HAWERA.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 June 1917, Page 3

HAWERA.

(By Our Travelling "Correspondent). Ha wera, June 27. There was a large attendance of the public and band at the railway station this morning when the men leaving for camp were farewelled. In the absence of the Mayor (Mr. E. Diuon) the men were addressed by the deputy mayor (Mr. A. L. Bone) and Captain Brown (of tho Salvation Army). Both speakers delivered very interesting addresse.--, full of courage and hope for the future. The band was also in attendance, and played several selections in first-class manner. In the course of a conversation with Mr. Lennon, secretary of the Winter Show, he informed me that matters in connection with the show, opening on Monday, were well advanced. The entries in the various class.es compare very favorably with past years. Special interest will be centred in the display of British trade goods. This display has created a good deal of discussion, and, from what we gather, promises to be equal to the best yet made in the Dominion. Tho show opens on Monday, and will last a full week. Mr. Alex. Hunter, chairman of directors of the Farmers' Co-operative Association, left for Christchurch this morning, where he will attend a conference of association delegates, who will disc-us 3 matters of much moment to farmers just now. At a special meeting of the Hawcra Bowling Club much discussion resulted over a motion that no liquor be allowed on the grounds. Some of the boivlers evidently thought, this a bit too drastic, and that visitors to the green in tournament or friendly games would prefer a drop of Johnny Walker or Glenlivet to tea and cakes. Others thought that if beer was undesirable, they might as w£ll cut out afternoon tea. This did not voice the popular opinion, so in future if you do not carry a flask you can rely on tea and cakes. The Medical Board is holding an inspection review of candidates for King George's army. The levee will last three days, and then the locality will be moved forward to Stratford.