THE EMPIRE'S CALL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3318, 17 October 1917, Page 38

THE EMPIRE'S CALL.

NEW ZEALAND'S RESPONSE THIRTY-FIFTH REINFORCEMENTS. SEND-OFF BY THE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The monthly social tendered by the members of the Otago and Southland Women s Patriotic Association to the men of the reinforcement drafts on the eve of their departure for camp is one of the gatherings that has not grown stale or less attractive by custom. Neither has it developed into something cold and formal with a stereotyped mode of procedure. As in everything they undertake, the members of the association still throw themselves wholeheartedly into these gatherings, and by their courtesy and kindly attention to all who attend they quickly succeed in producing an atmosphere of cordiality and good fellowship that ensures the enjoyment of everyone. The send-off to the men of the Thirty-fifth Reinforcements in the Art Gallery on the 15th in no way fell short of any of the similar gatherings held in the past, and it was very largely attended by the men and their friends. A number of Southland men who arrived by. the express at 6.38 p.m. and were billeted at several of the hotels in the city, were also present, as well as the medical staff from a hospital ship now in port, and a sprinkling of returned men. The hall looked very attractive with its plentiful display of flags, foliage, and flowers, the stage, which was occupied by an efficient orchestra, being especially pretty. The earlier part of the, evening was devoted to card-playing and music, and the ladies moved about continually among those present, everyone feeling perfectly at ease. A brief adjournment - was then made for supper, and advantage was taken of this break by the Mayor to address the men who were going away. A letter was read from Miss Downie Stewart, in which she asked that her sincere good wishes should be conveyed to the men, and expressed the belief that the Thirty-fifth Reinforcements would do its duty as well and as nobly as any of the drafts that-had preceded it. Dancing was then instituted, and was kept up with evident enjoyment for an hour or two. MEN AT THE FRONT. WELL FED AND CLAD. WELLINGTON, October 12. Some days ago a question was asked in the House" the terms of which conveyed the impression that the New Zealand soldiers at the front were badly clad—almost in rags, in fact. At the time the question was asked Sir James Alien said he was sure that nothing of the sort was the case, and to-day he followed the matter up by reading to the House the following statement by a sergeant-major who left France after the battle of Messines:—" In regard to clothing, the men in the Ist Wellington Battalion, of which I was a member, were absolutely well clothed. If a man had a slight hole in his clothing, or if it in any way needed attention, fresh clothing was requisitioned for, and we got it in a week or less. The men in the trenches, and especially in the front lines, are better fed than the men in rest billets. In the battalion T .was in a man pays one frane a fortnight, and this is subsidised by the regiment's funds, which enables the men to get porridge, potatoes, cabbage, or other -yogetable or any other little extra. The payment of one franc a fortnight is sufficient to supply all extra requirements. We do not need more money at the front. We had the one franc arrangement, no matter where wc were in France, and the food we got was very good, but, of course, a lot depends on the cook. Sometimes we got plum pudding, and this came out of the one franc a fortnight." CASUALTIES AT THE FRONT. OFFICIAL SUMMARY. WELLINGTON, October 11. The following summary of the casualties in the Now Zealand Expeditionary Forceup to October 9 was announced by Sir James Allen in the House of Representatives to-day : Other Officers. " Ranks. Killed, etc 365 8,254 Missing, etc 12 128 Wounded 861 21,146 Totals 1238 29,508 GOING TO THE FRONT. On Friday evening a large audience gr.thered in the hall at Middlemarch to bid farewell to Private Learmouth Thomson, who was present on final leave. Mr T. W. Wise, chairman of the Farewell Committee, presided, and an excellent musical programme was rendered by Mrs Thomson, Mrs Andrew Oarrathers, Miss Robertson, and Private Thomson. Mr Humphrey Moynihan contributed two recitations, and all the items were heartily received, encores being frequent.' The chairman, on behalf of the people of the district, presented Pri vate Thomson with a pair of military brushes. The usual dance was afterwards held. LAST MAN ON THE FARM. ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNMENT. CIRCULAR TO MILITARY SERVICE BOARDS. (From Our Own Correspondent ) WELLINGTON, October 12. The Minister of Defenco has expressed in the House once or twice recently his intention to take stops to ensure that under no circumstances should the last able-bodied man be taken from any farm and sent to fight. On a provioua occasion the Minister produced correspondence to show that the policy of the Government was that the last mdispensablo man who could not be replaced should not be taken from a farm. He referred to the matter again to-dav, and read to the House the following circular letter being addressed by the secretary of

the Recruiting Board to Military Service Boards:—"l am desired again to stress the seriousness of the position which is arising in the dominion owing to the depletion of skilled farm workers through enlistments in the Expeditionary Force. The Government is of opinion that production must be maintained to the fullest possible extent in view of the enormous financial burden imposed on the dominion by the war. It is considered absolutely essential, therefore, that each farm should bo left with labour to work it, and tFiat in no case should the man who is doing the whole of the work on his own farm, or the last son on the farm of parents who are unable, through age or infirmity, to do the work themselves, or skilled agricultural labourers be taken for military service unless, with respect to the last-named, efficient labour is available to replace them. I am, therefore, directed to eny that the Government deems it necessary to advise your board to adjourn sine die all cases where the appellant comes within the foregoing category, in order that he may continue in work which is now as important and as essential as military service. It is further recommended that all such exemptions should be made conditional on the reeervist remaining in his occupation and reporting to that effect at regular intervals at the nearest Defence Office. In view of the decision of the Government that productivity must be maintained to the fullest possible extent, the Minister of Defence has decided to defer the calling up of those appellants who are due to proceed to camp with the October draft,_ in order that their cases may be resubmitted to the boards for further consideration." Members etill showed impatience with the position of affairs, and several referred to specific cases. Mr Okey asked the Minister to amend the Act, saying that boards would not carry out the instruction. Even after an appeal was made last man on a farm was often taken. _ _ \ Sir' James Allen said he did not propose to have the Act amended in any way. Members should be content to leave the determination of cases to the boards, recognising that there were often two sides to a case. Sir John Findlay: Why don't you set up that appeal board? Sir James Allen: Because I don't think it would be the slightest good. RETURNED SOLDIERS. ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER DRAFT. The following are the names of Otago and Southland details which arrived by a transport at Wellington on the 14th. When the rank is not specified the soldier is a private, trooper, sapper, gunner, or rifleman, as the case may be. The names of the next-of-kin are given in parentheses: — Captain G. E. Howden (Mrs C. E. Howden, Maori Hill). Corporal William Allison (Mrs J. J. Allison, lnvercargill), William Anderson (Miss M. Anderson, Lovell's Flat). Albeit E. Andrew (Mrs D. Andrew, Roxburgh). Arthur J. Arlidge (Miss Annie Arlidge, 18 Oban street, Roslyn). Frederick C. Bartlett (Mr Joseph Bartlett, Glen road, Caversham). Francis D. Black (Mrs Margaret Black, 25 Cumberland street, Dunedin). James Brighton (Mrs Gavin Brighton, Nightcaps). Lance-corporal Edward F. H. Cain (Mrs T. L. Cain, Anderson Bay). John J. Carson (Mr W. Carson, Evan's Flat, Southland).Henry Farquharson (H. Farquharson, . Stirling). Robert P. Galbraith (Mrs A. Galbraith, Takakapa). Henry D. Gibson (Mr John H. Gibson, Avenue terrace, King street, Dunedin). Thomas Gourlay (William Mason, 16 Prendergast street, South Dunedin). James Harkness (Mr John Harkness, 8 School street, Roslyn). Robert E. Harris (Mrs M. Harris, lnvercargill). Peter J. Hughes (Mrs Hughes, Oamaru). Peter Hunt (Miss N. Hunt, Oban Hotel, Dunedin). William P. Kennard (Albert F. Kennard, Waianiwa, Southland). Richard King (Mrs Annie King, 16 Clarendon street, Dunedin). John H. Kitto (Mrs Margaret Kitto, lnvercargill). Sergeant George W. Laidlaw (Mrs S. F. Laidlaw, Milton). James Lamb (Mr James Lamb, Roxburgh). . . Donald Livingstone (Mr John Livingstone, Elgin road, Mornington). James M'Crorie (Mrs Bennett, 63 Arthur street, Dunedin). Charlie M'Doiiald (Mrs J. Allen, Houipapa). Arthur M'Kc-e (Mr James M'Kee, Pembroke). Archie M'Laron (Mrs A. Robertson, 10 Grosvenor street. Kensington). John M. Marr (Mrs A. Marr, 7 Clarendon street, Dunedin). Walter J. M. Miller (Mrs W. Miller, 97 Bav View road, St. Kilda). William W. Montgomery (Mrs R. Montgomery, Pukouri. Oamaru). John Myers (Mrs G. F. Myers, Waller street, Roslyn). James A. Neil (Mr Archibald Neill, 46 Grosvenor street. Dunedin). John Oliver (Mrs E. Oliver, Kaitnngata). Sergeant James Park (James T. Park, Benhar). William Ramage (Mrs Ramage, 19 Rose street Kaikorai). - -George Randle (Mis W. Randle, 7 Prestwick street. Maori Hill). Cecil G. Ross (Mrs S. L. Ross, 13 Tainui road, Anderson Bay). Francis Rush (Mrs Allan Rush. Balclutha). Samuel W. Russell (Mrs ©, W. Russell, Gore). Lance-corporal Wilfred Sachtlcr (Mrs Grace Saohtler. 261 Leith street). Thomas IT. Shanks (Mrs S. J. Shanks, 30 Fitaoy street. Cavorsham). George A. Walker (Mrs R. Walsh, Palmorston). I/iincc-corporal Sidney J. AVatts (Mr Robert J. Watts. 6 Albert street. ,St. Clair). Albert E. Withers (Mrs Isabella L. Borrow. 742 George street, Dunedin). A TRANSPORT .AT PORT CHALMERS. About 8.30 a.m. on 15th inst. a transport was berthed at Port Chalmers, and landed 31 wounded and invalided soldiers. The men wani mot bv Major Hickey and Captain and after they had collected their personal effects they were placed on the train for Dunedin. arriving in town at mid-day. Those who lived in the city at

once wont "to their homos, while the southern men wore billeted at the Leviathan Hotel, and loft next morning for their various destinations. The homeward voyage proved uneventful, moderate weather being experienced en route. The men were all able to look after themselves, and appeared to have benefited greatly by their sea journey. There wore two fever oases on board, and one patient—Gunner A. Patterson, of Napier—died during the journey, and was buried at sea. Major A E. M'Donald, of Hamilton, who was in charge at the start of the voyage, had to relinquish command during the journey owinor to illness, and his place was taken by Captain 0. A. Hawkins. of Napier. Sister Goldsmith (Napier) and Sister Herdman fDunedin) attended to the men for the trip. The names of the men were published in yesterday's issue. COURT-MARTIAL IN CAMP. WELLINGTON, October 11. The finding of the district court-martial in the case of Private Henry Harsant Thompson, Fcatherston details, has been given. Ho was found guilty, m making a complaint when ho thought himself wronged, of knowingly making a false statement affecting tho character of an ofiicer. Ho was sentenced to undergo detention for 112 days. October 15. In Trentham Camp Orders it is announced that the following soldiers, having been found guilty by District Court-martial, of disobeying a lawful command given by their superior officers, have each been sentenced to imprisonment, with hard labour, for two years:—Private H. K. Blundell, Trentham Details; Private W. Pethybridge, Trentham Details; Private C. W. Dochc-rty, Trentham Details. For absenting himself without leave one man has been sentenced to 84 days' detention and stoppages of pay; and another-, to 42 days' detention and stoppages of pay. Another man has been sentenced to 72 days' detention and stoppages of pay for desertion; and another to 2 days' detention for neglect, to tho prejudice of good order and military discipline, and using insubordinate language to his superior officer. It is officially stated that practically the whole of the men who have been sentenced at Trentham for months past to 11_ months' and two years' imprisonment, with hard labour, for refusing to obey orders given by their superior officers are religious and conscientious objectors, who refuse to undergo training or to do any military work when ordered. The degree of sentence varies according to the behaviour of the offender. KILLED IN ACTION. THE REV. G. S. BRYAN-BROWN. CHRISTCHURCH, October 11. Private advice was received to-night that the Rev. G. " S. Bryan-Brown, Anglican chaplain to the New Zealand Forces, was killed in action last Thursday. Mr BryanBrown was, prior to his departure for the front, chaplain of Christ's College. He was a splendid athlete, and represented Canterbury in the cricket field. He was also prominent in hockey circles. The deceased clergyman graduated at Cambridge, and was master at Loretto School, Musselburgh, before coming out to Christ's College. DEFENCE EXPENDITURE. CHARGE OF EXTRAVAGANCE DENIED. (Feom Oub Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, October 12. The Defence Minister referred in the House to-day to a published statement to tho effect that the Defence Department had under-estimated the expenditure seriously. He denied that any miscalculation had been made, and insisted that the Estimates were good in the light of all the information then in the possession of the department. Later information as to charges made by the Imperial Government required that the estimates should be increased. The figures and tho facts had been very fairly fully presented to the House some days pre- v vieusly. It was true that he was responsible for the defence expenditure, and no one would be more delighted than he if the Government would set up any committee or commission to inquire into defence expenditure. He had watched it personally, and he denied that there was any preventive waste or extravagance. It was probably impossible to avoid all extravagance in war expenditure, but he ventured to say. that it had been avoided in New Zealand better than in some other countries. There had been a free audit of the defence accounts for a long while past, and the greatest care was exercised. He challenged tho fullest inquiry. PATRIOTIC EFFORTS II \MPDEN-WAIAN AKARUA SEWING GUILD. This guild, working for wounded soldiers, sent the following goods to the Early Settlers' Hall for September:—l3 pairs day socks, 16 balaclavas, 24 day shirts, 12 flannel undervests. The guild acknowledges with thanks donations from Mesdames Ross and Trotter. On Thursday the guild entertained the local returned soldiers and the soldiers from the Pleasant Valley Sanatorium to luncheon and afternoon tea in the Athenaeum Hall. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. WEST TAIERI* WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION. The West Taieri branch of tho Women's Patriotic Association continues its weekly sewing meetings in the Drill Hall, Outrnm. • I '.is month the following goods have been sent to the Early Settlers' Hall, Dunedin: 5 dozen handkerchiefs, 45 pairs of socks, 1 balaclava, 4 pairs of cuffs. 14 face cloths. 4 dozen towels, 1 dozen flannel shirts, and 5 pairs of hospital slippers. Of this work tho school children are responsible for 27 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of cuffs, 3 handkerchiefs, 1 balaclava, and 14 face cloths. PALMERSTON WOMEN'S RED CROSS AND PATRIOTIC GUILD. During September the following articles were despatched:—s2 pairs socks, 14 day shirts, 21 flannels. 3 sots p\jamas, 10 balaclavas, 10 diet cloths. 21 handkerchiefs, 1 pair bed socks. 2 woollen waistcoats, 1 pair mittens, 1 scarf, quantity of old linen. There was tho usual monthly contribution of 40 parcels for soldiers at the front. The collection for Barnardo Homes was undertaken by the Red Cross collectors, and £l7 was forwarded to Mr Cox, Chrisichurch (trea-

surer for the fund). The following articles have been made by the pupils of tho Inch Valley School: —■ 1 dozen pillow cases, 6j dozen handkerchiefs, 27 service bags, 26 tea towels, 15 singlets and petticoats, 1 muslin shii-t, 1 pair mittens, 1 scarf. Donations were received from Me&damcs Miller, St. Douglas, Brown, Stark, and Mr E. H. Clark. EAST TAIERI PATRIOTIC BAND. Tho monthly parcel sent to the Red Cross contained the following articles: —6 suits pyjamas, 6 day shirts, 4 pairs pants, 2 under flannels, 2 hospital shirts, 12 pairs socks, 3 pairs ward slippers. To Otago Women's Patriotic Association: 9 balaclavas, 11 day shirts, 18 pairs socks, 168 handkerchiefs. £1 for dominion parcels. MIDDLEMARCH WOMEN'S SOCIETY. A well-attended meeting was held on Saturday, and much interest is being taken in the forthcoming bazaar, judging from the amount of work handed in. The following are thanked for donations: —Mrs Ewart, Mrs Kinsman, Mrs Cockcrill, Miss Cockerell, Adjutant Wilson. Work: Mesdames A. M'Kihnon, .Miliar, Boyd. Middleton, Moore. Robertson, Guy, Cockerell, M'Hardy, M'Phee, Devon, Turnbull, sen., Turnbull, W. Elliott, Wilson, J. Elliott, Tyndall, R, N. Elliott, Misses M'Bride, Millar, Milne, Campbell, M'Hardy, L. M'Hardy, Turnbull, Emmcrson, K.. Dawson, Bowie, M'Cutcheson. CONCERT AT MIDDLEMARCH On Wednesday evening a somewhat novel an original entertainment for the particular district was given at Middlemarch in aid of the Red Cross funds. A number of the leading local musical enthusiasts, under the namo of the Middlemarch Sundowners, organised the whole performance, and, with the assistance of Dunedin talent, gave a most enjoyable entertainment, which ■ reflected credit on Mrs W. Elliot, who was mainly responsible foe the organisation. Mr A. Mackinnon, J.P.- (chairman of the Patriotic Society), presided, and briefly explained the objects of the promoters. The first part of the programme was rendered form of a variety entertainment. The second part partook of the style of an orthodox concert. The collection taken during the performance amounted to £8 16s 4d Afterwards a dance was held by the young people, when a further sum of £1 Os 9d was collected. Altogther the Red Cross Society is expected to benefit to the extent of about £3O. SOCIAL AT MOSGIEL. The returned soldiers of the Mosgiel district entertained the members of the Taieri Women's Patriotic Association and friends at a social at Mosgiel on Friday evening. Tho response to the invitation was large and all present enjoyed themselves very much. Captain. Cuthili presided, and he was supported on the platform by Mr A. F. Quclch (Mayor). Rev. J. Lymburn (North Taieri) was amongst the visitors. The- proceedings opened with an autograph competition, wdiich caused much merriment. An excellent programme of vocal, musical, and elocutionary items was rendered by Mrs Fowler, Misses Mills and Aslin, and Messrs Currie, Alloo, and Allpress. ' Misses, Findlay, Hawke, and Aslin played the accompaniments. Captain Outhill gave a very interesting address, touching on life in the trenches, a vivid description of raids and attacks, an outline of life in hospitals and convalescent homes, and concluded with an expression of heartfelt thanks on behalf of all soldiers present and at the front to the Taieri women in particular, and the women of New Zealand in general, for the many welcome and serviceable articles made and forwarded to the boys. He, concluded by calling for three cheers for the ladies, which was heartily responded to. Mrs Quelch (president of the Taieri Women's Patriotic Association) replied in a neat speech, thanking the soldiers for their kindness in providing such an excellent entertainment. At an interval in the programme a cup of tea and light refreshments were handed round. RED CROSS SOCIETY. The ladies in charge of the Red Cross stall are again -to be congratulated on the success of their efforts on Saturday. Over £SO was paid in for the benefit of the isick and wounded soldiers. The ladies desire to thank most heartily all those who so generously assisted, and the public for its continued support. A beautiful piece of work in tho shape of a knitted quilt was brought into the lied Cross rooms on Friday by Mrs Harkness, of School street, Iloslyn, who, with the help of Mrs Paterson and several other friends had done "this piece of work to be sent to Walton-on-Thames for the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers there. It may bo taken for granted that tho quilt will be deeply appreciated by the men in hospital. Next Thursday is the King's " Our-day " Appeal. Eight stalks will bo set up in the streets, those being in charge of the town Red Cross branches, Port Chalmers Red Cross, St. Joseph's Ladies' Association, and the Otago Women's Club. Tho ladies of the Overseas Club have kindly consented to help with the collection- during the day. Donations of any saleable articles will be gratefully accepted and may be left at the Red Cross rooms during the week or at the stalls on Thursday morning. Mrs Douglas (Oamaru), Mr H. Hart, and Mr 11. L. Darton hava kindly consented to assist with donations of flowers. A beautiful show of them may be looked for, therefore, on Thursday. The Packing Committee has been busy during the past week and has despatched three cases of socks to tho hospital ship. Maheno. There are also 150 cases ready packed for shipment by transport JOTTINGS. Sir James Wilson has received a cablegram stating that Major R. A. Wilson was slightly wounded in the last fight, but ex poets to return to the front in a.'few days. Private advices have been received in Wellington from Lieutenant T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., who took part in the recent heavy fighting at Gravenetafel and tho Abraham Heights, reporting "All well." Second Lieutenant Oscar Eugene Gallie (a son of Mr John Gallie. of Stoke street. Wellington), who has just been awarded the Military Cross, sis a native of Dunedin. Ho is 26 years of ago, and saw service iri Samoa for eight months from August, 1914, being the first to join from the Wairarapa.

IJe then wont to England, and obtained a commission in the Royal Field Artillery. About two months .-.go the Military Cro.;s was awarded to his younger brother, Lieutenant Victor .1. Gallic, who is in a different division of the Royal Field Artillery. Both

young officers ar<? nephews of Major A. R. Ilislop, of Wellington. A statement regarding the conduct of New Zealand troops was made in the House by Mr Isitt on Wednesday. "Mr Poole and myself spent a very pleasant hour with the captain and officers." said Mr Isitt. "We were more than delighted to hear that they had. lately taken out a big contingent of New Zealandcrs, and that they had had experience of English troops, and to hear the captain say that never in his life had he been associated with a number of men whose discipline was so good or whose be-' haviour was so splendid as that of theso men. When they stopped at , there was not a man who did not behave in a way that was a credit.to the country and to his contingent."

AN INTERNED GERMAN

HIS STRANGE MOVEMENTS. Some rather startling suggestions were made in a question of which notice was given in the House of Representatives on, the 18th ins't. by Mr Brown, who asked Mr Massey the following question:—"Whether ho knows, and if not, whether he will iaqnire, as to whether one of the prisoners at Motuihi Island comes over to the mamlaud fairly often in the week. He takca a motor, always the same chauffeur, and. wth the gu'ird motors out to where his wife is, and they then motor to one of the seaside resorts, generally St. Heliors Bay. There the German and his wife leave the car and the guard, and are away for two or three hours, and it is understood he meets another German who was also with him on the island, but was released."

THE OTAGO PATRIOTIC FUND.

Total £278,641 16 3 w Denotes Wounded Soldiers' Fund; t denotes Y.M.C.A. Fund; V denotes Unconditional Fund; 8 denotes Serbian Fund; x denotes Red Cross Fund; WA denotes Women's Association Fund. BLUFFED EIGHTEEN GERMANS. QUEENSLAND SERGEANT'S EXPLOIT. An amazing exploit stands to the credit of Sergeant H. Buchanan, of Gympie, who returned to Australia recently. At Mouquet Farm, on September 15, last year, while stretcher-bearing, he entered a German dugout in a position which had just been taken by the Australians. He was searching for wounded at the time, not so much with the intention of transporting any he should find immediately to safety as to minister to their imperative medical needs. To his amazement he saw, as he flashed his electric torchlight into the cavern, that it was full of Germans, all armed. Eighteen of them were there —three officers and 15' men. Buchanan was unarmed, but he held what turned out to be quite a potent weapon—an iodine bottle. He sized up the situation at a glance. . *' Come out, Fritz," he yelled threatenlnfn the glare of the torchlight the Huns were completely taken aback. One of them who understood a little English, replied' fearfully: " No— if ve come out, you vos kill us." ~,„., ~, "Well," replied Buchanan, with vast Anzac impudence. "If you don't come out I'll bring you out 1" Thereat, Buchanan raised the bottle of iodine in the glare of the torchlight, as though it were a bomb which he intended to hurl into the mob of them. This was enough for tho Fritzcs—they streamed forth? They were so anxious to meet him that they could have embraced him. Thus, single-handed, this Australian captured the whole 18 of them. Buchanan won the Military Medal at Poziercs in August last year. He was acting as regimental stretcher-bearer, and gained tho decoration for courage in attending to wounded under fire. For his dug-out exploit in capturing the Huns he was awarded a bar to the Military Medal. "In France," he said, " I dressed a bad oaso Private Vitler —who came back with us Vitler had no fewer than 46 separate wounds. He got them all from the contents of a whiz-bang shell between 11 p.m. and midnight. I was pretty close to him just then, "and managed to get him three minutes after lie was hit. Forty-two of his wounds were blightv-knocks, all from the hips down. He subsequently lost a foot—nothing more. It took me two solid hours to dress him. He was perforated all over the place. I had no morphia, but Vitler did not even lose consciousness."

THE PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION'S APPEAL. Previously acknowledged ... ... £9930 12 3 Hawea Plat Patriotio Association ... 62 10 0 Proceeds of concert given by the Te Tau Maori Party on September 7 in Hampden _ ... 13 10 5 St. Clair September collection, per Mr3 Isaacs . 12 15 6 Roslyn and Kaikorai September collection, per Mrs A. G. Melville 8 9 0 Caversham September collection, per Mrs Morico 6 11 3 August and September collection, per Mrs Barningham ... 5 1 6 Queenstown Patriotic Association— " Mrs S." 4 3 9 E. C. Walmsley 0 10 0 Mrs Barnes, Forth street ;.. 0 10 0 Staff of Chas. Begg and Co. ... 0 10 0 New Zealand Insurance Co. v u 166 13 4 Foreman of Works New Zealand Railways w 11 4 0 Public Appeal Committee (previously acknowledged) ... w 304 13 11 Lieutenant-colonel Stoneham, monthly contribution w 1 0 0 "Jack Frost," per Queenstown Patriotic Society s 1 10 0 Additional Caversham September collection (per Mrs Morice) x*wa 1 2 6 £219,628 0 4 Otago Daily Times Belgian Fund (previously acknowledged) 28,63') 19 4 Otago Daily Times general list (previously acknowledged) 30,373 16 7