IN NEW ZEALAND.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 166, 19 August 1914, Page 6

IN NEW ZEALAND.

I AU REVOIR ENGINEERS. DANTERBURY SECTION DEPARTS. A WARM SEND-OFF.- ' One of the most efficient and certainly one of the most self-contained iittle squads of troops in Canterbury departed when the Field Troop and Signallers of the Engineers left last evening.en route to the Palmerston North concentration camp. A special parade of the Engineers had been ordered for 7 p.m., in order that those members who were not going might bid farewell to those who were. And the public, anxious to seize the opportunity of wishing "the boys God speed, were present at the Drill Hall in force. A GOOD CORPS.

The Canterbury Engineers have long been one of the foremost engineering corps in the Dominion, a fact attested to by the"*' large 'number of cups and other trophies now in their possession. Formed in ISB6, with Capt. John Webster, a civil engineer, commanding, the corps has always set a high standard in its work, and in addition to engineering has'always had a good name for rifle shooting. The officers Avho have commanded the company since Captain Webster's retirement are Captain McGlll, Captain Dougall, Major Jones, imd Captain Midgley, the last-mentioned Wng still the commanding officer. Captain Midgley has. had twenty-eight years' service, all but about four years of if having been.with the company he now commands. In military tournaments the Christchurch Engineers have always excelled, and in the field work, that" is the Alpha and Omega of the-Engineer's sphere of usefulness, they have many successes to their credit. ~• For many years the Dunedin Engineers were their strongest opponents, but of late years, since the inauguration of the Territorial scheme, -Auckland has -entered- the lists as a -formidable antagonist. Christchurch, however, has more than' held its own against all-comers, and the Christchurch Engineers have good ground for regarding t-heir company as the champion engineering unit in New Zealand. ■.. AN IMPORTANT BRANCH.

It -was a detachment of an officer and .18 non-commissioned officers and men irom this company that last night marched through the streets with their , comrades in attendance to entrain for Lyttelton. The buglers marching.ahead v made lively music, and 'fTTe drummer rattled his "drumsticks to the even steps

•of the corps. The Engineer is more ~~_vthan a soldier, but on active service he Is a soldier first and an engineer afterwards." -With every modern war his importance in the army has increased. Whenever an opposing force is badly trapped or decimated, one may nearly Always look for the dread artifices of the Engineer to account for. the disaster. His perview extends* far beyond the trenches and wire entanglements • iliat the uninitiated usually regard as his sole proviuce. It is his. business to facilitate and protect the advance of the army by the cunning of his devices, and to hinder pursuit by the ,enemy ,when his own side is retreating. He is, therefore, no non-combatant .artificer. His place in the advance is in front; > bis place in retreat-al?the rear. Mines, fougasses, brokga.bridges, demolished tunnels, ruined- useless• telejgraph lines—these are mostly the out■eonie of his destructive proclivities, just as renovated tracks, re-established communications, cunning gun-pits, and camp - ilare alarms and other, safeguards are the products of his creative propensities.

AT THE STATION. - To the body of men with such essential training the Christchurch citizens Jast night gave a warm and fitting send-off. The railway station was crowded to a dangerous extent by the «ro.wd that followed the Engineers through the streets. The members of the company who were not 'departing for active service accoHip ai u e the troop as far; as Lyttelton. The train pulled out amid a scene of enthusiasm, and grounds of cheers, following the the boys, wished them good luck in thosertroubled regions which they have volunteered to visit. i THE MEN. The personnel of the troop is as follows: ■•■•• ■'•■"''..-.■ -«■ '! ~ FIELD TROOP. - Lieut. "Oakey (in charge), Sergt.liajor Baker,. R.E., Sergt. Fisher, Sergt. Brunsden, Sappers Crawley, J. :. -'. .38. jH.- Adams, E. F. E. Baker, E. Cameron, R. H. Brownlie, T. O. Champjiess, -W. .3. Brown, J. Haines, S. Lane, B. McGimpsy, S. Line, D. Manson, M. P, Beeee, W. Turner, and H-.W. T. Xdoyd (farrier). ' SIGNAL COMPANY. Sergt. G. Rush (in charge signalling), Sergt. T. Richardson (in charge of teleCorporal Glarkson, Corporal.P. Berry, Sappers A. Airey, R. Horwell, S. Newton, L. McGee, E. Patterson, E. Tate; W. Mason, W. Melbourne, A. James, G. .Morgan, R. Thomson, W. Horgan, J. Turner, C. Grace, L. Clejnens, W.,Waddell, E. Stephen, and / Bradley. _>/" " SIGNAL TROOP. Corporal L. Noble,, and Sappers S. Way mouth, A. G? Wainscott, J. C. Guinness, and Driver's A. Nicholas mid A. E. Lovett. . Before the men' moved off from the drill hall the Expeditionary troop presented Lieut. E. J. Barnes with a pocketbook, and the Company Quartermaster with a silver-mounted walking .stick. - THE A.S.O. LEAVE FOR PALMERSTON. The following constitute the Canterbury squad of the Army Service Corps of the New Zealand Field Force. The squad left Christchurch by the Wahine '"■ last evening for the concentration camp North:— Lieut. Acland. Quartermaster-Sergt. Lloyd; Sergts. JSJasii, Dietly; Corporals Pratt, and Turner. Drivers Bowley, Bjt.sou, » Carter, . Clack, Forbes, Taylor, Gill, Compton, Bergamini, McGee, Soilness, MeLoughlan, Henley, Harper, Parkes, Doubleday, Issuer, Frankpitt; Fariieis Palmer, Niator; Drivers Lindsay ami Roats; Clerk Russell, Wheeler Dixon; Saddler Kett.

A LIBERAL RESPONSE.

FARMERS DONATE FODDER. Through the efforts of the Farmers' Union the following donations have been'received to-day. The value of the total fodder, etc., donated by farmers is we'll over £2200, and seven branches which are gathering donations have not yet sent in returns. Waikari (per Mr G. Rutherford), 3400 bushels of oats, l\ tons bran, 56 tons chaff, l.'i tens chaff, J '>'> tons potatoes, o sacks carrots, 7 artillery horses, 1 troop horse. Temp'leton —F. Maddison, 2 tons chaff; Jeff Bros., 1 ton chaff; W. Hampton, $ ton chaff; C. Ball, i ton chaff; JV Nicklaus, 50 bushels oats; J. Kavanagh, 2o bushels oats; J. Rowell, 1 ton potatoes; W. Phillips, 60 bushels oats; J. Bain, £1; C. J. Chattert'on, £t 1/-; E. Spencer, £1 ]/-• Oust and West Eyreton district —• Oats —Campion Bros., 50 bushels, E. W. Cooper 100 bushels, G. X. Crysell 50 bushels, L. Beattic 50 bushels, Geo. Garrett 50, R. Kingsbury 4, sacks, A. Larseu 1 sack, Oscar Miles 4 sacks t R. Frizzell 50 bushels, J. Charles 20 bushels, G. McDonald 50 bushels, M. Kennedv jun. 20 bushels, J. Catherwood 2*5, R. Marshall 2?., O. M. Hope 22, C. Blackmore 25, E. W. Baton 50. Chaff— H Talbot 1 ton chaff, W. H. Marshall do, J. Chambers do, R. Boyd do, G. H. Bradford do, F. G. Horrell 4 tons, Gardner Bros. 1 ton, John Smith 2 tons, Cowan Bros. 2 tons, H. J. Horrell 1 ton, J. Forbes 1 ton, S. Smith 1 ton, A. Anderson -J ton, F. Gartery £ ton, A. Graham l ton chaff and cash £2, G. Wayland 1 ton, Reid Bros, have offered to cut all chaff free. Miscellaneous — H. Garrett 1 artillery horse; P. Kingsbury, 2 sacks linseed; R. Gardner, 5 tons bran; S. Smith, l.tou potatoes; Barry and Anderson, 1.-5 sacks swede turnips; C. Nankivell, 2 tons hay; P. Fitzsimmons, £2 cash; T. O'Loughlin, £1 cash; \V. M'llraith, £1; G. W. Morrison, free shoes.

The total amount received to-day is as follows: — 25'.\5 bushels oats, 86 tons chaff, 4 tons bran, .18 tons carrots, 8 horses, o2 tons potatoes, £8 11/- cash. The Scargill branch has wired that they have consigned three trucks of fodder'.

THE DENTISTS' OFFER. • AN IMPUTATION BESENTED. Exception has been taken by the dentists of Christchurejv to the suggestions impliedly made irt some quarters that they, as a profession, have been rather backward in offering their services for the men of the Expeditionary Force. They point out that when steps -were first taken to.mobilise the force they made it known through the columns of the newspapers that the'dental department of the Christchurch Hospitalwould give priority to all members of the Expeditionary Force who were unable to pay for private treatment. This offer, however, was taken advantage of only to a very small extent, despite the fact that the services of the whole of the honorary dental staff at the hospital were at the disposal of these men, had it been necessary to utilise them. The matter was considered at a special meeting of the members of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Dental Association last evening, and. the following- resolution was carried;—" That this branch offers its services- gratis unreservedly to any member of the Expeditionary-Force who is not in a position to pay for such* services; such services to be given at the dental department of. the hospital, and in the event of the department being rushed, at private surgeries."

SPORT AND WAR. SOME SENSIBLE REMARKS. Some very sensible remarks were made at last evening's meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union, by the president, Mr G. H. Mason. Amongst the correspondence before the committee was a letter which raised the question whether it was wise to proceed with, the representative Rugby matches which are still to be played in Christchurch. Mr Mason said that it was a mistake for the community to settle down into a feeling of gloom and despondency. It was better to follow the usual everyday existence as closely as possible. If the sport interfered wfth the assistance that was being given to the Empire he would be the first to say, "Stop the sport." But while it did not interfere it should go on. He thought that arrangements for the remaining representative fixture* should be proceeded with. The other members of the committee concurred with Mr Mason's opinion.

AMBERLEY. Additional- contributions for tlie Expeditionary Forces are as follow: J. A. Fairweather, 1 ton chaff; W. A. Parnham and L. Oram, 2 tons chaff, V. J. Rhodes, 1 case books; Mrs Perry and Amberley Library, 1 case books and magazines. Additional contributions received by Mrs Perry for the Liverpool and Canterbury Patriotic, Fimds total £6 11/6. Mr P. G. Lewtotr has received an additional £lO for the assistance of the local volunteers, making a total of £35. DUNSANDEL. A well attended meeting of farmers and others was held in the local hall on Friday night, for the purpose of discussing the proposal to supply fodder for the horses of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. Mr G. Sheat presided. A committee, consisting of Messrs F. Lill, H. Sowden, and G. Sheat, was formed to canvass the district. The following is the result of the canvass: —H. Sowden, 2 tons chaff, 1 ton potatoes; Robt. Johnston, 1 ton chaff; A. Johnston, 1 ton chaff; Ballock!s Estate, 1 ton chaff; Jas. Walker, chaff; G. W. Kime, 1 troop horse; 11. F. Wright, 50 bushels oats; W. Gilbert, 50 bushels oats; AV. McMillan, ;J0 bushels oats; John Walker, 30 bushels ' oats; W. AVnlker, 30 bushels oats; J. Aldridge, 30 bushels oats; .1. Burgess,. 25 bushels oat.s; P. Lill, 20 bushels oats; R. Gemmell,. 18 bushels oats; S. Gemmell, 18 bushels oats; Rev. Reid, 1 bag carrots and 1 bag chaff. J. Sowden £2O, J. T. Wright £5, Brown Bros. £4 4/-, A. Cunningham £3 :$/-, Jas. Walker £2 2/-', C. A. Wright £2 2/-, Mrs N. Brown £1 1/-, Mrs G. Sheat £l. ]/-, J. Mackic £1 J/-, H. Brown £1 1/-, Jas. M.i-Loughlin £l. ]/-, P. Dolargev £1 1/-, S. Sherrard £l, F. Lill £1 1/'-, J. Henry £l, A. McPherson and Co. £l, J. Walker (Selwvn) £l, W. Brooks £l, T. Walker £l, B'. Washbourne £1 1/-, G. Scott 10/6, A. John 5/-, J. Mc.Kenzie 5/-, W. Stephens 5/-, S. McKcnzie 2/0, T. Greer 2/6, L. Jones 2/(5, T. Noble 2/6.

BANKS PENINSULA. On Saturday the ladies of Akaroa held a meeting to receive the donations given for the Liverpool Fund. The meeting was presided over by the Mayoress, Mrs G. Armstrong, who re-

ported that the sum of £l3O had been collected in money, M2 "housewives" had been made, and 70 yards of flannel given.

CALLING OUT RESERVES.

FOR DEFENCE ONLY. A' KNOWLEDGE OF MUSKETRY. (Sun Special.) WELLINGTON, August 18. The proclamation issued last evening carlling on certain sections of the NewZealand Defence Forces for active service has been the subject of a good deal of comment and enquiry to-day. People are asking whether the various companies called upon are expected to serve in Europe or not. A SUN representative had a talk with a-member of the Ministry this evening on the subject, and it was made clear the Government had no power to call on members of the Territorial Forces to serve abroad unless they wisli to do so. At the same time the Government can, if it thinks it is necessary, summon any unit of the Force to turn out for home defence. This is what is being done in the present case. Already practically the whole of the Garrison Artillery Companies in the Dominion have been summoned to man the forts at our principal harbours. The Government seems to have cause to call out-more troops for the defence of these strategic, positions, and the result is last night's proclamation. Questioned on the matter, the Prime Minister said that he had no explanation to make, although he did not conceal the fact that the proclamation had been issued as a measure of urgency. Whatever may be the intentions of the Government with regard to the men who have been called out, ife.. can be taken as eertam that they are not to be ordered to the front without having "had a say" as to their own choice in the matter. THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

Preparations for the dispatch of the Expeditionary Force and the defence- of the various New Zealand ports are being steadily gone on with. Alajor Sir Alexander God ley has already set out on a tour of inspection of the various camps, and it is expected that before the Force finally leaves these shores the Minister of Defence, and possibly the Prime Minister will also visit them.

The departure of nearly'looo men belonging to the Territorial Force, or Reserve, will naturally make a big gap in the ra_uks of those who have been enrolled to defend the Dominion' in the case of international trouble. It is good to know that those in the second line of defence are rallying round the colours. .. In Wellington, at least, the members of the Rifle Clubs are fast enrolling in corps to take the place of the departing Territorials. It is an open secret that many of the lads who have already sailed had not even an elementary knowledge of the science of musketry. In .the ranks of the Rifle Clubs are many men who have made shooting a life-long study. Many of these men are now offering their services as instructors to the young fellows who are going to Europe -to uphold the prestige of the Empire. It is hoped that the Government will take advantage of their offer. It has been done in the Homeland, why not in New Zealand?

Now that practically the whole of the New Zealand Garrison Artillery Forces have been concentrated in the forts it will not be necessary to order the usual annual period of training- The public living round the chief ports are therefore warned that they need not be alarmed if they hear the sounds of the firing of heavy guns witliin the next few days. The authorities will take the opportunity of putting the young men through their course of training, and when a big gun is fired it will not necessarily mean that : a hostile cruiser is within range; as a matter of fact it is quite certain that New Zealand waters are quite free of German ships of war.

MAGNIFICENT RESPONSE. NO MENACE HERE. (Sl\N Special,) . WELLINGTON, August 18. Interviewed by aT3UN representative this afternoon, the Hon. W. F. Massey said all arrangements for the dispatch of the main body of the Expeditionary Foree were going steadily ahead. Ten ships had been chartered as the Star of India, Athenic, Maunganui, Tahiti, Arawa, AVaimana, Hawke's Bay, Ruapehu, Orari, and Limerick. The fitting out of the ships *was now being carried out, but he could ' not say whether all the work would be done in Wellington. All the ships would be used for the transport of men and horses, and a certain amount of cargo would be taken, but it was not known at present how much. Considerable space on the ships would be needed for the stores necessary for so many men. The ultimate ports of departure of the ships have not yet been determined, but the Government would give notice so that exporters would know Avhat ships were leaving their ports. Offers of service were coming forward freely and the Government was experiencing no difficulty so far as volunteers were concerned. The response to the requests for monetary help, etc., was simply magnificent. In the last ten minutes he had received cheques totalling £IOOO. The Croatiaus in the district of which Dargaville was the centre had subscribed £SOO.

Regaining the safety in New Zealand waters from the menace of hostile cruisers, Mr Massey said he could say nothing definite, but the Government's opinion could be gauged from the fact that they had ordered" lights to be restored at the entrance to our principal ports.

Regarding the business'of the House after the adjournment, Mr Massey would make no definite announcement, but he said that the Government would deal with important business which must be proceeded with without further delay.

CARGOES HELO UP. Press Association. WELLINGTON, August JB. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce to-day discussed the question of is'cw Zealand cargoes Wing held up in German .steamers detained in the Commonwealth ports. Arrangements have been made for the transhipment of these goods at the expense of consignees. Most of the freight has been paid to New Zealand ports and consignees will probably have to bear an additional charge of from £1 to £1 10/- per ton. The Chamber decided to approach the Government with a suggestion that, if these steamers should be sold, the additional charges of consignees should be deducted from the prize money and refunded to the consignees.

THE FINANCIAL POSITION.

NOW MUCH EASIER. j CONFIDENCE RESTORED IN ! LONDON. i Press Association. ♦ WELLINGTON, August IS. The message from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the oversea dominions urging the resumption *of trade relations gave great satisfaction in Wellington yesterday when conveyed to several of the financial authorities. It was recognised that before such a statement was made it would be fully warranted, and that, in any case, the utmost reserve would be shown before letting such a statement go forth to the Empire. Colloquially expressed, it would have "more behind it." As a matter of fact, private cable messages received fully bear out all that was contained in the official message. The jnonefary position is certainly much easier.

In proof of this statement, it may be, mentioned that on Saturday the New Zealand banks fixed the rate for telegraphic transfers at 1 per cent. During the time of high tension in London, immediately following the outbreak 'of war, the banks in New Zealand abstained from making any remittances to London by telegram, but the position is now so much improved that the banks have resumed those remittances, fixing the rate mentioned. It was gathered, in this connection, that the desire of those responsible was not to make profit by the crisis, but, within reasonably safe lines, to bring about as speedily as possible a restoration of the financia4 and trading relations between New Zealand ' and the Mother Country to the condition th&y were in before the war broke out.

The telegraphic transfer rate was as low as 10/- per cent., -with a tendency to go lower just before the declaration of war. This was indicative of the desire of the hanks to keep up their supplies of gold. Previously to that the rate was 15/- per cent.,. less 2/6 for best customers. Then the rate was reduced to 12/(5, and next to 10/-.

The latest alteration clearly shows that confidence is being speedily restored in .Loudon. It is suggestive, too, of the commerce of the Empire -as a whole being regarded as practically free from molestation on tile high seas. CONCENTRATION CAMP. •ENROLMENTS OVER 5000. . Frees -Association. PALMERSTON NORTH, August 18. The force under canvas at the concentration camp has. now reached a strength of about 1200. Early each morning the men are taken out for a course of physical drill. Although the climatic conditions were bad up till yesterday, only three eases of illness have been reported, one case of appendicitis and two of pneumonia. The Defence Department is receiving applications for enrolment daily. The total enrolments up to date are: —Officers 171, men 5074. The. rifle clubs hi -the district are rapidly strengthening their numbers and the Mayoress's appeal for funds is liberally responded to.

Gifts of fodder, .horses, and so on are pouring: in.from -all over the-district. A * detachment of the Ambulance Corps leftfor Auckland to-day.

GENERAL GODLEY INSPECTING:

AN EXAMPLE SET. Press Association. AUCKLAND, August IS. The great majority of the volunteers who are to form the Auckland contingent of the Dominion's Expeditionary Force are iiow under canvas 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 Alexander Godley who had come to Auckland on a brief visit for this special purpose. The inspection, over General Godley told the men that he was going in command of them. He would be leaving New Zealand in-one of the troop ships sailing from Wellington so he would not have another opportunity of coming to Auckland before he sailed. He would like to remind them that they were going to Europe, where they would be side by side with highlytrained 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 in discipline. "I have no doubt," concluded the General, '""that you will fight, if the need arises, with the same courage as that shown by your countrymen during the , Maori wars, in South Africa, and elsewhere." Prior to his departure for Wellington by the mid-day express General Godley had a confidential chat with all the officers.

NOVEL PRESENTATION. Press Association. WELLINGTON, August 18. There was quite a unique eerenfony at the Grand Opera House this evening, when the Hon. A. L. Herdman, Minister of Justice, presented Air F. Niblq, principal American comedian of the J. C. Williamson Company, with the national flags of New Zealand and America bound together, as a recognition of the efforts of himself and company in accelerating the collection of funds towards the New Zealand war chest.

Mr Herdman, in a happy speech, stated that he had pleasure in making the presentation. As a Minister of the Crown, he hoped that the two countries would always be as indissolubly bound as the two flags he was presenting. ' The Mayor also spoke appreciatively from the stage and the Mayoress presented Miss Cohan with a handsome bouquet. The. proceedings aroused immense enthusiasm.

ANXIOUS MAORIS. Press AtMoeiation. TAUMARUNUI, August IN. A meeting of representative Maoris was held at Taumarunui this afternoon«and later the Natives waited on the Mayor and asked him to communicate with the Prime Minister requesting him to provide them with rilles and ammunition and an instructor to train them, so that they could bear their share of the defence of the country. The Mayor promised to send Die request to the Defence Department and his decision gave great satisfaction (o the Maoris.

j TO ALLEVIATE DISTRESS. I A WELLINGTON MOVEMENT. ' j rress Association. j WELLINGTON, August J9. i A mooting of the committee set up j by the Mayor to find employment where ! necessary, and to meet any cases of dis- ; tress, was held to-day. It "was stated | that the present condition of trade was j fairly steady,- and was due, in a | measure, to the rush orders in conueetion. with the troops. J Mr Grenfcll, of the Employers' Assoj ciation, said there Avas a general disposition on .the part of employers to keep a full list of assistants, but negotiations were pending to tide' over the period of crisis. ]f It was also explained that local j bodies intended, as far as possible, to j carry out the works in hand, and proi jected. The committee decided to co-operate with similar committees in other districts of the province. THE OTAGO CONTINGENT. Press Association. DUNEDIN, August 10. The liawke's Bay and Kuapehvf*are understood to he the troopships going to the front with the Otago Contingent. The infantry regiment will he in charge of Colonel Bauchop, and Major McDonald will command the mounted men. The probabilities are that both vessels will be dispatched from Port Chalmers within a fortnight. THE MONSTER DEMONSTRATION FURTHER SUPPORT. At a committee meeting yesterday, the Mayor said he had not proclaimed I a half-holiday for Monday, when the i patriotic demonstration is to be held, | but' he did not see how it could be I avoided. After some discussion it was I decided that the Mtiyor should ask ein- • plovers to observe a half-holiday, those j who could not close to give employees ja chance to get away in'shifts. ! DISPLAYS BY LODGES.. ■ A meeting of representatives of the Canterbury Druids' Lodges was . held last evening, G.P. Bro. J. W. Neate, presiding. G.G. Bro. £ W. Baty was appointed secretary. Amongst those present -were:—G." Sec, Bro. T. Walker; G.V.P., Bro. R. Walls; G. Trustee, Bro. T. J. Gledhill; P.A., Bro. J. Rhodes (secretary Anchor Lodge); P.S., Bro. A. Palmer (secretary Ivy of Linwood); A.D., Bro. Bmstj.'aiul Sec. Bro. Jackson (Lily of Richmond). Discussion took place in connection with the patriotic demonstration, and a tableau emblematic of the Order was proposed *atid arrangements left, in the hands of P.A. Bro. f. AY. E. Smith (Pioneer Lodge). It was resolved that the Royal Arch".Chapter regalia should be used by Brothers on horseback at the head of the section, and that country members should be asked to cooperate; also that the time and place.of meeting should be advertised in the papers on' Saturday evening.

A meeting of the Court Star of Canterbury, Ancient Order of Foresters, was held on Monday evening, when it was decided that the' Court should take part in the procession with a banner and horseman display. ■■ -.

OTHER DISPLAYS. Members of the Canterbury head centre and the Sumner branch of the Royal Life : saving Society, and of the New Brighton Life-saving Club have been invited to take part in the demonstration, and to assemble for that purpose half an hour before the advertised time of starting, at the Christchurch municipal baths. It is expected also that the Rechabites' Band will turn out, as will the Pipe Band and the C.Y.C. Regimental Band, all of which have offered their services.

At a meeting of the Veterans' Association, held last evening, it was decided that the veterans should take part in the procession in uniform. The committee which has arrangements in hand, wishes to thank Messrs .Jamieson Bros, for their offer to erect platforms in connection with the concerts to be given in Latimer Square; Miss Digby, for supplying, typewriters and stationery; Mrs Bates, for a donation of £1; many people for offers of concert items; and the following owners of. motor cars for offering the use of their cars in connection with the proposed "joy rides":—Messrs T. Hartley, W.-Ji. Horner, S. Griffiths, W. C. Sanders, jun., J. S. Piper, E. Henzel, E. Pither, W. R. Sanders, sen.,: and S. Meadows. DONATIONS. Donations in connection with the prize fund"should be sent to the secretary, Mr G. Batley, or the chairman of the committee, Mr B..Falek, 138 Cashel street (telephone 395), and enquiries also may be made from them. -s PATRIOTIC CONCERT.

A concert in aid of the Mayor's Patriotic Fund is being organised by Madame Gower Burns, to be held in the King Edward Barracks on Saturday evening. The Barracks have been placed at the disposal of the concert party by the military authorities, and all internal arrangements are being made by Captain Me Gee. The concert itself should be a distinctly meritorious one, as a number of able performers will take part. Included in these are Mrs VV. Wilson, Mrs Mbnteith, Mr A. L. Cropp, and Mr Millar. The Woolston | Band will play to the Barracks, and give various selections on the programme. His Worship the Mavor will be present. PATRIOTIC ORGAN RECITAL. - There was a fair attendance at the Cathedral last evening, when Dr Bradshaw gave a recital, the programme being selected from the works of English, French, and Russian . composers. The selections were as characteristic as one could expect when such a wide field had to-be covered, and each composition was artistically interpreted by Dr Bradsha-w. A collection was taken up in aid of the Patriotic Fund. BIBLE-IN-STATE-SCHOOLS " .FUND. FIELD AMBULANCE CORPS EQUIPMENT FUND OF £IOOO. The electoral organiser reports having received the following donations since Alonday mornirig: Pupils of Papauui and Merivale! Kindergarten School £2 10/-, Mrs H. L. j May £2 2/-, Miss 11. L. Hay £2, Professor T. G. Blunt £2 2/-, Airs'L. Clark £2, Mrs A. W. Bennett £l, A Pensioner 10/-, Mrs A. McKellar £1 1/-, AHss E. Hewitt £l, Airs L. Hogg £1 1/-, Mr H. I). Andrews £!">, Airs 11. D. Andrews £5, Two Workers £lO, Alr .1. M. Tripp (Wood-' bury)" £lO, Airs ,1. Al. Tripp (Woodbury) I £5, Mrs A. Sinclair Thomson (Gerald- : ine) £2, Mr 11. A. P. Smith £l, Miss i Gibson £1 5/-, Mr C. Early (Green- 1

dale) £1 1/-, Mrs W. H. Seed £1 1/-, Mrs W. Wood £l. Mr E. Novis £l, Mrs Moncrief 10/-, Mrs F. N. Taylor 10/-, Rev. H. W. Monaghan 10/-, Mrs Upham 10/-, Nurse Hassel 5/6, Mrs Wickenden 5/-, Mrs and Miss King 5/- Sympathiser 5/-, Missel. Packer 5/-, Anonymous 2/-, Mrs Byrch Br%wn 2/6, Mrs Watkins 2/6, T\trs MeCullough 2/-, Sympathiser 2/6, Mrs Wacher -10/6, per Mrs J. W. Cragg £lO/6, per Miss Bannard £1 9/<3, per Miss A.'Davison (Templeton) £2 8/6, per W. J. Davison (Hornby) £1 11/6, per J. E. Rountree (Hornby) £2 9/-, per Mrs M. A. Slesser 7/-, per 'Mrs Ricketts £l.lO/-, Anonymous £l, Mrs N. M. Hobday £5, Mrs Macbeth £l, Misses Macbeth £l.

.The electoral organiser would be glad to receive .donations, no matter, how small, towards the above fund, at the office, 84 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Only £IOO is required to complete the Canterbury-Westland portion.

THE TROOPSHIPS,

ABAWA AND TAHITI. FOR CANTERBURY TROOPS. The Arawa and Tahiti, which are now in Lyttelton Harbour, will be the troopships for the Canterbury troops. , ••- The Arawa is.partially fitted up, and work on - board is proceeding apace.. Very little has been done on board the Tahiti. TIME OF DEPARTURE. PROBABLY END OF MONTH. It is not very probable that the troopships at Lyttelton will be ready for oc cupation before the 28th or 29th-inst., and the chances are that the Canterbury Contingent will not embark before the end of the month.

WAR PARAGRAPHS.

At the meeting of the Rieearton Borough Council_-last evening the. Mayor stated that a meeting of ladies had been galled, when various committees were set up which were now at work in .the borough. The Mayor asked the council to decide as to whether a publie meeting should be called at which the residents of the borough could go into the matter fully and decide upon a plan of action. After considerable discussion it was decided to hold a meeting in the Town Hall on Monday next, the 2.->rd hist., at which the matter of raising funds could "be discussed fully and a decision come to in regard to the specific purpose to "which the funds should be donated.

Under the patronage of the Rieearton Borough Council a patriotic concert is to be held on Thursday week, August 27, in the Rieearton Town Half. A splendid programme* is to be given by Mr R. T.'Cowper's concert party, and i>; is understood that arrangements are now practically completed. Tickets and programmes are being provided by Crs Ford and Helliweir respectively.

Colonel Bond; officer in charge of the j-emounj;, depot at tie" Addingtpn campy informed a SUN representative yesteEr day evening that Major Clayton,- iofficeih in charge of the Wellington, &Gjtpt f had .visited the eamp and had Jbeeit' parti*..; cttlarly struck with the smart aact 'eT-" ficient manner in which the. work was being" carried out by the men, who, although most of them are civilians, are giving their services fre.e. Farrier-Sergt. Cook, while exercising: a horse at the Addington camp, was kicked in the ribs, several of which., were fractured. His iniuries necessitated his removal to the nospital. It is expected that over 300 motorists will take part in the Patriotic Procession on Monday next, judging by the enthusiasm displayed at a meeting of motorists held in the Pioneer Club-" rooms. A collection 'taken up in the room for the distressed in Britain." amounted to £lO 2/-. It is proposed, that the motorists shall appear in the. procession'in fancy dress and convey the .public throughout the city and' suburbs on pleasure trips, thus addingto the grand total of the Patriotic Fund. Mr England has placed his car at the disposal of the executive on the day of the procession. Further details- areto be decided at a meeting on Thursday ' night. > • All motorists are invited to help by_ lending cars for motor rides at the 'de- s nionstration on Monday next,,at Cran-" mer Square, Kihuore Street end. ; The Mayor of. Lyttelton (Mr J. 8,, Webb) has called a public meeting, 'i*'! be held in the Borough Council Chambers on Friday evening next, for purpose of organising a Lyttelton Patriotic Fund. "

At last night's meeting of the Kaia- : poi Borough Council it was. resolved to grant £SO to the Kaiapoi Patriotic

"Fund for the assistance of any dis-~ tressed Kaiapoi members of the Expeditionary Force, or those dependent on them.

A patriotic demonstration was held at New' Brighton last evening. A procession was formed by the Territorials, Fire Brigade, members of local.bodies, and a number of residents, and marched to the esplanade. Addresses were given by the Mayor, Mr C. H. Winny, and Messrs W. S. Malaquin, C. H. Opie, S. Kebblewhite, G. W*. Russell, M.P., and Captain Owles. - Colonel C. J. Cooper wishes to acknowledge gifts from the following donors for the men in camp at Lyttelton. Mrs T. Harkiss, books and magazines; Miss (Mara Dimond, books and papers; Mr Plans, magazines; Colonel Chaplain Chambers, cakes; Major Baruett, books and illustrated papers; Y.M.C.A., notepaper; N.Z.G.A. Hon. Territorials, bagatelle table, quoits, draughts, and football; Mr E. Henderson, tabacco. Several parcels, etc., have been received from anonymous donors. The men have now enough Treading 'matter to last for some •weeks.

The Nelson detachment of the New »■• Zealand Expeditionary Force arrived at Lyttelton by the Pateena this morning. There were 150 mounted men and 100 infantry. All the horses did not come down, "only, 114 being shipped. The **infantry and the dismounted men went onto Christchureh by train, while those who had horses with them, after feeding and watering their mounts, set out for Christchureh about noon via Governor's Bay and Dyer's Pass. At the rooms of the Catholic Club last evening five members of the Technical College Students' . Association, who are going.to the front, were farewelled. Mr W.- J. Dobbs presided. Lieut. Skelton, Lieut. Batchelor and Private D. A. Adams were present, two others, Sappers J. E. Adams and Baker, having left for the nortlf that evening. The chairman suitably conveyed the good wishes of the- Association to its -comrades. Mr 1.-E. Newton, the Act-ing-Director of the College, presented Lieutenants Skelton and Batchelor each ■with a money.-belt and a compass. During the evening a varied programme of- vocal and" instrumental items was given by members of the, Association. 'Colonel Richardson has received the following additional gifts' for the use of the Expeditionary Force: —Hayward Bros. &.Co., Zealand ia Soap; Company, 50 boxes of ;," soap; Steele Bros., Addington,.one cart; ■Cadet J. C.. Muuro, Akaroa, one pair of /; regulation boots.

THE LIVERPOOL FUND.

r ' DONATIONS. £ s. d. Acknowledged to date, for badges 331 19 11 ', Cash donations .. .. 674 2 7 Total .... .... 1006 2 6 £; s. u. - Fendaiton, per Mrs Alpers 10 10 0 Two I'Viends .. ... .. 0 5-0 - Papanui, per Miss Kitehie '"3 0 8 Mrs Bichardsonvf or holdalls o'lo 0 '. Mrs- E. A. Friedman .. .. 1,-. -1 0 . Mary's (Merivale) Boys' Sunday- Morning Class .. 15 0 liaHy. Clifford, for material 1; 0 0 Anonymous .. .. .. I>. 1 0 '; Avonside .Sewing Guild .. l'lO 0 "Mrs Henna'h, collected ■ .. 1$ 4 6 -'Anonymous .. .. .. .. 0. 2 0 J.T.H .. .> #lO 0 - A- Friend .. ..... .. .. 0 2. 0 Miss Hean .. 0 10 0 Miss Bowker .. .. .. . 010 0 - Warwick, School pupils .. 7 9 * Collected by Mrs Newton : (Linwood) 2 10 0

Per Mrs Sorensen — Miss Thompson . (collected) .. .... 3 12 0 Mrs S. Lascelles ..... 1 1> 0 .Mrs R. S. Rankin.. .... 5 50 Mrs Hamilton Bon (Sumner) 10 0 Per Mrs Sowden (Dunsaude'l) 10 0 0 Miss Sealey 800 Per Miss Rowntree (Marshlands) .. 5 1 G Mrs Milnes, 600 badges for Elmwood School children. GIFTS IN KIND. Mrs P. G. Withers, 36 cholera belts; Mrs Gardiner, 6 do; Kaiapoi ladies, 53 do and Gl housewives; Mrs G. H. N. Helmore, 2 do and 5 do; Mrs. (Dr) Cooke, 10 do; Mi.sses Rapheal, 2 do and 7 housewives; Mesdames Murdoch, Uewell, and Bruges, .56 do and 9 holdalls; Mrs (Dr) Thomas, 4 do and 2 doz handkerchiefs; Mrs Wyles's working "bee, 6 do and 20 hold-alls, fitted; Fondalton ladies, 18 do, 1 housewife, 13 -handkerchiefs; Riecarton borough, 19 ?<lo and 2 caps; Mrs R. Moore, 4 do; -Mrs Chrystall,. 12 do; Anonymous, 3 do and magazines; Miss Helmore, 12 do and 4 hold-alls; Mi'ss Maisie Peebles, 2 <lo and magazines; anonymous, -5 do; Anonymous, 9 do, 6 housewives, 2 Testaments; Mrs Powrie, 8 do; Girls' High School, 61 do, 77 holdalls, 77 housewives; Mrs Withers, 32 belts; Mrs P. H. Johnson, 7 housewives; J. 8., 4 do; Mrs Wyllie, 2 do; Anonymous, 3 do; Gtrtou "College, 7 do and 8 hold-alls complete; Ellesmere, per Mrs Withers, 53 do; Mrs Cyril Ward, 10 do and 2 caps; Mrs Wilding, 40 do and 12 holdalls; Mrs Marsh, 42 do; Miss Gosset, 24 do; Miss Pyne, 12 do; Miss Humphreys, 48 do; Mrs Cunntngton, per G.C.S.S.S., collected by Miss RoJlcston, 215 do; llalswell ladies, 10 do and 33 hold-alls -complete; St. Margaret's School 19 do and 19 do; Miss Buddie, 8 do; Victoria "League, 12 do and books; girls of Atlas Factory, 18 do and 2 pairs sox; Mrs W. Diamond, 2 do; Mrs H. W. Piper, 12 do; Hororata Bee, 21 do; Mrs Moore, 2 caps; Mrs Seddon, 2 do; Mrs Winnie, 3 (!*; Mrs I'Jllis 2 do; Mrs Clarke 1 do; Mrs Gubbie, 1 do and 1 pair socks; Mrs Julius, 4. do and 2 comforters; Avon- -> side Guild, 3 do; Mrs Crosbie, 2 Bala- ,.* . jlava caps; Mrs Isabelle Smith, 2 do; Mrs J. Thompson, 4 do; Miss Gray, 3 do; B. M. Thorriton, 4 doz-socks; Lady

Moon, 4 do; Mrs Wilson, 6 pairs socks; Anonymous, 3 do; Mrs Withers, Southbridge, 45 do and 48 hold-alls complete; Mrs Tozer, "12 da; Mrs PouJtoii, 3 do; Mrs F. Pynej 10 do; Mrs Anthony, 2 do; Mrs Mc.Clurg and Mrs Robb, 4 doz socks; Mrs R. Nosworthy, 1 do; Mrs C. Bell, 1 do; two, friends, 4 pairs socks, 2 pipes, tobacco, thread, boot laces; Mrs A. Marshall, 2 pairs socks; Mrs G. E. Good, 12 do; Mrs Ritson Thomas, 6 do; Mrs Raphael, 6 do; Miss Urquhart, 2 do; Miss D 'Oyley, 2 do; Mrs Miller, 6 do; Miss Bonney, 2 do; Misses Strange, 12 pairs blankets; L.Y. (Irwell), 1 do; Mr T. G. Russell, 4 do; Mrs Walcott Wood, 4 do; Mrs Darsley, 2 do; Mrs George Rhodes, 63 shirts; Mrs MeFarJane, 11 do; Mrs Crooke, 12 hold-alls; Miss Kincaid, 5 do; Miss Gill, 15 do; Miss Hollowav, 10 do; Mrs .7. Farrell, 12 do; Addington, 12 d"o (fitted), 15 pairs socks; Miss Preston, 20 handkerchiefs; Miss Ross, 53 do; Mrs A. F. Wright, 26" do; Mrs R. W. Anderson, 16 do; Z.A.Z.A., cards, magazines, and books; Mrs Chrystall, books and magazines; Anonymous, magazines; Mrs Armstrong, magazines and books; Mrs Marri, magazines; Mrs Rodgers, do; Miss Ruudle, do; Guy Pascoe, 2 packs cards; Miss Ritchie, 2 do; Miss Rae, 2 cholera belts; Mrsli Metherell, 3 scarves; Mrs Birch-Brown, per Bible-in-Schools, sleeping bag and sundries.

LYTTELTON'S RESPONSE. At a meeting of the Lyttelton Ladies' Committee in charge of arrangements for collecting in aid of the-Lady Liverpool Fund yesterday afternoon it was shown that a sum of £ll6 6/- had been collected,' which, considering the short time the canvassers have been at work, must be considered highly satisfactory. The money will be forwarded to the Christchureh Committee at once. The amounts received by the • various collectors are as follow:

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

W. Templeton .... .. 1 0 D J. Bunting . . . ...-, . . . . 10 0 Lane, Walker, Raukin, Ltd. 20 0 0 • .■-.. —«—-J---£SIBB • 2 : 0 Christchureh Beautifying Association .. .. .. 50 0 0 THE E. BATTERY. The E Battery leaves to-night for Palmerston North. It has been arranged that the bugle band will parade at King Edward Barracks at a quarter to seven, and accompany the men to Lyttelton. <$ ■ ■ KAITUNA AND GEBBIE'S VALLEY. Subscriptions to Patriotic Provident Fund have been received as follow: B. C. Quaife, £lO 10/-; S. C. Harris, £5; F. Field, £5; T. Quealy, £6; W. A. Gray, £lO 10/-; H. Blyth, £2 2/-; R. Liddle, £1 1/-; D. White, £1 1/-; J. F. K. Jamieson, £5 5/-; E. W. Baylev, £3; F. G. Birdling, £lO 10/-; John Parkinson, £lO 10/-; D. Anderson, £5, 5/- total, £74 14/-. More subscriptions are to follow later.

EMPIRE FUND.

Additional contributions are:.. £ s. A. S.A.Goodwin 110 Mabel E. Dixon 10 0 0 G. T. Weston 10 0 0 G. E. Way 3 3 0 R. .1. Maxwell .5 5 0 KAITUNA AND GEBBIES' VALLEY Subscriptions to Equipment Fund: — W. F. Parkinson, 5 tons potatoes, and 4 horses: A. Hulton, 2 tons potatoes; A. E. Birdling, £2O; F. Gread £u; C. W. Field, £lO 10/-; W. A. James, £1; P. George, 5/-; A. Raith, £2 2/-; M. Thomas, £1 ]/-;' W. Hack, 10/-; J. C. C. Gebbie, £10; E. A. Radford, £1; 11. J. Harbison, £1; Jos. Hodjen, £1; 11. A. Nutt, £1; M. Bow'ley, £1; B. Bowlev, £1; A. G. Streeter, 10/-; Mrs M. Wheeler, 10/-; G. Radford, 5/-; W. Major, fi/-; G. B. Swanston, 2/6; T. Blank, 2/-; Sympathiser, 5/; S. Nutt, £lO 10/-; I. Streeter, £1; total, £7O 17/6. Further subscriptions will be received later.

POOR OF GREAT BRITAIN. '

ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. The following additional donations have been promised for the poor of Great Britain and Ireland Relief Fund: •* £ s. d.

£3734 14 2 Mr J. Montgomery, on behalf of Messrs Montgomery and Co., has kindly offered the use of his store and salaried staff, free of charge, for clerical or other work in connection with the purchase, storage, or shipping of grain or other produce. The manager of the Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company has expressed his sympathy with the movement, and has offered to exchange full equivalent in flannel for any wool N received, so that flannel thus obtained can be made up into clothing by the ladies who are voluntarily giving their services for that purpose.

EQUIPMENT.

JUSTICE TO CANTERBURY. THE SUN 'S HELP. It is very satisfactory to be able to record that, as a result of the clear statement of the position published in last Saturday's SUN, the members of the Canterbury Contingent are being equipped without cost to themselves. Further than this, troopers avlio have spent money on equipment are being invited to send in vouchers for the amounts so expended, and these will be refunded to them. . The Equipment Committee, which consists of. Messrs J. F. Grierson, Hiram Hunter/ and Colonel Chaffey, are getting to work, and the stigma will not rest on Canterbury of having done nothing in the way of equipping the men who are helping to fight the Empire's battles. Additions to the Ambulance Equipment Fund are:— Mrs Pyne .... •• •• 1 10 Mrs L. Luers .. .. .. 1 10 Mrs Cook, Coalgate .. .. 010 0 Mrs Badger, old linen From Temuka, old linen. ADDINGTON CAMP. MOBILISATION ALMOST COMPLETE. Last evening there were 1283 officers and men in camp at Addington,—9o.4 infantry, 323 mounted rifles, and 56 mounted ambulance. By midday today only 51 were required to make up the full strength of the infantry and headquarters —1007. The men required are mostly drivers and stretcher bearers.

Colonel Stewart inspected the infantry this morning, and afterwards the full kit inspection was carried out, to see that the men were properly equipped. ..-'•■ About a. dozen "ladies visited* the camp this morning, and offered their services to do any sewing or mending required. So far the equipment of the, men has been found to be in very excellent order, and as there was no mending to be done the ladies undertook to knit a number of Balaclava caps. These will add very greatly to the comfort of the men when sleeping out, and will protect them in bad weather. The action of the ladies in going to the

camp and volunteering their services is very much appreciated by the. officers and men.

A reminder is given to the cpublic that field glasses for the officers and non-commissioned officers are urgently required. Many people have presented glasses to the men in the ranks, and while the glasses are useful-to the privates it is absolutely essential that those leading them should have this equipment. The camp is open from 12 till 1.30 p.m., and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m*. every day for visitors. Colonel Smith, Camp Commandant, regrets that he cannot throw the. camp open more often, but every moment is valuable for the training of the men, and their efficiency and safety may later depend upon the training they are now getting. ,

NEW ZEALAND'S FORCE.

DEFENCE MINISTER INTERVIEWED. (Sun Special.) WELLINGTON, August 19. Speaking to a representative of THE SUN to-day, the Hon. J as. Allen, Minister of Defence, said he had no intention of calling out .further Territorials for Home defence. As a matter of fact, he said he hopoi to be able to release some of those already called up; but it would depend altogether upon circumstances. He wanted to get all the men already called upon back to their industries as soon as possible. The Territorial training scheme would be carried on as usual, and a sufficient number of staff officers would be left behind to carry on the training. Of course there would be less men to tirain, because so many had gone away, but arrangements had been made for the training of those left. In fact the Government had offers of men to be trained, far more than could be dealt with. All over the country men were coining forward, both I'akcha and Maori, but the Department could not afford the expense of training all of them. The offer was, of course, very patriotic, and he wished he could take full advantage of it. So far as the action of Rifle Clubs coming forward for training-; Mr AUeu said that was exactly what lie expected. Club members v.cre part of the defence organisation, bu

it was the splendid way in which they had responded to the call. They had acted very nobly. On the subject of the Reservists, Mr Allen said the Imperial men were going Home in New Zealand .transports. The meii-o'-war in New Zealand waters had already taken most of the Naval Re servisrs in the Dominion, but many of those left were going as members of the crews of the transports.

It had been definitely decided that General Godley would command the Expeditionary Force, but he could not say who the other officers would be, although he understood the appointments had been made. He also could not say what training the New Zealanders ■would have in "England, but he thought, aid hoped, they would go straight to tae front.

THE DOMINION'S COMMERCE.

PLENTY OF SHIPS. (Sun Special.) WELLINGTON, August 19. Questioned to-day by a SUN representative on the question of shipping facilities, owing to the withdrawal of steamers for transport purposes, the Premier remarked:—"So far as I am able .to judge at the present moment, there will be sufficient ships to carry on the export business of the Dominion."

In reply to a query regarding wireless communications with the advance guard of the Expeditionary Force, the Premier declined to say if any had been dispatched" to them from the Dominion. NELSON HORSES. The horses which arrived by the Pateena from NelsOn this - morning were brought >over to Christehurch- by the Dyers' Pass Road. They will be taken this afternoon to Deans's farm, where they will be thoroughly examined by the vets. The of strangles among horses in Nelson made this a very necessary precaution.

£ s. d. Mesdames Curtis and Cleary 31 3 9 2 3 6 Mesdames Green and Gower 7 13 6 3 17 6 Mesdames -Brown, Just, - arid 7 13 6 Mrs C. Cook 7 14 0 Mesdames Miller and Murray 18 0 0 4 0 6 Mesdames Norton and Plim2 17. 6 Miss Thorpe and Miss'Guthrie .2 10 0 Miss Clark and Mrs Owen .. 4" 0 6 Miss Lewin and Mrs Harris 5 4 0 Mesdames Hatchwell, Wilson, and Weastall ' *-.. 2 4 6 Miss Weastall and Mrs Ead2 2 0 Girls' Friendly Society, per ■' 1 14 0 7 7 9 Total .. ...... 110 6 9

£ s. d: Previously;.acknowledged . .4964 Loyal Nil Desperandum T. H. Kef .. 20 6 0 0 6 0 0 2 2 0 5 ; 5 0 1 15 i 0 0 0 5 0 0 Sydenham Football Club .. 5 0 0 10 0 0 Dr. ,1. A.Newell .. *, .. 10 0. 0 W. W."Morton . .. .. .. 2 2 0 T. Wilson .... .... ... 5 0 0 Mr8 W. R. F. Clarkson ..' 1 0 0 W. M. vloynt .: "'^: "':': '■■5 0 0 A. V.B. Bishop .. .'. .. Stewart Dawson &.Co. ... 5 50 0 0 0 0 Staff D.I.C. ' ... .. .. .. 50 0 0 11 0 T.H.B. .... 10 0 Leonard G. Chambers ~.. .. 1 1 0 5 0 0 H. Wright 2 0 0

Previously acknowledged . .29-19 v.i cS Cliristehurch City Council . . 750 0 0 . 20 0 0 Mr G. R. Wilson . 20 0 0 Mr W. G. Polliill .... . 2 0 0 Mr ,J. M. Polhill ! i 0 0 Mr J. Sinclair Thomson . 10 0 ,6