Lemoyne Debates.

Reference was made to criticisms by O.U.C. and V.U.C. of the style of debating used by too [unclear: LeMoyne] debaters. "The trouble with American debating teams." said Mr. J. B. Aimers. organiser of the tour, "seems to be due to the fact that they have debating coaches, and are more concerned with technique than material."

C.U.C. reported adversely upon the effect of broadcasting on the attendance at their debate against the negroes. Only 600 people had been present at their debate, compared with 1300 at Wellington, where the debate was not broadcast. Mr. Aimers suggested that in future It would be advisable to have separate radio debates.

It was decided that the A.U.C. subcommittee should organise and manage the return debate against LeMoyne on October 3, at Auckland.

Mr. Aimers expressed special thanks to the Hon. P. Fraser. Hon. W. Barnard, and Mr. Howard for their assistance in entertaining the visitors.

It was decided that the proceeds of the tour should be placed in a reserve to be used for tours of Australia by N.Z.U. debating teams.

The Executive's report placed on record Its Indebtedness to Mr. Aimers, chairman of the headquarters subcommittee, "whose monumental work has been carried out with an efficiency which has become almost proverbial."