THE RETURN OF THE TROOPERS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 10954, 2 May 1901, Page 6

THE RETURN OF THE TROOPERS.

TO THE KDITPR OF THE TRESS. Sir, --I am v.-.y glad to see in to-day's "F'retes" yrv.ir suggestion that a short- religious service should be part of the proceedings in welcoming back the volunteers from South Africa. We are ready enough when in trouble to publicly ask for prayers in our behalf, but scarcely is there an instance of our publicly returning thanks for mercies received. I trust your proposal will be taken up by the Bishop, who sent them off with a nraytr and might most appropriately wefei«me them back with t-anksgiving.—Yours, etc., A. C. K. May Tst.

TO THE F.D.rOR OF TUB TRUSS. Sir.—We know that we are e.vpiessing ths feeU: gs of all ihose Canterbury mothers, who are looking fi-nvard with joy to the return of their sons from South Africa next week, when w«< say that they are eagerly waiting to heir what active part, they may take in tbe preparation forjhe welcome in Christchurch. t'iu* instance, might not a meeting of ladies Iw e;_i<-d by ?om. one in authority, to arrange something similar to whit the ladies in _>umd:u are doing? We feel stir? that many friends will gladly join the mothers and sisters in helping with th*» refreshments at the conversazione, tbe decorations, etc. We nerd not say that no time should be lost if the suggestion is to be acted upon.—Yours, etc., THREE OF THE MOTHERS.