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North Otago Times, Volume CIII, Issue 13655, 24 August 1916, Page 2

; The Hon treasurer of the Belgian Relief Fund acknowledges receipt of £5 from the North Otago Ladies' Golf Club. A London cable message states that Second-Lieutenant James Bayntuu Starkv, of the Wiltshire Regiment, and late of Christehureh, New Zealand, has been killed. . The North Otago Ladies' Hockey Club will hold their weekly practice on the Showgrounds this afternoon, when the following' players are requested l to be present:—M. Horman, D. Ilalpin, Y. Cooney, M, Jewell, A, Riaeh, M; ICidd, M, McMnrtrie, W, Donovan, M. Gamble, W. King, j{. Garrad,' E. Common, Badeley (2), Simkiu (2), r! Robertson, I, Franklyii, E, McFadgen, M. Brooker, M. Steele, M, Stiekman, If, Patterson, L, Orr, Clark, The drag will leave the Post Office at 3 o'clock, The Chief Postmaster advises that the Money Order oiijee will be open for the sale of War Loan Certificates on Friday and. Saturday evenings from seven to nine o'clock, The same extra hours will be observed on the two following Fridays and Saturdays, Savings Bank depositors wishing to invest in War Loan Certificates will be able to withdraw money for,this purpose during those hours. The time for receiving applications for War Bonds has been 'officially extended until the first September. A large number of residents of Waiareka gathered at the residence of Mr Winsley on Tuesday evening for the purpose of tending a farewell to Messrs L. Winsley and P. Walker, who go forward with to-day's quota for the Twentieth Reinforcements. Ml' Jos, Williams presided aiul spoke of the manly qualities of the guests, as did Mr J. Crisp, who, on behalf of the residents of Waipeka, presented them with a purse of sovereigns each, Messrs R, J. Burfis and J. Everitt also eulogised tht guests. A', very pleasant evening followed, during which songs were sung by Messrs Barker and Burns, recitations given by Mrs Johnson "and Mr Crisp, and a duet sung by Messrs Patterson and Everitt. Household games prolonged the enjoyment until a late hour. In reply to enquiry as to how long the war loan certificates from £1 to £SO would be obtainable from the Post Office by investors, Sir Joseph Ward stated last night (says a Wellington message) that his idea was to keep this part of the loan open until the end of November or December, This would give full opportunity to all small investors throughout the country who desired to purchase certificates to do so, and would give ample time to people of the Dominion to consider fully the advantages of the scheme-. As any amount that was contributed this way for war expenditure could be readily used by the country, there was no good reason, so far as he could judge, for closing down the applications at any earlier date, The members ami friends of the Tenth Regiment Band assembled on Tuesday evening in Mrßartrum.'s Tearooms for the purpose of bidding farewell to two more of their members, Bandsmen C. Plielqung and P. Turner, The former leaves with the Twentieth Reinforcements, and the latter is going to Wellington, During the eveniiig the Bandmaster presented Baudsmon'Pheloung with an illuminated-face wristlet watch and Bandsman Turner with a walking stick and cigarette-holder. The first part of the evening was spent in progressive euchre, the winner being Bandsman T. Fajnilton, the rest of the evening being, devoted to music, The following toasts were honoured: "The King" (chairman, Mr W. James), "The Army" (Mr-J, May—Sergeant-Major Booth), "The Navy" (Sergeant-Major Hodkinson—Bandsman Clarke), -" The Departing Members" (Bandsman A. Smith—Bandsmen F, Turner and 0. Preloung), "The Boys at the Front" (Mr F, Crawshaw—Bandsman T. Francis), "The Nurses" (Corporal 0. .James— Sergeants-Major Booth and Hodgkinson), "The Chairman" (Sergeant Dale —Mr W. James). Songs were rendered during the evening by Bandsmen Cox, V. Tinner, T. MeCallum, R. Clarke, A. Smith, and Bandmaster Fox, a recitation by Corporal James, mid two quartettes by members of the Band, The piano for the evening was kindly lent by Mr Oakden. Corporal C. James' acted as accompanist.

In an interview in Wellington last night, Sir Joseph Ward stated that the excess of deposits over withdrawals in ( the Post Office Savings Bank for the month of July was £372,760, dnd that the amount of excess for the corresponding month of last year was, £210,520. The excess of deposits over withdrawals for the seven months from January to July of this year .was £2,340,957. A Dnnedin press message states that Mr Patrick Steele, who had been employed as manager for Booth, Macdonffld, and Co., implement-makers, for the last twelve months, was found dead this morning, He had not been at the. office since Saturday, when he appeared in his usual health, At 8.40 this morning an employee found deceased lying on his back on the floor with the lift uii Ijisneck. A pannikin was found near his body containing some liquid and. a memo in pencil with the words: "All love to mine and ours on the square." Deceased was forty years old andmarried. :