THE NAVY LEAGUE.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10955, 21 December 1911, Page 2

THE NAVY LEAGUE.

(Pee Pbess Association.) Christchurch, December 20. , At a .meeting of the- lady^members of the Canterbury Branch of the Navy League initial steps were taken to hold a combined fair and exhibition nest November for the purpose of raising funds for the establishment <sn the river Avon of a barge, on board of which preliminary sea training will be given •to lads -who have an idea of going to sea. The estimates showed that £IOOO was necessary to keep the institution going for five years, and it is intended to attempt to raise this sum by means of a naval fair and exhibition. A number of those present undertook to guarantee £lO each towards goods for the stalls. At the same meeting (the members standing) carried a motion expressing condolence with the relatives of the brave French and English sailors who lost their lives and acted bravely in rescuing the passengers from the steamer Delhi. The President (Professor Blunt) stated that lie would see that the resolution was conveyed through the proper channel.