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Oamaru Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue 13050, 12 January 1917, Page 3

Mr P. J. Hannon, General Secretary of tlie Navy League, lias forwarded to Mr Hadden Dennison, a. copy of the following: resolution passed at the_ meeting of the Navy League Executive oil November 14th: —"I am directed by the Executive Committee of the Navy League to inform you that at their meeting held 011 the 14tli instant it was decided that the following resolution, moved by Mr Arnold White, and seconded 'br Mr R. B. Stoker, President of tlie Manchester Chamber of Commerce, be adopted :—'The Executive Committee of the Navy League, at their meeting to-day, resolved to change the title of the anniversaries of Trafalgar and of Nelson's dcith, celebrated each year on October 21st. from Trafalgar Dav to Nelson Day. The object of the change is. to express in a permanent form the warmest friendship with France and to increase the interest, of the British people in the sea v>ower of the Empire which is personified in the name . of Nelson." The Executive Committee desire me to explain that considerable objection was made during the past year to the continued use of the name 'Trafalgar,' which was regarded in many anarters as being objectionable to the Government and the people of France. It is hoped that the substitution of the name 'Nelson' as tlie title of the armiversarv will be regarded' as a fitting tribute to our pallant and 1 devoted Allv, the French Nation. I hope you will take the opportunity of making

this resolution as widely known as possible." Innovations yesterday in the despatch of the 25th were the showering of flowers on the marching troops by the ladies of the telephone exchange and tiie admission of the public to the station when the men had entrained. Headed by the 10th Regiment Band and the National Reserve, the men marched to the station, where they were addressed by the Mayor. Mr Frith sincerely hoped they would enjoy themselves on their way, and assured them that their progress would be eagerly watched. The general impression of Oamaru folk was that the 2oths as fine a lot as they had seen. They might not get to the front, if all peace talk had foundations, but if they did he trusted them to do their duty. The time was not yet ripe for neace; Germany must be more thoroughly, b(\'itoll still ere that came. He again wished them well. A benediction was then pronounced by Aiclideacon Russell, the men marched on to the. platform, and were heartilv cheered as the train pulled out. ■' 1 Private Walter Richmond Marsh, of the Otago Infantry, who is reported as missing, is a son of Mrs J. Marsh, of Eden street. He was educated at the North School, and was working in the country when he enlisted in one of the earlier reinforcements. Among the soldiers returning to New Zealand by a transport due at Port Chalmers nest weelj is Rifleman WilJ lan ! Milligan, tailor, of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, whose next-of-kin is given as Mrs J. Welsh, Oamaru. No other Oamaru name appears in the loii" list. °

Mr Carrad. Clerk of the Court, who was recently offered transfer to Invercargill, asked leave to decline the position, preferring to remain in Oamaru. iie has now beon informed that his request lias been granted. Pack your bags to-night, .anglers sharpen your gaffs, and check the contents oi your minnow boxes and trace pockets, for to-morrow the race will be to the swift who are first upon the •bank at dusk, and it avails not to arrive fifth nor to discover that the new mounts you made are still upon the inautelpiece ! Already various parties ! have made up their minds as to the water they will fish. Minty will probably be found in charge of two veterans, the handrail is starred, but there are many chains of shingle bank where fish lie that will be open to anglers. The south bank is all good l fishing ground and the back streams beside the islands have been found well stocked lately by several fishermen. A good catch is assured if every licenseholder makes an effort to-morrow. Big fish liave_ been caught already, and it is certain that a 20-pounder now awaits someone's devon somewhere in the Waitaki. To find him should be | the aim of every angler to-morrow. The public can do their share ou Monday by purchasing the trout. These are now in the pink of condition, broad and solid, and should sell readily under the genial wiles of Mr George Sumpter. Last night a party of three ' caught seven fish weighing 461b on the south side, and they report that fish are shy but very plentiful, and that feed is pouring up the river in large numbers. Old members of the Athletic Football Club and friends met at Mr T. Nightingale's residence on Wednesday evening to entertain Sergt.-Major C. Taylor and Private Sutton prior to their return to Trentham. Mr J. S. Burns presided, and welcomed Sergt.-Major Taylor back, and also congratulated Private Sutton on the sacrifice he had made in going into camp. In addition to the loyal toast and that of the . guests, other toasts honored were: "Army and Navy" (Messrs G. Atkinson and W. James), "Boys at the Front" (Messrs R. J. Hinkley and T. Nightingale), ''Returned Boys" (Messrs W. James and W. Taylor and ' F. Barlow), "Host and Hostess" (the Chairman), "The Chairman (Sergt.Major Taylor). Nurse Brown, of the Public Hospital, has received word that her brother Signaller James Brown, who left with D Company of the Bth Reinforcements, has been awarded the Military Medal for valuable "work in the Somme advance.

A very pleasant social evening was held at the Northern Hotel on Wednesday niglit last, the occasion being to bid farewell to Mr C. M. Turnbull, who went away yesterday with the 2oth Reinforcements. During the evening Mr Turnbull Mas made the recipient of a handsome set of brushes from Mrs Harvey and her daughters, his intimate friends making him a present of a wristlet watch the same evening..

To-night at tlie Opera House, the brillant Edison masterpiece in five acts, entitled "The Innocence of Ruth,"_ in which the favorite little actress Viola Dana is starred, -will be screened at the. Opera House tc-night. There isi no need to enlarge 011 the capabilities' and personal charm of Miss Dana; she is already firmly established in the public heart, for -who having seen it will: forget her remarkable performance in "The Stoning." Critics agree that "The Innocence of Ruth" enables Miss Dana to show her versatility to a. greater extent than hitherto. The. story of the play moves through mauy phases of emotion, from. the merry pranks of the school girl, and the sweetness and innccence of the young woman to the bitter awakening of the soul besmirched by. scandal and compromise. Many powerful dramatic episodes enable Miss Dana to reach heights of passion and power hitherto unsuspected. A fine supporting programme includes the Gaumont Graphic, a bright and clever comedy, and further scenes of "Anzac Day," both in London and Sydney. AKAROA'S many, most modern Hotels and Boardinghouses kept, staffed for accommodation of visitors year round. Healthiest Seaside Resort in Dominion. Sea-Bathing, Boating, All Outdoor Gaines. No More rubbings since "NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP" does your washing without the drudgery of the washboard, and it does not injure the hands or clothes. Is a- packet.—Duncan Gillies, grocer.