The No License League

Horowhenua Chronicle, 30 June 1916, Page 2

The No License League

1 | At the Otaki No-Licence Leaguo's annual meeting, held in Levin last "Wednesday, the following motions were carried:— "While we approve of the provision in the War Regulations Bill to be considered by the House, making illegal the practice of shouting for soldiers, or treating, we are disappointed that no provision is made for iho earlier closing of the hotel bare diuring the time of the war. In view of the request of the king and the late Lord Kitchener, and the action of our allies and many pants of the British empire to reduce the expenditure on strong drink, and the petition: of 100,000 to close tlie bars at 6 p.m., we strongly urge our representative to use his influence to reH'uca maiteria'lly the hours in which Bare are open." Copies of the above resolution are to be sent to the Prime Minister, the Hon. James Allen (Minister for Defence), and Mr. W. H. Field (M.P. for Otaiki). A motion of sympathy was tarriedi standing to the relatives of the Into Mr. Joseph Barnett, in view of his sterling worth and great zeal in the No4Licenlse cause. The Rot. W. ,H. E. AUb'ey was elected president. All other officers were re-elected The local press was heartily thanked for publicity given to the -League's doings, which the taigue considers has added and) will add great interest to it.i. cause.