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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 22, No. 5. June 8, 1959

Billy Jones!

Billy Jones!

Sir,

—Recently there has been much weighing of pros and cons concerning Billy Graham. His name has been liberally tossed about among your readers.

But I cannot condone the attitude adopted by your correspondent R. E. Jones. Personally I am not a Billy Graham fan, but the evangelist's sincerity is obvious to all but the learned Mr Jones. Dr. Graham is giving of his whole self in an effort to bring the right ideals and the right perspective into an increasingly materialistic world. He is bringing the forces of Christianity to combat the forces of materialism.

Mr Jones mentioned monetary rewards in connection with Dr Graham. Would Mr Jones have him live on the traditional bread and water? Undoubtedly it would be of benefit, having the desired effect upon his health and so on his work.

If your correspondent cared to do a little research, he would discover that many parish clergymen in the States, who do far less work, receive higher wages than does Billy Graham. (I don't include what he gets from his literary efforts).

Perhaps the said Mr Jones himself intends to apply for the post he advertised in his letter. Doubtless he could perform the task to perfection!!!

Yours, etc.,

Sherill Anderson.