Some results of a superficial search:
Kipling appealing for recruits at Southport, June 1915.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nt_collections/5035767417/
(haven't seen the photo before)
"The circumstances of this speech have been described by B. S. Townroe in an article in the Kipling Journal, December 1946. Townroe, as assistant to Lord Derby in his recruiting campaign in Lancashire, suggested that they invite Kipling to address an open-air meeting to stimulate a “very sluggish” recruiting at Southport. ..."
http://muse.jhu.edu/books/9780944318270
KJ 105 - Kipling Journal
www.kiplingjournal.com/textfiles/KJ105.txt
6 A National Book League Lecture : Mr. B. S. Townroe on " Rudyard Kipling " . ..... of how the famous recruiting speech at Southport in 1914 came to be made.
KJ 098 - Kipling Journal
www.kiplingjournal.com/textfiles/KJ098.txt
6 Rudyard Kipling and France—B. S. Townroe, d.l. . ..... the first World War I met him in Liverpool on behalf of the late Lord Derby, and escorted him to Southport, ...
KJ 080 - Kipling Journal
www.kiplingjournal.com/textfiles/KJ080.txt
Share... M.I.E., (Australia) -------- 10 Something of Kipling—B. S. Townroe - - - - 12 Letter Bag. ..... photographs or sketches associated with Rudyard Kipling and his works, ..... of 1915 was very sluggish in the Lancashire seaside town of Southport.
J> Henry James asks about Kipling's visit to Southport in 1915 and any similar visits around the country.
J> With all good wishes,
J> Jane
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J> From: Henry James
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J> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 10:09 AM
J> Subject: Kipling quote
J> Hello
J> I am writing from the Southport Champion newspaper as I am doing a story about My Boy Jack being performed in the town and the fact that Kipling himself visited Southport in 1915.
J> I know he spoke to appeal for recruits for the war effort, but do you know anything else about his visit?
J> Did he do a lot of similar talks around the country?
J> I am also interested in the society, could you send me any more information on the society?
J> Looking forward to hearing from you.
J> Many thanks,
J> Henry James
J> Reporter
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