IN NELSON

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLVIII, 18 August 1914, Page 7

IN NELSON

THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

INFANTRY SECTION

!u response to a further call for vuiuuleeid to complete the full strength of -ho inlantry section of the Expeditionary Force, a generous response was made ,an<l the following were selected: Sergeant-Alajor— A. J. \\illiams. Privates— D. AV. Smith. S. XV. Roberts. \V. F. Bowi*. C. Petersen. Ellis Stewart. * E. J. F.gau. A. Walker. J. S. Toomey. H. E. Whiting. H. 1). Warnoek I .7 C. Dixon. A. J. Dodda <:; JR. Steer. D. W. Wcstrnpp. J. E. Cozens. A. J?. Cozena. H. B. Bush. W. McNeil. C. D. Phillips P. L. Bennett G. Stanbridge W. 1". J. Harvey. H. F. Owen. W. McLcod.. H. Barlow K. G. Graham. R. <}. d'Arev Irvice E. Wells. T. Greenway. G. Lonji. C. AI. Louis P. M. d'Arcv Irvine. D. Gilbert. F. Brunning P. E. Westrupp. T. Heenan. J. V. Brooks. F. J. Westrupp. Thos. Ninncs. Wm. Solly. Arthur AVhcway. Frank Smith. Walter Aloxted. Wm. Wilson. •AV. F. W. Freeman. H. AV. Chinn. J. Kileairc. J. Blanche. A. H.C.' Cutherall. J. J. Rigaldo. Additional troopers enrolled in the Mounted Rifles are as follows: J. "A. Linton. U. R. AA'ootton. J. Goode. G. G. Eden.

At the Central Hotel last evening Ah George Stanbridge, who left to-da\ with the Expeditionary Force, was tin recipient of a wristlet watch (engraved. and a- purse of money from his friends. Mr Crushek made the presentation. Mi Thorne, on bchaif of Messrs Sharlant Bros., and the staff, also presented M< Stanbridge with a. sovereign case. The Citizens' Band have made presentations to three of their members — Trumpeter R. H. Brace-field. Bugler C Si one, and Private A. Sloan —who art g"i:>g with the Nelson portion of tht Expeditionary Force. Messrs Brace-' field and Stone were given an autostrop razor and outfit., and Mr Sloan £ tobacco pouch. At ' a gathering last night the good wishes of the band ioi the trio were voiced by Bandmastei Mockler and Drum-Major Estcourt.

Prior to his departure with the Ex peditionary Force, ' a silver-mounted pocket wallet was presented: to Mr J. Rigaldo hyi his fellow-boarders at "Whare, Km'a."

Gunners T. Hardie and A. McConchie.. who" have joined the H Battery __ subsection of the Expeditionary Force, were entertained by the members of the Band of the 12th Regiment last Evening, and' each -was presented with a sei of militarv hair-brushes.

Mr H. *S. Macey, of the Nelson* mounted rifles section of the Expeditionary Force, was the recipient of a gift from his fellow-officers of the Nelson staff of Dalgety ahdi Co., Ltd-. Trooper P. J. McCable, of the Nelson Mounted Squadron, Expeditionary Force was elected a warrior of the Nelson Savage Club yesterday, and presented with a gold tiki, suitably inscribed. Trooper McCabe was also tht recipient of/a pair of field glasses frorr the committee of the Catholic Church and a fountain pen from the Nelson Rowing Club. Mr Gerald Everett, of the Nelsor branch of the Union Bank of Australia. Ltd-., who has joined the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, was yesterday the recipient of a presentation from his fellow-employees. By means of the Motueka Residents' Fund, eight horses, with new horsecovers for same, one saddle, half ton of chaff, have been presented to the Nelson section of the Expeditionary Force. ; Mr Teece (Upper Mout'erc). has pre- j sented a horse to the ExpeditionaryForce. !

GENERAL NOTES. -

The following telegram wa.- despatched to the Hon. James Allen, Minister of Defence, yesterday by the Mayor oj Nelson and the secretaries of the Empire Defence Fund :' J Tho Nelson, Motueka, Blenheim,, and district committees are trying to send full complement from Nelson, 400 men and 175 horses fully equipped. Full equipment will probably run into £SOOO value." "The Mayor has received.' a telegram from the Minister of Defence stating that the Government appreciate the generous response made by the people of Nelson. Motueki, Blenheim, and other districts in this part of the Dominion to' the call foi men and equipment for the Expeditionary Force. Mr H". D. Paton. of Hope, has pre sented a horse to the Expeditionary Force.

The following are the subscriptions from the Bovs' "College towards the purchase of horses for the Expeditionary Force:—H. L. Fcwler £lO, W. and F. Hudson £5, W. S. Hampson £2 2s, M.F. £1 Is. C. H. Broad £1 Is. G. Lancaster £1 Is. J. G. -McKay £1 Is, J. Chaytor £l. H. Sadlier 15s, J. Graves 13s. G. E. Archev 10s 6d. J. -S. Nelson 10s 6d, K. Saxon 10s 6d, A. E. Brockett iOs 6J, H. AVilk.inson 10s. R. BuTlinson 10s. Under 10s to ss: N. Richmond, A. AVhitine, H: Young, M. Johnstone, R. Bnkewell, G. Gooocr. D. Jeune, G. Pill, T. Speodv. H. Band, S. Barraud, G. Herdman,*D. McKay, M. AA 7 ilkens, D. Brown, F. Dwyer, "J. Andrew, O. Page. J. Farquahar. AI. Houlfc, Al. Alason, J. Andrew. R. FitzgeTald. J. AVardcll. N. Alanson. L. Dollar. Under ss: J. Clifford, V. Has7.ard, M. Angus, K. Wilson. F. Alattbewson, G. Bartlctt, AV. Hunt, E. AVintorburn, H. Greenwood, N. Tatton, J. Nightingale, L. Tiller, D. Bruce, Y. Satherley, G. Knapp, C. Johnstone, I. Barnctt. C Kidson, A. .ATacnab, C. Averill..G. Freeman, AI. Tait, P. Bryant, AI. Smith. C. Hodgson, •T. Kerr, R. AVatson, E- Marris, AI. Chine. A. AVclls, A. Robertson. R. A\ il'son. T. Still. A.'Doidgc. T- Langbein, J. Haldhne, R. ALarandcz, F. {McDowell, AV. Swafford. L-Ching, A- Belts, W. Kidson, M. McL-aurcn.- H. Ledger, C fpeuceV', E. Hughes, :F-Rerryman, C. Tclenius. N. AVbbster-, W. Walker, J. Fittal},' D. Gregqrie, C. Schadick, BMontgomery, J.'Cadzow, F. Hudson, M; AToKinnon.'P. Bowatcr. F. Everett, C. Irwin, A. L'cnnrier, T. Wadsworth, H.

Sileock, R. Lawson. H. Hamilton* R\ Lancaster. \V. Steward, E. Patterson, F. Kern;.-,' J. Fitzgerald, J. Elliott, N. Davidsoiu R. Wilson, "D. Black, L. Drummond, T. Whitwell, M. Wratt, C. Page. G. Wilson, C. Pearcc, -K. Andrews, C. Knapp, C. Curnow, L. Stringer, F. Dodds, U. TulLv, L. Irwin, V. Webber. B. Home. W. Cunning, W. Xahr, S. Tosswell, H. Craig, R. I'e Tan, A. Teimont, C. Woods. W. Barraud. ,T. Lcitch. N. Barnett. "\V. "West, T. rainier. F. Hamilton. C. Maitland, J. Fair, T. McKenzie, S. Cloustun, J. Hood, C. Burns. G. Ke:r.pt hurne. A. Bradford, A. Roberts, n. P. Hordir.au, E. Fowler, A. Bell. M. Thorn. G. Rose, J. Kerr,' R. Whiteside. E. Holdawav. A. Barnett, R. Xoek, E. .Moffatt. R. ChisiiflU. P. Barham. W. Littlejohn. V. Carmine, L. Gemmill. N. 'Green. R. Small, H. Pearee. P. McXabb. R. Langbein, R. Hall, (I. Austin, A. ('. Kinsley, R. t'owin, C. Williams, L. Myers, P Symes, A. Biggar, J. McKinnon, N'. Palmer. K. Peart, R. jovnt, K. Scott, I. Fuller. W. Pierard, T." Tinkham, K. Liviek. A. McKee. W. Chalmers, M. Eden. F. R.jss, R. McGuiiuiess. A. Wariell. L Dodds. M. Elliott, J. Harwood, R. Grimmett. L. Lockver. A. Louisson, W. Biggar, H. OviffinT S. Savage. K. Kilminster. R. Houston, T. Ringi, X. Paterson. F. Gregory. F. Kilminster, L. Kikuinster, L. Guinness. D. Terriss, L. Averill. J. Hawsen. G. Swafford. ('. Riley. Q. Eves. F. Fitzgerald, C. Faulkner, T. Weir.

patriotic m feting at wake fiet:d.

The Wakefield Brass Band plaved oatiiotic pieces outside the Hall before 'ho meeting. .Mr Horatio Everett, Chairman of the County Council. Avas voted to the chair. He explained the object of tlie meeting, and road a comuunioation From the Government wishwig fhe public to come forward with contributions towards the cost of the war. He delivered a stirriug patriotic speech, and received a lot of applause. He emphasised' England'.* desire to 1 ireserve the balance of power, to keep [■the peace, and to act honourably. We sending our young men to the front, and it is our duty to see that they are 1 oroperly equipped. We have £> " find he gold. It- would be an everlasting lisgrace to do otherwise. We are looktig to the women to provide garments for those in need, and they are nobly •esponding. If the enemy can provide nillions to carry on the war, we can irovide millions- to end it. >• Mr Ivo Tunniclitfe said : We are mowing practical sympathy by sending nen. Let- us equip them and also assist he Mother Country Let employers of 'abour provide work for the labourer. Committees have been set up in many centres to find employment. He thanked he farmers for gifts of horses, fodder, md produce. The farmers are respond'ng to the call. Let ns uphold our end ■>f the stick and set a good example. Mr E. S. Hoult : It- is a question of 'oyalty, and we are all most loyal. We •mist stand by our guns. "Our boys" did their duty in South Africa, aim Lord Kitchener wants more of theni. Under their coats beat manlvi hearts. England is not engaging in this war for grandeur, or conquest, but iii the ■•ause of righteousness.

Rev, J. R. Dart -. Our hearts are as 'rue to-day as of old. The drilling of Territorials - was necessary. This is not v time for talk, but. action. Let us tako ip our burden and deny ourselves Tux iries till the war is over and devote ■,he money to the Fund. Let ns feel we have the "grip of the hand;" of those who have gone to fight for us. Let us ho true patriots. Mr Joseph Gibbs gave a warm mill '.ary and patriotic speech.. The_ Gibbj;' ■'or the last four hundred Had beefo in every fight, and now he was seeding one 'boy, possibly two. He to go himself if they wouid.''i'aJco him. Let mothers givo their consent. "Young men sitting in front of me, if j'ou are needed, go to the front." , Mr Everett said the lists were out.A committee was elected, consisting of Messrs John Hageii, E. S Hoult. IvoTunniclift'e, Kenneth. Hunt, Thomas Hunt, jum-., Joseph Gibbs., E. Hodgson, and Jas., Hooper- _••',. Mr E. Hodgson spoke of Colonel-Siir-reon W. H. Pearless's departure to the front, and that Mr Snodgrass. President of the Empire Defence Fund, need ed funds.

Mr Tunnicliffe appealed to the farmers to .sow wheat.

Over £SO was soon subscribed, 'but collectors will visit and ask every one in the district to give something to .keep the Flag flying. '

A vote of thanks to the chairman, the singing of the National Anthem, and three cheers for the boys who have gone to the front, and three, more for . th_ejr parents, closed a, most enthusiastic meeting.

. The Management Committee of the Nelson District of the 1.0.0. F., M.U., are to keep good on their books those Oddfellows who have £one to the front, till the end of the war.

NELSON EQUIPMENT FLjSL\

Mr G. M. Rout desires to acknowledge the following further subscriptions paid for the equipment of Nelson men who have joined, the Expeditionary Force :--Mrs Fred Edwards- £1 Is : "Workroom" lis 6d ; E. A. Edwards £1 Is ; J. E. Clear £5 : Anstiee's workroom 19s: Miss Burn ss; Miss M. A; Dement 10s.

LADY LIVERPOOL'S FUND.

A fund to provide comforte for the men of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Depot, Old Trocadero Buildings, Trafalgar-street. , Secretary, Miss Wilton; treasurer, Mrs Crawford.

The following further subscriptions are acknowledged :—J. Bitch ie £1; E. Smallbone £10; Beatrice Ewers and Eileen .McDonnell 10s 6d ; Mrs J<\ A. Thompson 10s 6d ? Mrs E. H. Bislev £2; Mrs R. Snodgrass £1; Jack BJincoe Is 6d; Mrs Cecil King £2. A meeting of ladies of Richmond was held at the 'Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, when the subscription lists for the above fund were handed in by the various canvassers. A splendid contribution was received from Miss Davis and Miss Percival, who had undertaken a large and somewhat scattered district, including the German set tlement of Ranzau. Both ladies spoke in the highest appreciation of the splendid response and. especially of the kindly manner in which they were received by the wives of those settlers, and men tioned that in no single instance was there a refusal to help ; but many,-where they expressed their unswerving:* loyalty to the good old. Flag under which it had been their' privilege to live so long. Mr Chisnall (Mayor) desires to convoy his very grateful thanks to all that have assisted in this good work and especially those who have both made donations and assisted in tho canvass for same. j

NELSON RELIEF FUND. A movement to 'provide corr-forts for the wives and families of soldiers and sailors in the Home Land. Secretary, Mrs M. Robison; treasurer, Mrs N. Adams. Depot, Hallenstein Bros.' buildings. A display of the garments that are 'being made by tho ladies of Nelson for the wives and families of the- sailors and soldiers of Great Britain is being made at the depot, Hallenstein's buildings, in-Trafalgar-street.'

The Admiralty's announcement as to the safety of the trade routes may be accepted as confirmation of the closing of all maritime approaches to Germany and the sweeping of the German Fl< ?t olf the high the harbours. The landing of an expeditionary force in Belgium is another indication that the British Fleet has done the first stage of its work thoroughly. A cable states that German food supplier are now coming through Holland. The principal trading ports of Germany, oven in normal time's, are Antworp and Ttotteidam. Antwerp is closed to Germany, but the iH-utralitv of Holland still enables her. to use Rotterdam. It has sometimes been questioned whether an effective blockade of Hamburg and Bremen could be maintained. By means of the Kiel Canal leading from the Elbe below Hamburg into Kiel Harbour on. tlul Baltic, whore the main strength of the German Fleet is concentrated. German ships can pass in five hours from Kiel into the Elbe, whence, they can issue ; to attack a blockading squadron -whenever a favourable opportunity presents itself. Similarly n German squadron can issue from Wilhelmshnvr-n. at the mouth pt the Wcsev. on a like mission. These squadrons .would be assisted by the heavy, batteries placed on the f.erman advanced base at Heligoland, which is equidistant from the mouths of the AVeser and the Elbe. Its guns command the narrow deep-water zone through which all shins bound for the Wcser or the Elbe must pass, consequently Heligoland is a powerful factor for assisting the Gorman squadrons issuing from the Weser. or the Elbe to attack a blockading fleet or retiring from it to their inaccessible bases. THE BALTIC' APPROACH.

The difficulties in the way of.'maintaining an effective blockade over these German /ports can be removed completely, provided that the' stronger, fleet can obtain access to the Tialtic, and thus be free to attack and destroy the ships in the' Kiel Avar harbour. It was .in an attempt to prevent this that the Germans recently sowed mines in the Cattegat, much to the annoyance of Denmark. The approach to the Baltic, which is by the arms of the North Sea, called the Skagerrack and the Cattegat, is extremely difficult owing to the narrow passages which have to be traversed in the Cattegat. These passages are dominated by fc-rts which . can completely block the channels against all *\varships at the uieasure of tlie occupants. The passages leading from the Cattegat into the Baltic are the Sound, the Great Belt, and the Little Belt, which are all commanded by Danish forts. It was reported that Denmark had mobilised 16,000 men to defend th"se forts and prevent them from being occupied by an enemy—namely, of course, Germany. Severely as Germany is pressed she might bo able to spare, say, 50,000 men for the invasion of Denmark and the capture of the forts. Once in control of the Danish forts, she bar the passages into the Baltic effectively. By- doing this she would achieve two main objects. In the first place she would protect her fleet in Kiel Harbour from the risk of being attacked by a superior foi;ec. In the. second place, she would put it out of the power of her enemy to land an expeditionary force in Pcmeratfia, and thereby drawback her armies from the French and Russian frontiers to protect her capital. An expeditionary force lauded at Stettin would :be onlv'7s miles from Berlin.— "N.Z. Herald/'

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