THE WAR

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16568, 16 December 1915, Page 4

THE WAR

THE OTAGO PATRIOTIC FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged ... £21,588 410 Nokomai. Hydraulic Sluicing Company A 25 0 0 Miss F. M. Allan, collection at Otago Girls' High School a 2 8 6 Total £21,615 13 4 A To be devoted to the Wounded Soldiers and Dependents' Fund. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged ... £24,382 510 Employees D. S. A. work-rooms £2 15 10 i Employees D. S. A. shop 2 10 4 16 10 D. S.A., subsidy on aboVe 416 10 913 8 " Four Chums" 14 6 " G. W. 0.," proceeds of sale of gooseberries 1 0 J "Warepa"' (per "M. C.") ... 0 15 0 Total £24,394 19 0 SERBIAN RELIEF FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged £772 10 8 St Hilda's Collegiate School ... 15 0 0 Total ... £787 10 8 THE INVALID, SOLDIERS* • GIFT FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged £801 3 6 "Adam" 1 7 0 Total £802 10 6 We have received £15 from St. Hilda's Collegiate School for the Red Cross Society. PASSED AS FIT. ' The following have been passed as fit for active service George Ford, fireman, Dunedin % George Woods, farmer, North-East Valley. John Burns, labourer, Dunedin. Joseph M'Laren, labourer, Dunedin. Eichard Wilson Middlefell, labourer Dunedin. .■'*'„ v Percy Edward Blades, miner, Dunedm. John Harrison, chauffeur, Dunedin. Thomas Bailes, labourer, North-East Valley. John M'Coiniskey, labourer, Dunedin. Alfred Anderson, labourer, Dumodin. THE ELEVENTH REINFORCEMENTS. LEAVE FOR THE NORTH TO-DAY. The Dunedin members of the 11th Reinforcements will muster at the Kensington Drill Hall at 10 o'clock to-day, when the roll will be called and other details completed. The Caversham will arrive at the hall at a-quarter to 11, and the troops ■will inarch out at 10 minutes to 11,. and are timed to arrive at the Dunedin Railway Station at 25 minutes past 11. Here they will be addressed by the Mayor and other speakers. Captain Hawkins will .be in charge of the soldiers on the journey north, and Major Fitzgerald will go as medical officer, as under the new regulations, a medical officer and four ambulance men have to travel. on troop trains. TWELFTH REINFORCEMENTS. The District Headquarters have been advised that Otago's quota for the 12th reinforcements, which will report in camp on January 14, is 375 men. The quotas for the respective groups in the district have been made on the basis ' of the number of men of military age available in each group, as disclosed by the national registration returns. They are as follow: — Dunedin 11® Invercargill ••• °4 Oamaru I£9 Milton 63 GOING TO THE FRONT. On Wednesday evening Mr John Jones, of the news mechanical staff of the Otago Daily Times, who has enlisted with the 10th Reinforcements, was presented with a number of useful articles for use at the front. Mr George Fenwjck (managing director) made the presentation on behalf of the employees. He congratulated Mr Jones on his noble response to the call of the Einipirc, and wished him a safe return to his native 6hore. Mr Jones suitably replied. At Port Chalmers on Tuesday evening a send-off was tendered to Mr S. Ivimey, who is proceeding to Trentham to-day, by a number of his friends. Mr E. Godfred presided, and in the course of a brief speech he referred to Mr Ivimey's many good qualities, and stated that he would be greatly missed.. He then made him a number of presenta- ' tions, including a shaving outfit, a military set, a balaclava, and a fountain pen. Mr Ivi'mey, sen., who was present, said that Ins son was doing the right thing in enlisting. The recipient briefly responded, returning thanks for the kindness that had been shown to him/' . \fter the ordinary meeting of the Kiwi Defence Rifle Club on Tuesday night the president (Captain Dempster), on behalf of the members of the club, made a presentation of a tobacco uouch, suitably inscribed, to Rifleman R. C. Farr (late secretary of tho club), who is leaving with the 11th Reinforcements. In making the presentation Captain Dempster spoke of the sterling qualities of Rifleman Farr as secretary of the club, and wished him God-speed and a safe return. Rifleman Farr suitably responded. RECRUITING AT ALEXANDRA. (Fbom Oor Own Correspondent.) ALEXANDRA, December 13. Mr M'Laren delivered a stirring address to a packed hall on Saturday night. His Worship tho Mayor (Mr Ashwood) presided. It had been announced that Mr M'Laren was a speaker of force and ability, who would give a good account of himself on the platform, and he fully justified the prediction. There was a large sprinkling of single young men in the meeting, and to thom Mr M'Laren spoke fearlessly, and put them on their honour. He was particularly severe upon the men who married to shelter behind a wife's skirts, and that part of his address was applauded to the echo. Three cheers were given for the "Boys who havo gone," and three for the "Boys w.ho are going." but no one came forward. I understand some inquiries were made by youno- men, but tho failure to respond proves onoc more that other steps ore becoming imperative. There was n good many voun"-" men in the hall, most of whom are quite free and fit to go. One of tho leaders of tho Patriotic Association here stated that onlv national service would move the follows out. He had no faith in any pleading, however eloquent. RECRUITING AT CROMWELL SPLENDID RESULTS. Taking a general view of tho recruiting campaign in Otago during, the past week, and tho indifferent results in many centres, the enlistment at Cromwell, following Mr D M'Laren's address on Friday evening, exceeded tho most sanguine expectation (says our The public did not respond as was anticipated, but they are none the less patriotic. A few weeks ago the local. Patriotic Association plumped • strong for conscription, inspired to that end bv tho opinion that demonstration in the town, apparently depleted of elicibles, would be futile. Moving about within the town one can hear pointed references made to large and prosperous families, many of whom are reaping huge profits from, the war. but who have not supplied a single representative. Acainst, this is contrasted the numerous families in less fortunate circumstances who have given two and three sons. It cannot be denied that there are score? of votimr men in the, oiit.lving districts of the class- now sought. There was a fair attendance at the meeting on Friday. Mr M'Laren and the Rev. Mr Rankin delivered elooucnt and stirring ap-. peals, the latter denouncing in no uncertain manner the Attitude of some mrents in preventing tVir sons from . enlisting. The result was that the following seven stennrd forward: —James Beattie, John M'Nair, Charles M'Nulty,. George Philip, James Gordon, 3£rkf ond Franfe Jones,

SCHOOL TEACHERS accepted. David White, teacher at Pounawea, and William SS. Perry, pupil teacher at Musselburgh, wrote to thi> Education Board yesterday intimating that they had been accepted for military service. The board decided to grant leave- of absence, and congratulated both gentlemen on their action. INTERCESSORY SERVICE. Tho Rev. R. Fairmaid will conduct the : intercessory service in First Church to-day at 12.30 p.m. OTAGO WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION. The scheme to seouro I'i.OOO tins of jam is meeting with much success and many thanks arc due to Miss Olive Turton for tho suggestion and tho valuable lntormation which accompanied it. Her family has sent jam. to India and tho East for tlie last 30 years, and it has never had a complaint about 'it not keeping- The tins should be filled as full as possible, when tho jam is boiling hot, left to cool, and then fastened down very tightly. The orders for tins have come in so quickly that it is impossible to have the present demand satisfied before next week. Tho committee will lie very much obliged if those who aro willing to make jam will let the members know exactly how many tins they require, so that a rush will be avoided at the beginning of February, when the stone fruits will be ready. Although the scheme is only 10 days old, orders have been received for about 5000 tins, and: this should give an indication of how necessary it ifl to order early, because it is impossible to t supply them at a day's notice. The following letter will show the interest taken in the work of the association by the school children in the country as well as in the town: — "To the Women's Patriotic Association, Dimedin: Enclosed please find six pairs of socks, 13 paire of cuffs, 3 button bags, and 33 face cloths, which have been made by the children of the Spy law Valley School. The children supply their own wool and cotton, and, with the exception of three children, are all under eight years of age. — Your faithfully, Jessie Foster, Park Hill." The work sent in to the Early Settlers' Hall by the school children of Otago is a credit both to themselves and to their teachers. ' Tho following donations have been received:— Lady Liverpool Fund. —Goods: Ladies of Highcliff (Mrs Green), Mrs A. G. Robertson (Hampden), Mrs Chapman, Mrs J. A. Park, Mrs H. Isaacs, Mies Cuttle, the Misses Ulrieh, Mrs Richards, "Workers." Mrs A. G. Mitchell, Mrs Mitchell. Mrs P. G. Pryde, Mrs Angus, Miss Hocking, Miss Steedman, Mrs Hallenstein, Miss Couston, Mrs Webster. Hospital Saturday Association, Highlands and Islands for Soldiers' Stall.—Mrs Isaac Stevenson, £5. . Waistcoat Fimd.r-Mra,., <l Sparrow (Coal Creek), ss; pupils of Brighton School, 10s. OVERSEAS CLUB. 1 There was a full complement of ladies at the club room yesterday, and good solid work has been done prior to closing for a short period. A large quantity of clothing has been sent to the distressed ones overseas, and' many comforts have been sent to our boys at tho front. The president wishes to r.eturn. thanks to those ladies who have so ungrudgingly' given' their time at tho club room day after day. Tho committee returns thanks to the following donors: —Miss M'Laughlan (Broad Bay), woollen clothing for Belgians; Mrs Brownlie, clothing and boots for Highlanders; Mrs Beey, woollen comforts for Highlanders; "Anonymous," clothing and boots; Mrs W. Green (Leith street), two parcels clothing; Mrs Smith, clothing and shawl for Highlanders; " Malieno," children's clothing ; Misses kell (Dundas street), children's new clothing for Highlanders; Mrs Moss, boy' suite; Mrs C. F. Greenslade, 5 balaclavas; Airs. J. Kinlock (Taratu), balaclavas and children's clothing for Highlanders; Violet Drav, woollen scarf for Tommy Atkins; Miss F. Allan, £1 Is; Mr Joseph Gwyn (Tawanui) has kindly sent from Catlins district a truck of firewood to be disposed of in aid of the funds. This sale j has realised £3 12s. GREENFIELD PATRIOTIC LEAGUE. The first annual meeting of the Greenfield Patriotic League was held on Saturday, a good number being present. The secretary (Mr J: Hyslop) produced a statement showing that £860 16s had been , collected and forwarded for different funda during tho year. The amount was subscribed by the settlers, their wives, and employees. A new chairman and secretary and a strong committee were appointed to keep on the work. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring chairman and secretary, especial mention being made of the great amount ft work put in by the secretary and the able manner in which it was carried out. REGISTRATION BADGES. (Peh United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, December 15. The Citizens' Defence Corps decided to support Captain Donald Simson's proposal to issue voluntary visible registration badges in order to clear a man unfit or ineligible in any manner, the only ones not to get badges being fit single men without dependents, of military age, tho scheme to bo under Government control, the same badges to be issued to all classes. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS. A HANDSOME DONATION. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, December 15. Mr P. A. M'Hardy, of Pn.lmerston North, has forwarded to the Y.M.C.A. a cheque for £1000, to be expended in Christmas gifts for soldiers at the front SHORTAGE OF TEACHERS. APPEAL TO RETIRED MEN. (Pw Unit*!) Press Association.) AUCKLAND, December 15. The Auckland Board of Education resolved to issue a circular letter _ asking retired teachers for their co-operation and assistance in time of war. THE TUNNELLING COMPANY MAJOR DUIGAN WILL COMMAND. (Pbe UHinn Pbbss Association.) i AUCKLAND, December 13. Major J. E. Duigan, general staff officer . for the Auckland military district, has been i appointed to command the Engineer Tun- . nelling Corps which has been mobilised ancl trained at tho Avondale camp. Major ; Duigan is a New Zealander, and saw active i service in the South African war, where he ; was seriously wounded. Ho has had a successful career as an Engineer officer, and ■ has received a course of training at Home. i When war broke out he joined tho New i Zealand Force at Quetta. He had a breaki down in health in Egypt, however, and was i ordered out to New Zealand to undertake ' staff (duties. i STEEL FOR SHELL-MAKING. | EQUIPMENT FOR SOLDIERS. (P«b Unhid Phbsb Association.) AUCKLAND, December 13. The Hon. Mr Myers states that the quantity of steel ordered from Australia, on arrival, probably next week, will bo converted into shells at Addington Workshops, Christchurch. Arrangements have been made by the Government with various woollen companies to purohasc the necessary wool at sales to enable them to work at their fullest capacity 1 to turn out a large quantity of khaki cloth. ■ Other woollen goods aro required for equipment for soldiers to the end of 1916. Tenders for boots have also been called I to cover a similar period. ! FOOTBALL AT GALLIPOLI. NEW ZEALANDERiS DEFEAT ■ AUSTRALIANS. 1 A very interesting letter has been re--1 ceived in ' Wanganui (says the Chronicle), giving an account of a Rugby football ! match played at Lemnos Island, between Aust tralians and New Zealand teams. Tho New • Zealariders won by 33 points to nil, after what is described as a fast and willing game. The match was played on the beach, when 1 the tide was out. and with a "Soccer" ball. Goal-kicking was found to bo an impossibility. not one try being converted. The New Zealand team had quite an All-Black flavour, the rear division being:—Full-back, Geortre Murray (Auckland and North Islann); three-quarters—Marks (Otago). Cuthill (Otajro and New Zealand), Bert-rand (Taranaki); five-eighths—S. Cameron (Taranaki). Iv Roberts (Wellington and New Zealand); half. Wood (Taranaki). Some well-known plavers figured among the forwards, two being M'Nab (Auckland) and Taylor (Taranaki and New Zealand).

NATIONAL SERVICE. THE WORK' 1 OF THE CHILDREN. £4714 COLLECTED. 35.000 ARTICLES -MANUFACTURED. ' The Chief Inspector (Mr C. R. Richardson) presented a valuable report on national ' service in the public schools of Otago at yesterday's meeting of the Education Board. ' The report was as follows: — " In the insneet.on repoits on the schools reference has repeatedly been made to the patriotic efforts put forth by the pupils of the schools, and in order that the board might obtain some idea of the extent of theso efforts each school was asked to furnish a return of the work done in and the money raised through the schools for patriotic purposes. So far only 1% replies have been received from the 255 schools in the district, and from these the following summary has been made: — "Amount of money raised by the schools for various patriotic funds, £4714 Is 10£ d. " Number of boys who have learned to knit since the beginning of the war, 1584. "Number of girls who have learned to knit since the beginning of the war, 4398 " Articles Made for Equipment of Soldiers.—Button bags, 7223; soap bags, 731; cuffs (knitted), 1833 pairs; scarves (knitted), 864; face cloths, 5247; bed socks, 301 pairs; holdalls, 9; service bags, 3623; handkerchiefs, 4158; housewives, 765; mittens (knitted), 818 pairs; balaclavas, 979; stockings, 2515 paii'3; cholera belts. 79. "Articles Made_ for Hospital Ships.— Swabs, 1051; medicine cloths, 219; fomentation cloths, 193; mosquito veils, 25; hotwater bag covers, 24; che6t protectors, 12; knitted eye bandages, 40; nightingales, 73; pillow slips, 379; operation cloths, 217; knitted kneecap, 1; pyjama girdles, 37; cushions and footrests, 26; bedroom slippers, 70 pairs; tea towels, 400; assorted bandages, 650; sundry articles, 180. " For the Destitute in Britain and Belgium.—Children's knitted.singlets, 159: complete outfits for girls', 12; complete baby's outfit, 1; babies' bootees (pairis), 12; kimono pinafores, 2; woollen coats, 6; flannel undershirts for children, 65; woollen caps, 19; bed quilts, 7; petticoats for girls, 40"; knickers for girls (pairs), 9; tunics for boys, 9; pairs of pants for boys. 9; sacks of clothing collected and repaired for Belgians, 16; assorted articles, 247. "In addition to the foregoing, several schools have contributed assorted articles for Christmas .gifts for the soldiers—e.g., chocolate, cigarettes, tins of soup, soap, packets' of raising matches, condensed milk, cocoa, tinned meat, pastes and fish, writing pads, envelopes, lead pencils, fruit cake, magazines, insect powder, court plaster,' tea tabloids, and liquorice; and in several schools the boys of the senior classes have contributed half-ccst of sewing machines for the use of the girls engagea in making articles for military, medical, or charitable purposes." Tho board congratulated tile children on the splendid work they have done for the Boldiers and for Belgian relief, a notification to this effect to be sent out to the children in the form of a Christmas greeting. THE RED CROSS SOCIETY. The. committee • considers that the work done by tho associates of tho Red Cross Society and branches since they commenced work five weeks ago is\ highly satisfactory, so much 60, that it hopes to be able to send forward several cases next week. The response to the society's appeal has been extremely (generous, and the committee desires to tender its s.neere, thanks to all who have so kindly assisted. This rooms in the Stock Exchange Buildings will be closed for the holidays to-morrow, so that all associates desiring work will kindly call before then. The committee thanks the following for donations received: — Mrs Holdsworth £3, Mrs E. R. Smith £1 Is, Captain M'Kellar £1. H.M. Is, Mm Fergus £2 2s, Miss Theomin 10s, Dt Ritchie £10, Mrs Oldham £1, Miss Reynolds £1 Is, Dr Batchelor £5 ss, Mornington (per Women's Patriotic Association) £3 Is 6d, Miss Rattray £1, per Miss Reynolds 4s, Mrs R, Thomson £1, Mrs James Allen £2, Sirs Acton-Adams £5, A.H. Crookston Patriotic Association £2, Mrs Russell Ritchie £5 ss, Mrs Steven 10s,' Mrs Hutchison £1, Mrs Angus 10s, Mrs Bathgate £1, Mrs and Miss. Shand £1, Miss J. Wimpcris 10s, Miss Samson £1, Mrs George M'Lean £1 Is, N.M. ss, Mrs C. White 10s, Mrs Allan Holmes 17s 6d, Mr Alpers £2, Mrs .Tonesi £1, per Otago Daily Times Co £5 4s 6d, Mr Butterworth, 10s worth of cutting out; Mr Wren, Red Cross sign; Mr T. C. Boss, sateen; Mrs Rees, roll of unbleached calico; Bing, Harris, roll of khaki flannelette; Mrs Gallaway, white flannelette; Mrs Hay man, throe pairs bed socks; Mrs Phillips, pillowslips; Mrs Holdsworth, feltj Mrs I<\ R. Smith, pillowslips; Miss M'Lean, flannel; First Church (per M.G.A.), scarves; Mrs Chapman Dick, linen; Mrs Gould, flannelette; Mies Vernon, linen; Miss Hislop, socks; Miss V. Campbell, cotton wool; Mrs C. 11. Chapman, ecarf; Mrs John Roberts, bed socks; Mrs F. Fitchett, linen; Mrs M'Master, linen; Mrs George Young, linen; Mrs Reid, linen; Miss Hutchison, old linen and socks; Mrs Fisher, flannelette; Mrs Butterworth, roll of calico; Mrs Oidham, linen; Mrs Duff, linen; Mrs Fisher, face cloths; Mrs Ferguson, linen; Mrs Colquhoun, linen; Mrs Howorth, socks; Arts and Crafts Women's Club, 17 pair socks; Mrs Steele, balaclava and bed socks; Miss. Farquhar, red flannel; Nurse (St. John's), scarf; Mrs C. R. Chapman, bed socks; Knox Church Guild (per Miss Hislop), 4 balaclavas and 2 pair bed socks; Miss E. Farquhar, linen; Mrs Uirich, 1 pair bed socks. During October the ladies of tho Goodwood nnd Flag Swamp Red Cross Guild raised , £17, all of which has been spent on material to make up into useful and comfortable garments for tho soldiers. Steady contributions are received each month, and the work of making garments is continued. Besides helping with the general work, one lady, who has sent her only child to the front, has given as a free gift a parcel of 1 children's garments for the children of the soldiers, THE RECRUIT'S HANDBOOK. CONDITIONS OF ENLISTMENT. "England expects " is the allusive title of a Recruits' Handbook that has just been I issued by the Government to all group officers and patriotic associations. This little pamphlet contains a full and complete summary of the conditions governing enlistment and"service, and should do much to dispel the lack of knowledge that still surrounds these rinattcrs. The opening sentences state that i "To maintain in adequate strength New Zealand's Expeditionary Force at the front, a steady supply of recruits is necessary. ,'rhose who are wanted are healthy men between the ages of 20 and 45 years, who are British subjects." The back cover is in the form of a detachable registration card, which may be filled up and sent to the nearest defence office. MEDICAL FEES. The following regulations under tho Defence Act (says the Wellington Post) were published in Thursday night's Gazette:— " The remuneration to a medical officer for the examination of applicants for exemption from military training shall be 5s per man examined, provided, however, that the total amount paid is not less than £1 Is per diem. Such examinations will be carlied out by one medical officer only, except whero otherwise ordered by headquarters. In addition t,o pay of rank, medical officers when attending camps, courses of instructions, or when on any duty tour of 24 hours, shall receive a professional allowance . "of £1 Is per day." SAMOAN ADMINISTRATOR. Colonel G. W. S. Patterson, of Auckland, who is to proceed to Samoa to relieye (temporarily) Colonel Logan, the administrator, 1 is at present officer in command of the ' coast defences, Auckland. His business is that of a kauri gum merchant. He has 1 always been in closo touch with military ' activities connected with Auckland, having joined the volunteers over 20 years ago as ■ officer in the Ponsonby Navals. When the Volunteer system was merged into the Territorial scheme some five years ago, Colonel Patterson was appointed to his present command. At tho outbreak of war he was on active service at the forts, where he remained for a period of eight months on coast defence dutv. At present ho is on. leave. Colonel Patterson was to go to Samoa by tho Talune on Monday. He expoets to remain there for two months, I that being the period of leave which has been granted Colonel Logan, who will sail for Auckland on tho return trip of the Talune. THE FIGHT AT LOOS. NEW ZEAI.AND'ER CAPTURED. 0. IT. L. P'ceet second lieutenant in the 12th Royal Fusilier*. was in the big ensrsurcnKnt at. Loos. France, from SeWmbcr 25 to 27" ni«l was unfortunately taken p l ''- soner. He is reported to have acted with great, gallantry, and to Jnvo upheld tho ronutotion of his native land. New Zenlnnrl. Mr Skeet. is the only son of Mr nnd Mrs Challen Skeet. for many years resident in Oamaru and Dunedin »