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CULTURE OF NEW ZEALAND.

EFFECT OF SLUMP. MUSICAL ART IN CHRISTCHURCH ~ ~ ' A belief that Net? Zealand has suffered more —in a cultural sense—from times ofprosperity than from times of adversity; further, that the people of the Dominion sharald sacrifice things material before they sacrificed art, was expressed by Professor James Shelley (patron) at last night's meeting of the Christchurch Orchestral Society. "At times like these, when we are up against it materially, we should concentrate on things that better us culturally," said Professor Shelley. "Personally I would prefer taking in my belt a couple of pegs to stopping my subscription .to the Society. It would be_far better to do without a motorcar or two than an orchestral or musical society. Things like music are not 'extras.' "In times of financial stress we can accomplish much in a cultural sense by educating the community—through our good friends the Press, who have done so much to assist all forms of art. "I have been criticised in South Canterbury for lecturing on music and the drama in this age of economic difficulty. But man cannot live by "bread alone. Even if he has to ration himself on cake l\e must still have music, the drama, and all the arts. New Zealand, believe me, has suffered more from times of prosperity than she has from times of adversity—as far as we are concerned!"

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Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20172, 26 February 1931, Page 2

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CULTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20172, 26 February 1931, Page 2

CULTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20172, 26 February 1931, Page 2

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