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Taranaki Daily News, 25 August 1917, Page 4

In an article in the Contemporary Review, remarke an Australian paper, Mr Joseph Cowen, of the English Zionist Federation, makes a strong claim for the handing over uf this eouutrv to the Jews. The Jew has never renounced his dream of reviving his nationality in 'Palestine; a continuous chain of aspiration and prayper, and even of political activity, binds him to the soil from which he was driven carlv in the Christian era. Up till 1878,"when the first agricultural Jewish colony was founded there, efforts by Jews in Palestine Jiad been confined to such, objects as homes for aged people, uilt by philanthropists like Sir Moses Montofire. In .1911, the last year for which figures are availale, the .lewish population was estimated at 100,000 out ol" a total of 7(10,000, and it is abundantly evident that Palestine can support a mueli larger population than it_ holds at j present.. ''Give the laud without a peo. ,p3e to the people without a land," says Mr Cowen, quoting the words ,of Zany-' will. Thc-re are thirteen millions of .Jews in the world, and they are the only people in the world without a home of their own. There must be, he mlili, more than half a million Jews fighting' in ,the war —the vast majority on the side of the Allies. "Jewv; the world over-j look to Britain as the foremost lighter ! for justice and freedom to b- their deliverer."

At the weekly practice of the Male choir committee and the secretary, Mr. reference was made to last week's eoncerts. It was announced that the committee expected to have something over £2O to hand to the patriotic funds. Notice of motion was given that it be « recommendation to the Patriotic Committee that the money be devoted to the Maori soldiers. The suggestion was made in view of the fact that the Maori visitors had contributed so largely to the success of the concerts. The choir committee and the secretary Mr. A. B. MacDouald, were congratulated on the general arrangements. ;<Mra P. Frederic wan given a hearty vote of thanks for her valuable help as accompaniste to the choir, while Mr. Arnold 0. Sturrock, who played the accompaniments that evening, was warmly welcomed as the choir accompanist in future. Mr IS. G. Johnson (treasurer) e-ul&gised Mr M'Lcod's work at the rehearsals and at the concerts as qonduetor. He abio voiced the feelings of the members as to the pleasure they had all experienced under his guidance. Requests for the aosistajico of the choir from laglewood and Waitara, for patriotic purposen, were considered, and were "held over for a day or two. During the evening Mr MacDouald sang Somerset's "The Windmill' and "From Obe.ron in Fairy-land" '(from Weber's works),

and received an ovation. Two new choruses were put into rehearsal, while ■five new active members (including Rev. I.N, H. Papakalnira, Opunake) and ono iwn. member were proposed. Kitty Gordon stars at Everybody's today in the World film super feature "Vera, the Medium.'' This actress (in private life Lady Beresford) is renowned for the lavish nature of her costumes, and for their daring originality. Her imagination is .given full play in,"Vera the Medium," and every 10 feet of film, ..according to an enthusiastic newspaper critic, has a fresh and wonderful gown. 'Miss Gordon's acting as a siren is magical. She never overacts as so many "vampires" do. She is not a frenzied wicked female demon, but a living, warm, palpitating woman, regal in Agues and manner, but in her dangerous moments winningly soft and charmingly -gracious. ISto surroundings in which she appears in the play are the last word in luxury of setting, and the cost of production reached fabulous figures.' In connection with Mr. John Hale's special sale of pedigree Jersey cattle, we would advise enquirers to apply to Mr. Newton King for a copy of the catalogue, which. Mr. Ilalc has had prepared, describing the breeding of these cattle. The sale is to be lield on Wednesday, September 5, and very beast will be submitted at the hammer without reserve.

Having received the permission of the medical superintendent, the Citizens' Band will render a selection of music at the hospital to-morrow, eommeneiug at 2 p.m. MXT "HOW CHEAP" BUT "HW GOOD. 1 ' The use of "Om» TOOTH POWI>E! twico a day will keep your t etji sound mil free from deoay, and impait a pearly wiiHe neas to them. 64 per tin everywhere.. m