ELTHAM.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144514, 24 October 1914, Page 6

ELTHAM.

FROM OUR OWN CORP.ESrONDENX* Oct. 22.—1 n front of mo lays an English paper, dated September 4, and tho war fever out hero is nothing compared to that shown in the paper. It is a Kentish paper, and the Kentish coast being somewhat close to tho Belgian coast may bo tho reason for apprehension about the future. A long account is given of a meeting held at Felixstowe for recruiting purposes. The meeting created interest and excitement, and amongst the speeches made to wake up patriotism in tho young men was ono made by Colonel Churchman. H© explained tho reasons that led to the war, and, warming to the subject, brought New Zealand into tho-limelight. “Now Zealand, with a population of one million, was sending 8000 (loud cheer*), and if the young men of the Motherland would do their duty had nothing to fear, Tho names of the first 100 accepted would bo placed in the Town Hall as a permanent record of their devotion to the country.” Many other soldiers and clergymen gave addresses, and several ladies sang, and a s a result tho recruiting of soldiers went into something like a booim and Ipswich contributed on© thousand and Felixstowe over 100. In tho same paper one reads that Lord Torringtqn lias gone to the front as a trooper in the 19th Hussars. It is the custom of the Army that each married soldier can sign a paper which empowers the authorities to pay to hi& wife one-third of his wage. Lord Tprrington signed this form when he enlisted, and_ m consequence Lady Torrlngton will receive ouc-third of his weekly wage—almost 2s 9d a week. Something to spend on a Saturday night—peanuts and pictures. The Ngacro Gardens had a good attendance to-day, when tho demonstration to secure cash for the British and Belgian Poor was hold. All present enjoyed tho outing, reaches me that tho takings amounted to£4o. To-night the Ngaere folk are boldine; a concert, and this should add something to tho day's takings . Ngaere has done remarkably well in these patriotic gatherings. • Throe Elthamites wore farcwelled Tftsterday morning. They were leaving telthara not on pleasure-making, but answering the call for more men. Tho soldiers leaving, Howell, Allen and Theobald, who given n hearty send-off by many friends at the station. The South Taranaki Cricket Association has held the annual meeting, and, as anticipated, the headquarters has reverted to Hawcra. The retiring secretary. Mr. Lording. Eltham, did not seek re-election, and that trying position goes to Percy Pratt. He should prove a good man, and if ho is half as successful in reaping the gleaming, goldon dollars as no was in boundaries .'last season tho association are in for a good financial season. Championship matches open early in November, so tho fixtures should appear at any moment. There seems a likelihood that Normanby will drop out of tho, competition, and to obviate a bye perhaps Hawera will raise n third team. Okinwa and Mantua will plod along again with much the sarao team. Okiawa created some surprise by defeating Eltham and Hawera B (bracketed winners), and are hopeful of winning this year. Personally, I should like to sec Okiawa win tho championship, as they have been pegging away for the honours with but little success till last, summer, when they improved on previous play, and now possess possibilities