THE EMPIRE'S CALL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3274, 13 December 1916, Page 40

THE EMPIRE'S CALL.

NEW ZEALAND'S IIE3MBE

SPLENDID WORK BY NEW ZEALANDERS.

WELLINGTON. December 8. In the Now Zealand Expeditionary Force Orders, dated London, October 10, Lieuten-ant-general Sir Alexander Godley (general officer commanding) published a number ol messages, which were received by the 2sc\v Zealand division as a result of the part it took in the fighting on the Somme. 'ihe General Officer Commanding adds his most cordial congratulations to all ranks of the division for the success which they have and states that ho believes that no division of the armies in Fiance has made a harder task or has been in the line for a longer continuous period, and ho is confident that the people of the dominion will be proud of what has been achieved by their soldiers. The messages were all of a con- * gratulsitory nature, and referred in appreciative the fine fighting -spirit, admirable energy and dash, gallantry, and perseverance of the Kcw Zcalanders, the commanders of corps gratefully acknowledging the assistance they received from our boys. UNSTINTED PRAISE IN BRITAIN. .WELLINGTON, December 9. • The following telegram, dated London, December 7, has baon received by the Hon. Jas. Allen (Acting Prime Minister) fttom Mr Massey : I have now had an opportunity of meeting the citizens of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and everywhere I have heard the strongest expressions of appreciatio.i of what New Zealand has done in assisting the Empire throughout the present war. Since my ai rival m England I have not heard a single discordant note regarding the dominion's action. From his Majesty the King down to the humblest citizen all are loud in their praise of the military capacity of the New Zealand soldiers and their splendid behaviour while on leave. Ihe highest Imperial officers speak in terms of unstinted praise of our soldiers at the front. The war may not end as soon as we expected, but I am confident that there will be no weakening on the part of New Zcalanders. SHORTAGE EOR TWENTYFIFTH REINFORCEMENTS. WELLINGTON, December 11. The second ballot under the Military Ser7ico Act is proceeding this afternoon to fill ip the shortage of slightly over ICOO men tor the 25th Reinforcements. It is not expected that Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Nelson will require to go to the ballot. The Defence authorities will send into camp with the Twenty-fifths all members of the Permanent Staff and R.N.Z.G.A. who are members of the First Division. VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT. Opportunity for voluntary enlistments in the 25th and 26th Reinforcements will close to-morrow. Men in the 24th Reinforcement will not go into camp until January 4, but that does not mean that those ot the 25th Reinforcements will assemble at Trentham four weeks later. As far as present arrangements go the assembling of the men in the 25th Reinforcements will take place eight weeks after the assembling of the 23rd. In other words the continuity of the four-weekly drafts will not be broken, except for the delaying of the 24th Reinforcements owing to the holidays. DRAWN IN THE BALLOT. CHRISTCHURCH, December 7. At a meeting of the Canterbury Education Board to-day, the Chairman said a letter had been received from the committee of the Runanga School, stating that Mr O'Flynn, the headmaster, had been drawn for military service, and asking the board to apply for his exemption. Mr Grimmond moved —"That this board desires publicly to state that it will assist in every manner it can its employees to serve the dominion and Empire in its present struggle, and that the board will not apply, for exemption in this case." It was also resolved to ask the Defence Department if the statement that exemption had already been granted to the headmaster of the Runanga School without reference to the board was correct. MILITARY SERVICE ACT. PROVISIONS TO BE ENFORCED. WELLINGTON, December 6. Iu discussing the Military Service Act this ■afternoon the Minister of Defence expressed the determination of the Government to give effect to the will of Parliament. "There can." he said, "bo no doubt about the will of Parliament. The division on tho second reading of the Bill was 49 votes to 5, and tho division on the third reading, taken in the early hours of the morning, was 44 to 4. In the Upper House tho Bill was passed without any division at all on tho second or third reading. 1 desire it to be clearly understood that the Government intends to carry out the will of Parliament. The Military Service Act was placed on the Statute Book to enable New Zealand to fulfil its obligations to the men who are serving at the front, to the Empire, and her Allies. It was placed on the Statute Book to enable us to win the war and to obtain a lasting peace. Tho ballot provides tho fairest way by which men may bo selected to fight for their country in its direst need. AH honour to tho men who •volunteered, but the time has come when many men find it difficult to judge whether their turn has come. The ballot is the fairest process to assist them' in deciding. There is no discrimination, and rich and poor alike have to come. The only method by which men may he exempted from service is the method provided by the Military Service Act —by notice of appeal to the commandant in order that a case may bo heard by the Militarly Service Boats.'. This is a time in which unity is strength, and I ask for tho united effort of nil the people of New Zealand to assist the Government in carrying out the provisions of the Military Service Act. It must be clearly understood

that tho wiil of Parliament has b en undoubtedly expressed, and tho Government Is bound to carry out that will, and it Will do so." LABOUR AGITATION FOR REPEAL. UURLS'PCHURCH, December 7. The United Federation oi Labour is joining with the wati rside workers and miners in°the conference decided upon by tin.' two last mentioned for the purpose oi discussing what steps, if any, are to be taken to secure the repeal of the Military Service Act. Tho conference is to be held at Wellington on tho 20th inst. DISCLAIMER FEOM CATHOLIC FEDERATION. WELLINGTON. December 11. Tho following statement has been issued by the New Zealand Catholic Federation: "Tho New Zealand Catholic Federation has learned with deep regret that a rumour or report has. been circulated, chiefly among the mining population of tho West Coast, that the ' federation is opposed to tho principle of conscription, and is lending its support to the anti-conscription movement. The general secretary of the federation is authorised to issue an authoritative denial of this unfounded rumour. Conscription is a matter completely outside the functions or jurisdiction of tho federation. It is the law of this land, and members of the Catholic Federation, as law-abiding subjects, will loyally conform to the legislation passed by Parliament. Tho controlling council of the federation would not tolerate on tho part of its branches or members any action which might be construed as disloyal to the Empire. To epiote the words of the constitution, the aims of the federation are religious and patriotic. When it was proposed to take a referendum in the Australian Commonwealth as to whether conscription should become law. the hierarchy of that country issued a pronouncement that tho vote to bo cast by Catholics was one of the individual conscience, and no direction was issued as to united action. In New Zealand the position is altogether dissimilar, and the Church enjoins upon its members strict obedience to the existing law of tho land in which they live." N.C.O.'S GAIN COMMISSIONS. The following non-commissioned officers have been appointed second lieutenants on probation:—S.M. G. P. Chapman, 2Cth N.Z.F.A.; S.M. IT. Mortenson, 23rd N.Z.F.A.; Sergeant J. W. Crighton, SOth N.Z.F.A. The following officers have been transferred as under :—Second Lieutenant W. T. Longhurst, Infantry Details to Office Area Group No.. 5, Wellington; Lieut. G. E. Archey, 25th to 22nd N.Z.F.A.; Lieut. W. E. Osborn, 23rd to 22nd N.Z.F.A. SICKNESS AMONGST SOLDIERS. WELLINGTON, December 7. Charles Samuel Dalcombe, a member of tho Twenty-second Reinforcements, died in tho Featherston Military Hospital to-day from cercbro-spinal meningitis. December 11. Lance-corporal John Dodd, C Company, 22ncl Reinforcements, and Private Norman Hazeldcan Marshall, 23rd Mounted Rifles, died in the Featherston Military Hospital on Sunday, both from pneumonia following measles. Private Frederick Stephens died at Trentham on Saturday night, and Private Frederick James Moss on Sunday, both from meningococcal septicaemia. CONSPICUOUS BRAVERY Private advices (report that Signaller Joseph Dawo, eldest surviving son of Mr William Dawo, 'of Musselburgh, has been awarded tho Military Medal for conspicuous work on tho Homme. Ho was born in Dunedin, educated at tho High Street School and tho Otago Boys' High School, and was connected for some years with the Dunedin Cycle and Signalling Corps. Ho enlisted in the Fourth Australian Brigade. His younger brother, Leslie, was killed in action on September 16. Captain Johnson, late harbour master in Wellington, has received a cable message to say that his son, Captain William Howard Johnson, who left as a lieutenant in the Sixth Howitzer Battery, Fifth Contingent, was promoted to be captain on the field in Flanders, and has been awarded the Military Cross, and is now posted to bo acting major, and officer in charge of the battery.

Captain Johnson left Now Zealand as a lieutenant, and on his captain being wounded at Gallipoli, he was appointed actingcaptain, and as such went forward to France in the battery. His superior officer was killled in the Somme battle, and the Wellington man was there, and then made captain. He was in London when ho cabled having won the Military Cross, which indicates that his rapid promotion is not a matter of seniority only. Private advice has been received by Mrs J. Hill, Ravensbourne, to the effect that her son, Bombardier W. M'Queon, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and has been promoted to the rank of corporal. Bombardier M'Queen went with the 4th Reinforcements, and spent six months on Gallipoli. taking part in tho evacuation. Ho spent his twenty-first birthday on Gallipoli, and has served with his battery ever since. His brother was wounded in Franco on September 15.

Private advices report that Lance-corporal J. 11. B. Harwood, second son of Mr Robert Harwood, of South Duncdin, has been awarded the military medal and promoter] to the rank of corporal for good work in the big advance on the Somine. lie was born at Pot'tobcllo, and educated at the Hooper's Inlet and Portobcllo Schools. Prior to enlisting in the 3rd Battalion ?\r\v Zealand Rifle; Brigade lie followed farming pursuits in Otago Central. His younger brother James is also in France. _ GISBORNE, December 8. Private advices received to-day show that Private Frank Rnttecliffc. of Gisborne, has been recommended for the "Victoria Cross for rescuing wounded under fire during the Somme battle. Uo loft with the 7th Reinforcements, and was very well known in Gisborne. ATJCTCLAND. December 7. Among the passengers by the Ruahine was Lieutenant W. IT. Stainton, who was awarded the Military Cross for services in tho field. He was a member of the first Maori Contingent, and saw service in Gallipoli, whence he was invalided to England, afterwards going to France, whero he took part in the Somme fighting, for which the decoration was conferred. Ho has returned to the dominion to report for duly.

CASUALTY LISTS

WELLING'! ON, December 6

“The Defence Department,” stated the Hon. J. Allen to-day, “ has received a telegram from General Richardson with reference to the casualty lists. He' advises that the public should be informed that only the information forwarded to the Government is official, and that information from unofficial sources cannot bo relied upon.” DISCHARGED SOLDIERS. GOVERNMENT PROVISION OF LAND. WELLINGTON, December 7. In the course of an interview the lion. James Allen stated that the area allotted under the Discharged Soldiers’ Settlement Act, 1915, to discharged soldiers now amounted to 70,496 acres, hold by 198 men. Lip to the present time 193,057 acres had been formally proclaimed under the Act, which provided for 600,000 acres being made available In addition to these areas 732,000 acres of Crown lands may be applied for at any time, either by discharged soldiers or the general public. For the purpose of assisting soldier settlers financially the Act authorised the Minister of Finance to raise a sum not exceeding £IOO.OOO. and to date advances amounting to £21,333 have been authorised, and £11,996 actually advanced. The total number of soldiers placed on the land is 10. and the area held 15,242 acres. Six discharged soldiers have been settled on the land in the Southland land district. ARMY RELIEF FUNDS WELLINGTON, December 9. The Minister of Defence has been advised by cable by General Chaytor, stationed at Cairo, that the balance in hand of the sick and wounded relief fund amounts to £llOO and the Rod Cross fund to £l9O CLUB HOUSES. WOUNDED NEW ZEALANDERS. The Minister of Defence (the Hon. J. Allen) stated to a Now Zealand Times reporter on Monday that he had received a cablegram from the High Commissioner in London asking for money to erect club houses for sick and wounded Nc\v Zealand soldiers in connection with the New Zealand hospitals at Hornchurch, W alton-on-Thamcs, Codford, and Brockenhurst. Cabinet had granted them all they wanted—£649o in all for the four club houses and the furnishings. THE OTAGO PATRIOTIC FUND. OTAGO PATRIOTIC AND GENERAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION. The hon. treasurers of the Otago Patriotic and General Welfare Association acknowledge the receipt of the following donations to the fund : Previously acknowledged ... £195,532 1 5 Employees Jas. Speight and Cl - BO*. J n 4ml »n _

BELGIAN DOCTORS’ AND PHARMACISTS’ RELIEF FUND. The secretary of the Belgian Doctors’ and Pharmacists’ Fund has received the following letter from Dr Dee Voeux, secretary of the Loudon Fund: “ I have to-day

received your letter enclosing £407 15s 2d. It is exceedingly and in the name of this committi you most heartily for having this branch fund, and also all those who have so generously subscribed. We need the money badly—tor wo are now sending £BOO a month to Belgium, in addition to the relief which must be given to those Belgian doctors and chemists who are in England " BRITISH SEAMEN'S DEPENDENTS' FUND. THANKS FROM THE GREAT . ADMIRAL. Admiral Sir John Jellieoe, prior to reiinquishing the command of the Grand Fleet and entering upon his new duties, as first Sea Lord, personally wrote his thanks to the various score! tines of the Overseas Navy League branches, and, through them, to all sub.eribers to the above fund. The following is a copv of the letter received by the secretary of tho Otago Branch last week:— "H.M.H. Iron Duke, October 9. Slß,—The General Secretary of the Navy League has told me of the fine response to the appeal made, at the instance o'f the branches of tno Navy League in New Zealand, South Australia, and South Africa, on behalf of the Navy League Overseas Relief Fund, raised for tho purpose of affording supplementary relief for tho dependents of officers and men who have lost their lives in action, or in circumsta ,, ccs equivalent to action, at tea during the war. i: The very kind thoughts which prompted fhrse most iibcrtl subscriptions are deeply appreciated by the officers and men of the Fleet, and, in asking you to convey, if opportunity efftrs, our grateful thanks to the donors, I would bog you to assure (hem that we look upon their genorrsity towards the fund ns an eloquent testimony to the unity oF the Empire—l nm„ Sir, yours very truly, Jx. i i-XLICOE. OTAGO WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The last appeal by the association to a generous public for the year 1916 will take place on Saturday, the object being to increase the funds for the dominion gift parcels. Letters are constantly coming to hand from tho recipients of these parcels expressing their gratitude. Tho project is being launched by Mesdames G P. M. Butterworth and C. Holdsworth, who will bo ably assisted by a band of active helpers. Everything bids fair for a highly-successful day. The co-operation of all those in tho country is anticipated. Goods may be sent to the Early Settlers' Hall on Friday. At every stall there will be an abundance of good things. Further arrangements arc in progress. OVERSEAS CLUB. The monthly meeting of tho Women's Committee was hold on Monday. The president (Mrs Lindo Ferguson) occupied tho chair. A good account of the month's work was reported. Five Belgian cases, five soldiers'' comforts cuses, and two hospital cases have been despatched. It was decided to close tho room on December 15 until the first Monday in February. During tiie recess donations may bo left with Mr Bloy. Tho secretary will bo glad if those who have not yet sent in their tickets will do so at once, so as to settle accounts MIDDLEMARCH PATRIOTIC SOCIETY. A meeting of the Middlemarch Women's Patriotic Society was hold on Saturday, and was well attended. Tho president (Mrs M'Kinnon) was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for the able and cheerful way in which she had filled her position during the year. A similar vote was accorded the secretary (Mrs Elliott). The following articles were sent to tho Red Cross: —16 oairs bed socks, 3 many-tailed bandages, 4 face cloths, 3 cakes soap, 36 eye bandages. To the Early Settlers' Hall: 13 pairs cuffs, 5 suits pyjamas., 12 shirts, 13 pairs day socks. 1 scarf. The following arc thanked: Monetary donations, Mrs Minton (5 s);. gifts, Mrs M F. Thompson; work —Mesdames Guv. D. M'Phce, J. MThec, G. Cockoreil, Ewart, R. Elliott. Miss Dawson, Miss Paul, Sutton school children; for dominion parcels —Marion Ewart (2s 6d), Lucy Cockoreil (2s 6d). TAIERI WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The final meeting for this year was hold on Tuesday. Tho president (Mrs Quolch) occupied tho chair. Tho collection for the month amounted to £27 Ss, besides many donations of goods. A parcel of equipment was packed, containing 49 dominion parcel bags, 8 shirts, 18 Balaclavas, 3 pairs cuffs, a pair mitts, 41 pairs socks. There was also packed for the Red Cross 10 scarves, 11 pairs ward slippers, 7 pairs socks, 1 bed spread, 3 sets pyjamas, and a bundle of old linen. WEST TAIERI WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The West Taieri branch of tho Women's Patriotic Association has decided to hold meetings ever Wednesday afternoon. KAITANGATA LADIES' ASSOCIATION. Mrs R. Aitchisbn (Mayoress) presided ovor tho annual mooting of tho Kaitangata Ladies' Patriotic Association, in which is incorporated the local Red Cross Society. The report heartily congratulated members on the" work done, during the year, and on the success of the association financially and otherwise. The membership was now 36. A splendid response was made by tho public to an appeal for money for the soldiers' Christmas gifts, £25 13s being collected. The funds had been well sustained. The balance shoot showed that tho Red Cross Fund subscriptions and donations amounted to £4O 8s BJ,d, and tho expenditure to £3l 19s 9a<l. The Dominion Parcels Fund amounted to £7 3s, and £6 had been expended. Soldiers' Christmas gifts amounted to £25 13s, the full amount of which was expended. —The report and balance sheet were adopted. The following office-bearers were elected: President, Mrs R. Aitehison; hon. secretary and treasurer. Mrs A. S. M'lntosh; committee— Mesdames D. Marshall, M'Dowall, and G. Aitehison. A communication was received in connection with the appeal for funds to supply two motor ambulances from Otago and

Southland. —It was decided to arrange for a concert.

TRENCH COMFORTS

The Young Christian Association lias received advice from its representatives at the front regarding the urgent needs of the men in the trenches during (he winter season. The National Committee of the Y.M.C.A. of New Zealand has asked the local association ro secure subscriptions for the purchase and distribution of suitable comforts for the men. End a fund has been established called the Trench Comforts Fund for this purpose. An appeal is to bo made through all the Y.M.C.A.'s of tho dominion. All moneys received will go into this special Trench Comforts Fund, and will be used entirely for this purpose. Winter conditions at the front are sufficiently well-knawn now to need no further comment, and such a worthy object will commend itself to all ORGANISING RESOURCES. HOKITIKA, December 11. At a representative public meeting tonight the following resolution was moved by the Mayor and supported by prominent business men and members of local bodies: " This meeting, recognising the necessity for the resources of the country being- organised to bring the war to an early and successful conclusion, favours the utmost use of the manhood and wealth resources of the dominion, and supports the enforcement of the Military Service Act or any additional means to obtain the early attainment of the Allies' objective." The resolution was carried unanimously, the attendance singing the National Anthem. The meeting also resolved to communicate with local bodies throughout the dominion, suggesting* that a similar resolution be passed. CHRISTCHURCH, December 7. The Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed the following motion: "That this chamber represent to the Government the urgent necessity of devising- machinery for mobilising- the industrial and human resources of the dominion, both during and succeeding the war, with a view to realisingthe utmost possible economy and efficiency in all departments of national activity SOLDIERS' GRAVES. TO BE CARED FOR BY GOVERNMENT. AUCKLAND, December 11. The Hon. G. W. Russell stated to-day that it had been determined that the Department of Internal Affairs, which had for several years been responsible for tho restoration of graves of soldiers who fell in the Maori war, should also undertake the responsibility of looking after tho graves of the soldiers belonging to the Expeditionary Forces. It was desired that proper respect should bo paid to the last resting- place of every man who died a soldier. A scheme had been prepared, under which every soldier's grave should be covered with concrete and a suitable headstone erected, with a statement of the name of the soldier and the fact that he was a member of the Expeditionary Force. The scheme would also embrace men who belonged to contingents which took part in the Boer war. The present' intention was that the scheme should apply only to men who died while on service. Tho question as to whether similar respect should bo paid in after years to all men who wove members of the Expeditionary Forces would be a matter for subsequent consideration. JOTTINGS. With two or three hundred New Zealand nurses on service—most of them now in England—there was an obvious need of some provision for occasional rest and convalescence for them if they were to keep fit and strong. This has been met (our correspondent writes) by a very generous offer from Mr Astor to place at_ the disposal of the War Contingent Association his fine home at Rest Harrow, near Sandwich. .Miss Tombe (Dunedin), who was the first matron of the New Zealand Hospital at Walton-on-Thames, has been appointed to have charge of the new home, and already several of our nurses requiring rest have spent a few weeks there with much benefit. Though nurses of the X.Z.E.F. will get preference in case the accommodation is overtaxed, the home will be open to any New Zealand nurse on duty in England. "I always stay at the New Zealand Hostel in Russell square," wrote a trooper tho other day to our London correspondent) '•'l think it is an ideal place for our soldiers to stay at." This refers to the residential club which has just been opened in Bloomsburv. . Tho local Defence Department received telephonic advice from Auckland last week as regards the Otago men who have returned by the Ruahinc." These are: Major D Hiokoy (Dunedin), Trooper M'Kenzie (Gore), Sergeant Brook (Lumsden). The latest mail brings private advice from a comrade in his battalion with reference to Lance-corporal Reynolds, son of Mr W. E. Reynolds, regarding whom grave anxiety has been felt since he was officially reported wounded on September 17. Tho writer. Private R. W. Ward, states that Lance-corporal Reynolds was struck on the head by an exploding shell and rendered unconscious lie was conveyed to a dressing station by two Otago men, and left there still breathing. Private Ward could not ascertain what transpired subsequently, as during the battle portion of the notes of tho medical officer had been lost. Lance-corporal George Marshall Helm, who died from wounds on November 16. in France, was born at Ewcburn Station, Maniototo, on August 3, 1888. He was educated at tho St. Bathans School, and in 1904 went to Ginimerburn, whore he resided till he enlisted for the 14th Reinforcements. Ho was a popular man. and took a keen interest m sport, being a prominent member of tho Gimmerburn and Ranfurly Football Clubs He was also an active member of the Maniototo _ Lodge, M.TJ.T.0.0.F. His brother James joined tho sth Reinforcements, was on Gallipoli, and is- now in France. Major Stanley Rico, of Wyndham. writing to his partner, Mr George Hunter, describes his own wounding, and makes the following reference to the wounding and death of Lieutenant Jack Fleming. Balclutha, on September 30: —Lieutenant Fleming was smashed up in the same "stunt." We lav beside each other outside various dressing stations for many hours. and finally we both arrived here at the Torquay Paris-Pin.g. Fleming had been hit by a piece of "shell, and' had a badly fractured thigh. I know by tho way the medical men looked at him that ho had very little chance. They worked very hard to save him, but in vain. Thq poor old chap died

In the next cot to mine 24 hours after we arrived here. It was our third " stunt, and wo had been doing excellent work, and were coming out for a spoil as soon as we had fixed up. The officer who assisted Lieutenant Fleming after ho was wounded, on hearing of his death, said. My -- I thought he'd get all right. Poor, old, f Fleming; ho was as game as a pebble.

Co., 92nd weekly centrumtion B 4 7 5 November collection (per Mrs J. Hutchison B 95 12 6 Moa Flat, Ecliovalo, and Dunrobin, October collections ... B 44 0 0 Outran! Patriotic Committee, November donation B 5 0 0 Taiori Women’s Patriotic Association, December and January donation b 10 0 0 “ J A. J.” collection (per Miss Denniston) B 25 0 0 November collection (per Miss Denniston) — H. E. Shacklock (Ltd.) ... b 5 0 0 “ Citizen and Wife ” ... B 5 0 0 Employees Globe Shirt Factory B 1 2 0 Other collections B 32 4 6 Girls’ High School ox-Pupils’ Club B 5 5 0 £195,764 12 8 Otago Daily Times Belgian Fund (previously acknowlodged) 27,454 0 4 Otae-o Daily Times general list (previously acknowledged) ... 28,002 12 0 Total £251,221 5 0 B Denotes Belgian Fund. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged ... £22,400 15 2 Warehouse employees ox Bargood. Bon, and Ewcn (Ltd.) A 4 0 0 Total £22,404 15 2 A To bo applied to the Wounded Boldiers’ and Dependents’ Fund. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged ... £27,472 8 4 “E. C.” 1 0 0 “ Public Servant,” November and December contributions 2 0 0 Children of Presbyterian Sunday School, Pembroke ... 1 0 0 “Eloise” 0 5 0 Warehouse Employees of Sargood, Son, and Ewcn (Ltd.) 4 0 0 “K,” Middlcmarch 1 0 0 Mrs Henry Mitchell, Dccomber contribution 1 0 0 Momona school children 0 15 6 St. John’s School, Highgatc 0 5 3 Total £27,487 13 7 THE RED CROSS MOTOR AMBULANCE FUND. THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged £2217 19 0 Lawrence Red Cross Society ... 34 4 6 John Chambers and Son (Ltd.) 10 10 0 “God Bless Our Dear Boys” ... 5 0 0 George Gilmonr, Waikouaiti ... 1 0 0 “ A Friend,” Waikouaiti ... 0 5 0 Miss A. Williamson, Waikouaiti 0 2 6 Otago Patriotic and Welfare Association 57 5 11 Bruce Herald fund, additional 5 0 6 Ratanui Rod Cross Society ... 1 4 6 Total £2332 12 11