LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 21, 19 December 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“The War— and After,” which was tlie subject of an address in tire—fourr: Hall last night by Mr J. T. M. Horn* by, M. P. for vA airarapa, was'-pdnttr-. ably dealt with, and the attention oi j the audience was closely held for a t couple of hours. Tile Mayor (Mr J. Mb Boon) presided, and briefly introduced Air Hornsby, who, however, is not a stranger in any sense of the word in Stratford but personally is very popular. Rogers’ orchestra played a spirited selection followed b.\ “God Save the King.” The first part| of the address referred specially to| events leading up to and occurring during the wary and the latter half to the stops that should be. taken by tlie people of tlie .Empire to deal with, problems arising out of the chaos ol War, such as settling returned soldiers] on the land, uplifting the masses, am! sweeping away the evils ay present glossed over with the veneer of civilisation. Mr Hornsby’s oratorical and declamatory powers uov oxcHl ently wielded, and Ids views -.••re fie -, ly punctuated with applause., A i the! conclusion of his address he moped {To following motion, which was * carried ’ by acclamation; “That in 1 iow o’ | the sacrifices made by this and otlmr countries of the Allied forces, and oi the promise made to the British pen | pie and their Allies by the Prime Minister of Britain, namely, that we would never lay clown our arms until Prussian militarism was utterly destroyed, this meeting joins in the solemn demand for the prosecution of the war to a decisive and glorious eun ; and, further, we demand with others, the rehabilitation of Belgium and Serbia, and reparation for the outrages committed against women and children contrary to, the laws . of God and Nations.” The gathering dis-

per sod after the orchestra had, played Rule Britannia and the National Anthem, and cheers on. the call of Mr Hornsby had been given for .the “Boys at the Front” and “Those ,who are (ioing.”

The collection at the address in the Town Hall last evening realised £4 Ms 3d, which will be added to the Stratford Patriotic Committee’s funds.

Members .of the Appeal Board, passed through by train to Hawera this morning, where medical examinations and appeals will be held. Major Cox and Lieutenant Crutch accompanied the Board.

A mob of about eighty big evensized bullocks left Ohura on Tuesday morning for Waitara, via Waitaauga and Kotare. The Advocate reports that they were purchased about the district for Borthwick and Co.’s freezing works ■

Mr A Parker, Government analyst, in Ins report of a limestone deposit m the vicinity of Te Kuiti, says: “I consider the limestone in tins quarry practically pure To use this particular stone fol- road metal when the land is practically starving,for carbonate of lime is, to my mind, almost criminal.” , a I

The programme for the School Concert in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening should draw a bumper house. A perusal of the programme on page 1 will show that an up-to-date performance is to bo given. The doors are to be open at 7.15, and the curtain will rise at 7.15 sharp, so that the programme will be finished at 10 o’clock.

“Made in Germany” is still not an unknown Irade-mark upon goods purchased throughout the Dominion. Today in Stratford a pair of white cotton gloves bought by a little girl bore on the huitons stamped evidence of their origin in the country o.f our best hated enemy. Ihobably .white, gloves will never go out of fashion, but few forget that it is over two years since the brave Belgians shouldered their Cross of War.

At a certain meeting held in a certain town in Taranaki estates the Eltham Argus) a certain individual was about to propose a motion the purport of which was that the Government should be recommended to reduce the' number of the reinforcement contingents by 50 per cent. A note was sent up to the chairman by one of tbc people present. Wo understand that it was a gentle reminder that the discussion might he a breach of the War Regulations. Tho chairman accepted the hint; and the proposer of tho motion was quickly squelched—so was anv discussion.

At n Hoy Scouts meeting held at the Hall, Regan Street, last evening, His Worship the .Mayor in the chair, the Rev. Mr Tinsley was appointed chaplain and Mr Smith Howard ambulance examiner. It was decided to stop noii-sconts from wearing the registered Scout uniform. Immediately after the committee meeting the troops fell in and the Mayor presented Mrs Mcßeth with the Scouts’ “Thanks Radge” made up in a brooch form as a slight token of their recognition of her untiring efforts on their behalf. Mrs Mcßeth then presented to various Scouts the proficiency badges won recently, including four first-class badges—the only ones held in the troops. ,After an exhibition of boxing, bandaging and trek work. Airs Beth and the committee were the guests of the boys at slipper. Gifts for men—the right kind of gills—are a puzzle to most people. But the way is made easy by the Kgmont Clothing Company and how this is done udl host be discovered hy paying a visit to this up-to-date store. x

A Press Association telegram from Auckland to-day states that the hospital ship Maheno arrived at 4 a.m. In the list of contributions to the Belgian Relief Fund published recently, the sum of £1 Is was credited to Mrs J. Sanderson instead of Airs .1. Anderson and family. Parents and guardians are requested to note that the year’s certificates for proficiency at the Stratford School will be presented during the interval at the concert to-morrow -alight in the Town Hall. .

“There must be no talk of peace today. The man or woman who talks of peace is not only a traitor to his or her own Country, but to Humanity !’•’ This point by Air Hornsby, at the Stratford Town Hall last evening was unanimously applauded.

While fishing in the Patea at its junction with the Gentle Annie on Saturday, three , local young men caught a large eel weighing within a few ounces of 2olbs. The length of the eel was 4ft. bin., and the girth measurement was 141 inches.

Weather Forecast.—The indications are for variable and strong breezes but northerly winds moderate to strong. Expect warm and humid conditions. AVe.’tber cloudy to overcast at times. Barometer unsteady .-ry Bates, AVellington.

In a letter just issued to the Parliamentarians who have been invited to tour the Far North, the secretary of the i North Auckland Executive and Development Board says that the Parliamentary party to participate in the motor tour of the Winterless North will leave Auckland on Jan-r nary 16, returning on January 30. The visitors will number in all about 130, and will be the guests of the people of the North.

The youth of this part of the Dominion have not been dilatory in taking advantage of the opportunity to earn good wages owing to the scarcity of labour now existing (telegraphs a Dunedin correspondent), A reporter learned yesterdays that the roll number of the male side of the King 7 Edward Technical College haS 1 peon, considerably depleted during • tlFe past feiv-weeks through lads leaving the institution 5 to engage in ruVriT'occupations. Most of these have b§en attracted by casual work incidental to shearing, and boys from the day classes of the College whose ages are in the vicinity of 14 years are now engaged picking up flee’ces on stations where shearing is in progress. Last year one lad whose holidays extended over the iisual period earned £33 before resuming his studies at the. College. The boys earn cheques of from £lO to £3O. during the. holiday ■ period.

References to the British Prime Minister (Mr Lloyd George) at Mr Hornsby’s meeting last evening were greeted with many manifestations of approval, which afforded a striking testimony to the general feeling of satisfaction existing in these parts at .jliis accession to the leadership "of Imperial,,politics at the present time.’ Mr Hornsby pointed out that the Empire had narrowly escaped an inconclusive peace, thanks to the perspicacity and courage of Mr Lloyd George. Notwithstanding that since August 1914, Mr Asquith’s well-known resolution—that there would be no sheathing of the sword by England until Belgium had been restored—had been iterated and re-iterated, suddenly Ave found that a mesh had been woven round him by the Haldane sect and we Avere Avithin an ace of a patched-up peace. It Avas then that Mr Lloyd George rose in his might and saved England and her Allies, and as Prime Minister of Britain AA'as go’.ng to see the thing through to .tho hitter end.—(Loud applause).

Just the right kind of summer Avashing suit for boys of any age to be found in great variety at the Egmont Clothing Coy’s store. The styles are the very neAvest and quite different to those of past seasons, every suit is a decided novelty. The Trentham in khaki is very popular, also the Jersey in poplin, tussore and Avhite silk, other favourites are the Milford and Clifford in Avhite garbicord. 'Washing hats to match all suits. Odd varsity tops and sport coats in tussore silk and naAj drill. K