The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1915. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 17038, 13 December 1915, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1915. ANNIVERSARIES.

1M49 New Zealand discovered by Abel Jtneen Tssman. 1810 North Germany annexed to France. 3848 First issue of “ Otago ftetvs,” Dunedin. 0880 Thames Embankment first lighted by ... electricity. 1909 British and German warships bombarded Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. I*l4 Submarine 81l penetrates Dardanelles and sinks Turkish battleship. TO-DAY’S NEWS. As Anglo-French force from Salonika has bean engaged in brisk fighting. (Page 7.) Bunds in recruiting have been established in \. . Britain. (Page 7.) In an interview last evening Dr Thacker summarised the position in regard to local camps. (Page 8.) The Hon Dr M'N'sb is somewhat disappointed at the progress cf recruiting in Otago. (Faga 9.) A masting of representatives of local bodies in connection with the Belgian Relief Fund ' bald cn Saturday. (Page 3.) Tks Railway Department is being Urged to ( provide special railway facilities in conneci tion with the River Bank Carnival. (Page ! ••) (Cricket competitions were continued on Saturday.. (Page 10.) i later-club bowling matches were played on Saturday. (Page 2.) Casualties to the New' Zealand Expeditionary Force now total 7904. (Page 6.) At Wellngton on Saturday the Prime Minister promised a deputation of members of Parliament that Cabinet would consider the question of local oamps. (Page S.)