NEWS IN BRIEF.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15685, 12 August 1914, Page 9

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Anglican Bishop of Auckland, Dr. Avcrill, will give a special addrass to young men on the war crisis next Sunday evening, at St. Matthew's Church. The collection will bo given to the Patriotic Fund.

Amongst the passengers by the Manaia from Whangarei last evening were three German prisoners of war, who were arrested in the northern district, and brought to the city under escort. They were taken to the forts, and will subsequently be sent to Wellington.

The Auckland Seamen's and Firemen's Union has forwarded the following resolution to the Prime Minister: "We. as a body, be;- to impress on yon our feeling of respect for onr flag and country, and to inform you that wo are ready to maintain a passenger and mail service, coa-staj or otherwise, during the war."

Men who have served five years in the Australasian naval forces are invited to volunteer for service during the war on board H.M.B. Pyramns. Tho men required are 17 able seamen and 24 stokers. Application must be made by letter to the commanding officer of the Pyramus, and service certificates must accompany applications.

Mr. A. 0. Butler, who has severed his connection with the firm of Phillipps ami Itnpey, Ltd., in order to take up farming, was last evening presented with a handsome tea service by tne firm's manager, Mr. Thomas Impey, who assured Mr. Butler of the high esteem in which he was held by the company and his fellow, employees.

Eighteen teachers in the service of the Auckland Education Board have volunteered for service abroad, and several of them have already left with tho first detachment. An offer of his services in >ny relieving capacity has been made to the chairman of the board by .Mr. G. W. Murray, a retired headmaster and a member of the Education Board.

A meeting of the Auckland corps of theSt. John Ambulance Brigade was held last' evening at the station in Rutland Street, when steps were taken to organise equipment and volunteers to meet possibleneeds. It was decided to call for the hani.Ts of all those who can serve either abroad or at home. Several members have <Jready sent in their names for service abroad.

The announcement was made at last night's meeting of the Auckland Automobile Association that the local Defence authorities had asked if the association could supply three cars daily to convey troops, or carry out other duties in connection with the camp at Alexandra Park. It was stated that arrangements bad been made to comply with the request, and each day cars would be available at tho Drill Hall from 9 a.m.

" Why was a poster concerning consumption posted by the Government throughout this district if the disease is decreasing?" This was a question put to Dr. Makgill, district health oflicer, at a meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board last evening. Dr. Makgill replied that the notice was not, to be interpreted that there was any immediate danger, for recent statistics suggested that there was a decrease in thp number of cases, and there was no need for apprehension.