Foxton Literary and Debating Society.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3540, 29 June 1905, Page 2

Foxton Literary and Debating Society.

The ordinary meeting o'( tlii* society was held last Motiday evening in Mr Modre’s rooms. Mr W. Barnard carried od£ the duties' of cHafritian. The minutes of th* jlrefeeairig mfeeting were read and confirmed, and feme little preliminary business was transacted. The subject for the evening, which was the study and discussion of Tennyson's “In Memoriam” was then proceeded with.- . Papers tftfe.read by Messrs. Arkle; Barnard, aycfd Jenks, d’aline with the. poem generally, fter wnicfa Mer. Wilson Save A short address on the life of Tennyso’n, including an account of the historical setting of “In Memoriam.” The subject was then discussed by the meeting generally. Several cantos were read, each in tarn being very ably interpreted and analysed by Mr, Wilson. Altogether aU interesting and profitble time was spent. Before the meeting dosed, Mr. Hill presented the report from the committee set up to inquire into the advisability of engaging rooms and forming a social chib in connection with the society. Alter some discussion it was decided to call a special minting'and discuss the matter fully. Two gentleman were nominated as desnousot becoming members of the society. .