ANTHEM BANNED AT SHIP'S SERVICES

Press, Volume XCVI, Issue 28434, 14 November 1957, Page 21

ANTHEM BANNED AT SHIP'S SERVICES

M.P. Seeks Action Against Company

(N.Z. Press Association —Copyright) (Rec. 8 p.m.) LONDON. November 12. A Conservative member of Parliament said today that he intended to ask the British Government to stop using the Union Castle Line for carrying the Royal Mail after its ban on the National Anthem after Sunday morning services in its ships. The member. Mr Knox Cunningham, a Northern Ireland Unionist (Conservative), tabled a question to this effect to be put to the Postmaster-General (Mr Ernest Marples), tomorrow in the House of Commons. 4 I There is no guarantee that it! will be reached. The liners are on the South African run. After the ban had been announced last week a director (Mr F. H. Keenlyside) said the company was simply conforming with normal church service practice ashore in Britain. “We have particularly told captains that the Anthem will be played on special occasions at church services.” he said. j QUICK RELIEF FOR WOMEN ON THOSE DAYS I Immediate lasting and satisfy--1 ing benefit is given by famous Dr. Mclntyre’s “Extra Strong” Pills Always keep a packet in your bag. From Chemists and Stores, or 8s 6d (post free) from— GEORGE BETTLE. Chemist. 25 Victoria street, Christchurch B.6—Adil.