RETURNING SOLDIERS

Otago Witness, Issue 3414, 20 August 1919, Page 7

RETURNING SOLDIERS

ATHEISTIC S DRAFT. Following are particulars as to officers and men returning by the Athenic, due at Wellington on August 23, the names mentioned being those of men belonging to Otago, Southland, and South Canterbury:OFFICERS. Shepherd, N. F., Colonel (D. 5.0.), officeT commanding troops on board, Reefton. Dovey, E. 0., Major, "Wellington. Mile*. K, Major (D. 5.0., M.C.), Christchurch. Aitken, W. P., Temp. Captain (M.C.), Paeroa. Gray, W. A., Captain (M.C.), Auckland). Greenish, F. E., Captain (M.O. and bar), Wellington. Hiroti, T. 4 Captain (M.C.), Wanganui. Jones, W. H., Captain, Wellington. Kettle, F. von T., Captain, Napier. M'DowelL O. L., Captain (M.C.), Gore. M'Ghie, J. G., Captain, Dunedin. Macky, K. S., Captain, London. Manac-n, A. J. M., Captain (M.C.), Hastings. Napier, W. E. L., Captain (M.C.), Auckland. Potvine, H. A., Captain (M.C.), Auckland. Sinedlcy, C. F., Captain, Wellington. Speedy, A. P., Captain, Wellington. Bailey, A. L., Lieutenant, Napier. Bannister, H. S., Lieutenant, Hunterville. Bedingfield, R. J., Lieutenant, Wellington. Bennett, R. A., Lieutenant, Palmerston North. Gilnion, S. J., Lieutenant; Invercargill. Goldsman, E., Lieutenant, Masterton. Halton, J. T., Lieutenant, Kinokahu. Huggins, F. W.,'Lieutenant, Halcombe. Kirker, H. R, Lieutenant, Wellington. Low, D. C, Lieutenant, Palmerston North. M'Donald, J. A., Lieutenant, Wellington. Norrish, V. A., Lieutenant, Gore. Parker, N. G., Lieutenant, Blenheim. Prime, C. R., Lieutenant, Auckland. Eoebuck, W. F., Lieutenant, Whakatane. W T alsh, J. N., Lieutenant Tiunedin. Whyte, A. J., Lieutenant, Mornington. Yeo, F. G., Lieutenant, Wellington. Armstrong, H. C, 2/Lieut., Carterton. Boles, J. H., 2/Lieut. (M.M.), Thames. Brickell, H. H., 2/Lieut., Auckland. Bruges, J. S. 8., 2/Lieut., Christchurch. Clinkard, S. E., 2/Lieut., Tauranga.' Condell, L. S., 2/Lieut., Nelson. Cornell, W. F., 2/Lieut., Eltham. De Latour, W. L., 2/Lieut., Waikouaiti. Downey, J. P., 2/Lieut., Wellington. Grubb, D. H W., 2/Lieut., Avondale. Hally, W. R. E., 2/Lieut., Wanganui Harrison, H. V., 2/Lieut., Napier. Hill, C, 2/Lieut., Wellington. Jordan, L. R., 2/Lieut., Hamilton. a Lewis, H. L., 2/Lieut., Eketahuna. M'Kenzie, A. S., 2/Lieut., Dunedin. Mains, C. E., 2/Lieut Sawyers' Bay. MJas'n, J., 2/Lieut., West Gore. Moore, J., 2/Lieut., Mangapapa. Rollinson, E., 2/Lieut., Kaiapoi. Sherwood, F. J., 2/Lieut., Mataura. Stitt, D. M, 2/Lieut., Hamilton. Stratford, P. F., 2/Lieut,., Wanganui. Sutcliffe, J. R., 2/Lieut., Marten. Tallke, L.. L., 2/Lieut (M.M.), Wanganui. Warner, H. L., 2/Lieut., Opunake. Whitehom, W. F., 2/Lieut., Wellington. M. E., Sister, Opunake. Mackenzie, M.K., Sister, Wellington. Young, C, Sister, Auckland. Barker, G. 1., S/Nurse, Westport. - Coutts, E., S/Nurse, Te Kuiti. Farmar, V. M., S/Nurse, Blenheim. Gibbon, C, S/Nurse, Nightcaps. Hamilton, A., S/Nurse, Wellington. Jackson, M. A., S/Nurse, Eltham. Lee, C, S/Nurae, Wanganui. Mackenzie, C. L., S/Nurse, Wellington. JAoberts, M. C, S/Nurse, Whangarei. Shaw, J. 1., S/Nurse, Bay of Islands. Lcixford, J. A., Rev., Christchurch. O'Flynn, P., Rev., Auckland. OTHER RANKS. Adamson, J. Q., Corporal, Alexandra. Atkins, W., Wright's Bush. Biggar, V., Gore. ■ Boyien, H. F., Lance-corporal, Wangaloa. Brooker, G. E., Oamaru. Cater,, C, Caversham. Chaplin, W., North-East Valley . Clarke, J. W., Lance-corporal, Abbotsford. Oolville, P. L., Lance-corporal, Tinwald. Connor, J. C, Lance-corporal, Eavensbourne. Cc-xon, R. T., Wetheretones. Da vies, T. V., Staff-sergeant, Caversham. Dawson, G. E., Corporal, Invercargill. Dodds, G. A G., Invercargill. Egan, P. C, Lance-corporal, Dunedin. Ferens, L. S., Dunedin. Giboney, S., Studholme Junction. Hamill, C. E., Gorge Road. Hastie, J. E. J., Sergeant, North-East Valley. Hey, Ei, J. W.j Lance-corporal, Dunedin. Hodge, R. J., Anderson's Bay. Hodgkineon, H. E., Corporal, Anderson's Bay. James, C. L., Oamaru. Johnson, A. R., Acting Sergeant, Waikaka Valley. Johnston, A. M., Acting Sergeant, Maitland. Johnston, W. 8., Bluff. Kennedy, i±., Corporal, St. Kildla. King, F., Otautau. 0 Laing, J., Mornington. Lauder, G., Invercargill. M'Diarmid, D., Timaru. MTarlane, E. H., Mornington. Macgibbon, S. L., Sergeant, East Gore. M'Lauchlan, J., Corporal, Oamaru. M'Murray, J., Roslyn. M'Pherson, G., Lance-corporal, Romahapa. Mattingley, T. H., Timaru. Menpes, W. H., Orepuki. Milne, A. 1., Woodlands. Murdoch, J., Ashburton. Neilson, E. F ~Musselburgh. O'Neill, T. J., Lance-corporal, Winton. Panting, C. J., Sergeant, Evansdale. Peruiell, J. J., Corporal, Kantangata. Reay, W. H., Lance-corporal, Mornington. [Rowlands, J., Dunedin. Salmon, H. J., S.Q.M.S., W. 0.2, Dunedin. Signal, H. T., Edendale. Simpson, G. R, Waimate. Thomson, A. M., Lance-corporal, Brydone. Todd, A., Lance-coTporal, Oamaru. Tohill, T. E., Caversham. Wilson, A., Caversham. Wilson, S. M., Lance-corporal, Kaitangata. Young, D. 8., Ashburton. NOMINATED BY AIR FORCE. Sergeant Briffcult. Sergeant Thomas. Sergeant-majrr Nichols, FNOMINATED BY WAR OFFICE. Burgoyne, F., Sergeant. Carter, G., Corporal. Lawrence, R Mann, W., Sergeant. Pratt, F. Eav, H., Sergeant. Walker, A. Williams, W. Bridger, W., Sergeant. Fryer, E. M'Lean, W. Pearce, G. Presnail, E., Sergeant. Snell, F. White, E., Sergeant. NOT N.Z.E.F. N.Z. RED CROSS. Miss Anderson. Mxe Davies. Miaa Harris. Mrs Inwood. Miss Middleton.

Miss Patter. Mrs Sloan-Tinerstall. Misa Wh item an. NOT N.Z.E.F. LATE N.Z.A.N.S. Mrs Low (nee Wilson). Peck, S. L., Mr Mrs B. Peck, England, Secretary, Y.M.0.A., Wellington. NAVAL PASSENGERS. David J. Aitken, Lieut. R.N.R, Port Chalmers David E. J. Macvean, Lieut, RN.V.R., Waikouaiti. Thomas G. M'Laren, Lieut. R.N., North-East Valley. Edgar V. Meikle, Lieut. R.N., Lyttelton. Duncan F. Battchop, Lieut, RN. (also -wife and son Harry), Christchurch. Kenneth M. K. Rutherford, Sub-liout. R.N.V.R., Auckland. L. Zeraan (or Yeman), Engineer Lieut., R.N.R. Auckland. Bryan Palmer, Engineer Sub-lieut., R.N.R., Levin. Miss L. K. Winter, Assistant Principal W.R.N.S., Wellington. Charles G. King, Junior Engineer, Mount Eden, Aucklnnd. J. G. Mincher, Auckland. John M. Smith, Quartermaster MM.R. (also Mrs F. S. Smith and son John), Wellington. ELLENGA'S DRAFT. Following are particulars as to officers and men returning by the Ellenga, due at Auckland on August 28, the names mentioned being those of men belonging to Otago, Southland, and South Canterbury : OFFICERS. Hulbert. E. J., Lieutenant-colonel (officer commanding troops on board), Wellington. Barker, J. S., Major, Woodbury. Colbeck, R. W., Major, Auckland. Foley, W. : R., Major (M.C.), Stratford. Haeata,, W. Major, Matapiro. . Helphill, H. C, Captain, Whangarei. Black, E. R., Captain (M.C.), Gisborne. Brown, J. E. K., Captain, Oamaru. Eade, J. J., Captain, Rotorua. Easther, C. 8., Captain, Levin. Gibbs, T. L., Captain, Sydenham. Harper, P. T., Captain, Auckland. M'Carroll, T., Captain, Auckland.. Murchison, D. 8., Captain (M.C.), Timaru. Russell, E., Captain, Invercargill. Scott, J., Captain, Timaru. Tennant, J., Captain, Timaru. Chapman, R. C, T/Captain, West Eyreton. Gorringe, C. R. M'M., T/Gaptain, Mangaweka. Rorke, H. M.; T/Captain, North Brighton. Sloholes, E. E, T/Captain (M.C.), Weraroa. Self, J. C., T/Captain, Te Kuiti. Ball, G., Lieutenant, Wanganui. Bellingham, L. V., Lieutenant, Cambridge. Birrell, O. G., Lieutenant, Gisborne. Bisley, E. A. N., Lieutenant, Nelson. Bremner, O. H., Lieutenant (D.C.M.), Waimate. Deans, D., Lieutenant, Coalgato, Canterbury. Dodds, R. 8., Lieutenant, Nelson. Doherty P. G., Lieutenant (M.C.), Tinwald. Ebbitt, W- H., Lieutenant (M. 0.), Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. Knubley, F. C, Lieutenant, Timaru. Leaman, A. W. H., Lieutenant. Spotswood Lancaster, G. R., Lieutenant, Waimate. Paterson, L. M'K., Lieutenant, Roslyn. Paton, G., Lieutenant, Cambridge. Remnant, N. L., Lieutenant, Stratford. Scott, G. W., Lieutenant, Timaru. Taylor, F. H., Lieutenant, Wellington. Thomson, J., Lieutenant (M.M.), Raglan. Maokeay, W. R R., 2/Lieut., Whangarei. Tate, C. H., 2/Lieut., Waitara. Harper, L., Sister, Hastings. Waite, W. E., S/Nurse, Tarata. Davis,' P. C, Rev., Takapuna. OTHER RANKS. Adamson, G. W., Orepukil Agnew, D. W., Pleasant Point. Allison, M. S., Dimedin. Anderson, H. L., Timaru. Anderson, W. G., Methven. Anderson, J., Gienledi. Andrew, D. A., RoxburghAubrey, J. F., Oamaru. Austin, A. D., Pembroke. Baldwin, G. T., -T/Corp., Drummond. Barclay, J. A., Riversdale. Bateman, J. E., Waitahuna. Baxter, S. D., L/Corp., Ashburton. Beattie, J. A., Tapanui Beattie, T. Green Island. Beckett, EL E., Timaru. Bell, R. A., Waimate. Bennett. G. W., Ashburton. Biggar, G., Croydon Bush. Biggar, J., T/Corp.,- Croydon Bush. Bilton, F. J., S/S.M., Temuka. Bishop, E. H., Methven. Black, J. 8., Broad Bay. Black, J. D., Outram. Blackmore, R. H., Lawrence. Blair, J., Ashburton. Blanchard, D., Kyeburn. Blyth, H. J. N., T/Corp., Waipara. Bowman, J. A., Beaumont. Boyce J. H., Sergeant, Waimate. Bradley, R. W. R., Sergeant, Wangapiri. Southland. Brenssell, C. H.. Outram. Brown, J. T., South Dunedin. Brown, R. G., Asliburfon. Browne, SL- D-, Oamaru. Bruce, A. A., Momona. Buckley, V. L., Fairlie. Burfort, C, Invercargill. Butler, T. M., South Dunedin. Buttolph, W. R., Invercargill. Cague, J., Corporal, St. Andrews. Calder, J. A. Dipton. Caley, R. V., Owaka. Calvert, N. P., Roslyn Bush, Southland. Campbell, E. D. L., Lawrence. Campbell, J., Corporal, Oamaru. Campbell, M., Woodlands. Capill, A. G., Fairlie. . Carlaw, H. G., T/corp., Waimahaka. Carleton, S. J., Methven. Carter, G., Waianiwa. Oaesey, C. 8., Ravensbourne. Cassidy, J. J., Q.M.S., Dunedin. Caswell, A. J., T/corp., Pleasant Point. Catherwood, 11., Timaru. Chaplin, J., Kew, Dunedin. " Chapman, R. J., Willowby. Christie, L. G., T/corp., Mosgiel Clark, J., Lowburn Ferry. Cleland, G. W., Ashburton. Collie, D., Tuturau. Cosgrift. M.. Nightcaps. Counsell. J. R., Makarewa, Southland. Cousin 3, H. J., Lawrence. Cowie. R., Wetberstone. Divan, J., Saadown. Divers, G. W., Clinton. Dixon, W. 8., Nightcaps. Donaldson, A., Roxburgh. Dowthwaito, S. J., T/L/corp., Waimate. Doyle, J. A., Long wood.

Dunn, E. W, S., Kaitangata, Dunning, J. W. J.. Dunedin. Dyer, A. 0., Stirling. Earl, W. J. P., Waikari. Edgar, J., Timaru. Edwards, S. V., Waiwcra South. Elliott, H. J., Dunedin. Finch, A. G., Milburn. Finn, J. T., Nightcaps. Flint, J. 0-, InvercargilL Fogarty, P. J., Waimato. Fow, G. T„ T/corp., Mataura. Frame, H. E., Goodwood. Fraser, A. J., Timaru. Fraser, M. A., Albury. Fraser, W., Caversham. Fraser, W. M., Balfour. Frater, S. P., Livingstone. Free, A. T., Ashburton. Gair, F. J-, Cromwell. Gemmell, R., Goxa Gerrard. P., Winton. Gibbs, G. H., Centre Bush. Gibbs, T. J., Dunedin. Gillespie, F. H., Opoho. Gilmore, A., Mosgiel. Gilmore, J. A., Goodwood. Goddard, W. Pv., Winton. Gordon, J., St. Leonards. Grainger, J. L.. Broad Bay. Grant, M. 0., Oamaru. Gudsell, J. D., Albury. Guthrie, J. A., Timaru. Guyton, J. H., Burkes. Hall, J. H., Pleasant Point. Hampton, R. E. L., Ashburton. Harris, W. L., Beaumont. Hart, F. G.. Waimate. Harvey, H. E., Sergeant, St Kilda Harvey, W. H., Weston. Haugh, R. A., Duntroon. Hayes, S. P., T/corp., Oturehua. Heckler, W. M., Warepa. Helm, W. 0., T/L/corp., Gimmerburn. Henderson, F., St. Kilda, .Hodge, T.j Ravensbourne. Holland, O. F., Mornington. Hollick, W., Milton. Homer, O. 0., Oreti. Horton; A. H., Grove Bush. Hoskin, C. L., St. Andrews. Howell, W„ Dunedin. Hughes, T., Timaru. Ings, A. J., Anderson's Bay. Irwin, W. PI., Mataura. Jensen, D., Caversham. Johnson, S., Sutton. Johnson, T., Henley. Johnson, M. A., Timaru. Johnstone, A. D., InvercargilL Johnstone, J. J.. Invercargill. King, F. C. Timaru. Knight, R. C, Waipori. Lewis, F. F., Ashburton. Lewis, T., Upper Junction. Lewis, W. J., Portobello. Lindsay, G., Roslyn. Lopdell, L. R. 0., Invercargill. Lumsden, J. C, Winton. M'Bean, O. A., Tapanui. M'Carthy, E. P., South Hillend. M'Oay, J. C, Musselburgh. M'Cleary, A., Clinton. MacDonald, A., Ravensbourne. M'Donald, C, Ashburton. M'Donald, L. A., South Dunedin. MacDonald, T. L., Invercargill. M'Eachern, A., Hedgehope. M'Felin, J. H., Cromwell. M'lvor, R. H., Waikaia. M'Kenzie, R. G., South Dunedin. M'Gibbin, N. J., Riversdale. M'Kinna, R., Wyndham. M'Lcan, P., Caroline. M'Leod, A., Mataura. M'Reilly, J. S., Waitahuna. Gully. M'Quarters, W. E., Timaru. Maddern, A. H., Winchester. Major, J., Waimate. Mann; F. 11., Kokonga. Mansfield, J. J., Windsor. Marett, S. G., Dunedin. Marr, J. M'K., St. Leonards. Martin, F. D., T/sergt., Otaio. Martin, J. A., Oamaru. Mcldrum, P., Mosgiel. Metzger, G., Bluff. Middleditch, A., Kurow. •? Miller, J. H., Balclutha. Miller, T., Oreti. Milne, C. G., Wyndham. Mortimer, W., Riversdale. Moynihan, H. J., Corporal, Anderson's Bay. Mulligan, E. J., Tapanui. Munro, J. G. F., Mataura. Murdoch, F., Lawrence. Nicolls, R. B-, Temporary. Corporal, Lawrence. Oliphant Rowe, J. D., Sergeant-major, Milton. Orr, H. S., Musselburgh. Paterson, A. V., Seadown. Paterson, C. N., Corporal, Middlemarch. Paterson, E., Oamaru. Paterson., W. S., Riversdale. Paton, G. W., Invevcargill. Payne, J., Invercargill. Pearce, J. M., Methven. Pearce, W. H., Mosgiel. Peterson. J. A., Romahapa. Philip, G. A., Dunedin. Powley, R. M., Clinton. Price, J. M. V., Athol, Southland. Rae, A. W., Glenham, Southland. Rae, T. W., Sergeant, Roxburgh. Rapson, J. H., South Dunedin. Ravenwood, V. J. M'P., South Dunedin. Reid, J. R., Ranfurly. Richman, R. H., Temp.-corporal, Timaru. Roberts, W. 8., Kaikorai, Dunedin. Robinson, A., Lovell's Flat, Robinson, R. H., Berwick. Ro?:erson, H. T., East Gore. Ryder, C. E., Timaru. Ryder, T.. InvercartriH. Scott. A. H., Rurnsidc. Scott. H. D. H., Timaru. Scott. J.. Temp. Lance-corporal, Glenham, Southland. Scott. J. W.. Kveburn. Seaton. J. R., Dimedin. Scrcombe. T. W., Gern.ldino. Shnw. J. A. G.. Berwick. Sheridan, J. W.. Balclutha. PVifrratt. A. S.. Geraldine. Shine. J.. Timaru. Sim. A. H.. Ooodwood. Sim. E. C Horiot, Simnson, J. H.. Wvndham. Simpson. W. G.. T/Corp., Leith Valley. Sinter. J., Methvon. Smith. A. F.. M.n+nnra. Snr'th. J. A.. Henley. Smith. M. J.. Tn-rmika. Smith. W a.. TTolVnrai. Smvth. E. R,, Mataura. Soner. G. TL. Athni. Snencer, W. 8.. Telruiti. Stewart. C. T). 0.. Miisselburrrh. Str-in*. J. H., South Dimedin. Summers. J. A.. Berwick. Sutherland G. R.. Tr-mp./L./Corp., Nightcaps. Swann. F.. Lowbmm Ferry. Svnnott. H. 8.. T'emp./Sgt., Inveroargill. Tall. A. S.. Dimedin. Tavlor. J. M.. T -+nnra. i Thompson. W.. Hinds. 'Thomson, E. W., St. Kilda.

Thomson, G. G., Green Island. Thomson, J. E., Invercargill. Thomson, W. A., Halfway Bush. Inomson, W. M., Kaitangata. Thurlow, T. L., Patearoa. Toomey P. P., Waikouaiti. .Turnbull, J. S., MosgioL Vessey, E., Ashburton. Waclio, 11. 8., Dunedin. Warden, H. 0., Ashburton. Watt, M., Mataura. Watte, H., Kakamii. Welsh, W. C, Temp./L./Corp., Hakataramoa. Whyte, 11. S., Sergeant, Oamaru. Wilcox, A., Arrowtown. Wilcox, T. L., Goodwood. Wilkinson, W., Temp./Corp., Mosgiel. Will, A. 8., Caversham. Wilson, J., Palmerston. Wilson, J. W., Maheno. Wilson, W. R.; Dunedin. Winders, J. M., Invercargill. Winsley, R., Oamaru. Winster, H. L., Green Island. Wrifrht, F. R., Temp./L./Corp., Musselburgh. Wiling, H. G., Tuapeka West. Wilson. W. J. H.. Temp./Corp., Invercargill (disembarked at port of call). SUPPLEMENTARY LIST. Kaye, J. 8., Sergeant, Dunedin. Y.M.C.A. Rule, A. V. Velvin, P. PRINCE LUD WIG'S DRAFT. The following Imperial details are en route to New Zealand per the Prince Ludwig:— 2/Lieut. Johnstone, with wife, for Hamilton. Lieutenant Ward, C.M.G., with wife, for Wellington. Lieutenant Welbourne, T. H. C, with wife, for Gisborne. T/Captain Erlain, H., with wife, for Kaipara. T/Major Riddock, H., with wife, for Gisborne. 2/Lieut. Bowley.. with wife and child, for Gisborne. FRIEDERICHSRUHE'S DRAFT. The following Imperial details are en route to New Zealand per the Friederichsruhe : Lieutenant Mitchell, C, for Otago. Lieutenant Donnor, V. E. P., for Waingaro. 2/Lieut. Alexander, W. H., for Auckland. Major Cooper, R. E., for Auckland. 2/Lieut. Grainger, R. J., for Auckland. 2/Lieut. Garrett, R., for Auckland. Captain Kidson, E., with wife, for Nelson. Lieutenant Hull, O. 8., for Auckland. Captain M'Kay, J., for Auckland. Lieutenant Watson, L. G-, for Auckland. 2/Lieut. Coverdale, B. M., for Auckland. 2/Lieut Williams, E. D., for Auckland. 2/Lieut. Brown, W. 8., for Dunedin. 2/Lieut. Croll, E. F., for Dunedin. 2/Lieut. Reeve, A. H., for Dunedin. 2/Lieut. Ritchie, J. A. D., for Otago. Caotain Hutchinson, G. A„ for Dunedin. Lieutenant lay lor, C. D-, I for Dunedin. 2/Lieut. Dunlop, W. F., for Wanganui. 2/Lieut. Sheriff, L., for Wanganui. 2/Lieut. Tennant, W. C, for Wanganui. 2/Lieut. Webster, A. D., South Canterbury. 2/Lieut. Forrarty, T. F., Invercargill. 2/Lieut. Haylett, A. for Invercargill. 2/Lieut. M'Donald, A. E., for Invercargill. 2/Lieut. Larkin, J. J., for Deep water. 2/Lieut. Vickers, R. A E, for Uralla. 2/Lieut. Burton, C. for Te Awamutu. 2/Lieut. Barnes, D., for Waipara. 2/Lieut. Black, Jim., for Lyttelton. Lieutenant Northcots, T. F., for Lyttelton. 2/Lieut. Coles, W. A. N„ for Petone. 2/Lieut Goodson, D. G., for Hawera. 2/Lieut. Gregson, for Pahia. 2/Lieut Belmore, W. T., for Whetukura. 2/Lieut. Hartson, W. T, for Hawke's Bay. 2/Lieut. Keith, J. H. M., for Hawke's Bay. 2/Lieut. Simson, K., for Hawke's Bay. 2/Lieut. Clyde, C. C., for Tairua. Lieutenant Hyde, H. E., for Crowmell. Lieutenant Holden, A., with wife, for 2/Lieut. Kimberly, E., for New Plymouth. 2/Lieut. Orr, B. L., for Morrinsvule. 2/Lieut. Smith, G. A- fo J Southland. 2/Lieut. Wilson, L. R., for King Country. Lieutenant Bundle, H. W, for Ekmedm. Lieutenant Tons, R. D. for Dunedm Captain Fulton, R. A. H., for Dunedin. Major Fella, for Dunedm. Captain Fraill, S. G., wife, for South Canterbury. • .. Lieutenant Wallace, C. G., Dunedin. 2/Lieut. Bain, 8., Kawakawa. Captain Williams, 0. H., for Gisborne. Lieutenant Lawrence, D. B„ for South Canterbury. 2/Lieut. Sterndale, A. C, for South Canter2/Lieut" y Stewart, W. F., for Kaukapakapa. Captain White, R. G., for Tukemokiki. Nurse Timms, for Lismore ..... Lieutenant Woods, 8., with wife, for Auok2/Lieut. 'Wadworth, for Invercargill 2/Lieut. Russell-Rendell, E., for Ashburton. Lieutenant Barlow, N. H., Christehiu-ch. 2/Lieut. Buckhurst, W. M., for Christ2/Lieut. Mackay, 8., Christchurch. 2/Lieut M'Farland, Christchurch. 2/Lieut. M'Laren,'J. E., for Christehurch. 2/Lieut. Parson, A. C, for Christchurch. 2'Lieut. M'Kenzie, B. A., for Christchurch. 2/Lieut Wilson, J. 8., for Christchurch. 2/Lieut. Batty, C. W., for Wellington. MOVEMENTS OF-TRANSPORTS. ' WELLINGTON, August 16. The New Zealand troops now _on the water and returning to the dominion total 9057, besides BT6 wives and 193 children. Wireless messages have been received notifying the following alterations of dates of arrival of the transports named: The Giesson (returning draft 269), originally due at Wellington on August 23, is now due on the 26th. This alteration is due to the vessel calling at Hobart. The Mamari (returning draft 274-) is now due at Auckland at 6 p.m. on August 19. instead of the 18th. The Somerset (returning draft 273), is now due at Wellington at midday on August 20, instead of the 19th. Imperial details ex Bremen and Ormonde were to leave Newcastle yesterday by the Essex for Wellington.