TEMPERANCE REFORM.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5731, 28 October 1905, Page 5

TEMPERANCE REFORM.

PRESS ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN, October 27. The Anglican Synod has concluded its session. The following resolutions were Ca 'i’his ’ Synod, while deprecating the evils of intemperance does not consider no-licvnso is the proper remedy, and chinks that reform should be mijdo (a) By tho abolition of drinking bars; (b) By a strict enforcement of the law bv Magistrates and police; (o) By a rigid inquiry into the character of those who apply for licenses, and (d) By withholding licenses from houses that are not well conducted. That it is desirable that the form of gambling licensed by the State should be abolished. A DEBATE IN DUNEDIN. DUNEDIN, October 27/ Tho Rev L. M. Isitt and tho Rev W. Thomson to-night debated, “Is no-licenso and its legal consequences, as understood by New Zealand law, justifiable in a Christian democracy.” Each speaker spoke three times, occupying one hour in all. Sir Isitt opening. The packed au-' dience was manifestly largely sympathetic with the no-liceneo movement. In platform method and tactics the wellknown prohibition advocate showed (o better advantage than his opponent, and he was more favourably received throughout. Mr Thomson was frequently interrupted. No vote was taken. Mr John MacGregor presided. -Sixpence was charged for admission, and the hospital extension futid will benefit to the extent of about .£3O.