Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 2, No. 10. June 14, 1939

Edgley's Ardour

Edgley's Ardour.

Mr. Foley brought up the question or finance again, and Mr. O'Connor, whose good speech was rather overcome by his overcoat, said that our high standard of living is worth defending. Mr. Stacey, who is also a promising debater, declared that since in an emergency we would call on the Imperial forces for support, we should be willing in turn to support them. Nodding like the mandarin in Pygmalion. Mr. Edgley next rose in favour of increasing taxation for the sake of freedom. Though a man or peace, he would rather die ten times over than live in a Fascist state.

In his summing up the Judge, Mr. Taylor, placed Kingi Tahiwi apart from the other speakers because of his radio experience.

The Judge's remarks were received with interest by the speakers to whom they were addressed, and with apprehension by those whose turn was yet to come, since they were extremely detailed and corrected personal as well as argumentative faults. He placed first Mr. Perry, second Mr. Edgley, third Mr. Lewin, and Messrs. Renouf, Braybrooke, Foley and O'Connor followed in order of merit. A special vote of thanks to Mr. Taylor was passed by Mr. Edgley who showed truly dispassionate admiration in assuring him that his criticisms were very much valued.

The resolution was carried by a small majority.

—K.R.