A GRAPHIC WAR STORY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17532, 25 January 1919, Page 10

A GRAPHIC WAR STORY

When the Imperial Government invited a gxouj> of representative pressmen to visit Britain and France during the war it recognised the value of such a tour as part of what might be termed an Empire propaganda scheme. With this in view, restrictions were relaxed and regulations suspended, in order that the delegation should Be able to gain first-hand impressions of, the Allies' stupendous war efforts, both military and industrial; of the spirit of the people at Home; of the valour of the soldiers at the front, and of the Hum' wanton, devastating methods, which neces sitated a continuance of the Allies' utmost endeavours. The narrative that Mr George Fen wick has to offer -the public at the Burns Hall on Monday evening has, therefore, the element of exclusiveness. In addition to its interest to the relatives of soldiers who played their part in these great efforts, the lecture should be specially interesting, for the descriptive matter will be illustrated by screened pictures of the various places of note visited. The funde are to benefit the ■ local branch of the St. John Ambulance Association.