THE WAR.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17038, 23 June 1917, Page 10

THE WAR.

THE OTAGO PATRIOTIC FUND THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged ._ £22,617 15 5 Girls' Club, Greenfield, procoeds of entertainment A 35 0 0 Total £22,652 15 5 ATo be applied to tho Wounded Soldiers' and Dependents' Fund. SERBIAN RELIEF FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged £1831 4 9 "Gratitude" ... _ ._ ... 010 0 Total ... _. ...£183114 9 PALESTINE RELIEF APPEAL FUND. We have received the following additional subscriptions to tho abovo fund: — W. J. Croft ... £5 5 0 " A Few Sympathisers " 3 3 0 Dr Williams 22 0 "V. J." ... 1 1 0 E. R. Brinsdon 1 0 0 " Lover of Israel" _ ... 0 10 0 "Gratitude" „ 010 0 PASSED AS FIT. There were 26 men before the Medical Board at the Kensington Drill Hall on Thursday evening, when the following wero passed 33 fit for active service:— James Ivl'Elwee, carter, Port Chalmers. Clair Nelson Cook, carpenter, Dunedin. Thomas Tate, blacksmith, Pukehiki. _ Arthur John Garforth, marine fireman, Dunedin. James Gilchrist Frame, machinist, Dunedin. Robert Findlay Allan, medical student, Dunedin. Gecrge William Morrison, barman, Dunedin. Michael Sexton, night porter, Dunedin. j-iobert John Mewhinney, carpenter, Dunedin. ' John Albert M'Call, draper, Dunedin. Victor Thomas Wilson, salesman, Roslyn. Aloysius Eugene Ahearnc, carpenter, Dunedin. David Henderson, soldier, Dunedin (returned man). VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT. OFFICES OPEN THROUGHOUT' TO-DAY. In connection with tho closing of the voluntary enlistments of men in the First Division, it is to be noted that all. recruiting offices will be open until 5 p.m. today. Tho object of this is to give as many men as possible ah opportunity to enlist voluntarily before that privilege is finally withdrawn. Wherever possible medical officers will be in attendance. BALLOT FOR RECRUITS. TO BE TAKEN NEXT WEEK. (PHB Urn-run Paw* A"FOCi ' WELLINGTON, June 22. .A ballot will be taken next week to-pro-vide the recruits required 'to complete the Thirty-third Reinforcements. NEW .ZEALAND DIVISION. MEN IN EXCELLENT HEALTH. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Juno 22. In a letter to .Sir Jas. Allen, referring to the New Zealand Division, Major General Russell says:—"l can report that the I Division is in first class fighting trim. I have never seen the men look so well as they do to-day. The sick rate is low, and if it were not for tho mumps it would be exceptionally low. All the divisional institutions are running very well We havo a first class variety entertainment. The Divisional football team has been winning laurels on a more peaceful field by playing other divisional teams over here, so far with an unbeaten record." FOR SICK AND WOUNDED. MORE FUNDS REQUIRED. APPEAL TO NEW ZEALANDERS. .Uhit*i) Pbmi Association.l WELLINGTON, Juno 22. His Excellency 1 lie Governor has. received the following telegraphic appeal from Field Marshal his Royal Highness tho Duko of Connaught and the Marquis of Lansdowne on behalf of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England and the British Red Cross Society, which his Excellency hopes will meet with tho same generous response as did last year's appeal:— "It becomes necessary for the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England and the British Red Cross Society to appeal once more to. the generousity of their friends and supporters at Home and overseas for funds to carry on their work of* mercy for the sick and wounded in his Majesty's Forces. The Joint Committee decided to ' mako again suoh an appeal as on October I 18, and we earnestly beg your assistance m making it known to file people of New Zealand. Our Red Cross work is now costing £8000 per day, and it increases rather than diminishes. Our help is given in every theatre of war and to troops from every , part of the Empire, and it will have to be continued for some time even when victory has been achieved. We are deeply grateful for the munificent help received from'sympathisers in all parts of the world, and trust that with your assistance the peal made on 'Our Day' will meet with a response' which will enable us to continue to do all that is humanly possible to lessen the softeringsof those on .-whose behalf we plead. Their Majesties tho King and Queen and her Ma]estv Queen Alexandra havo graciously given us their patronage I and support. *"Ar(ivur, Grand Prior of the > Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England. "Lansdowne, chairman of tbe Council of the British Red Cross Society." It is particularly requested that all sums collected in response to the above appeal bo forwarded to the Under-eecretarv of the Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, for transmission to tho headquarters of tho Joint Committee in London. DEATH OF RETURNED SOLDIER. As tho result of wounds received in the famous Sommo push, Private Andrew Hunter, of Tuapeka West, died on Thursday night in tho Dunedin Hospital. Private Hunter enlisted in the 13th Reinforcements as a member of the'Otago Infantry Battalion. Ho received gunshot wounds in tho head, knee, and arm. After lying in a French hospital ho was invalided to England, and- received into the Walton-on-Thames Hospital. He came out by a troopship that reached New Zealand, on the 12th of last month. Himter was 27 years of age ; At the wish of his family he is to bo buried at Lawrence on Monday. GOING TO THE FRONT. Mr J. L. Stewart Wright, who will leave on Tuesday for Trentham, was the recipient of a presentation of a tobacco pouch" and pipo from his lato staff yesterday. The donors spoke in appreciative terms of Mr Wright's relations" - with them, and wished him all success in his military career. Last week, at the factory of Mc€sr3 Hogg and Co., Mr George Henderson, who °is leaving for the front, was presented with a case of pipes and a safety razor from the employees. Tho worke manager (Mr Marshall) referred to the many good qualities of Mr Henderson, jaid wished him good luck and a safe return. ' 1 Last evening, at tho factorv of Messrs Hogg aud Co.. Mr A. Williams was the recipient of a luminous watch, safety razor, and cigarette holder from tho employees' and a handsome cheque from the firm, on the occasion of his leaving for the front. Mr E. Wright (in the absence of Mr Benton. manager) spoke of the good qualities of Mr Williams, and wished him God-speed and a sa-fe return. Forty-four employees of Messrs Hogjr and Co. have left on active service. FRENCH FOR SOLDIERS. The French classes for soldiers are. still being held at the Stock Exchange buildings on Mondays and Thursdays, but aro not being attended sc well as might bo expected considering the great advantages offered without, charge. THE CAVERSUAM KINDERGARTEN PATRIOTIC CLUB.' Thero was a good attendant at Thursday's meeting of the Oavcrsham Club, and tho following work was sent to the'Earlv Rattlers' I-lali: —l9 shirts. 55 service bags 30 soap bags, 43 handkerchiefs, 9 pan's socks, 9 sanitary shirts.

WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION. A novelty in the shape of an "American, tea. " is to ba given in tho Art Gallery Hall this afternoon from 2.30 till 6. Thero will bo many attractions apart from tho tea itself, which is bound to excite much ourio--1 sity. The muaioal part of tho entertainment will include a son-y by 'Miss Free and a 1 song by a returned soldier (an American), while thero will be a competent orchc-6tra in tho hall. Miss Winnie (dancer) will give an exhibition of her ' " A feature of the afternoon will be ... . xliibition of bags and pincushions. The Women's Patriotic Association invites tho general publio to attend. Admission -will be by silver coin. , There will bo a stall at Jacobs's Corner to-day, _ and members of tho Women's Patriotic Association will bo in attendance. Mnssines buttons will he on sale for ono I shilling each, and every purchaser of one will have the privilege of enclosing a message in one of the Dominion G'ft. Parcels that are sent to tho troops at the front. Donations of fruit, flowers, and anything saleable aro invited. It is confidently anticipated that the stall will be well supported, and that there will also bo a big attendance at the American tea. ROSLYN-KAIKORAI RED CROSS AND PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION Tlie following are thanked for donations this week: —Monetary: Mrs Wilson, Mrs Jopp, Mrs Roberts. Dominion Parcels: Mrs Howard. General Fund: Goods—Mrs Farnhill, Mrs Bows. The following goods wero sent to the Early Settlers' Hall:—1 dozen handkerchiefs, 3 dozen servico bags, 6 pairs socks, 6 shirts, 6 muslin shirts. Mrs Melville will I>3 on duty on Monday aftcr--1 noon to receive money, and also to give out tho new books. The members of tho Girls' Guild are reminded that work will be recommenced at tho hall on Monday evening, and _ a full attendance is looked ♦or, there being seyeral matters to be arranged. Mention has frequently been made of the large amount of work done for the association by tho Kaikorai School pupils, and the record for a half-year's sowing is a most creditable one. It is as follows:— . Standards 11, HI. V. and VI: 14 pairs socks, 9 dozen handkerchiefs, 13 dozen towels. Standard IV: 23 muslin shirts. PATRIOTIC CONCERT AND DANCE. An enjoyable concert and dance was given by some of tho young people of SeaclifT on Friday week, tho proceeds going to patriotic funds. Solos -were given by Miss Currie. Miss Mary Weir, and Miss Gertrude Whiting. The singing of the Red Cross son 7 resulted in £2 7s 9d being collected. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss Nora (Xr'll. vocal duets by Miss M : na M'Kessar and Miss Maud Aiteh™son, Miss Noro. Quill and Mormio Aiohreon, tit-ions l>v M-'ss Vidb Charlton and M-'ss Grace Marshall, piano duet hy Miss Dolly A'tchoson and Mia? Gertrude Whiting. Tnorc were also choruses, dmloo-uos, ?jnd tableaux. Tho funds benefited to tho amount of £16 6s. V ■ 1 -.=