Prohibition League

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 85, 15 August 1923, Page 5

Prohibition League

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting and social in connection with the Stratford! Prohibition League was held at. the Methodist Schoolroom last nijAt. There was a small but representative attendance. Mr N. H. Moss presided,, and was supported by Mr J. Malton Murray, of the New' Zealand Alliance. Wellington. Durin<* the eve:'* ing an excellent | programme of vocal, instrumental, and elocutionary, items was contributed by the following, who were heartily received; Instrumental trio, Miss Hopkins (violin), Mrs Dick (pianoforte). »i.d"Mr Dick (flute); recitation ('Teach Pies' ? ), and as an encore ("After Marriage") Mrs W. vioiin solo, Mr D. McAllister. Tho election of officers, then took place, and was as follows; President, Mr tt. Mai fed; vice-president, Mr N. H. Moss; secretary, Mr L. Bellringer; treasurer, Mr X. H. Peun; executive, Mesdaaies E. Tichbon, J. McAllister, 0. D. Sole, McCaiium, llevs. J. W. McKenzie, L. i>. Neaie, Ensign itansom, Messrs J. McAllister, D. N. McMillan, B. Sturm, D. M. Clarke, E. Hills, J. H. Thompson, R. V. Kay, J. H. Hopkins; ares wuncil representatives, Messrs J. McAllister and N. H Moss. Mr Murray, who is a forceful speaker, then addressed the gathering at length on the question of corporate control; the proposed introduction of liquor into the King Country and the reasons for the advocacy of the two issues—Continuance and Prohib.tion—n connection with the political question before the electors. At the close refreshments were served by the ladies and were much appreciated.