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Oamaru Mail, Volume XLII, Issue 12822, 14 April 1916, Page 4

As many infantrymen as possible are required by the Defence Department to make up the strength of the 15th Re. inforccments. Those who wish to euust and «»et awav immediately may leave Oamarti for* Trentham on Thursday fiext. The 16th Reinforcements will not leave until May 4th. Constables Brien and Eckford have been replaced by Constables Alfred Lee and Charles Robb, both from Dunedin, who commenced their duties to-day. The police require an owner for a wristlet watch of superior design. It has been the usual arrangement during recent years for those engaged ui offices and wholesale and retail shops to observe Easter Saturday as a close holiday. Normally the employees were free from Thursday evening until Tuesday morning, but as "Auzac' Day" falls on Tuesday, there was a rumor current that objection would be raised to the privilege of having the Saturday off. It will be readily understood that any movement to interfere with the standing arrangements, while not being popular in the public mind, would impose a distinct hardship on those employees desiring to avail themselves of the excursion fares. The attendance at the Easter Patriotic Bowling Tournament, to be held on the 21st. 22nd, and 24th inst., will, no doubt, be influenced by any change from former arrangements. From inquiries instituted this morning we understand that no departure is contemplated, and a number of the more influential firms..approached expressed surprise that any ; proposal should be put forward to alter the existing rule. The Ministers' Association deM>es to hold a united churches intercessory service on Tuesday evening, but as the Town Clerk has received a circular from the Prime -Minister suggesting : that a recruiting meeting be held at that time, the Association can take no definite steps in the absence of the -Mayor until the Council meets tonight. . The- following members of the. National Reserve, are requested! to attend at Headquarters' range, on Saturday at 2.30 •p.m. for.l rifle: practice:—Captain Whyte, Lieutenant Brooker, Sergeant Newson, Meldrum. Hinkley, W. Wilson, G. M. Wilson, G. Grenfeli,. Moss, Kent, Kennedy, Sutton, Murdoch, Keen. The initial meeting of the winter session of tlie Wesley Church Young People's Guild was held 1 on Tuesday last' in tile-Lecture HalL There, was.a largo attendance, the evening assuming the shape of a social gathering. An excellent programme «f music and recitations, together with games, made. the lime pass ; pleasantly. . The are held every Tuesday evening at 7.30,1 and next Tuesday's -meeting is -to be a - literary and elocutionary one.

The circuit, quarterly Meeting 01 the. Oamarii Methodist, Clnirch was held' last evening at the residence of Mr F. G. Marshall. There was a large attendance of officials, and the Rev. J. A. Lochore presided!. Reports were received as regards church membership, the various young people's organisations, and the Sunday Schools, all of which, showed that they wjere in a healthy condition. . The balance-sheet for the quarter showed a. credit balance 0f.£35 10s sd, out of which £3O was voted to the Wesley Church Trust Fund. By those present standing in solemn silence a. motion of condolence with Mr Common and family, Enfield, was carried) and a record made of tho excellent services renderedl to the Church by the date Mrs Common. It was decided that Sunday, 23rd inst., should be recognised as Anzac Sunday, in common with the action taken by the rest of the churches, and' that, a retiring collection be taken at all the services (throughout the circuit for the l-enefit of the work carried) on at the Trentham and Featherston training camps. It was generally recognised that a spiritual quickening was being experienced in most cases in the circuit. Mr and Mrs Marshall were heartily thanked for their hospitality. An interesting ceremony took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. G. Sutherland, Ngapara, on TVednesday last; when Miss E. Sutherland! 'was married to Mr ~R. M'Bride. The B«yJ A. Lochore officiated, and the bride was attended by Miss C. Sutherland and her little niece as bridesmaids, and Mr Evre Evans, junr., acted as best man. "There -was a large attendance or relatives and friends, who were afterwards entertained and the customary toasts were honored. The happy couple left for Musselburgh. Dunedm, where tiiev intend to make their home: Mr H. J). Grocott, assistant post, master, Dunedin, is promoted to the position of chief postmaster, Greymouth. Mr Grocott is a brother of Mr Herbert Grocott, of this town. The Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs, accompanied by his private secretary (Mr Andrews) arrived at Wainiate at noon to-day, and was met by the Deputy Mayor, Borough Councillors, and leading citizens. The Minister was then entertained at luncheon at the Royal Hotel by the Council. Immediately afterwards lie proceeded to the hospital on a visit of inspection. At 3 p.m. deputations in connection with hospital affairs, early closing, and other matters waited upon Mr Russell. Arrangements were made to entertain the Minister at a public dinner at 7 o'clock this evening at Symon's rooms. The local Golf Club opened its season yesterday, under favorable weather conditions. About "25 members- participated in a mixed foursome, and though no team was successful in defeating "Colonel" Bogey, the play on the whole was satisfactory.. The best card sent in was that of Miss L. Hewat and Mr Haines. 4 down, followed by Miss Hewat and Mr Cuthbertsou, 5 down. During the afternoon refreshments were provided by the ladies and an enjoyable afternoon's recreation was recorded. Tho links were in good order, and a successful season is looked forward to.

Tho unpropitious weather conditions obtaining to-day did not "militate to any appreciable extent against the routine of duties set down for tho body of men under canvas on the show grounds. The sheds and shelters generally, together with the Y.M.C.A. marquee, were .availed! of and a programme of dHll and instruction gone through. The men are all well housed, clothed, and cared for, and appear to bo si happy and contented -lot. Sickness is a "negligible quantity. The churches are all co-operating with the Y.M.C.A. at the camp, and the large marquee in use, containing books, magazines, and writing material as it does, is well patronised. On Sunday a church parade will be held, when the men will march into town and attend the churches of their different denominations as follows: Presbyterian, Columba: Anglican, St. Luke's, and Roman Catholic, the Basilica. A meeting of the Oamaru PatriotiBowling Tournament Committee was held last night at the Phoenix pavilion to deal with entries for the forthcoming Easter tournament. Mr G-. P. Mollison presided. There was an entry of thirty rinks and sixty .pairs. It was resolved that the time for receiving entires be extended to 5 p.ni. on Saturday, the committee to meet at 7.30 at Mr J. E. Broad's shop to make the draw-. It vas also resolved, on the motion of Mr A. Slater, seconded by Mr J. Taylor, that the greens to be used for the tournament he the old, Phoen'x and Jleadowbank. Messrs Slater, Taylor, and Colder were appointed -to arrange for a room in -which to. hold the smoke concert. It -was also decid'ed that visitors, other thair visiting bowlers and their wivesj be supplied with refreshments at a charge of sixpence each. The secretary was instructed to arrange to have telephone communication for Good Fi-'day between the Meadowbank and Phoenix greens.

- "I have never been in Napier but the sun w.'is shining," said his Honor Mr Justice Stringer at a sitting of the Arbitration Court held in the Hawke's Bay centre recently. Counsel took advantage of the remark by saying that as a result of Napier's beautiful weather, the painters there would naturally earn more than in other districts, where weather conditions were worst-. He seriously urged that as a reason why Napier painters should not ask for more than similar workers had accepted elsewhere. Our readers are reminded of the sale of valuable freehold property of Mr M'Hutchison. of Dunedin. to be held at J. D. Famiitoii and Son's rooms tomorrow, at 2 p.m. Our advertising columns contain particulars of the entries for / the stock sale at Glenavy on Monday next. Further entries are invited. The Great Henri French lias pencilled the Opera House for 20th and 21st June. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Wood's Great Penpermint Curo, Miss Fairhall, Thames street (opposite Farmers Co-op.), has an entirely new stock of Ladies and Children's Whites Underclothing. Special Lines in Flannelette and "Wincey Blouses in verv latest patterns. All Winter Gloves and Hose"-at specially-reduced prices. New stocks of Flannel from Is 3d and Flannelette from 6d. Agent for the Pauline Reliable Paper Patterns. For Bronchial Coughs, take Wood's Great Peppermint Cure,