LEATHER WAISTCOATS FOR THE TROOPS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16511, 11 October 1915, Page 3

LEATHER WAISTCOATS FOR THE TROOPS.

We haw received the following subscriptions to a fund for supplying leather waistoosts to the New Zealand troops in accordance with Lady Liverpool's appeal:— Previously acknowledged ... ... £196' 7 5 Joseph Gwynj. Tawanui ... ... 12 11 Total .... „ ... ... ... £197 10 4 NINTH REINFORCEMENTS. SEND OFF TO OTAGO MEN. The Otago Women's Association gave a send-off on Saturday night, in the Early Settlers' Hall, to the Otago members of the Ninth Reinforcements. The Mayor, introducing Mrs S. M. Park, as the sole speaker of the evening, said that amongst the apologies for non-attendance that evening- was one from Mr Maasey, who in his telegram announced that he was sure that the Otago men of the Ninth Reinforcements would worthily follow in the footsteps of those who were at the front or on their way th§*e. Mr Clark said that they all appreciated the magnificent work done by the • Women's Association for the dominion and for the men at the front. He felt that ite work was just 'as heroic as that of the men taking part in the fighting line.— ("Hear,• hear. ) Mrs Park said that that was the ninth occasion on which they had gathered together to say au re voir to the? men leaving for the front. She knew- that they knew they were not going there in any spirit of adventure. However much that might halve been said—she thought wrongly said —at the beginning, certainly it was not true of the men of subsequent contingents. The speaker referred to the men recognising the nped for discipline—everyone had to undergo discipline in some form or! other— and epoke of the part the women had to play m administering -the ethical beating to Germany, what time the"; men were looking after the beating to the enemy from the military standpoint. The women had to keep their side of the shield bright; and they were goiqg to do it.—(Applause.) If the men bad not any visible "colours," these were woven .in. the hearts of the people they were leaving behind. That was where their colours where, and they could not have a more fitting resting place. —(Applause.) \ Mrs Park concluded: "Be assured of this,; that no matter where you are, under what circumstances you may_ be our good wishes, our thanks, are continually with" yoti, and- we pray daily that we' may welcome you back. —(Loud applause.)

. Gaines of cards were played; till about 9 o'clock, when supper was partaken , of, and dancing was then indulged' in to the music supplied by the following:—Messrs Naumann, G. Beath, N. Shepherd, P. Woods, H. Campbell, L. B. Worrow, and T. Dallas. About 11 o'clock Mr. Wood thanked the ladies, .on behalf of the men, and the social ended with ringing cheers. PASSED AS FIT. The following men;have been passed as fit for service:— ' Walter Joseph Murray,- carter, South Dunedin. Stanley Kay, clerk, Dunedin. James Mlnroy, farm servant, Dunedin. William Mullins, fitter, St. Eilda. John' Real, carter, South Dunedin. William Newman, labourer, Dunedin. Andrew Gibbons, butcher, - Burnside. Frederick John Balchin, ploughman, Dunedin.

George William M*Leod Irvine, chauffeur, Dunedin.

John -.■•Thomas Sneeston (4th Regiment), carjjenter, Dunedin. Richard Rogerson, fitter, South Dunedin. Joseph Herbert Peter Brady (4th Regiment, steward, Dunedin. Robert Neleon (4th Regiment), labourer, Kew. • John Cook, dentist, Sit. Leonards. William James Stephens (4th Regiment), tailor, Caversham. HaTold Be'nnio Dodds, chemist, Port Chalmers.

Bernard Plunkett, ironmoulder, Mornington.

Alexander Hardie, Presbyterian minister, AAderson Bay. John Alexander Wilson, labourer, Caversham. . Bertram John Loudon (B Battery), engineer's apprentice, Maori Hill. GOING TO THE FRONT. On Saturday at tbe Phoenix factory, Mesers T. Johnson and R. Leathly, who are leaving for the front, were bade au revoir 'by their fellow employees. Mr J. Simpson, on behalf of the, employees, referred to the goodwill that .had always existed between them, and. expressed regret at parting. He presented them with safety' razors, military hair , brushes, and khaki out. fits', and wished them God speed, and a safe return. Messrs Johnson and Seathly suitably replied. Mr Johnson, who has been, in the employ for many years, also received a cheque from, the company. . The employees of Mr Jo'hn Edmond met in the warehouse to Bid farewell to their

north traveller (Mr' Dunn), who is leaving the firm to join the boys at the front. Mr Edmond expressed regret at losing Mr Dunn as a traveller, but admired his action in responding' to tho Empire's call. On behalf of the firm, he presented Mr Dunn with a substantial cheque. Mr Sinclair, on behalf of the employees, presented_ Mr Dunn with a wristlet watch and a pair of military hair brushes, and hoped that he would be spared to return and take up his place with tho firm again. Mr Dunn thanked the firm and the employees for their gifts, and hoped that the war would soon be over, and that he would return safely and take up his work again, A very pleasant function was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem, and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."