NEW ZEALAND’S PATRIOTIC RESPONSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3154, 26 August 1914, Page 27

NEW ZEALAND’S PATRIOTIC RESPONSE.

EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. TAHUNA PARK CAMP. TROOPS INSPECTED BY GENERAL GODLEY. Punctually at a quarter past 9 on Friday morning. General Sir A. Godley arrived at Tahuna Park for the purpose of inspecting the Otago and Southland Contingent of the Expeditionary Force now being concenIrated there. General Godley was nict ithe gate by a number of the staff officers, and was accompanied by the Mayor and members of Parliament, and at once PIP" heeded to walk. through the lines. He (made no perfunctory inspection, but every man appeared to come under the notice of his keen gaze. The mounted men rankedat the southern end of the nark, were first inspected, and afterwards the _ General w T ent on to the northern end, where the infantry (under Major M'Donald) were massed in close columns. The Mounted Regiment, under Colonel Uauchop, was paraded in squadrons. On the left towards the Sandhills were grouped the dismounted troops. The parade state was as follows:—Permanent Staff, nine officers ; sth Regiment, 22 officers and N.C.O/s, 195 men ; 7th Regiment. 26 officers and N.C.O.’s, 160 men; 12th Regiment, 12 officers and N.C.O.’s, 106 men. Total on parade, 69 officers and N.C.O. s, 461 men. The infantry parade state was as follows: Permanent Staff, 23 officers: 4th Regiment. 32 officers and N.C.O.’s, 180 men; Bth Regiment, 22 officers and N.C.O.’s, 185 men; 10th Regiment, 28 officers and N.0.0.’5, 91 men.; 14th Regiment, 23 officers and N.C.O.’s, 114 men. | Machine gun section, 2 officers. 16 men. i Total, 130 officers and N.C.O.’s, .586 men. General Godley then inspected the Field Ambulance Corps, under Major O’Neill, which was standing in rank ready to march to the station en route to th e concentration . camp at Auckland. , General Godley appeared to be well satisfied with the appearance of the men. He said he honed they would "cmembci- the fact that they represented a city with a reputation for medical science, and that they would prove themselves worthy in the field. He pointed out that their service would begin on board the troopships, and advised them to be particular as to their appearance and readiness to serve the men who might need -them during the voyage. He looked forward to meeting them with tire main Ambulance Brigade in Europe. A STIMULATING ADDRESS. General Godley then returned to the main Body of troops, which were formed into a hollow square, and delivered a really soldierlike and appropriate address. He said; — “Officers, N.C.O.’s. and men of the Otago Contingent of the Expeditionary Force.—l shall not see you again now until I meet ■you in Europe, and, I wish on this my last inspection in Otago to say to you how very ■well pleased and how much impressed 1 am with the appearance of the men I have seen to-day who are going to represent Otago at the front. I am quite sure from what I see of you that you will worthily uphold ifche traditions of the Otago district; and remember that the traditions of the Otago military district are very high. The volunteers in Otago have always been very good and very much to the fore in the soldiering history of New Zealand. “Remember that all _ off you —each one of you —represent what is already a distinguished regiment of the Otago district. In - the Mounted Rifles Brigade you have a squadron from the sth Regiment—the Otago Hussars, who have a splendid reputation. You have a squadron from the 7th Southland Regiment, of which I have the honour io be an honorary colonel, and whose uniform I am proud to be wearing to-day; and you have a squadron from the 12th Mountedi Rifles, another regiment—although , lately formed — which has done extremely i good work since the scheme started, ahd the men in that squadron are going to bo the representatives of that regiment. “In the infantry battalion there is the Dunedin City—the 4th "'Otago Regiment.— and the men who belong to the company that comes from the 4th will uphold the honour of their regiment. The men, from the Bth Regiment represent Invercargill, another good regiment, and the 10th (North Otago) Regiment comes from the Oamaru district, so that the men in the Oamaru Conpany will be representing that district. And, last, you have the 14th Regiment from Milton, and their company will -enresont that regiment. So that you have the whole of the Otago district thoroughly represented, and I can only repeat to you that it behoves you to uphold its honour. “Remember, you will be going alongside the regular British troops. . The troops you will be alongside will bo men who are very proud of their regiments in the British army, and you have to he equally proud of your regiment, and very particular about' your personal appearance and your good turn-out. “On board ship going out the whole success *of the expedition depends on keeping fit. Work hard, keep yourselves fit, and, above all things, remember to be tern perate in every way in your habits. _ If I understand (and I think I do) the spirit, of the New Zealand people and the spirit of the Ota.go people in particular, you will show that the troops that come from Otago are thoroughly fit to take their place alongside British regular troops. “To be able to do that you have a great 1 deal before you in the way of training and in the way of learning. You must bo particular about your discipline, for an army is no use at all unless it is disciplined, and I expect, from the men I see before one, a very much higher form of discipline, because I expect them to understand that their discipline will not bo the discipline instilled by fear of punishment, hut the discipline which is gained through realising that it is absolutely necessary to an army. I trust that your discipline will he the kind | which comes from the consciousness in every man for the necessity of it, and a realisation that, unless men obey the orders of their officers, or whatever orders may bo given, the effectiveness of the army cannot be complete- What I have said I hope you will bear in mind. “1 have no more to say, except to bid j you a temporary farewell, and to wish you ! a good voyage, I hope I shall see you s either in England or Europe in a very short time, and I shall hope then to be able to

write to the people of Otago and tell them that the Otago contingent has arrived in a state fit to do them credit, and I have no doubt that' when we go on active service Otago will have no reason to be anyting but proud of the representative soldiers she has sent to the front.” The parade was then dismissed. Before inspecting the forces General Godley called all the officers together and addressed them in impressive terms. _ He particularly impressed upon the junior officers a sense of their responsibilities in the camp, on the voyage, and in the field, and informed them that when he met them in Europe he would expect them to be personally acquainted with every unit under their respective controls. Subsequently addressing the senior officers, General Godley expressed to them his sincere appreciation of the assistance he had received from them in the organisation of the Territorial defence system in New Zealand. DEPARTING CONTINGENTS. CONCENTRATION CAMP. On Monday, 18th inst., about 100 men left for the camp at Palmerston North. They were chieflv from the Army Service Corps and the N.Z.E., who are concentrating chiefly at the northern centre. A large crowd collected at the Railway Station at 11 o’clock, and cheered them heartily as they left in the second express. The following are the names of the various quotas from the different Otago units who have proceeded to Palmerston North to concentrate with the units from the other parts of New Zealand. No. 2 Company New Zealand Engineers. — H. M. Burt, R. J. Black, J. B. Horne,. Albert Banwell, C. P. Bateman, F. Dauhney, James Dagg, W. E. Farquharson, Henry Grey, R. S. Knight, C. A. Livingstone, G. Millar, N. Malcolm, 0. A. Perkins, J. Tonkin, C. L. Horne, .G. Williamson, J. J. E. Meldrum, L. Roberts, O. Westlake, J. W. C. Steele. Army Service Corps.—A. G. .Anderson, G. T. Baylee, Thomas H. Bolton, J. Brown, Archibald Burton, W. N. Cathro, Alexander Deans, A. E., Fudge, Chris George, J. vv. Greenfield, D. S. Goodfellow, Charles Harte, George Hislop, A. D. Johnston, Fred Latham, A. J. Mazongarb, J. H. Morton, R. G. Moore, L. Murdoch, William Sinclair, Stanley C. Smith, O. A. Umbers, H. Warren, ,F. W. Whitehouse, J. H. Williams, N. S. Bayne, J. D. Carson, Robert Dag.g, Neil Ferguson, P. G. Ford, E. Hargreaves, W. M. Logan, J. Power, James Ryan, William Ryan, M'Mullan, T. Lenihan, T. Cull, Lawton, Robson, _ — White. Reserve of Officers. —Lieutenant William M'Kenzie (Port Chalmers), dental surgeon. Divisional * Signal Company. George Allan, O. L. Calvert, D. K. Haig, Alf. Hall, A. E. Jeffs, L. Mortizeon, P. Keys, L. S. D. M'Dermid, J. E. Rosevear, T. T. Sandes, Harry Swain. Mounted Signal Troop (Oamaru). —Corporals W. Austen and J. Rankin, Troopers J. W. Gibb, and H. H. Wilson. B Battery.—Lieutenant R. Richards, L. Beaumont, Frank Clark, R. D. Cowie, R. W. Dancey, Arthur Harrison, W. H. Harvey, Stan, Hayward,- Fred Helean, J. G. Jeffrey, L. R. H. Lockhead, Joseph M'Dougall, William M‘Lennan, Robert M'Pherson, Thomas Saunders, F. G. Sinclair, R. C. Sinclair, G. G. Slater, George Thomson. Colonel Bauohop and Major M‘Donald entire 19th took over the command of their respective unite. Colonel J. C. Nicholls has taken over the duties of officer, commanding the district, and Captain Hickey assumes the duties of chief staff officer. The parade state on the 19th inst. gave a total number of 1144 men of all ranks in camp. AMBULANCE MEN LEAVE. AN ENTHUSIASTIC FAREWELL. The 80 and odd men of the Field Ambulance who left Dunedin on Friday received a most enthusiastic send-off. The men marched on to the Railway Station, headed by the Albany Street School Band, and had to forge their way through the dense crowd that thronged the platform from side to side. When they had arrived opposite the carriages reserved for them the crowd closed in and farewell handshakes had to be given over the heads of the densely packed mass, since to move about freely was impossible. The band played merrily, and the scene was an animated one. There must have been thousands present. Then the time for the departure of the train came, and the University students, who formed a largo proportion of the gathering, broke out into the familiar Maori war cry. It started a salvo of cheers, which continued till the train had steamed.out of the station hearing the ambulance men away—eight to Christchurch and the remainder to Auckland. Major F. Waite also left to fill a commission as lieutenant in the Engineers.

Those who hoarded the train were as follows;—Major E. O’Neill (in command), Captain A. V. Short, Lieutenant H. Short, Lieutenant K. Mac Cormack, Sergeant-major A. Mulligan, Sergeant H. Boyce, Sergeant A. E. Lindsay. Sergeant J. P. Ruddy. Corporal W. Buckles, Corporal R. O. Booth, Corporal G. P. Fitzgerald, Private J. B. Austin, Private H. Allen, Private H. Broad, Private P. H. Bath, Private G. M. F. Barnett, Private O. P. Bastings, Private J. W. Bennett, Private A. M. Begg, Private A. T. Bcigg. Private D. G. 8011, Private G. Brown, Private I/. H. Booth, Private L. F. Castlehow. Private R. L. Christie, Private R. C. Church, Private D. E. Currie, Private T. S. Davis, Private T. F. Deniston. Private W. G. Downing, Private P. Eagle, Private J. Finnerty. Private L. H. Finlay. Private L. G. S. Fisher. Private W. F. Forrester, Private C. S. Fraser, Private H. R. Fraser. Private T. H. Fraser, Private T. H. S. Fyfe, Private W. S. Glasgow, Private E. Guthrie, Private J. D. Hutchison, Private B. A. Hyde, Private J. G. Jackson, Private G. A. Kelly. Private R. L. Kitchen, Private R, R. Laidlaw. Private A. Malcolm. Private J. B. M. M'Eride, Private J. M'Greary. Private A. IT. M‘Clean, Private W. M'Natty. Private E. M'Pherson, Private TT. M'Qnillan, Private A. E. W. T. O’Sullivan, Private S. T. Parker, Private H. Paterson, Private W. J, Perry, Private H. G. M. Priestly, Private G. Rednath, Private K. Richards, Prnjate J. E. Robertson, Private D. Samuel, Private ; W. F. Sefton, Private W, J. Sloan Private

S. Sneddon, Private S. M. Sparrow, Private F. M. Spencer, Private G. Sutton, Private A. Walker. Private J. Watson, Private S. Webb, Private J, H. Will, Private A. Wilson, Private R. B. Wright, Private S. M. Spencer,

MEDICAL OFFICERS. The following medical officers have been appointed to the Otago section of the Expeditionary Forco Mounted Rifles—Captain Buchanan. Infantry.—Captain Baigent and Lieutenant Scanned. Lieuts. Connor and Sharp (to Wellington); Lieutenants Ritchie, Wallis, and Milne (to Canterbury); Lieutenants Scanned and M'Cormick (to Otago)) Lieutenants Jory and Webb (to Auckland). These are all Otago Medical School graduates. OFFICERS OF OTAGO CONTINGENT. It is understood that the following officers have been appointed to command the troops comprising Otago’s quota to the Expeditionary Force: MOUNTED BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS STAFF. Officer Commanding. —Colonel A. Bauchop. Second in Command. —Major Nutsford. Adjutant—Captain Glendining. Quartermaster. —Lieutenant E. -A. Scott. Signalling Officer—Lieutenant Ferguson. Machine Gun Officer. —Lieutenant Howie. FIFTH REGIMENTAL SQUADRON (A). Officer Commanding.—Major H. Orbed. Second in Command. —Captain Cowie. Troop Leaders. —Lieutenants Pv. F. Mitchell, Smith, Watson, Millard. SEVENTH REGIMENTAL SQUADRON (B). Officer Commanding.—Major M'Kenzie. Second in Command. —Captain Paddon. Troop Leaders.—Lieutenants M Curdy, Hargest, MTvay, MThtyre. TWELFTH REGIMENTAL SQUADRON (C). Officer Commanding.— Major Grigor. Second in Command. —Captain Hay. Troop Leaders. —Lieutenants Graham, Mitchell, Finlayson, Paterson. Officer Left tat the Base.— Lieutenant Alley. INFANTRY BATTALION. ' HEADQUARTERS STAFF. Officer Commanding.—Lieutenant-colonel T. W- Macdonald. Second in Command. —Major J. B. M Clymont. Adjutant. —Captain Moore. _ Quartermaster. —Captain Martmeau, V.O. Signalling Officer. —Lieutenant R-. EggleGun Officer.— Lieutenant Wilson. FOURTH REGIMENTAL COMPANY (A). Officer Commanding.—Captain Price. Second in Command.— Captain Spcddmg. Junior Officers. —Lieutenants Jones, Reid, Boyes, Saunders. EIGHTH REGIMENTAL COMPANY (B). Officer Commanding.—Captain G. M‘KenSecond in Command. —Captain R. Flem--111 Junior Officers.—Lieutenants R. Jennings, Myers, Gabites, Tracey. TENTH REGIMENTAL COMPANY (C). Officer Commanding.—Major Moir. Second in Command. —Captain Statham. Junior Officers.—Lieutenants Nisbct, Cowan, Hamilton, and Wi M. MTvenzie. FOURTH REGIMENTAL COMPANY (D). Officer Commanding.—Captain Turnbull. Second in Command. Captain G. Smith. Junior Officers. —Lieutenants Carrington, Duthie, Richards, Little. , Officer Left at the Base.— Lieutenant Whitofield. PERSONNEL OF THE OFFICERS. Colonel A. Bauchop was in South Africa from 1900 to 1902. He was engaged in operations in the Transvaal at various times. Ho was mentioned in despatches on three different occasions, and received the Queen s in ex) a 1 with four clasps and the Fling s medal with two clasps. He .also had the honour of O M.G. conferred on him. He has been for some time officer commanding the Otago military district. . Major Nutsford has been, since July 10, assistant quartermaster-general in tlx© Auckland district. . . Captain Glendmmg has been in charge of the group at Invercargill. Lieutenant E. A. Scott is a son of Mr A. Scott, of Gore. Major H. Orbell went to South Africa twice, in two different contingents, and came back’a lieutenant. Ho became captain in the North Otago Rifles, and was staff officer to Colonel Nicholls at the Matarae camp. Captain O'owie was a lieutenant in the Otago Hussars, and is ia son of Mr A. Oowic, of Oaversham. Major* D. B. M‘Kenzi© has been second in command of the 7th Regiment at Gore. Captain Paddon has had experience in Mashonaland and in South Africa. Major Grigor. is a solicitor at ■' Balclutha. and has oomminded the Olutha Mounted Rifles, which form a squadron of the 12th Regiment. Captain Hay has been adjutant of the 12th Reginxent, and has been transferred to the squadron. He was at the South African war from 1900 to 1902, and was engaged in many operations. He has a number of medals. Lieut.-colonel Macdonald was for some time ih charge of the Senior Cadets, and went, to England to the Staff College at Camber! oy. He°returned recently, and was appointed to succeed IVlajoi* Gx’ant, "Y.C., as adjxitant to Colonel Bauchop. Major M'Clymont has been m command of the 14-th Regiment at Milton, and has served both as a volunteer and as a Territorial. Captain A. Moore was at the South African war frotn 1899 to 1902, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith. Ho waa mentioned in despatches. He has been brigade major of the Otago Infantry Brigade. He has the D.S.O. decoration. _ _ _ , , Captain H. R. Martmeau, V.G., fought as a sergeant in a Protectorate Regiment in South Africa, and earned the Victoria Cross in 1899. * ' Captain Price, who is in the Public Trust Office in Dunedin, is a Territorial officer of considerable experience. Captain A. V. Spedding is a son of Mr D. M. Spedding, of Dunedin. Ho is a solicitor by profession, and has had military experience, first in the Otago University Training Corps, from which he received a commission in the Territorials, and afterwards as an officer of the Fourth Regiment. Captains M‘Konzio and Fleming have also had a great deal of Territorial experience. Lieut.-colonel Moir is a school teacher at Moegiel. He has had a considerable amount of experience, both beforo and since the initiation. of the Territorial scheme. Captain Statham is a son of Mr 0. H. Statham, who is well known ia Dunedin, and a brother of Mr C. E. Statham, M.P. Hq

has been for some time an officer in the engineers. Captain Turnbull is a member of the New Zealand Staff, and was adjutant of the Mounted Rifles in Oamaru. Captain Smith was for some time a captain in the Alexandra South Rifles. Ho went to South Africa with the Ninth Contingent, and has since travelled on business in Malay and Siberia. A BUSY DAY. There were about 1210 men at Tahuna Park on Thursday morning, and some 30 arrived during the day from the North Otago districts. During the afternoon Sir J, G. Ward, accompanied by Mr T. K. Sidey, M.P., visited the camp, and was shown around by Colonel Bauohop. Colonel Bauchop has now taken command of his unit, and his place as O.C.D. has been taken by Colonel J. O. Nicholls, Y.D., who has Captain Hickey, D. 5.0., as his general staff .officer. MARCH THROUGH THE STREETS. None of the men stationed at Tahuna Park left Dunedin on Saturday morning to join the Expeditionary Force, but in the afternoon the monotony of camp life was varied by a march of the infantry battalion through the streets. Headed by Lieutenant-colonel T, W. Macdonald, who will command the Otago infantry detachment at the front, and given a sharp, crisp step by the inspiriting music of the 4th Regiment Band, the long column of fours swung along in a steadily and orderly march, and attracted no little attention on the streets. The troops followed Princes street and George streets, and then wheeled round into St. Andrew street, where a halt was called at the Defence Office. After a brief rest the men again fell in and, still accompanied by the band, returned to the camp by way of Lower High street and Princes street. The men appeared to enjoy the march greatly, and the steadiness of the ranks, and their generally orderly bearing indicated that the training they have undergone is already bearing fruit, and is giving promise that they are gradually being fitted for the more strenuous duties they may be called upon to face. In the evening a largo number of the volunteers were granted leave, of absence, and khaki-clad men were encountered, upon all hands in the streets, and served as a constant reminder of the fact that the Empire is in a state of war. CHURCH PARADE.

On Sunday morning the usual rountine of Sunday work was carried through, and a church parade was held early in the afternoon. Chaplain-major Dutton addressed the men, and several other local clergymen assisted, r In the afternoon: the camp was thrown open for inspection, and the day being beautifully fine, thousands of people visited the park. A great deal of interest was evinced in the camp, and during the afternoon many fjnal farewells were said to the men. The 4th Regiment Band rendered a number of selections throughout the afternoon, and these were greatly appreciated. A collection was taken at the gates in Aid of the local Patriotic Fund, some £4O being gathered. Volunteers are still coming forward, and on Sunday there were over 1400 men under canvas. The mounted squadron is now practically at full strength, but a few more men are required for _ the infantry. The health of the camp continues good. Frederick M‘Kay, 22 years of age, and belonging to the mounted section of the volunteers encamped at TaJnma Park, met with an accident on Saturday morning. He was just going out to parade, when he received a kick on the knee from a horse. It is hoped that his injuries are not serious. M‘Kay comes from Wedderburn. John Forrest, another Territorial, belonging to the 4th Regiment, fell whilst alighting from a moving train at Caversham and injured his head, but not seriously.

THE TAHUNA PARK GAMP. STRENGTH OF TROOPS. At Tahuna Park on “fonday a goo<i deal of useful work to performed by the men in camp. Early in the morning the troops were engaged in company and squadron training. The recruits have mastered their drill rapidly, and it was pleasing to note the alacrity with which they obeyed the word of command. The mounted regiment is now at, and, in fact, above, full strength, as this morning’s total parade state snowed: A Squadron ... ... 258 B Squadron ,i. ... 182 C Squadron ... ... 114Machine gun «• 22 The grand total is 74 officers and noncommissioned officers and 556.,men. Tire full strength of a squadron is estimated at 150, so that when there is an evening up, as far as the mounteds are concerned, Otago will send a splendid regiment. And the type of trooper is excellent. Altogether about 600 mounted men will embark at Port Chalmers, but the public, who have g'ood reason to be proud of Otago’s Mounted Regiment, will be afforded an opportunity of seeing the regiment complete with transport wagons, etc., march through the streets. Needless to say, it will be a splendid sight. The sergeant-majors of the permanent staff who will accompany the mounteds are as follow: —Regimental sergeant-major, Sergeant-major Wood (Dragoon Guards); regimental quartermaster. Sergeant-major Black; A Squadron, quartermaster. Ser-geant-major Booth ; B Squadron, quartermaster, Sergeant-major Graham; 0 Squadron, quartermaster. Sergeant-major 'Gustafson; transport. Sergeant-major Montgoinfantry have also had big additions to their ranks since first going under canvas. ‘yesterday’s parade state showed the strength of the various companies to be as follows: — A Company ... -,.t 205 B Company w 185 0 Company ... 114 D Company 127 Machine gun 17 Officers and non-commissioned officers total 131, so that the total infantry in camp is 779. Tim band of the infantry regiment is now practically completed, and the question of furnishing instruments is before the Patriotic Committee. Band-sergeant George has been appointed bandmaster. Nothing definite has yet been decided as to when the troop will leave Dunedin, but it is expected that they will take their farewell about Thursday or Friday from Port Chalmers.

SOUTH OTAGO 'VOLUNTEERS.

FAREWELL AT MILTON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) MILTON, August 18. During the past week the headquarters of the permanent staff of the 14th Regiment (infantry) and 12 th Regiment (mounted} have been working assiduously in the ei> rolment of volunteers for the Expeditionary Force from all parts of the regimental areas. Large number’s of young men have presented themselves from the towns and country districts, fired with an enthusiasm to serve their King and country. Many of these had to return to their homes disappointed, owing to not being able to pass the medical test, which was conducted in thorough workmanlike manner. During their brief stay in camp the men were put through a course of training, and showed great aptitude and pleasure in their work. Keen satisfaction was expressed by the when definite intimation -was received of their departure for the main concentration camp at Tahuna Park. Monday was a busy day completing final arrangements, but everything was in readiness early in the afternoon, apd about 2.45 p.m. the men- shouldered their greatcoats and rifles, and, headed by the 14th Regimental Band, marched to the Coronation Hall. The business premises had been closed in honour of the departing volunteers, and a large crowd assembled to bid them a hearty farewell. Brief, pithy addresses were delivered by the Mayor (Mr Charles King), Mr A. S. Malcolm, M.P., Lieutenant-colonel A. E. Stewart, Chaplaincaptain Rev. J. O. Small, and Mr George M'Laren. The proceedings lasted about 20 minutes, and again the column marched off to entrain at the railway station and await the arrival of the special troop train from Invercargill. There were some touching, pathetic leave-takings, but a spirit of cheermcss and optimism dominated the proceedings, and, ns the special train, now conveying the combined South Otago and Southland forces, steamed out, they -wore accorded a hearty salvo of cheers by the assembled citizens, the crowd numbering several hundreds. The Bruce Herald publishes the following as a list of the names of those who took their departure in the South Otago section on Monday’ evening, with their respective districts: Mounted Section. —Baklutha district— < P. (J. Atkinson, it. G. Bryce, it. W. Craig, ii. L. CJialmera, A. S. Dickson, K. A. Kinder, J. Mowat, A. M‘Askill, a. Thomson, James iC. W lute, diaries W oods, Geo. Stirling, Gordon b. no lair; Dunedin, J. Armour; Greenliekl, it. Allinsou; Kelso— John .Haird, T. W. Hall, Jos. Campbell; Clinton —il. Calder, J. Mackie, Tiicmaa M'Alpmo, John Sneddan, A. Walker, Tbos. G. Knott, A. M. Mill; Auckland, Y. M. Thorpe; Clarendon, T. J. Gibson; Waitahuna West, S A. Aitkcn; Lawrence — \V. C. Anderson, J. M. Bryant, R. J. Forbes, George M'C'orkinoaic, Adam ivTCorkindale; Roxburgh, Fred Baillie; WaitahunaI—M. 1 —M. M'Blaikie, R. J. Burns, John Henry, S. Murdoch, A. M’Millau; Gore —C. TJyron, R. A. Kennedy, S. M’Dougall, L>. M‘Dougall, W. J. ’luster, Forsytn, Wm. French; Oivaka —W. Calla"han, P. Connell, A. A. Fraser, C. PL. Leith, George Murray, M. Richards; Chat*.: lands, R. F. Weisl%; Mataura- —E. Dt Cameron, A. C. Come, L. Edwards, J, F. Edwards, A F. Cameron, J. Duncan, W. Fraser, M. Hawke, W. Irwin, J. Mowat, J. Murdoch, J. Sinclair, H. Tre-ssider, W. Nathan; Milton—John Taylor, R. Yorston; Kaitan.gata—P. Colbourne, John Dunn, V. Naismith, M. D. Wilson, N. Whelan; ‘ Heriot —James Grant, W. Leach, J. Mee, H. L. Pearce; Papatowai, H. White; Waipahi, G. Harrison: Orepuki, John Johnstone; Moa Flat, T. S. Lane; Kaihiku, W. Johnstone; Pukerau —H. C*. Lucas, E. H.’ Orchard; Crookston, J. D. Munro; Tuapeka West, G. M. M'Milan; Maitland, W. M'lntyre; Waikoikoi, J. Perry; Rongallere, J. E. Sharp; Taieri Beach —E. Trounson, J. Trounson; Moa Flat, J. C. Valentine; Pukepito, PI. Worsdcll. Infantry Section.—Roxburgh: H. Bowden, Len Connor, Donald P’orbes, E. S. Freestone, R. Gray, F. W. Ham ill , J. Rainham, P. G, Thomson, T. D. White. Beaumont; A. S. Brown. Milton: lieutenant R. L. Duthie, Lieutenant H. L. Richards, Lieutenant J. T. Moroney, Col- - sergeant Jno. W r alsh, Privates A. M'Laren, W. Jones, W. A. White. Owaka Valley: G. Harris. Gore: P.-Cullen, F. A. Collins, L. Feld wick, Jno. Gillies, J. A. Guthrie, Roy Inglis, J. W.. Kellchcr, C. A. Kei-sc, Thos. Lvall, D. J. A. Lyttle, PI. J. M'Nutty, "F. M'Hall, R. A. Murray, Chas. Moore, I?. O'Connor, H. W. Potts, H. F. Perrie, C. Storric. Oawka: L. G. Cook, L. Colbourne, P’. Farquhar, J. Lennane, J. D. Seukup, J. M. Taylor. Clinton: W. K. M‘Dougall, A. A. George, G. M'Kenzie. Invercargill; G. H. Dryden. Wyndham: J. Davis, B. V. Dillon, H. P. > Fairbairn, J. M‘Mi!lan, F. Russell, H. E. Williams, G. G. W T ilson, R. W. Wells, J. B. Thomson. Mataura: A. L. Bigwood, W. G, Duncan, J. Friend, W. Hughes, R. P. Simm, J. A. Hand. Balclutha: G. A. Bain, \V. Corbett, A. Good; B. Hockley, P. L. Johnstone, ,Jas. M‘Donald, ■ G. A. Ross, H. J. M. Stirling, R. A. Simm. Kaitangata: W J. Campion, P. H. Ploldway, W. Ramsay, S. Sharman, D. P. Stevens, J. T. Wylie. Tapanui: G. H. Cunningham, C. M. Duncan, E. Edgar, W. Kirk, D C. Murray, G. Quayle, W. E. Tvvons, A, F. WVthey. Kelso: B. A. Ferguson, E. Guinaii, Jno. Lay, R. Risk, W. D. Wilson. Ettrick: D. T. Fraser, PM'Gill. Edendale; H. B. Edwards, T. Hood, lan Maoßae, J. M. M'Donald. Tahatika: R. C. Glass. Waikaka: W. W. Hume. Beaumont: M. Kearney. Pomahaka: D. Lowery. Glenham: H. S. Larkins. Lawrence: T. N. M Tar land, J. P. Ronghan. Lovells Plat: H. Patterson. Miller’s Flat: J. F. Powell. Edendale: J, A. Quirk. Crookston: Alex. Stewart. Te Houka: L. Roberston. Stirling: W. G. Smith. Mancleville: W. J. Taylor. CHRISTCHURCH ENCAMPMENT. (From Our Special Correspondent.) . CHRISTCHURCH. August 20. As proof of tho typo of men joining the Expeditionary Force, an officer of mounted troops mentioned to a News reporter an incident which occurred at Lyttelton last night during the embarkation of the horses from Southland for tho north. While tho animals wore being put aboard the Pateona. one horse slipped down between the ship and tho ’wharf, and was being drowned, when Trooper M'Kenzie, of Waimatc, plunged in with slings. He dived twice under the animal and secured the slings around it. It was hoisted on board and quickiy recovered.

Tho thousand infantry of fcne Expeditionary Force who marched through the City this morning for a field day near N Brighton took the eye greatly, woie a well sot-up lot, and marched with a fine, long swing. The march was made So scnice conditions. in full marching kit, the wagons conveying the remainder of the baggage. U sefull outpost work was done during the morning and in the afternoon skirmishing vvoik was practised, and this evening outpost will again be the order. . T n i in It has been announced that Major Jo Findlav, Y.D., of Hinds, will command the SSW Mounted Mf the rank of lieutenant-colonel. windold Taieri bov, a son of Mr Charles Find lay, and is the holder of the Queen s medal and five clasps secured by him m ie B nition of his active service m the -Koei vvar ' August 21. The narade stare at the Addington camp this morning showed that there was a total of 1529 men in camp. Of Mounted Rifles &ere were 501 men and 458 horses of infantry SBB men, and of Mounted Ambulance 40 men - August 22. General Godley inspected the troops today ; n the presence of a large ciowd of Christchurch citizens. Au?usfc 24 . The infantry regiment, under «Lieutenantcolonel Stewart, went out for a long route march this morning into the tiilb °vei.looking the head of the harbour. The men were in heavy marching ordel >, ! startin' 1- out each was provided with a piece of raw meat, a couple of potatoes, and an onion, which had to last until tea time when he would be back m camp. The food had to be cooked m the field, over the camp fires in the mess tins, and the experience should be of some assistance to those whose education in cookery has been neglected. PALMERSTON NORTH ENCAMPMENT. PALMERSTON N., August 18. The concentration camp has now reached a strength of about 1200. Early each moar • ing the“ men are taken out for a com. physical drill. Although chmabc conditions were bad up till yesterday, only tmee cases of illness are reported—one of appendieit and two of pneumonia. ig The latest arrivals at the concentration camp bring the totals to 45 officers and 1491 men. Among the number, it is interesting to note, are two deserters who have responded to tho British War Office appeal and 63 reservists who have been called again to the colours. Every branch of the service is well represented. The men \ al ’ e - m | rea spirits. To date 5372 men and 286 officers have, volunteered. ____ . , FOXTON, August 19. Between 20 and 30 men have gone into camp, some of whom have provided their own horses and equipment. THE AUCKLAND MEN. TISITED BY GENERAL GODLEY. AUCKLAND, August 18. The great majority of the volunteers who are to form tho Auckland contingent of tho Expeditionary Force are now under c~";vas at the mobilisation camp at Epsom, there are still a few men to come into camp, but by to-morrow the force will be completely mobilised. The camp was inspected this morning by General Sir A. Godley, who had come to Auckland on a brief visit tor this special purpose.. The inspection oyer,. General Godley told the. men he was going in command of them. He himself would be leaving New Zealand in one of the troopships sailing from Wellington, so he would not have another opportunity of coming to Auckland before .ho went. He would like to' remind them .that they wore going to •Europe where they would be side by side with highly-trained and disciplined men, who took an infinite pride in their personal appearance and equipment. It therefore behoved them to pay increasing attention to such details, and not to become lax m d.scipline. “ I have no fear,” concluded General Godley, “ that you will not fight, if need arises, with the same courage as was shown by your countrymen during the Maori wars and in South Africa ahd elsewhere.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT. INSPECTION BY GENERAL GODLEY. PALMERSTON N„ August 24. ' The Expeditionary Force was' inspected at the camp to-day by General Sir A. Godley in the presence of a large number pf people. General Godley, addressing the troops, said; ‘ "I wish to tell you how very satisfied I am with th 3 inspection. I do not think anybody could want to see a finer body of, men, or men more likely to do credit to their country. Remember, you- represent the regiments of the Wellington military district, many of which were formed in older times as volunteer regiments, and many taking part in the Maori wars. I hope that you will all remember that in your hands' is the honour of those New Zealand regiments. The artillery has been selected from all over the dominion, and I have no hesitation in saying it is the finest body of men I have seen in my life in any part of the world. The Engineers come from aill over the dominion, and the same applies to the Medical Corps and the Army Service Corps, and all of them worthily represent their section. The infantry are drawn from each oi the regiments of the Wellington infantry brigade. I wish to say to all of you men that you. arc going to represent your country and , your particular regiments in the way that it should bo every soldier’s ambition to do. Remember that" whatever your act or will may ibe, kowf.ver anxious you may be to see active servSfce,, and however bard you are working or however hard you may, it is of net wso unless you realise that it must bo done with discipline, and by discipline I mean the very best kind of discipline, not the discipline which makes a man act through fear of punishment or the discipline of the martinet of the German army, but something very much higher than that—the discipline which actuates the conscientious soldier. Remember, every one of you, that you are not only soldiers, but comrades. You know perfectly well that unless you work together and realise the value of leadership vou will be of no good. Exactly the same tiling applies to tho soldier. By your performances on board the troopship, by the way which you will arrive in England, will New Zealand not only ho judging you, but also your regiment. You will find yourselves alongside regiments of fcbo British regular army, with great tradi- ’

tions which have reached a pitch of excellence that is impossible to be reached in any other army in the world. There is no reason why the men of New Zealand should not he able and competent to take their places alongside the men of the British army. When they do they will find a high standard of personal appearance and esprit do corps, cleanliness, sobriety, and temperance in every way, and on these points I trust, and believe, that you will not be found wanting. You will find the army discipline irksome. Well, you do not go on active service expecting anything but hardship. I am perfectly certain the men of Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, and Manawatu will bear their fair share of the. hardships that come along. We are all grateful—the military • authorities and the Government, too,—for tho patriotic spirit shown not only by the volunteers but by the citizens also. I. wish you bon voyage and God-speed l , and remember that the whole of New Zealand .will bo. watching you--this district in particular,—and they will expect to see something more than ordinary from the men who are here. If I am any judge, and I ought to he after thirty years’ soldiering, I think the men whom I now see before me, if they have the will, as I know they have, they will be well able to take their place in the ranks of the British army when they roach Home.” • Subsequently General GocHoy addressed the officers in a room under tho grand stand.

THE TRANSPORTS. . WELLINGTON, August 18. The Prime Minister, Mr Massey, stated to-day that the following would be the ships to convey the Expeditionary Force to England;—Maunganui, Tahiti, Arawa, Athenic, Waimana, Star of India, Hawke s Bay, Ruapehu, Orari, Limerick. August 24. The Hon. J. Allen (Minister of Defence) stated tc-day that he had now got tne ■whole of the troopship charters fixed up, and some of them signed. RATES OF PAY.' WELLINGTON, August 24. It is stated officially that while in camp the men of the Expeditionary Force will receive the ordinary New Zealand rates of pay. The Expeditionary Force rate will commence on the date of embarkation. THE HORSE QUESTION. NO DIFFICULTY EXPERIENCED. -No difficulty is being experienced in obtaining horses for the fprce. At one time, the Hon. James Allen stated to-day, it was thought that there would be difficulty, but he was now informed by Mr C. J. Reakes (Chief Government Veterinarian) that all the artillery horses and all the draught horses required had been obtained. A large number of horses of an excellent stamp had also been brought in for the ffiounted infantry. Some would have to be bought, but there would be no difficulty in getting them. A-very large number of horses have been presented to the Government for the use of the troops. There are now about 300 iiorse at the remount depot at Forbury Park, and all are of a good, useful stamp. A number of the horses from Forbury have been sent to places in the North Island, where there is some difficulty in getting suitable mounts. OVERSEAS CONTINGENTS’ FUNDS. THE NEW ZEALAND EXECUTIVE.

LONDON, August 22. The New Zealand executive of the Overseas Contingents’ Funds will consist of Lord ’ Blanket, Sir Joshua Williams, Sir James Mills, Dr Chappie, and the High Commissioner (the Hon. T. Mackenzne). NEW ZEALANDERS AT HOME. WELLINGTON. August 24. New Zealanders in England, the Minister of Defence stated to-day, were expressing a desire to join the Expeditionary Force. They could not be allowed to join at present, but might be allowed to fill any vacancies that occurred. All of them, Mr Allen remarked, were very keen to serve. COUNTRY" DISTRICTS. ANDERSON BAY. In response to an invitation from Mr T. Somerville (chairman of the Bay Town Board), about 100 residents of Anderson Bay met last week; when the following committee was appointed, with power .to add to their number, to co-operate with the Otago Association: —Messrs T. Somerville, R, Nichdl, W. Renfree, W. J. North, - Sydney Neill, A. M. Cameron, J. Jeffery, Mrs Atohley, Misses Wesney, Duthie, Fitzgerald, L. A. White, A. Lee Smith, jun. Five of tho Bay volunteers wore then invited to come forward, and were thanked by the chairman, who hoped all would come back with honour. OUTRAM. A meeting to raise subscriptions to assist in equipping members of the Expeditionary Force was held at Outram on the 17th. Tho Societies’ Hall was packed. The chairman of the Outram Town Board (Mr John Neill) presided. Patriotic speeches were made by tho chairman, Colonel Stoneham, Mr J. F. M. Fraser, K.C., and Mr J. W. Blair. ARROWTOWN. A largely-attended and enthusiastic meetino- was held at Arrowtown on the 17th in connection with the. Patriotic Fund. Money and horses to the value of £2BO were collected in the room. The Arrowtown fund has since reached the sum of £325. It is expected that the fund will reach £SOO within the next few days. MOSGIEL. Undoubtedly the largest meeting ever held in Mosgiel, or the Taieri for that matter, was held on the 19th inst. in the Coronation Hall. The crowd that assembled was too large for the hall. The Mayor (Mr A. P. Quelch) presided, and was supported on the platform by leading citizens and military men. Patriotic music was played by the local brass and pipe bands. Amongst the items was “ God Save the King ” by tho pipe hand. Stirring speeches were delivered ny Colonel Stoneham, Mr Mark Cohen, and JVIr Davidson. Patriotic songs were sung bv Messrs A. F. Cheyno and J. P. Walls. Many lantern slides were shown by Mr Simpson and described by Mr Cohen. It was resolved by tho_ assemblage to commen.es a local Patriotic Fund.

MANIOTOTO. At a well-attended meeting held at Ranfurly on the 18th a strong committee was formed for the purpose of canvassing the whole of the Maniototo County, the funds to be collected to be handed to the Otago Patriotic Association. An enthusiastic patriotic meeting was held at Naseby on Tuesday night, and funds are now coming in well. It is intended to hand the moneys collected into the general fund controlled by the Maniototo Committee. The Maniototo people are giving freely to the Patriotic Fund. Canvassers arc out in the various districts, and concerts are to bo held in the different centres. Like all true Britons, everyone here (or nearly everyone) is keen to help the and, now that the seriousness of the situation is plainly apparent, Maniototo can be depended upon to do its share. A concert is to be held at Patearoa to-day, when the privilege of putting something into the hat will bo extended to all present. TAIERI. The Taieri Collie Club has promised £3O from its funds, and the Taieri Agricultural Society £SO towards the equipment of troopers for the front from the Taieri district. , , The ladies of Momona, with one day s canvass, collected about £4O. They have decided to purchase two cavalry horses and present them from the ladies of Momona. The meetings in connection with the matter wore most enthusiastic. The- Mosgiel District High School Committee and teachers mot on Saturday evening, and it was decided that the teachers scholars, and committee -resent, a saddle and bridle and full gear equipment for horse, etc., to the Government for the use of Lieutenant-colonel Moir. . . On Saturday night, at Mosgiel. the Taieri Patriotic Committee met in answer to the resolution passed at the patriotic gathering of the previous Wednesday. It was reported that almost every part of the plain favoured a general Taieri fund in preference to several small funds. Mr J. P. Walls was appointed secretary, and Mr D. Kennedy treasurer. • It was decided not to expend any of the fund meantime, but to acknowledge all contributions in the local press. The equipment of the Expeditionary Forces was considered a proper charge on the consolidated revenue of the dominion, and funas might be required to relieve local distress or be spent in some other deserving way as the war progressed,. 0 In addition to the fund, which stands at about £2OO, .with many lists to still come in, quite a number of horses nave been presented, by Taieri farmers. SEACLIFF. Several very enthusiastic meetings have been held at the Mental Hospital, Seacliff, including representatives from the township and from the surrounding district. Early in the week over £l5O was forwarded to the central fund at Wellington. It is expected that by the end of the month the contributions will amount to about £2OO, made up of the following donations.' —Mental Hospital, about £100; Seacliff township and surroundings, £2O; Puketeraki, £25; Merton, £ls; Evansdale, £l2; Warrington, £lO. A big public patriotic function, concert and dance, will be held in the Mental Hospital Hall on Thursday evening. BRIGHTON. A patriotic meeting, which took the form of a social, was held in the Hislon Hall, Brighton, last week. Several ladies -were present to take part in the proceedings. Mr Bonnin occupied the chair, and several ladies and gentlemen rendered appropriate songs and recitations. Messrs Thornley, MTntosb, and Hobbs spoke a few words of a patriotic nature. A collection in aid of the Patriotic Fund was taken up, and responded to well. It was also decided to have subscription lists prepared, and to canvass the district, and a committee was formed to work up a patriotic concert. Two young men from the district are going to the front —Mr W. Walker (of Saddle Hill) and Mr A. Bonnin, whose father and sisters reside in Brighton. It is understood that Mr Walker is going as one of the troopers, while Mr Bonnin rs attached to the Ajsabulance Corps. The best wishes of the district go with them. Mrs Hobbs kindly lent the use of her piano for the occasion, and a very successful little gathering was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. MIDDLEMAROH. A jumble sale, hurriedly arranged, was held at Middlemarch on Wednesday. Large quantities of saleable articles were presented. Through the courtesy of Messrs Strbnach, Morris, Mr Fraser (auctioneer) conducted the sale free of charge. Big prices wore realised in some instances, and £SO was netted ' as a result of the proceedings. Every credit is due to the promoter, Mrs W. Thomson, who w ; as assisted by an able committee of ladies. Up to date the district has contributed £IOO towards the Farmers’ Union fund. It has been decided to close this list, and any future contributions, together with the proceeds of the jumble sale, will be devoted towards a distress fund. A largo consignment of articles has been sent to the Mayoress, Dunedin, bv the local Ladies’ Committee, and a further consignment will go forward shortl3-. The following donations towards the war fund have been received by the Middlemarch Ladies’ Committee: —Miss W. Turnbull ss, Mrs Cameron £l, Miss Cameron £l, Mr J. Black (Mount Ross) £2, Miss Moynihan 10s, Mrs H. L. Gibson 10s, Mrs Alex. Horn £l, Miss M'Bride 3s, Mrs W. G. Thompson 10s, Mrs M. F. Thompson £l, Miss O. Turnbull 2s 6d, Mrs A. Blakely 10s, Mrs Turnbull, sen., £l. Mrs J Turnbull 10s. Dr Irwin £l. Miss O'Connell 10s, Father O’Connell £l. Mrs T. Ross ss, Mr E. Hasen 10s. This money has been used to buy material and comforts for troops’ equipment. Parcels have been donated as follows: Mr E. Messent 6 dozen nairs socks, Mrs Mcssent 3 dozen handkerchiefs, Mrs Horn 10 pairs socks, Mrs A. Horn, sen., 1 pahblankets. Mrs W. Thomson 6 pairs socks, Mr H. M‘Kay 2 dozen spoons, Mrs Ebzery 8 towels and 5 pairs socks, Miss H. M‘EHigott woollen scarf, Mr A. Horn, 2 dozen towels, 2 dozen tins apricots, 51b tobacco, 1000 cigarettes, and 2 pairs blankets. The first case forwarded on Friday consisted of the following;—100 pairs socks, 3 pairs blankets, 2 dozen towels, 2 dozen tins apricots. 51b tobacco, 1000 icig-arettes, 6 dozen handkerchiefs, 21 hold alls complete, 6 shirts. 1 dozen scarfs, 6 pairs braces, 26 cholera belts. The loon! residents contributed liberally to the jumble sale. Space will not permit of acknowledging each individually. The following additional amounts have been received; —Messrs T. Rose, £1; pro-

ceeds football match, £4 5s bd; W. Blaokie, jun., £1; J. T. Tisclall, sen., £3; D. Fraser, £1; H. Fraser, £1; H. Fletcher, £1; F. James, £3; E. James, £1; J- Tisdall, jun., £1 10s; besides smaller amounts, a pair of blankets, and 4 pairs of socks. HYDE. A very successful meeting took place in the school on Thursday evening to organise contributions Dor patriotic purposes: Mr P. Kenny was appointed to the chair, and a strong committee was set up to thoroughly canvass the district. Donations amounting to £35- in cash and 5 tons of chaff were promised in the room, and with an effective canvass this amount is sure to be largely added to. During the evening patriotic songs were rendered by Messrs Carnaho, White, and M‘Bride. STIRLING. A well-attended and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Stirling Social Hall last Friday week to make arrangements for aiding the equipment of the Expeditionary Force. Mr D. Boyd presided, and explained the object of’the meeting, and Mr Souness, Mayor of Kaitangata, gave an outline of what had been done in his district. After several others had spoken, all present formed themselves into a Committee to further the objets of the meeting, Mr A. E. Farquhar being elected hon. treasurer and Mr L. E. Ellisson hon. secretary. A number of ladies present were appointed to canvass the district. At a subsequent meeting the lists werq handed in, the amounts subscribed totalling £6O Several lots of produce were promised. It was decided that the proceeds from the sale of the produce, together with the cash received, should be-forwarded to Milton. HERIOT. A very enthusiastic and representative meeting was held at Heriot on Monday night. Mr J. A. Moyle was voted to the chair, and a strong committee was formed, with Mr R. F. Sim secretary. Upwards of £6l and a ton of chaff was subscribed in a few minutes in the hall, and since then the canvassers have succeeded in getting the list to over £IOO and 5 sacks of oats. Messrs Todd Bros, and Co. (Limited) presented a trooper’s horse for the mount of one of the Heriot volunteers (Trooper W. Leach). The ladies of Heriot are to hold a social on Wednesday evening, when they anticipate meeting with success and, as a result, hope to give a further substantial contribution to the fund. WAIKOUAITI The women of Waikouaiti, in response to Lady Liverpool’s request, have been industrially working for seven days in the Borough Council Chambers and at home, finally sending their parcels of goods to Dunedin, containing the following articles:— 50 shirts, 78 pairs of socks, 18 scarves, 26 chest protectors, 120 housewives (complete), and 36 hold-ails (complete). Mesdames Neale, A. S. Orbell,- A. Hurndell, Misses Fell, Maxwell, Kerr, M‘Fic, and N. Wilson collected £24 8s 3d; the school children (towards wool for socks) per Mr W. E. Bastings, £1 2s ud; Anglican Church social, £2; contribution from Patriotic Concert, £5; football (patriotic match), £4 6s 6d; total, £36 17s 3d. The Patriotic Concert collection realised £2O. Special thanks are due to Messrs A. S. Orbell, A. Hecklar, Jas, Mathieson (Flag Swamp), _ and G. J. L. Kerr (Mayor) for then- liberal support. Further donations are expected, and the Hull Picture Company will give a benefit on the 25th inst. GORE. Contributions in cash and promises to the Gore Citizens’ Defence Committee amount to some £I2OO. In addition to horses and fodder, estimated as being worth between £6OO and £7OO, the value of “list” goods supplied by the ladies’ branch of the Gore Citizens’ Defence Committee, such as holdalls, cholera belts, towels, caps, socks, etc,, total £230, and these were despatched to Dunedin to-day In addition, the ladies have presented Major M‘Kcnzie, of Gore, who commands the 7th Regimental squadron, with a horse. HAMPDEN. The staff and scholars of the Hampden School have forwarded to the Defence Department for the equipment of the Expeditionary Force the following: —l2 Balaclava caps, 12 cholera belts, 9 chest protectors, 24white handkerchiefs, 13 tussore silk handkerchiefs, 24 toilet soap, 28 towels, 12 pairs socks, 2 pin and needle cases. CLUTHA. A concert and dance at Bale utha on Thursday night in aid of the Patriotic Fund realised £33 11s. A sale of work at Warepa on Thursday realised £3O. The Balolutha and Clutha district fund lists are not yet complete, but about £IOOO in cash has been secured, besides a large amount of produce. Several fines -of sheep given by farmers were sold at the Balclutha stock sales on Friday, realising good prices. The Balclutha ladies, like the ladies in other districts, arc hard at work making the necessary articles required in connection with the equipment of the men who are going to the front. PATRIOTIC CONCERT AT PEMBROKE PEMBROKE, August 22. A patriotic social held at Hawea yesteidav to provide funds for use by the Expeditionary Force was presided over by Mr P. M‘Carthy. Approaching £3O. has been collected and vyill be sent on to purchase horses. Several residents arc volunteering for service. MORE MEN ’"FROM ST. BATHANS. On Mondav, 17th inst., three more volunteers from St. Bathans to join the Expeditionary Force were given a farewell, the local hall being again crowded. Mr Walter Wilson occupied the chair, and presented each with a purse of sovereigns. Their names are Messrs M'Bain, Frank Pyle, and John Corraick. Patriotic addresses were given by several gentlemen, including the chairman, and the good wishes of all for the volunteers were most pronounced. HAMPDEN. The Hampden Patriotic Fund up to the present amounts to close on £IOO cash and two horses from the district, and is fully expected to reach double that amount before many days. The Taieri and Peninsula Company has given a horse, to bo called Ferntree. The" employees, who had decided to have a smoke concert, have decided to

relinquish the proceeds to the Patriotic Fund. OMAKAU. A patriotic meeting was held on the 20th in Omakau in order to raise funds for the Expeditionary Force. The chair was taken by Mr J. M'Gucklm. a well-known resident, and sneeches were delivered by Mr William Laidlaw. of Matakanui station, and Mr Clark. The meeting was a ruccessful one, and a very patriotic spirit was 'exhibited by all present. After various items were rendered the meeting closed with a dance. A satisfactory sum, which will be forwarded to the proper source in due course, was raised. GREEN ISLAND CENTRE. The following articles have been handed in to the Early Settlors Hall Band of Workers from the ladies of Green Island:— Handkerchiefs, 213; flannels, 58; shirts, 30; socks, 115 pair; chest protectors, 29; underpants, 60; cholera belts, 59; towels, 109; holdalls (knife, fork, and spoon), 61; housewives; 64. Money donations obtained : —Collection at hall, £7 17s; Mrs Martin (Fairfield), £1; Mr Harraway, £2O; Mr A. Kirkland, £3 3s; Mrs John Miller, £1; Mrs E. J Reeves, £1; Mr and Mrs Slade, £1; Mrs James Freeman, £1; Mr William Thomson, £1 Is; Mrs L. Miller, £1; Misses P. and N. Smellie, £2; Mr G. B. Smith, £2 2s; Mr D. Adams, £1; Mrs William Smellie, £1; Mrs James Orr, £5; Mrs A. Smith. £5; Mrs W. T. Smellie, £1; Mrs James Miller, £1; Mrs James Loudon, £l. Smaller donations bring the total up to £65 9s 3d. KAITANGATA. In response to Lady Liverpool’s appeal, the Mayoress of Kaitangata (Mrs Souness) called a meeting of ladies, which was largciy attended. 'After several speakers had addressed those assembled, it was resolved to canvass for donations to assist the appeal. At a subsequent meeting held on the 15th the lists were returned, showing as a result of the three days’ canvass the sum of £155 9s. It was resolved that the money be apportioned as follows: —(1) To provide two horses; (2) to supply 100 singlets from the Bruce Woollen Mills, 50 Balaclava caps, and 50 cholera belts, to be made by the ladies, and the balance of cash to be sent to the Empire Defence Fund. An enthusiastic meeting was held for the purpose of forming a branch oi the National Defence League. The Mayor (Mr P. Souness) presided. Colonel A. Stewart, the Rev. N. G. Noble, and Mr W. R. Mechaeiie addressed the meeting. After a number of questions had been asked and answered satisfactorily by Colonel Stewart, it was resolved to form a branch of the league. Enrolment forms were distributed, and the Mayor requested all those willing to : om to remain after the meeting closed, but so great was the number that it was found impossible to deal with them, and it-, was decided that enrolment be made at the Mayor’s office subsequently. On Tuesday, 18th inst., >a meeting was held, and after a lengthy discussion it was resolved to open a fund, to be called the Patriotic Fund, to be used at the discretion of the committee. The following sub-com-mittees were appointed : —Messrs R. Aitchison, E. Lavery, W. Paterson, and A. Mathews, to canvass the town; Messrs A. Smaill, A. Blackie, T. Johnston, and P. Haggart, to canvass the farmers; Messrs Paterson, Mathews, Lavery, and Thomas Middlctnass, Entertainment Committee. The Mayor reported that Mr A. Robertson, of the Robertson Picture Company, had offered half the proceeds of entertainments for four successive evenings. The offer was accepted with thanks. The Presbyterian Young Ladies’ Guild offered to give a concert on Monday evening in aid of the fund, and this offer was accepted. The secretary of the tennis club wrote enclosing three guineas as a donation to the fund from his club. Arrangements are being made by the Miners’ Union and the mine officials to make a canvass of the mine emploj-ees and receive donations to the Patriotic Fund. PALMERSTON. The ladies who have been collecting for the Patriotic Fund, at Palmerston are to be congratulated on the success which has rewarded their efforts. Up to the present £l2O has been donated. On the 17ih it appeared as if a horse sale was being carried on in the main street of Palmerston. Farmers from all over the district had sent in horses to be approved by the Government veterinary surgeon. A good number of horses have been bought in this district for the Expeditionary Force, and it is- said that the Government has had no difficulty in procuring the necessary number. TAPANUI. All parts of the Tapanui district are making a splenddi effort in connection with the Patriotic Fund movement, and meetings are being held in the various centres. About 10 trucks of grain, etc., have been railed away, and much moro is promised, besides cash and horses. Reports to the committee show that In a few days’ canvass £l4O was collected, whilst donations of horses, grain, saddlery, etc., brought the value up to clqse on £2OO. In addition to this the Ladies’ Committee collected £B2 in cash for the Lady Liverpool Fund. The Patriotic Committee will remain in force during the currency of the war, and a local fund will be established. It is likely that a branch of the National Reserve will also be formed, as there are many old volunteers and excontingenters who would enrol. ALEXANDRA. An enthusiastic meeting was held on the 17th in the Alexandra Town Hall, Mr Mavslin (the Mayor) presiding. The speakers were Messrs J. J. Ramsay, the Rev. Mr Blue, Mr C. E. Murphy (a member of the council), and Mr W. A. Bodkin. Patriotic songs were sung by a number of people, accompanied by a fine orchestra. Mr W. Duncan rendered some patriotic verses written by Mr Ramsay, and the school children gave several fine items. The Patriotic Fund stands at over £2DO, and the women are working at high pressure. The Patriotic Fund will bo good here. Messrs R. Campbell and Son (Galloway) are contributing £25 and the manager £5. Ten Alexandra residents are giving £lO each, and several £5 each. Everybody is ready to do all that is possible. The ladies have collected over £SO towards the Lady Liverpool Fund. The Ophir district is organising a big social. CROMWELL. A successful patriotic demonstration was held at Cromwell on Tuesday, 18ih inst., when the Athenaeum Hall was packed to the doors. Previously a parade was held, m which the band, Territorials and reserves.

tand a number of citizens took part. At the meeting in the hall patriotic speeches ■wore delivered by the Mayor (Mr R. Jolly), Father Hunt, the Rev. Mr Coombes (Methodist). and the Rev. Mr Rankin (Presbyterian). Patriotic songs were given at intervals. A splendid response is being made to the Patriotic Fund, which is getting up towards £2OO. The Ladies’ Committee is to despatch to-day the first consignment of clothing for the Expeditionary Force. It will include 100 shirts, 100 pairs of ’'socks, and many other small parcels. A strong committee has been formed to ■work in conjunction with the Otago Patriotic Association. ST. BATHANS. A general subscription list is now out on behalf of the Defence Fund, and, over £3O -has already been raised at St. Bathans and Cambrians. GEN ERAL. At a meeting at Henley, presided over by Mr M'Kogg,:' about £lO was subscribed m the room for the Patriotic Fund, and canvassers appointed. , Mr James H. Truesdale, of Matakanui, has contributed a horse. Mr W S. Trotter, of Hillgrove, contributed a horse to the Fund. At a meeting of the Waikoikoi residents Stops were taken to raise money, and £49 12s 6d was collected, besides a ton and a-half of oats. The funds are to be handed to the Defence Department for the purchase of horses and equipment qf two local volunteers.