two committee members then took place. Five nominations were received, and Ivanboe and Billy Burlow were the successful candidates. Hilda Grace: Your paper for open night to hand. Thank you so much, and also for the one on the debate. Your paper on our next debate arrived safely. The Last Rose of Summer. Thunk you so much for it. Piki-arero: Dot handed your note over to me, and I am mailing you a photo to-night. I Slope you get it safely. Will also comply with your request in re the noni de plumes. Please accept this as an acknowledgment of stamps. Awkward Meg: Your request to baud. Will do as you ask. I was waiting for you to write. Will write soon Hope you received your photo safely, Elmo Athol. Was rather long in mailing it, but that was your fault. You shouldn’t make my holiday so enjoyable if you want mo to settle down to harness at once. \\ ill write soon. The next debate (August 191 is_ “Which Wields the Greater Power —Hereditary or Environment?” Possum, supported by Bimbo, leads for the negative (“Environment”) side, and Silverdale, supported by Orson, leads for the affirmative side (“Hereditary”). All papers welcome. August 20, please do not forget, N Open Meeting. Try and surpass last month’s. Bv the way, Shining Sunbeam. W.W.L. handed me your subscription as a country member, so, as I’ve entered vour name on niv io)l, you are one of us. Welcome, comrade. If Girl in Love will communicate with mi I will lie pleased to accompany her to tbs club. All L.F. desirous of visiting the eluh have only to send me a P.C. and I will bo pleased to introduce them to the other members.— You r s sir. cc re Iv. POSSUM, C.M.K.