THE VISIT OF THE SQUADRON.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 12995, 24 December 1907, Page 3

THE VISIT OF THE SQUADRON.

TO THE EDITOa OF "TH» PBBSS. ,, Sir, —T3io occasion cf the visit of H.M. .Australasian Squadron to Lyttrlton on cr about the 31st inscant nifotds the Christchuroh public an «.r.ceptional opportunity for extending a ht-arty uelcome to tae crews of theso shiixs which, now contain many who aie rc-cruitcd from our ctvn shores. Ttv> life of a man-of-war's man does cxl permit of his being much on shore a: )l"iJ6 ernson of tao \fz.t I 1V:1 afsurcvl that every citizen will assist ly a contribution the conimitteo which has undertaken to gire these men a plecsant holiday. As very little time remains in which to carry out the arrangements, the favour of a generous and prompt response to this appeal is earnestly solicited. A further meeting in pursuance of the movement will be hold in \ he City Council Chamber on T'.iesday. the tilth instant, at 4 p.m.— Yours, etc., GEORGE PAYLING. Mayor. Christchurch, 23rd December. Major Hobday, secretary of the Citizens' Committee set «i> to promote- i.or entertainment to the men of the Squadron, has received the following leJ'ter:— "Dear Sir, —Understanding that a movement is on foot for tho entertainment of the men of H.M. Squadron about to visit Lyttelton, 1 beg to *ucloso my subscription or £2 2s towards the expenses.—lours, etc., OLD MO'HTALITY.