OTAGO QUEEN CARNIVAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16433, 12 July 1915, Page 2

OTAGO QUEEN CARNIVAL

STATE Ol' THE POLL. Iho tollov.'ing is the "tat-e of the Queen (carnival Poll as disclosed by the positions of the lings at, 10.50 iu.ni. on Saturday No. JO—Sportis Queen (Miss Belle M'ljcan), red and white 1 No. 11 -Travellers' Queen (Mrs 1". W. Mitchell), white 2 No 12 —North Otago Queen (Mrs J. Cowie Nichols), black and gold 3 No. 9 —Retailers' Queen (Miss Emery), black, yellow, and red 4 No. 6—Our Soldiers' Queen (Mrs R. Hudson), red and gold ... 5 No. 3—Tramways Queen (Mrs Gordon), blue and white 6 No. 7—Queen of Commerce (Miss Downie Stewart), blue and red 7 No. B—Queen of the Allies (Miss .Jean Burt), red, white, and blue ... 8 No. I—Countryl—Country Queen (Miss R. Smith), green 9 No. 4 —Queen of the Dardanelles (Mies Carson), red 10 No. 2—Queen of the Seas (Miss Sargood), blue and gold 11 No. s—Harbour5 —Harbour Queen (Miss Mill). green and gold 12 TWO QUEENS JOIN FORCES. ENTERTAINMENT IN HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The entertainment introduced to the notice of tho public in His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening was another of the many efforts being made to swell the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, tho queens concerned in this particular instance being tho Queen of the Dardanelles and tho Queen of the Seas. Tho entertainment opened with a very creditably-played overture by the orchestra, which also supplied other items until relieved by Miss Ngata Woodhouse in the second part of the programme, the piano being deemed sufficient for the tableaux, and tho recitations by representatives of various nationalities owning allegiance to the British Crown. Before this highly spectacular display was made, a short comity entitled "Ghosts" was presented by Mrs J. L. Mortimer, Mrs O. J. W. Napier, Mr F. Townley Little, and Mr O. J. W. Napier, in which some humour was obtained, though scarcely sufficient to merit the title of comedy. It was a rather serious kind of humour that was given to the audience, and the fact was' no doubt ascribable to the usual cause—a want of confidence among amateurs. It may be confidently expected, however, that there will be a very decided improvement this evening, when this entertainment is to bo repeated. At the conclusion of the interval the curtain was raised to a most effective tableau of the ''Queen of the Dardanelles," in which grouping, costume, and sentiment were alike good, and to which Mr W. 11. Brush contributed by a recital of "Hie Men of the Dardanelles" very well—that is where his recollection of the words permitted. The tableau was taken ruu'fc in by Mist> Carson and a company of soldiers and nurses. Mrs Wvatt's dancers, a party of light-footed little girls to the number of about a dozen, danced a ballet (The Carnival Queens) very neatly. Children are sometimes a trifle stiff and uncertain in their movements on the stage, but these little girls moved about with an ease, precision, and grace that was quito a pleasure to witness. "The Song of tho English" served to introduce the mopt spectacular item presented., In it England was represented by Mrs Statham, who was supported in an effective tableau by Mrs Falla, Misses Statham and Young, the lastnamed reciting a brief prologue. Mr H. S. Osbom, suitably apparelled for the parthe had to play, recited tho "Song of the Dead" with very good results, and thereafter 12 ladies representing India, Burmah, Straits Settlements, Hongkong, Nova Sootia, Canada, British Columbia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, appeared in turn, wearing the national garb of tho country they represented, and spoke a few lines of greeting and fealty. The ladies were Meedames Napier, T. E. Roberts, Mortimer, W. I-laggitt, Misses Smith, Alexander, Waters, Stock, L. Roberts, Isitt. Dalgety, and Bennett. The Song of the Sons was delivered by Mr G. M'llroy, and England's answer having been given by Mrs Statham, the tableau—for such it really was —ended. During the evening the Rev. Canon Burton gave' a brief address on Belgium. The performance will be repeated this evening.

TRAVELLERS' QUEEN. ENTERTAINMENT IN KING'S THEATRE. Tho entertainment arranged by supporters of the Travellers' and Warehousemen's Queen (Mrs F. W. Mitchell) in the King's Iheatrc on Saturday evening drew a orowded house, which enjoyed the whole programme enthusiastically. A short speech was made at the commencement of tho proceedings by the Rev. R. E. Davies. Mr Davies congratulated that section of tho carnival movement on the great success they had so far attained. The great amount of work they had done deserved success, and their queen deserved all that they could do to help her in this great movement. (Applause.) There had been some criticism of the carnival from various points of view, and he wished briefly to refer to these. It might be that in some respects this worthy movement had run to seed. The words used by the chairman of their executive that day would find an echo in every heart. He had said that every man and woman in that movement -was not in it for personal gain, but_ rather to assist the wounded soldiers. No true patriot was looking for any quid pro quo for anything done or given.—(Applause.) He would leave it at that. He was afraid at the present time we were not in any condition of exaltation, but he did not think that we as an Empire should be depressed. We were probably at the very heart of the crisis, and it demanded all the courage and endurance of the race to see this through. He was afraid that in New Zealand we had muddled things somewhat. There had been a muddle in Trentham. He hoped the men of this country would see that, everything was being done rightly and well for our soldiers.—(Applause.) He saw in the paper that our young men had been sent to a new camp, and when they arrived there at 4 o'clock in the morning thov found it under water.—(Cries of "Oh!") Rain was fidling- heavily, and they were sent back to Longburn. At midday they were there still waiting instruction's from Wellington. He hoped that the country would very soon rise to a sense of its responsibilities and duties and obligations to otir men. lie nuotcd the stirring words of Lord Kitchener's latest speech, which were received with loud applause! He supported this carnival movement because of its magnificent object, but in this critical situation of tho Empire he fell it his duty to say that no man should take part jn the carnival whose duty it was to stand in tho ranks of our defenders.— (Applause.) We were in the heart of a srrcat struggle, but in the name of God and by His might we should win.—(Loud applause.) I The central part of the entertainment was the physical culture display bv L he pupils of Miss Gilmore. Pome three dozen of her young ladies in gymnastic costume gave a most interesting exhibition of breathing and body exercises; and later eight girls from her classes illustrated how grace and physical culture mav ho combined in a series of ingenious skipping exercises. Miss Gilmore's junior pupils opened the second part of the programme, too. with a very prettv little nursery scene, entitled "Happy Children." in which some of the children gave evidence of genuine musical ability. Grouped with flags. Miss Gilmore's pupils also provided a very effective setting for patriotic songs bv Miss Ferens. Tho entertainment opened with several appropriate tableaux, the most striking and successful of which was the one in which rows of girls in white appeared shielded by the guns and fixed bayonets of " khaki boys" behind them. " Rule Britannia " was the accompaniment of the scene. The -whole of the items in a generously lengthy programme deserved and received a very cordial welcome, and almost invariably encores were demanded. The excellent spirit prevailing between some at least of the queen groups was illustrated by the presence of Penrose's Pierrots, who contributed several excellent items and helped to form the scene in the midst of which the Travellers' Queen appea'ed. Ncedless_ to say. Mrs Mitchell received an ovation from the whole audience. The Mornington Boy Scouts gave a very good exhibition of their ambulance 'work, showing that they are ready to turn

their training to the best acoonnt. Other enjoyablo items 011 the programme wore recitations bv Miss Le Bran, violin duet bv Misses Haworidge and M'Kay with niano accompaniment. violin solo by Miss Morrison, songs by Mr B. Collie, humorous recitations by Mr M'Connell, and humorous Scotch songs by Mr G. Mearns. The entertainment was brought to a close - with swinging choruses from the Travellers' Pierrots. Duriner the eveniner Mr T. Scurr nut up to auction a doll dressed bv tile

Travellers' Queen herself and a doll's cot. and scoured cither donations for the cause amounting in all to nearly £20. Tt is ant.icinitatod that the net result of effort will be the addition of between £60 and WTO to the funds of the Tnwcflere' Qucea.

QUEEN OF THE ALLIES. A .salo of work, under the banner of the Queen of the Allies, wa.s opened in Ihe Early Settlers' Hall on Saturday atlernooii. There was the usual extensive display of good.s attractively arranged, and a very large proportion of these found ready sale, sucn as were left over being auctioned hy

Mr Sourr after 9 p.m. The ladies in charge of 111-.' stalls displayed great energy in pushing their wans, and the results ought to have bi en satisfactory to them and (<> all eonni ctcd with tin- sale. |; may be mentioned (hat the sale was only a preliminary elf oil lo the great one to be made on August 7. In the evening several musical items were given quit" capably b.v such ladi"s and gent lemen whose services were available. In conniction with the sale there were several sideshows, which diil a. fairly good business. THE COUNTRY QUEEN. On behalf of the Country Queen Miss Evelyn E. Bodkin has lorwarded from Lauder a cheque lor ±113 ss, being half the proceeds of a jumble sale held by the pupils of the Lauder School. Messrs Harnett and Begg. who are at present organising the country districts, report having held very suececsful meetings at a number of centres. THE RETAILERS' QUEEN". There was a good attendance at the meeting of ladies, held on Satuiday afternoon, in support of the Retailers' Queen (Miss Kuioryl. Various matters of importance were discussed, and arrangements were made lor different functions in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. On Saturday evening Burns Hall was well filled by an appreciative audience, which assembled lo listen to a high-class concert in aid of the Retailers' Queen Fund. The artists comprised some ol the leading talent in Duneclin, and the different items oil the programme were well received and thoroughly appreciated. Possibly the most pleasing item was the recitation, "Only a Penny," by Miss Sophie Vivian,

which was responded to by tne audience in a liberal mariner. The others who contributed to the programme were: The Orphans' Club orchestic Misses R. Aslin, M'Calluua, Helen Gard'ner, Florence Pacey, Gladys Le Brun, Mazengarb, and Messrs ItawiiTison, J. Wallace, K Drake, J. B. M'Connell, S. W. Dobbie, W. Gemmell, T. J. Melville, and Master Clive Vivian. Miss L. M'Lnren played the accompaniments. A feature of the gathering wats tho elaborate stage decorations, whicu were carried out by Mr Cutt. of Messrs Herbert, Haynes, and Co.'s establishment. RETAILERS' QUEEN. Realising that they had inadvertently overlooked the fact that Saturday afternoon was to be devoted to the Soldiers' Queen, the promoters of "Mr Cafe Chantant" refrained from seiding that imperious individual forth on Saturday afternoon w,th a reward for his identification. Tliip privilege will be afforded the public at a future date. QUEEN OF THE DARDANELLES Bill Hawkins and his three able ass.stants did a record business with their coster barrow in the Octagon on Saturday night. Vegetables, poultry, pot plants, etc., were disposed of at very .satisfactory pricci, and Bill and his mates were so pleased with their success that they intend to repeat their performance every Saturday night until the close of the carnival. Donations of saleable goods will bo thankfully received for auction each week. QUEEN OF COMMERCE.' ' A very successful cake and candy fair, piuiiioteu Liy ALi-S J/n mm uliu typ.stes, in aid of the Queen ol Commerce, took place in tfte Shamrock Buildings on Saturday altemoon and evening. The hall was tastefully decorated, and trom three

pretty stalls, containing sweets in abundance, young ladies, attired in the "Commerce " colours, exerc-iscd their skill in selling transactions. Dv 10 p.m. the array of goods wa& reduced to a mere handful, 'ihu iwll was crowded all the evening, wnen business and pleasure proved an entertuining and payable medium. A feature was the mock vocal competitions, Mr P. Carolin, who officiated as judge, creating much amusement by his decisions- and remarks. Four choirs ol ladies made their debut and sang such items as " Tippcrary,'' " John Brown's Body," "Rule Britannia;" and '* Annie Laurie." The judge modestly professed a better knowledge of feathers than of harmony. Points were awarded for time, tune, memory, effect, humour, and general interpretation. 'l'tie lhst item wa'> good, and the little ones in the chorus prevented disaster. In the second performance the singers were inclined to be rather pleased at John's fat« while " Kulc Britannia" opened half an octave too low, but ascended to an inspiriting degree. The interpretation of "Annie Laurie" was not much testimony to the lady, and the singers showed that they might- have been heard to advantage if the subject had been Johnnie. The "John Brown" effort was awarded the premier honours. Bevies of ladies then sang selected solos, and the mixed musical refrains proceeding together, made the contest very humorous. . The winners were Misses Wren. Conoll, Provo, and Mrs

Aiken, all of whom were very persistent in their efforts to tire their competitors. The judge paid tribute to the pluck and determination shown, and expressed the opinion that if 50 such ehoire were placed in the Turkish and German trenches, the enemy would certainly be unable to stand up against us. At an interval Mr M'Kinlav Sang - 'T Hear You Calling Me," and" "Mother Macrec." Mrs Capst.ick had charge of the tea room, which attracted good business. OCR SOLDIERS' QUEEN*. The supporters of Our Soldiers' Queen (Mrs R. Hudson) had a big day on Saturday. Stalls were erected at the various points of vantage throughout the city, and lollies and goods were to be had in any quantity desired. The main events from the spectators' point of view took place in the afternoon. Some time after noon a fine procession left King street, in front of the Hospital, and proceeded bv way of George and Princes streets as far as the Post Office, turning down and marching round the Stock Exchange block and then up High street, along Manse street, and back along Princes street the way it had conic. The High Street School Fife and Drum Band led the way dressed in their kilts, and wore followed by a carriage containing a '• make-believe" mayor, and also a " town clerk." This in its turn was followed by a landau drawn by six grey horses, and containing the Queen candidate, with outriders and attendants, among these being two Maori girls in native dress, one on each side of the carriage. So far there was little of the queen colour in evidence, but this was more than made up for in the vehicles that followed, which were brightly decorated in red and gold. A huge crown surmounted a party from the Evening Star Co., representing Britannia. Then came Hudson's Workers' Minstrels, a merry troupe, who proved eventually to be quite able entertainers and drew large crowds about them throughout, the afternoon and evening by reason of the enjoyment they offered. Included -was an excellent solo s ; nger. piper, and children Highland dancers. Maori poi dancers, a clever juggler, ctc.. and last, hut in some ways not least. a man with a monkey. It was an excellent show, and deserved all the patronage it received. Messrs Wilkie and Co.'s "Printers' Pie"' was another excellent arrangement. The temptation to procure the pies lay in the fact that one of them contained a hidden guinea. The employees of Messrs Stone, Son. and Co. had a tableau. showing a moa giving a turkey its quietus. There was also a group from Messrs Coulls. Culling, and Co., a striking representation of Belgium in the grip oi Germany (a dragon), by the pupils of the School of Art, India, New Zealand. Japan, and Britannia being shown coming to the aid of the distressed maid; a display by the Otago Hockey Club girls, and three bands, one on foot emitting much noise without regard to music, another, on foot, giving acceptable renderings, and still another. in a lorry, bringing something resembling many familiar limes from instruments in form as weird as the appearance of (he players. ' It was a good display, and was witnessed by and drew encomiums from a large crowd. After the procession had disbanded, to continue work about the streets by the giving of concerts, etc.—and excellent indeed several of them were, —a number of the bands of tile city began to assemble at various points of vantage and play to the large rrowds which by this time stretched from the Post Office nearly to Frederick street. The bands got to work about halfpast 2. and shortly after 3 o'clock the event of the day occurred, this being the Territorial and Cadot parade. It had evidently been looked forward to. for the people in the streets numbered many thousands, nnd extended in an unbroken lino on either side from Frederick street to the Post Office, and more or less densely to the Market Reserve,, where the men turned back to dismiss near the Art Gallery Hall. No words can express too highly the tine spirit the men displayed in turning out in such numbers. The parade was quite a voluntary' one, vet it was among- the best the Territorials have had. Rtferything was carried oui, with military precision, and

bo:n the commencement and dismissal were on tunc. Colonel L. R. Smith, \.l J., was in cjiiiiii ttid. A detachmcnt ol the Mil M<.-,am ii Rifles led the way, followed immedi.iii' \ i>y the 4tJi Kt yiment Bind (under l-.ieuleii.ilit George), tue 4th U; yiiuciit, (uiidet Colonel M'Ara), Army Sei v.ee Corps (mid r Lieui n.int Dobson), Const Delence (1(A) men mid six ofticer»), elc. Altcrwurds e.une tile Cadets, divid-'d inln two battalions-No. 1 (High School Cadets) under Lieutenant Robinson, and No. 2 (comprising e ght companies) under Major .Murray. —ti i> • whole under Juajor .Moiler (group commander), Captain Strand, and lieutenant Keligher (area officers). Notwithstanding that the Port Chalmers anu (jreeti Island liovs (on account ol expense) and the 'Christian Btotiiers and lichnieal School boys (01. account of holiday.- 1 ) were not called out, there was a niu.-ier of 1007 Culets out ot a totul ot alxi.it 1700 in the group, a highly creditable performance, showing that the hearts of the boys are in the light place. Their matching wa= splendid, una drew admiration from all sides. The Cadet Bugle Hand headed No. 1 Battalion and the Green Island Band headed No. 2 Bittalion. At the conclusion of the parade a

"treasure hunt" took place in the Queen's Gard<ns. In the instance of both till- men and the women the £5 note was "unearthed" within the prescribed time, and m the proper formula, Dr Edie securing one and Miss Bertha Morris the other.

The stalls and concert parties kept up their endeavours till well on in the evening, the lorries travelling from Mlace to place whenever change was found desirable. Good business seemed to be on foot, and the results should be satisfactory. Considering the merit of several of the concerts, it can truly be said that they -were " sustained efforts," and the performers are to be congratulated upon the way they did their work. It is quite evident that " Our Soldiers' Queen " has a fund of talent upon which she may rely in the days to come. SPORTS QUEEN.

SPORTS MEETING AT CARISBROOK. The novel sports meeting at Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon, organised by supporters of the Queen of Sports and Pastimes, was heralded by a procession from the Octagon to the grounds. Participants in the proccssion were somewhat slow in arriving, and it w«s after a quarter past 2 before all wero ready to move off. Hie way was led by the Albany Street School Band, immediately followed by the queen (Miss Belle M'Lcan) in a motor car. After her came members of the Otago Hunt Club, mounted, with their pack of dogs, Chinese in motor oars, representatives of the Ladies' Hockey Association, a big lorry carrying a children's tin-can band, the Musselburgh School Band, a lorry load of pierrot.s, and numerous motor cars containing strange and gorgeously-dreesed figures. The moa, preceded by a warlike Maori in native costume, was an interesting and conspicuous figure. Everywhere the proccssion was watched by largo crowds, and it doubtless fully accomplished its part in swelling the numbers that made their way to Carisbrook. About 1200 people assembled on the ground to watch the sports. The events, however, were mostly of the fun and frivolity order. A lorry carrying pievrots and pierettes was driven into the ground, and a concert started. The performers put in a strenuous time, as they kept going with eolos, choruses, etc., all the afternoon, their efforts appearing to meet with a satisfactory monetary reward. 'Ihe moa and his well-got-up Maori attendant created a lot of diversion, as did also the hockey match between a team of ladies and a team of men, the latter in fancy dress. The ladies won bv 3 goals to 2. A sack race was won bv W. E. Griffin, with J. Beadle second, and W. Niven third, and C. Taylor (30yds) did not give the other competitors— -stray runners joined in as the race went on—much chance in the Half-mile Costume Handicap), and won nicely from H. Robinson (scr) and J. Brosnan (30yds). A lot of interest was taken in the 220 Yards Chinamen's Championship. Though eight entered, only four faced the starter, and Peter Jan Luk won, with Charlie Kim second, Peter Chin third, and Philip Yick Fung fourth. Kim would undoubtedly have won but had evidently bought a new soft hat for tho occasion— just a shade on the small side—and as he had of necessity to keep raising his hands to prevent it falling off, his running was affected All the Chinamen, it was noticed, ran from tho knee—that is, with the body practically rigid down to the knee. In a second race Luk again won. Kim had more trouble with his hat, but did not lose possession. The winner donated the prize money (£1) to tho Wotmdtxl Soldiers' Fund. A soccer-Rugby match was watehed witn amused interest—so much so, that at last the moa could not restrain himself, and pushed his way into a mix-up. Weir (of tho Musselburgh School) made a runaway race from 12 othcT Albanv Street and Musselburgh School boys, two other school mates—Wyatt and Liddle—filling the places. Thq Caversham Harriers' mile £ind a-lialf event saw 36 competitors turning out. It was a fine race to watch, the men being strung out right round the track to tho scratch man, Beatson. The finish resolved itself into a contcst between three, the rest

of the field well back, the race resulting: Ox ley, 35yds, 1; Hewitt. 140 yds. 2; M'Lcod. 135 yds, 3. Time, 7m'n 40sec' Caversham (scr). Pacific (15yds). St. Kilda (18yds), and Dunedin (20yds) entered teams in the Relay Race, and they finished' in that order. The Caversham men quickly established a big lead, and won very easily-. TRAMWAYS QUEEN. The staff of the Mornington tramways and their lady friends stocked beautifully decorated stalls at the tramway buildings on Saturday. In the evening the tramway coon party sang several solos and choruses Messrs Morris and Patey's collie dog team and daisy cart canvassed in the afternoon and evening. The arrangements were well carried out. the sales and collections for the day amounting to £35 12s. Mrs Gordon (the Tramways Queen) visited the stalls in the evening, and expressed herself as being delighted with Mornington's efforts. OUR SOLDIERS' QUEEN. The committee of Our Soldiers' Queen intends to give what should prove an extraordinary popular night at- His Majesty's Theatre next Monday. This will take the form of a popular Scottish concert at popular

priccs. All the Scottish societies in Dunedin are extending their patronage, and amongst the artists will l>e Polly M'Laren. who holds the championship of Scotland for national dancing. {Several other novelties will be introduced, amongst them being a stirrins new song. " Highlanders, Fix Bayonets!" wh : ch Mrs Power will sing, with the pipers in Highland costume and chorus. The committee have also in progress a minstrel entertainment on the old Christv Minstrel lines, and the company in all will be about 150 strong, including members of the Dunedin Male Choir, and vocalists of repute in local musical circles. CHILDREN'S BAZAAR. A children's bazaar was held on Saturday afternoon and evening in the Cargill Road Wesley Schoolroom bv the Sunday school scholars, combined with the Bible classes and the junior endeavour, the lattor diverting the fund for their annual social to the bqzaar. A very enjoyable time was spent by all present. Musical items were indulged in. and a lantern picture show was given in the adjoining classroom. TTie proceeds, amounting to £17. will be handed over to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. WOUNDED SOLDIERS' FUND. fIAYWARD'S PICTURES Last week's returns show many pounds towards Our Wounded Soldiers' Funds. The management of Hayward's Pictures, the Octagon, hopes to show evon better returns this week The programme for to-night, which will bo commenced at 8 o'clock, is well chosen, and should meet with a good reception, opening with the latest Gaumont Gazette, which is always worth seeing. Then follows fhe Edison Mirror prize drama. " The Phantom Thief." TTiis playwas written, but not completed, by Mark Swan. A prize of 1000 dollars was offered for the best ending to it. The prize was won by Miss Maude Clement Moore. It is a powerful plav concerning the painting of a portrait, and what came of it. A most charming series of views of a sunny country. "Picturesque California," Yosemite Valley, are particularly beautiful, and "William Henry Jones's Courtship," a most am-using comedy, completes the first part of the programme. In the second part a powcxfnily-constructed character drama is shown in " Lil o' London," a '-uaint character taken from real life and part of her history woven into a drama, which for characterisation and realism has seldom been equalled. The end is one that will rank as an artist.ic triumph, the audience feeling a glow of satisfaction that, things happened as they should. The finishing picture is a Kevstone. with a laugh : n everv turn. entiled " Hogan's Aristocratic Dream." The orchestra, under Mr Stokes, accompanies the pictures with aopropriatii and delightful music. The box plan is now open at the Bristol, where seats may he booked.

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RAFFLES AND ART UNIONS. SERMON BY THE REV. R. S. GRAY. »n 111 e llaiiover fctit-et Baptist Cnurcu last exuilliy uie Kev. it. s. I. ray pieaelied to a. crowded congregation 011 tne rattles and art unions iu connection witn tue vjueen t/aiimal. lie said lie was sure that it wao not necessary lor iiiur to say witli whai unspeakable leeimgs ol admiration la- viewed the Heroism ol tne men wlio, m tins supreme crisis ol tlie Empire, were cheer!uliy laying down ljieir lives, nut only tor the nation, but tor tue luture ol Cliriotiaii Civilisation, and lor the very liberty ol the world. There never hud been so colos.-ai a conflict, nor any fraught with such moral and spiritual issuer, j I lie essential results ol militarism were' biung exhibited in ;iII their naJced horror, and, unless (jermany o j>ower was broken lor ever, it meant the overthrow ol morality, the actual demoralisation of liuman nature, and tne <K'ie.u ol iiiu very kingdom ot God. Germany, m her mail lust lor power, reminded hini of nothing so much as of Robert Louis Stevenson's Mr Hyde, when, ill -i |xiroxy>rn of brutal tury, he stamped upon tin: dead body of liio unoffending victim. So Germany was treating Belgium. So would she treat Britain. And so would militarism, whether of Germany or of Britain, if pursued to its logical end, treat its opponents. It must at all cost be destroyed. 'I here were great moral powers waiting to -bo used lor this end, and the law ot their use was tliat wo do not denv, but obey, them. It was incumbent on us. tiierelore, to elevate morality, to make our appeal to the highest. He gladly testified to the selt-sucriliee and heroism of our women, who, from time to time when the war started, had given themselves without stint to the service of the soldiers. It was nothing short of a. calamity to descend from this high plane, and it was on that account u' . re P' p ' len d<KJ the spirit of gambling which seemed to have seized the city. He wa/s of opinion that in the beginning there wa* no thought of personal gain; but the fact that the original ordinary tickets were now absolutely unsaleable, arid that there was a declared intention on the part of many to hold.the prize if won was capable of only one interpretation. It was not he was <iurc, , noccssarv that he should deal in detail with the ethics of gambling. Every man whose moral sense was unimpaired must admit that to gain money without attempting to give a fair equivalent was an anti-social and immoral act. The fruits of gambling were tco well known to need illustration, and one of the gravest features ' u co,l "9 ct '°P the present situation was that this vice was having the mantle of rcspcctability and of chanty oast about it until many whose moral instincts wero totally opposed to it were abandoning their moral standard. The dominion's totalisator investments were at normal times a huge blot upon the fair name of the people; but the increase at this time of the Empire's ff" 1 H degradation. He greatly feared that the present practices would in the lutuie swell the totalusator returns. There was no doubt as to the facts. There were methods be.ng adopted which the chairmen ' OIIU ?! UoeS - tolt thems elves bound to condemn, ihe miniature racecourse at tho ydone ail was nothing less than a immature totalizator, and was pure ihe rattling of five, ten, and wiii o D k - was m the categorv while the submission ot cases of whisky, m ot the attitude ol his Majesty the E-in^, was a grave soaudal. He understood ' thcl> h C£ " t '^, l Co " imi ttee had asked that these be abandoned. He urged, in oooelusion, that tne suggestion made to the cnairmeu ox tne various committees be adopted, ile rccognised that the raffles at present organised "could not now be with ? m1 tha } n ° new con ditions could element T' UF = ' however, that the eknu nt of personal profit snould be altogetner climiniatea, and that every bolder ° , lc^ et Sl *°uld undertake beforehand tor Side 7, pr ' Ze " i£ f w ? n ' to the committee It *omo of them wanted to e-ivo their sporting instincts a chance, he r.ould not raise any great objection, so W as re^attl a | th n °- personal P roCt - a 'though he ie o rctted the intrueion ot such a spirit. He found it difficult that any demean and degrade himself or herself as a find° eemu^ mu , cn aS , f a oufc such a fund. For himself, without passing surfi judgment on others, if he did *<*»« believe h.'mLlftobe rob'S the • niL ' a T h ° S ambled for the robe ot the Saviour when He was making His supreme sacrifice. The sacrifice whi^h t' ere - nlakinff for anXr spirit, and to win monev at «simh « •» in connection with such a hmd sSd to him like taking money from the dead sol d.ers pockete He hoped that no^ m £r of his own church would descend tn level as he had indicated .ST?ft£ SS&d" and dispassionate thought, he ' come to any other conclusion was wholly to be despised. LT nt ° f i f l l riCco ' which would bear at least some relation to that of L j who had laid down their itej hn ™ men