MR LEE’S ADDRESS.
(To the Editor.)
Sir, —As a genuine seeker after political knowledge I was interested in ■Mr Lee’s address, but was a little disappointed when Mr Roe was not allowed to speak. In my opinion Mr Roe was himself to blame for this, for according to the rules of the game he was rightly ruled out. Had he put what he wanted to say in a series of questions, Mr Lee would have been duty bound to have answered them. Mr Roe had evidently something on his mind, and if lie has anything, spiritually, morally, physically, or financially good for the people, I hope that lie will hire a hall and let us hear it. I will give my mite if the plate comes round. Just one other word: The worthy chairman, in introducing the speaker, 6poke too long. Much he said could have been wisely left to Mr Lee to explain. This is a local weakness, a notable instance being two or three speeches welcoming Lord Nuffield. Will our local orators ever learn to boil it down ? Brevity is the soul of wit and time is nione'v. —I am. etc., ELLESS DEE.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 254, 24 September 1940, Page 6
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195MR LEE’S ADDRESS. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 254, 24 September 1940, Page 6
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