LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 40, 22 January 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Easter Sunday falls this year on April 23. “The Gospel of Courage” will be the subject of a sermon by Rev. J. L. Robinson, 8.A.. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow morning. Mr Robinson, who cames from Columfia Church, Oaraaru, is well-known in the South Island as a most convincing speaker and one of the most promising ministers in the church. He is a son of Air R. H. Robinson, of this town. In the evening the- subject of discourse * will be: “Prayer: Is it worth while?” A meeting was held under the auspices of the Whangamomona Citizens’ Association at Whangamomona, in Air L. Klee’s rooms, on Tuesday evening, when Mr Bradley presided. The matter of increased telephone facilities was considered, and satisfaction was expressed that the Government intended proceeding with the 'Whangamomona Road line. The hope was expressed that the Alangaere Road settlers might, by conferring with the Whanga Settlers’ Association, also obtain similar advantages. A letter was received stating that the Government wore unable' to make a through telegraph connection with Tatn. It was agreed that a public meeting he called for Friday evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall to consider certain patriotic matters. The matter of lire brigade appliances was further dealt with, ami it was agreed that the prices of a manual or other suitable lire engine be obtained. Air Sharpe was appointed secretary, as Air Reader had left the district. At Thursday’s meeting of the Taranaki Farmers’ I nion at Hawera, the chairman (Air K. Dunn) mentioned the case of a teamster who had volunteered for active service and was accepted. He told the officials that he would bo ready to go into camp as seem as lie bad sold his team, and tiro other day he sent them word that he had disposed of his team and was now ready for camp. He received word in reply that they would not want him until the 13th of next month, and he was greatly annoyed at this because, having disposi d ol his means ol livelihood. it meant he would have to remain idle in the meantime. He (the Chairman) considered that in such eases the men should be taken into camp straight away; that kind of delay did not tend to encourage recruiting. Mr Lambic suggested that if he had been a business man he would have found out from the Government when lie was wanted in camp, and lie would not then have disposed of his team before that time. However, he agreed that in such cases the Government should do its utmost to cause as little inconvenience to the men as possible. Mr Washer said that he had heard of similar cases. A Bargain.—For quick sale, one 2sealer Motor Car fitted with electric ; light and self-starter, fully equipped. I Apply “.Motor,” Stratfoid Evening Post!”