EYE TROUBLE IN SAMOA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15730, 3 October 1914, Page 8

EYE TROUBLE IN SAMOA.

THE TROOPS AFFECTED. DESPATCH OF SPECIALIST. (B? TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Friday. Dr. Kendall, throat, ear, and eye specialist, has been sent to Samoa consequent upon an outbreak of eye trouble amongst the Uew Zealand troops there.

WAR AND TRADE. BUSINESS QUITE NORMAL, MERCHANTS' VIEWS. fCY TELEGRAPH. —OWN COKRESPONDBNT. ] CHKisTcrrcncn, Friday. The war has had no bad effect on trade generally in Cliristchurch. It lias affected individuals, especially" those whoso business depended upon the sale of articles manufactured in European countries, but the bulk of trade in the city is going on its course as if no struggle was taking place. Inquiries show that financial engagements are being met without undue difficulty, and the policies of enterprise that were begun early in the year are being carried out without alteration. Those who are in close touch with the centre of the city's business consider that the soundness of the business basis has j not been endangered, and that, in the circumstances, the position is very satisfactory. This feeling is noticeable in nearly all branches of business. The head |of the Christchurch agency of a large insurance company states that accounts were being paid with the same promptness las marked their payment this time last year. Among the general dealers there are no complaints in regard to the meeting of debts, and in the hvrge drapery establishments the dressmakers are working hard making fashionahlo costumes (or the races. The manager of one firm stated that bis head dressmaker had not yet refused orders, but was taking them without giving promises that they would be fulfilled. Later on he expected orders would have to be absolutely declined. Other departments of his establishment were quite as busy now as they were in September and October last year, and bis firm was looking forward to a very busy time until the end of the year. No Gerj man goods, ho said, now entered the I doors of his shops.

I WORK AT THE CAMPS. EXCELLENT BAND PRACTICE. Training at the Otahuhu and Devonport camps will be continued as usual j to-day, and the Otahuhu camp will bo '; open to the public. I The band of the infantry battalion ! and that of the Auckland Mounted Rifles I have, with continued practice, become i very efficient. The former band accom i panied the troops yesterday morning, and ! gave some admirable selections on the i Kohimarama beach after the manoeuvres

were over. The Infantry Band will play, a programme of music at the Albert Park to-morrow afternoon, and a collection will be made towards the fund to pay for the instruments. Funds for the band of the Mounted Rifles are also required to pay for the instruments, and funds for this purpose will also be acceptable. When General Godley visited the Otahuhu camp yesterday this band played several excellent selections.

HELP FOR BELGIANS. AUCKLAND FUND GROWING. TOTAL OF £1050 RECEIVED. Further contributions, increasing to £1050 7s 7d the fund for the relief of distress in Belgium, are acknowledged by Sir. Robert Bums, Acting-Consul for Belgium. Any subscriptions received by Mr. Burns'will be acknowledged in the Herald and forwarded, through the Consul-Gen-eral for Belgium at Sydney, to the proper authorities. Subscriptions received since the publication of the last list are as follows:—

F. Prime, 10s; J. Sutcliffe. 10s; Harrison Smith, 10s; R. ,7. Hill, 10s; Friends, 16s 6d; Fred Webster, Bombay, aged 11 years. Is 3d; Manu Webster, Bombay, aged 7 years, Is 3d; A.W., 5s 6d ; J.W., ss; Pine St., ss; F.A., ss; G. B. Chignell, ss; F.H., ss; E.S.K., ss; J.M.C., ss; E. Webb, ss: W. A. Gardiner, ss; W.H.S. ss; Maple Furnishing Co., ss; H.A.. ss; R. E. Thome. 3s; T. Heaton. 2s 6d; Skeates and White, 2s 6d; A. Follicle, 2s 6d ; Finlay, 2s 6d; P. Bui-man, 2s 6d: E. Kitchener, 2s 6d; U.S.A., 2s 6d: J. Harrison, 2s 6d; R. H., 2s: B.C. 2s; E. McC, 2s 6d; H.W., Is; W.S.'. Is; J.D., Is; J.W.W.. Is; A.\v., Is;. G.H.C., Is; M.C.. Is; G.H., Is; G.W.C., Is; A.S.. Is; W.S., Is; J.A.T., Is; 5.H.8., Is; Bovs, 6d.

ASSISTING THE TROOPS. DISPOSAL OF DONATIONS. [BY TELEGRAPH. PRESS ASSOCIATION*.] Wellington, Friday. The Countess of Liverpool forwards the following letter to the press :—"As soon a--, the expeditionary force has left New Zealand I intend to publish, through the medium of the press, the manner in which the fund has been disposed of. As all are aware, there will be reinforcements to be provided for, which will be drawn from all tho four military centres, but which will bo located, previous to their departure, at Trentham These men, I understand, will proceed to the front at certain stated inUrvals, and I intend to utilise the balance of the money which is at my disposal to deal with those objects. In the case of anyone having articles- which they are proposing to utilise for these reinforcements, it will be best, in order to ensure proper supervision, and in order that they inay reach the detachments for which they are" intended, that they should be sent to the Town Hall, Wellington, addressed: Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, care of the Mayoress, Town Hall, Wellington.Signed, Annette Liverpool."

£ s d Citizens of To Aroba, per To Aroba News Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd. (third contribution 30 1 0 Great Northern Brewery ... 10 10 0' E.B 10 0 0 G. Fowlds, Ltd 5 5 0 Frank K. Allen 3 3 0 H. E. Partridge and Co. ... 3 3.0 Gilmour. Joll, and Williams ... 2 2 0 J. A. Bradstreet 2 2 0 W.aT.U., Warkworth 1 10 0 Pongaroa Football Club smoke concert 18 0 M. S. Furby 110 M. J. Sheahan 110 J. P. Hooton 110 R. Armiger 110 I A. Grossman and Co 110 Jones Bros. 10 0 i A. S. J. Lamb .... 10 0 |j. W. Beet ... 10 0 F. M. Page ... ..". ... 10 0 D. M. Simpson 10 0 ' P. A. Edniiston 10 0 A Widow 10 0 Win. Perry 10 0