THE CANTEEN QUESTION.
RESOLUTIONS OF ANGLICAN CLERGY.
TPer Press Association.l •••_• CHRISTCHURCH. Dee. fc. A meeting of clergy of the Anglican Church in Christchurch and neighborhood, many of whom have once in military, naval, and volunteer S, was held in Christchurch to-day, and the following resolutions . were passed. w yi e recognising an element of danger in the canteen, especially in regard to the younger men, this meeting is of opinion that a canteen under strict military supervision -will be a lesser evil that illicit bringing of liquor into camp, which will almost certainly prevail if the canteen is supPr^(2) d *That tliis meeting regards the penalty clause in the new Defence Bill as altogether inadequate, _ and considers that the offence of illicit supply of liquor should be made a felony.” _ “(3) That the; chairman. (Bishop ■ Julius) be requested to .convoy a copy of these resolutions to the-Right Hon. the Premier.” ‘.
A great deal of expert opinion was taken, and information given at tlie meeting, and the decision was arrived at after .considerable discussion." . fThe penalty provided for the illicit conveyance of liquor into camp is a fine not exceeding £2o.]-.'.' .a-" , 1 . -;-,.:.' '
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2680, 9 December 1909, Page 6
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192THE CANTEEN QUESTION. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2680, 9 December 1909, Page 6
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