... support Mr. Spender, but the result of the election was generally attributed mainly to the popular excitement on the war in South Africa. No change in our position took place in Parliament. July 17th. The vacancy occurred through Viscount Folkestone succeeding ...

... on reflection he thought it fair and reasonable that hen-cotes should be made to contribute towards the cost of the war in South Africa. It is not surprising ts, learn that this answer was received with shrieks of laughter bv the gallant Major's Political ...

... Seeking Agreement for Common Action. Even allowing for the distraction of war in South Africa, the present time offers a fitting opportunity for once more calling public attention to the vital issued which are involved in the liquor traffic, %rid to the ...

... etc. Regret was expressed at the absence ot the treasurer, Mr. A. F. Hills, owing to family bereavement through the war in South Africa. Apologies were received from Viscount Morpnth (president), Lady Elizabeth Biddulph, and others. ...

... present held in regard to the causes of the war, they would all agree that the effect of it would be to bring home to the mind and conscience and heart of the country more vividly than before the awful meaning of war. (Hear, hear.) He was not going to express ...

... faithful helpers. Here we have a type of coming troubles in South Africa, which will be heard of for many a year when all the political difficulties have been adjusted. The devil has a war programme in store for that unhappy country of a very different ...

... may not be generally known that the well-known pills have for a long time enjoyed a consideiable sale in South Africa, and that before the war the Transvaalers and Free Staters were appreciative buyers of them. In the isolated life of a community like the ...

... draws near when we may hope to welcome home many of the gallant soldiers who have s o nobly fought our battles for us in South Africa. Their reception will, I know, be cordial, and it is this assured cordiality that impels me to ask those wishing to do them ...

... Temperance party at the forthcoming general election, said that the war against the drink curse was of much greater importance, as an election cry, than the campaign in South Africa. The declaration of the National Defence League, calling upon the members ...

... London Temperance Hospital, in reply to an application from the War Office, ha* agreed to set apart ten beds for the treatnient of sick and wounded soldiers from the seat of war in South Africa. A conference of representatives of county and noncounty boroughs ...

... informed to the Troops. Lord Lansdowne, the Secretary of State for War, of her anxiety to make some little personal present as soon as possible to each of her soldiers serving in South Africa. Her Majesty has decided upon sending chocolate, which, she is ...

... field anywhere in the world for young men than South Africa. Any ynnw! low with he a lth an d c o mm o n sense ca n get on in South Africa. I think drink is the chief pitfall for young nien in South Africa, for it is sold very cheaper there th an h ere , ...