Land Tenure

Massey and Lincoln fought very well over the leasehold system of land tenure—Massey against and Lincoln for—and provided the most interesting and amusing speeches of the day. Mr. MacDonald, an experienced speaker although a new debater, led for Massey, strongly supported by Al. Rae. Lincoln leader suffered from that most annoying of all handicaps a heavy cold, but his seconder, Mr. Taylor, a most pugilistic speaker, amply made up for any defects.

Finally, ten minutes of acute anguish on the part of the twelve speakers, brought us to the judges' placings and remarks. Mrs. Mountjoy, Joynt Scroll contestant of previous years, spoke for herself, Mr. Opie and Mr. Bennett in saying that their fear that the wartime standard of debating might be low was entirely unjustified, in congratulating the teams on their efforts, in awarding the trophy to the V.U.C. team, and in placing Miss O'Flynn, then Mr. Taylor, as the two best speakers. Victoria were rather overcome but Helen O'Flynn kept enough presence of mind to receive the Shield and say a few words of thanks.

So it ended. The myth about Massey has been exploded and Victoria have brought back the Joynt Scroll yet again.

A Good Thing!