New Zealand

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 44, 17 September 1918, Page 2

New Zealand

THE SECOND DIVISIONINTERESTS OF “SMALL” MAN. CHRISTCHURCH DECISION. Per Press Association. Christchurch, September 1". A meeting under the auspices of the Second Division League discussed the protection of the interests of small business-people called up in the ballot. The chairman, Mr H. Codman, said he did not expect harsh criticism of the new regulations as the Government were facing a difficult task, but he saw difficulties ahead in administering the regulations, particularly' in large cities., After a lengthy discussion, an advising committee was sot up as a connecting link between the reservists and the Kfficieney Board.

HISTORY OF THE WAR.

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION.

Per Press Association

Wellington, September 17

Sir James Allen states that the first volume of the Soldiers’ History of the War will he published before Christmas. This volume will deal with the story of (1-all r l he Base Records have received over 1.001) letters, diaries, photographs, and sketches. The Ooverumeni intends to prepare a similar'history, of other campaigns, and will welcome the loan of letters, diaries, or other material which might. prove interesting and useful.. .

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES.

SERIES OF RESOLUTIONS.

Per.PiVßs Association

Christchurch. September 17

A meeting of the Council ol Churches, passed a resolution, that, while deprecating the introduction- of 'Pyr-' ature which is wantonly aggressive at a time of national crisis.-views with regret and alarm the prohibition by an irresponsible Minister of a State report bearing the signature ol President Wilson, and of books carrying information by the King and Premier of Italy. It adds: That such absurd attempts to shelter a particular church is in the Council’s opinion inimical to,the welfare of the country. The Council also resolved to protest against the introduction of gambling methods for raising funds tor patriotic purposes, the executive being instructed to formulate a comprehensive series of motions on the whole question of gambling.