ROLL OF HONOUR

Southland Times, Issue 17482, 24 July 1915, Page 6

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE CASUALTIES LIST HO. 136. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON', July 23. Casualty list No. 126 is as follows; — BISD OP WOVNSS. WELLINGTON BATTALION. CHAPMAN, PTedk., driver, 10/700. (W. Chapman, Waitara, father); July 11. In Egyptian Army Hospital, July 19. DAHQEKOUSIiX ILL. OTAGO BATTALION. rOLFE, Thomas, 8/739 (Mrs Timms, 19 Palsgrave street, Christchurch); enteric.

DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED. OTAGO BATTAIgON. Private P. L. Johnston (gunshot ■wound ight groin, very septic)... SERIOUSLY WOUNDED. WELLINGTON BATTALION. Private G. W. Kerr (shrapnel wound, ;ft elbow). “ DANGEROUSLY ILL. OTAGO BATTALION. Private J. Rainham. SERIOUSLY ILL. WELLINGTON BATTALION. Private T. J. Sheenan. ON DANGEROUS LIST. WELLINGTON MOUNTED. Trooper W, Dawbin (general condition air). IN PEVER HOSPITAL. WELLINGTON BATTALION. Private W, J. Shepherd. PRONOUNCED OUT OP DANGER. FIELD ARTILLERY. Driver o. H. Murch. • PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY. OTAGO MOUNTED. Sergeant H. C. Burch. Trooper W. L. Nicolsoril WELLINGTON MOUNTED. Sergeant C. H. N. Campbell. CANTERBURY BATTALION. Sergeanl W. Edmunds. AUCKLAND BATTALION. Private E. Battersby. FIELD ENGINEERS. Corporal PI. C. Pinel. PIT POR DUTY. WELLINGTON BATTALION. Private W. P. Davidson. LlfajC NO. 127. WELLINGTON, July 23. Casualty list No. 12v was issued this ivening, as follows;SLIGHTLY WOUNDED. JEW ZEALAND FIELD ENGINEERS. MORRIS, Edward Charles, 4/625, sap>er (next-of-kin Mrs Annie Morris, Pailatua, mother); June 24. DIED OP WOUNDS. CANTERBURY MOUNTED REGIMENT TAVENSDALE, William, 7/132, trooper !D. Tavendale, Waihou Forks); June 27. WOUNDED. WELLINGTON BATTALION. GRIFFIN, Martin, 10/1504, private Griffin, Nairn street, Welling;on, father); wounded in right arm. TEE CARNIVAL QUEEN RAILWAY AND SHIPPING PRINCESS. A meeting of ladies was held in the Railway Library rooms yesterday to ionsider the forwarding of the candidature cf the Railway and Shipping Princess (Miss Daisy Hamilton, of Bluff). Mr R, M. Isaacs, vice-president of the Railway and Shipping Executive, addressed those present, pointing out the Invaluable aid a ladies’ committee could render in the good cause of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. It was unanimously decided to form a ladies’ committee, and the following were elected, with power to add to their number: Mesdames Robb and Challis (joint chairwomen), Mrs Jones (secretary), and Mesdames Brebnor, Isaacs, Cameron, Lowry, Griffiths, Martin, Galbraith, McGavock, Liddell, Hewitt, R. Walker, H. Walker, Pedlar and Bennett, general committee. The form of badge in the colours allotted (red, blue and gold) was decided upon and arrangements made for the supply. Various ideas were considered for raising funds, reports to be submitted to the next meeting to be held at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, in the Library Rooms. COUNTRY QUEEN. Mr A. W. Rodger addressed an enthusiastic meeting at Tuatapere on Thursday evening to further the candidature of the Country Queen. Mr John Horrell. who presided, called on Mr Rodger to outline the proposed campaign. This was done to the satisfaction of the meeting, and a committee was elected consisting of Mesdames Tosh and Walker, Mias Gibson, and Messrs Tosh, MoFeeley, Mangan, Davies, Hamilton, W. Arthur, H. Scott, Pont, Charlton (chairman) and M. Dowling (secretary), with power to add. Mucii enthusiasm was shown, and the Country Queen’s banner will be loyally supported. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Rodger was carried by acclamation. During the coming week several novel entertainments will take place in the country districts in support of the Country Queen, notably at Thornbury, Makarewa and Seaward Downs. At the latter place on Friday a patriotic “hard times” dance will be held, when a substantial fine will be inflicted upon anyone appearing in any other than that what the judges may consider a “hard times” dress. A mock court will also be held. A meeting of the town lady supporters of the Country Queen was held in Allen’s Hall yesterday, Mrs Studholme being voted to the chair. It was resolved that all present form themselves into a committee to further the interests of the Country Queen. The following officebearers were elected: —President, Mrs W. D. Hunt; vice-presidents, Mrs John McQueen and Mrs Jas. Callender; hon. treasurer, Mrs J. T. Prain; hon. secretary, Mrs John Macdonald; committee, Mrs 11. Studholme, Mrs F. H. Chisholm, Mrs Wm. S. Fleming, Mrs H. G. Brass. Mrs R. A. Anderson, Mrs A. W. Rodger, Mrs Israel, Mrs C. Sutherland, Mrs W. Oliver. Mrs Jas. MacKay, Mrs Frank Scandrett, Mrs F. Loughnan, Mrs John Hay, Mrs J. T. F. Mitchell. Mrs A. F. Hawke, Mrs F. W. Morrah, Mrs H. Carswell, Mrs S. Giller, Mrs John Cunningham, Misses Prain, Fleming, Brown, Robertson, Strettell, with power to add to their number. Much enthusiasm was displayed, and ways and means for furthering the interests of the Country Queen were discussed, It was resolved that the town ladies’ committee get into communication with the different ladies’ committees in the country with a view to co-opera-tion. ARMY AND NAVY SECTION. A largely attended meeting of the ladies' committee was held yesterday, when plans were considerably forwarded. Mrs Searell was in the chair. Mrs Jameson, Mrs Bush, and Nurse Mcßae were appointed to the executive. The young ladies decided to adopt a uniform, khaki with red facings, designs to be procured. Mrs Geo. Millar kindly offered to make the banner, and the offer was accepted with many thanks. It was decided to hold an afternoon, particulars to be advertised later, Mrs Petrie offering to organise the function. Strong committees were set up under the following principals: Flower committee, Mrs Perry; cake committee, Mrs J. Kingsland; fancy work committee, Mrs Taylor. Badges and raffle books -were distributed at the meeting and the ladies expressed their intention of pressing sales to the uttermost, so a steady revenue can be expected from this source. Captain McDonald announced that Mr A. D. Burn had given a wristlet watch and a silver tea service and hearty thanks for the handsome gift were expressed. The next meeting will be held on Monday evening at 7.45. SPORTS PRINCESS. A well-attended meeting of the Entertainment Committee of the Sports Princess was held yesterday afternoon, when it was decided to hold the first social, a card evening, on Tuesday, August 3rd. It is intended to fit up the rooms suitable for concerts, etc., and authority tc hire a piano was passed. At next Wednesday’s football match, Invercargill v. Star, which will decide the premiership for the Galbraith Shield this season, it was decided to sell sweets, badges and buttonholes, and a meeting of the ladies' committee will be held at 11 o’clock this morning to arrange details for same. The Rugby Union advised that 75 per cent, of the proceeds of this match will be handed over to the fund. A good demand has been reported for art union and raffle tickets, and the amount ol £ll 3s lOd was handed over to the general committee as the proceeds of sales of lollies at last Wednesdays match. On Monday the Sports Princess and Otautau, where "Sirs TTazlett “will ‘enter! tain her local committee and supporters at afternoon tea. The Otautau committee has already done good work in the way of sales, and has secured some valuable prizes for raffles which will be put in hand at once. The Lissack Brothers

kindly. offered to give a sacred concert f In the Town Hall on Sunday evening! in aid of funds for the Wounded Sol- I Hera through the Sports Committee, and i 'bumper house is assured. Otautau is evidently going to be a very strong Sports Princess centre, and will probably put up a record amount for this splendid and urgent call.. On Tuesday evening all Sports ladies will meet in the committee rooms, when amongst other important, business-to be considered is the question of holding a monster bazaar. BEST VERSE COMPETITION. Attention is drawn to the “best verse” competition being held in support of Nurse O’Shea (No. 3). Competitors are asjeed to send a verse not exceeding six lines to Box 245. WHOLESALE MERCHANTS’ AND TRAVELLERS’ PRINCESS (No. 2). LADIES' COMMITTEE MEETING. A well-attended meeting of lady supporters of the Merchants’ and Travellers’Princess was held in the V.M.C.A. yesterday afternoon. Messrs W. M. Maclean, A A, Cramond and J. R. Martin (members ’of the general committee) and Mr A. S. Cookson (secretary) were present to explain the objects of the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames H. W. Royds, S. Patton and J. C. Howie. Mrs W. J. Dunlop was appointed president, Mesdames A. S. Cookson and E. Philp, vice-presi-dents, and the following a general com-

mittee, with power to add to their number: Mesdames P. C. Mills, A. E. Hammer, Jas. Manson, J. R. Martin, J. R. Roscow, J. Stevenson, T. Nicholson, H. W. Royds, G. C. A. Todd, S. Patton, J. C. Howie, W. Todd; A. A. Cramond, A. B. Moffett and Misses Stevenson, Boyce, Mansoti, Campbell. Various projects for furthering the cause were discussed, and it was decided to hold, another meeting on Monday evening, when all lady supporters of the No. 2 Princess will be cordially welcomed. PUBLIC BODIES’ AND SCHOOLS’ PRINCESS. An enthusiastic meeting of the committee of the Public Bodies’ Princess was held in the Victoria Hall on Thursday evening, there being present: Mesdames T. W. Walker (in the chair), Peatherstone, Clare. Illingworth, Rennie, Rabbidge, McNeil, Sproat, Inglis, Faithful, Williams, Stead, Hanan; Misses Birss, Wilson, Ramsay, Cockroft, Wil- i son. Hardy (2), McDougall, Wesney, Stead. Chilman, Goldie, Robson, Eggleton. Mills and McEwan. ' Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames McFarlane, Pryde, Foster, and Miss Reid. It was decided to hold a “coin afternoon” in the Victoria Hall on Thursday, July 29, at which there will be a produce stall, tea-rooms, competitions, . and a programme of music. On August 7 a childrens’ party is to be held in the Victoria Hall, and, as Nurse O’Shea is representing tlie children of the community, it is expected than many children will be there. INDUSTRIAL AND RETAILERS’ PRINCESS. (No. 7.) A fully attended meeting of the executive held on Thursday evening was presided over by Mr.S. Craig, Mr Watt, of Messrs Dallas and Watt, was added to this committee, and several other gentlemen were elected to the various subcommittees. The delegates appointed to visit the country towns reported good meetings in each centre, and correspondence was read from the secretary of the Otautau Committee, showing that they were already well organised there, and that a particularly energetic ladies’ committee had been formed, and there was every indication of very strong support being forthcoming from that quarter. It was also reported that Nightcaps had decided to join the towns’ section, and their undivided support is assured for the Industrial and Retailers' Princess. A large batch of further donations were announced, and close on £3OO wortii of goods or cash was re- ! ferred to the Art Union Committee to ; deal with. j it was decided to call a big rally of ! all male employees for Monday evening next at 7,30 in tiie V.M.C.A. rooms, and it is confidently expected that a representative gathering of all factory and foundry hands and shop assistants will result. The same evening the ladies working committee met in their rooms, Esk street, and close on fifty ladies were present. Although this committee was only formed on Tuesday evening, so ] keen a spirit was shown that they were I able to report having taken a considerable amount by the sale of sweets on the streets on Wednesday afternoon. It | is announced in our advertising columns j that art Union books in any number may 1 now be obtained from Mr Bewley, of j Messrs Begg and Co., Esk street. On Tuesday afternoon and evening I next a special programme will be given |in the Popular Picture Palace, all ot | the proceeds of which will go to the j Retail and Industrial Princess. Prices I will be as usual, and bumper houses arc confidently anticipated. PUBLIC BODIES’ AND SCHOOLS' ’ PRINCESS. A large and enthusiastic meeting ol the executive connected with this section was held last evening. .V large amount of routine business was got through, and arrangements entered into for future operations. It was reported that the first Limerick ' competition had eventuated most successfully, and tins is to be continued with occasional variations. Messrs J. C. Williamson’s agent | has agreed to the suggestion of some of the committee to give an entertainment on behalf of the Children's Princess, Nurse O’Rhea. Messrs P.ahliidsrc and Hain reported a most successfu i meeting at Waikiwi, whore a resolution had been passed unanimously agreeing to support Nurse O’Shea's candidature. PRINCESS OF THE LAKES. (No. 5.) Two meetings will he held tin’s afternoon in the interests of the above Princess, one at :! o’clock, being a meeting of all ladies interested in tne section, and a meeting at 4 o’clock ol all ladies acting on the entertainments committee. Both meetings will be held in the supper room at the Town Hall. The management of the Popular Pictures, Ltd., have very kindly consented to devote the nett proceeds ol the afternoon and evening’s entertainments on Tuesday, August 31. to the section, and a packed house may be looked forward to on this occasion. The matter of appointing a paid secretary will be finally disposed of at the men’s executive mr-etinc on .Monoay evening, and the organisation of unions committees completed.