JOTTINGS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 16, 5 September 1914, Page 3

JOTTINGS.

A good illustration of the way in which the war has cemented all classes of the population of the Brdidi Empire in the face of a common danger was seen at the Labor smoke conceit on TLuisday night, reports the New Zealand Times. One of the speakers, perhaps inadvertently, praised the Gmrrans for their progress in the art-, and sciences, and touched or the old question of Lie conflict between Labor and Capitalism. He expressed the opinion that Labor’s enemies were more within than without the country. That was enough for the audience. The enthnsinst’C strains of “Sons of the Sea” drowned tl’ i speaker’s remarks, and eventually he gave up the attempt to centime.

Fines of £1 each, or three days in gaol, were imposed on those members of the crews of the troopships who refused duty. Notice of appeal was given. The men will return to work in the meantime.

Cigarettes are prohibited on the New Zealand troopships. An incident in the voyage of the steamer Niagara which was apparently overlooked hy passengers oho were interviewed in Auckland, was den j ibed by Commissioner Richards, bead of the Salvation Army in New Zealand. During three days after tbe midnight departure from Honolulu the usual routine proceeded without incident. Then, in the stillness of tiie night, the engines ceased to throb. What had happened was not known to the passengers congregated, about the decks, and a trying time was experienced. After a time it became known that a wireless message had been intercepted, and it was thought that a German cruiser was in the vicinity. For two hours the big liner drifted on the sea, while the officers waited and watched, fearing that, at any moment, a grim cruiser might loom up. Nothing appeared, and it was decided to proceed. Day came in due course, ami anxiety was relieved. Nothing furiJier happened to_disi±LuiLi_tbp gmmrr.

The New Zealan Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., will offer at their Eltham yards on Wednesday, 9th September, 250 head of cattle, also springing heifers and a mare, gig and harness.

Messrs M. Worthington and Co., Dominion Stables, notify in another column that they are still carrying on business at Broadway until their new premises, opposite Messrs W. M. Bayly and Co. are completed. for Children’s Hacking Coughs at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is fid 2« ffd.

Messrs Smart Bros, advertise the Imperial Silent Flusher. The X.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. and Messrs Webster, Dobson and Co. are holding their Stratford sale on Tuesday. Particulars in our advertising columns. Mr Henry Victor,clairvoyant,can be consulted at Mrs Eirdsall’s, Antonia Street, daily bet ween 2 and 7. Basket social at Midhirst on Wednesday in aid of War Fund.

To-morrow night (Sunday) at 7 o’clock, in the Foresters’ Hall, Mr H. ictor, N.S.A., the well-known lecturer on Psychology, will give an address “Where are the Dead,” follower by floral readings from flowers, which should prove interesting. Mr Victor has many beautiful slides depicting the spirit side of life which will be shown .during his visit here.