Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 22 July 1909, Page 1144

Oamaru

(From Our Own Correspondent.) ( July 19. A magnificent gift to the Dreadnought Carnival has been presented by Mr. John Bulleid, in the shape of a beautiful and valuable painting in oils, valued at 40 guineas. Signor Borzoni is hard at work in connection with the rehearsals for the carnival entertainments, and his pupils are rapidly improving under Signor's tuition. There was a very good attendance at St. Patrick's Club room last evening, when the subject for debate was, ' Should military training be made compulsory in New Zealand?' The club's president (Mr. T. O'Grady) occupied the chair, and in a brief address introduced the subject for discussion. Mr. E. P. Curran led for the affirmative, and was supported by Messrs. F. Mxilvihill, F. Cooney, and C. Molloy. For the negative, Mr. J. R. Wallace was loader, his followers being Messrs. J. Breen, T. Cooney, J. Cagney, and J. O'Donnell. v The debate proved one of the most interesting and instructive yet held,- as well *-s proving the keenest contest, the honors being practically even on' the question being put to the gathering. The various speakers showed au excellent grasp of the subject, and were frequently applauded. After Messrs. Curran and Wallace had replied on behalf of their respective sides, the chairman complimented the speakers on their efforts and the marked improvement shown since the opening debate. He then put the question to the meeting, the result being a victory for the affirmative side by a margin of one vote. A hearty vote of thanks to the chair was carried by acclamation.