HOTEL CLOSING HOURS.
SCENE IN THE HOUSE. CHAMBER STORMED BY HUNDREDS OF (PEOPLE. The surging of the crowds over the lawns in front of Parliament Buildings on Tuesday evening, in connection with j the six o'clock closing, was but a mild j affair in comparison with the assault which took place on Parliament about an hour later (says the Times). The last-mentioned invasion was not on» the part of prohibitionist agitators, but by an eager, curious crowd, anxious to hear what the members of the House had to say on the Liquor Bill. The invasion, like a. well-ordered attack, was concentrated on all portions of the House. The main entrance was almost impassahle half an hour before the House commenced. As the time advanced the crowd developed into a forest of arms -waving tickets of admission. The entrances to the public gallery were in a much worst 9tato, and outrivalled any crowd that has sought to gain admission to the "gods" at local theatres. The trouble was not over when the House commerced business. Although the chamber was crowded to suffocation outside voices could still be heard clamoring for admission. The row outside grew and grew until Mr. Massey, who was endeavoring to make himself heard over the babel of -Voices, had to cease. There was evidently a fierce battle being waged outsiile the chamber, judging from shouts and yells that floated through the swinging doors A member appealed to Mr. Speaker to stop the hullabaloo. Mr. Speaker replied that the Sergeant-at-Arms was already on the scene. The House had perforce to wait until, with a final triumphant note, the noise outside died away to an angry muttering.
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 September 1917, Page 6
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278HOTEL CLOSING HOURS. Taranaki Daily News, 21 September 1917, Page 6
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