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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, October 1910

Women Students' Debating Society

Women Students' Debating Society.

The first general meeting held during the 2nd term took place on July 29th, when Miss Currie opened a discussion on the characters of Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Mrs. Hursthose, who was present, expressed a wish for us to hold a debate with her society, with the result that the motion, "That the French women of the 17th and 18th centuries are more to be admired than the New Zealand women of to-day." was debated by page 46 the two societies a week later. Miss Richmond, in judging, told us that our debating was of a higher standard that our opponents' so that, although our motion was lost, we had some consolation. We take this opportunity of thanking Mrs. Hursthouse for her kindness and for the interest she has shown in us.

The next meeting, which took the form of a "Storytelling Evening," was highly successful. Misses Hurst house, Fell, Niclholls, Taylor, Tolley, and our President, Miss Myers, told stories of infinite variety.

The debate held on August 25th was prepared at rather shout notice, but was decidedly interesting. "That asceticism is antagonistic to the best interests of society" was moved by Miss Butler, seconded by Miss Nicholls. Miss Neilson, seconded by Miss Taylor, opposed.

The only subject taken this term from the syllabus of the main society afforded material for the best debater of the year, when Miss Palmer, seconded by Miss Hursthouse, move, "That the standard of the Press is the outcome of the wishes and culture of its readers." Miss Neilson and Miss Haldane also spoke.

The last meeting was held on 22nd Sept., when miss Nicholls opened a discussion on the character of Lady Macbeth.

As usual, four of our members took part this term, more or less unwillingly (in fact, in fear and trembling) in a debate held by the main society. The result, however, was reassuring, all four speakers being placed by the judge.