STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 December 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own* Correspondent.),

Holiday, Dec. 18. The address delivered in tile Town Hall to-night bv .Mr. J. T. Hornsby, M.P., entitled ''The War—And After," was one of the best delivered here The chair was occupied by His Worship the llavor (Mr. Boon). The speaker was in fine form, and his remarks on past events and -\yhat we might expect to find in the future greatly impressed the attentive and interested audience. In justice to Mr. Hornsby, I refrain from quoting his remarks, as he contemplates speaking at Hawcra, and the audience there would probably prefer them firsthand from the speaker to reading 'it in cold print ahead. Undoubtedly Mr. Hornsby made many fine points, and these should stimulate recruiting. He clearly demonstrated our duty to the Empire, and the prominent part we have already taken, and are likely to take till the war has been brought to a termination. Applause was frequent, and the opinion freely expressed that a few more speakers such as the member for Wairarapa would be oeneficial to the, Dominion, if they could be persuaded to take the platform more frequently.' ITEMS. Owing to many members being otherwise engaged, the Egmont Club's Orchestra was unable to assist at Mr. I meeting to-night. !

The .Mart and Red Cross. Tea Booms on Saturday secured about/£S in sales. The Mayoress (president of the Ladies' Patriotic Committee) states that the jewing bees will not be held again till the third week in January. This is a concession the members have undoubtedly earned., i An accident occurred lu*re last evening- at 5.30. A car, containing' Mr. Lelirke and family, collided with a motorcyclist. The latter was'- coming from Opunake Ijoad. and, when turning into Broadway South, struck tlic car, which had been brought to a standstill. The force of the impact dented the car's radiator, and broke the glass screen. The flying glass caused a nasty gash 011 the boy, Felix Lelirke. The lad, after being medically attended to,, was removed to the hospital. The cyclist, A, Cameron, escaped with a. few slight bruises, the front wheel of the cycle heing bent. The High School and Town Cadets had a big afternoon hare last week. Lieut. C'ruteh and Sergeant-Major Williamson, from Xew Plymouth, were the inspecting ollicers. The attendance was very good, under Sergeant-Major Mahoney. " The Midhirst Territorials and Cadets are to parade this week. There was a keen demand for the Daily News to-day. The victory of the l'rench at Verdun was particularly pleasing, and little knots of Stratfordians were to be observed digesting the Daily News and "swopping'' guesses as to time and locality of the next move. At. [nglewood, too, townsfolk were very enthusiastic.