LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 17, 14 December 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The National Bank has received a ( ;ablc advising that the Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend for the half-year at the rate ol twelve per cent, per annum, which will be paid on January 3.—Press Association.

I Weather forecast.—Tin- indications are for northerly winds moderate to : strong; prevailing. Expect warm and ■ humid conditions. Weather cloudy I to overcast and misty rain is to be ' expected. The barometer has a falling tendency.—Bates, Wellington.

<< T i U! War—and After" is thp title of an address which is sure to prove more than ordinarily interesting (..specially in view of the peace proposals just submitted by Germany) J and which will be delivered by Mr J. IT M Hornsby, SI.P., in the Town ' Hall on Monday night- Stratford residents who had the privilege of listening to Mr Hornsby's previous addresses on the subject of War will doubtless make every effort to be present on Monday, after passing the lord along to their friends not to miss the treat in store for them. Mr Honwby speaks feelingly of the dreadful Twentieth Century War which has been thrust upon the Nations of the world. In connection with his remarks, Mr Hornsby will move a resolution to be put to the gni'herinjr, which will be held under the auspices of the Stratford Patriotic Committee and the ICgmont Club. During the evening, musical items will be given by the Kgmont Club Orchestra, and Mis Worship the Mayor (Mr J. W. Roon) will preside.