STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 9, 29 May 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

NO-LICENSE CONVENTION

A large mid representative convention of nn-liccnw .worker,, in the whole of the Taranaki provincial district was lield in Stratford'yesterday. Mr. C. K. Bellringer, chainnun of the Council, presided. The reports from all the electorate, except Taumarunui, were very encouraging. Kor that excepted eleeJ torate it was ultimately ugreed to join with the Alliance in working the" nolicense causo there. At the afternoon session the Rev. J. DuwHon, the secretary of the New Zealand Alliance, set forth very clearly what he contended were the just legislative demands of the Temperance Party, lie said the party had a right to ask for a simple majority on both the local and national issues on licensing, and also for the reduction of the four years' grace allowed to the liquor trade when na- J tionnl prohibition i» tarried. While this '■ is so, he pointed out that if the Pre- j tnier's Bill, as submitted to the House i at the end of last session, were passed, I it would be an improvement on the present position. Generally, he reported a very hopeful feeling in the party and also a keen determination to put up a heavier poll than ever at next election. Evidence was shown at the Convention that the reports about liquor in 1 the King Country were much exaggerat- j ed, and that it was much less than in ! license areas. The following resolution was then submitted and carried unanimously:—"That this No-License Convention, composed of representatives of the Taranaki, Egmont, Stratford. Patea and Taumarunui electorates, while, firmly- of' the opinion that the question of liquor licenses should be settled by a simple majority of votes cast on any issue sub- j mitted, recognises that the Bill introdue- I cd by the Prime Minister at the close I of last session proposes the granting of an instalment of that just demand, and therefore urges members of Parliament to facilitate the passage of the measure, and all electors to press for this partial reform." New officers were elected for the Provincial Council of No-License, but thev wcre mainly the re-election of old anil tried members.

The. president and secretary were appointed to represent the Council at tin: Dominion CongTesn in Wellington next month.

Mr. Wesley Spngg, president of the Alliance, gave an interesting ami inspiring address on what he saw and heard in America. His enthusiasm in temperance was quite contagious, and he received quite an ovation when he sat down.

The Convention was supplemented by a public meeting addressed by Mcs'ts C. ir. Poole and Sprang, of which a report will appear- luter.

GENERAL NEWS. At the .Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr. A. W. Heid presiding, Daniel liarman was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment on a charge of drunkenness. A man who had been brought from VVhngamomona to answer a charge of having been found in a state of helpless drunkenness wag remanded on the previous day for a week's medical treatment.

At the meeting of the Whangamomona. County Council on Tuesda,-. it. was moved by Cr. Robertson and seconded !>.y <>. MoCutchan: "That the Minister be requested to make nil amendment, in the Ait relating to the payment of a Council's expenses caused by" anyone objecting to being included in'a loan a run, so that, either side having judgment given against it, may pay expenses at the discretion of the Magistrate.'' On ii division, the motion was carried by Jour votes to three.

The new winter clothing for men is attractive in maTTy ways. Wise men will buy now while the variety is big and they will find 'The Kasti" pricei' made to suit them. For high quality and low price Mullen and Marshall easily lead in Stritford.

Von hardly feel the razor pass over your face when Stan. Sharp handles the shaving operation. Added to this delightful sense of comfort is the knowledge that every utensil is sterilised, and everything is absolutely clean. Next Bellringcr's, Stratford.

Your photograph will please them all —some of your friends have been expecting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, just as you are to-day, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as nn informal call on good friends. Make an appointment to-day with Mr McAllister, Stratfora

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