DEBATING SOCIETY
MEETING AT WILD BUSH. On Monday, July 4, the Wild Bush Literary and Debating Society held a debate, the subject being “That Trade Unionism is Detrimental to the Welfare of a Nation.” Some 35 members were present, presided over by Mr J. Peterson. The speakers for the affirmative were Mr R. Stevens, seconded by Mr W. Anderson; while Mr A. E. Farrant, seconded by Mr D. Hopcroft, upheld the negative. Mr Farrant handled his subject in a very fine manner, reviewing the history of Trade Unions from their inception down to the present time, and showing how they had contributed to the welfare of the workers. He was ably supported by Mr Hopcroft. The speakers for the affirmative likewise put forward a very strong case, making the debate one of the best for the present session.
More than usual interest was taken in the subsequent discussion, opinions being about evenly divided. Among those who spoke were Mrs Ross, Mrs Dick, Messrs A. Ingram, W. Prentice, C. Huggins junr., W. Watson, A. McDonald, T. Guise, J. Cormack, R. Shearing. The voting resulted in 10 for the affirmative and 15 for the negative.
At the close of the debate the committee met to forward arrangements for the forthcoming competitions.
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Southland Times, Issue 20228, 13 July 1927, Page 8
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