Foxton Literary and Debating Society.
- - - • The usual weekly meeting of the above Society took place at Mr Stewart’s residence last night, the subject for discussion being “ Socialism.” Mr Barnard advocated the cause of Socialism, while Mr Harris opposed it. After the matter had been fully debated, the following
questions were put to the meeting ; (1) Is Socialism desirable? (2) Is Socialism practicable? The memberdMccided in favour of the former motion by a two-third’s majority, while the latter was negatived, only one-third of those present voting in the affirmative. Besides the leaders the following members took part in the discussion:—Messrs Hutc uson, Hunter, Jenks and Moore. Mr Moore acted ns Chairman for the evening. The next meeting of the Society will take place on Friday week, when reports on subjects of general interest will be delivered.
Permanent link to this item
Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MH19040602.2.19
Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka
Manawatu Herald, 2 June 1904, Page 3
Word count
Tapeke kupu
135Foxton Literary and Debating Society. Manawatu Herald, 2 June 1904, Page 3
Using this item
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in