Infectious Enthusiasm
one of the raciest sessions of its kind I have listened to, and one which would scarcely be produced anywhere but in New Zealand. Mr. Williams, with a sure instinct, chose subjects we ought to know more about but don’t, as, for example, the octopus and the tuatara, His talk on the first, showing that the octopus is by nature timid and that it can change its colour to suit its surroundings, was quite new to me, In. dealing with the tuatara, and in his asides on following this reptile’s example by taking only two breaths a minute in order to survive 300 years, Mr. Williams showed that he carried his knowledge lightly. He is so uninhibited before the microphone that it is sheer entertainment as well as instruction to listen to him. I wonder if he has ever been considered for Broadcasts to Schools? What could be more important for children than the infectious enthusiasm he has for his subjects? I shall certainly tune in to the next 3YC session on "The Barnacle." The things not. dreamt of in my philoso; phy are enthralling when discussed by Mr. Williams. the ON NATURE is
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 26, Issue 670, 9 May 1952, Page 8
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196Infectious Enthusiasm New Zealand Listener, Volume 26, Issue 670, 9 May 1952, Page 8
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