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Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 49, 14 August 1915, Page 20

WM. KIRKWOOD, A.P.A. (N.Z.), PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AUCKLAND, , Has taken into Partnership MR. P. J. PAYNE, A.P.A. (N.Z.), F.N.Z.A.A., Who during the past 10 years has held the position of Chief Clerk to GEO. W. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Public Accountant The style of the firm will be KIRKWOOD AND PAYNE, Public Accountants, 48, Brunswick Buildings, fcjueen Street. THOUGHTFUL AND TACTFUL CHAMPION COPIES OF UP-TO-DATE COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS SENT AND RECEIVED 6th AND 7th INST.: — HON. J. ALLEN, Minister of Defence, Wellington. Notice you are appointing Committee business men to look after requirements training camps. I think I should be on that Committee to supply " Champion " Muscle and Courage Raiser, I can assure you I would look after the requirements without forgetting myself, "firstly and lastly." Without prejudice, (Sd.) P. VIRTUE. P. VIRTUE, Esq., • Auckland. Thank your for your kind offer to serve on Committee. The appointments have already been agreed to, and I regret, -therefore, li cannot accept your kind offer. ,:?:. . . -A-. v -- -■■■■■:■ "•' -■v&*£i ■>&.'£ (So.) J. ALLEN, . ->^^^ of Defence. '-iC. :'■-••- '""";': Minister of Defence, '''Wellington. *" Regret I massed the Supply 'Bus , Can now offer on following conditions. UNSURPASSED Camp Site acknowledged by experts Best in Dominion. As time is essence offer please reply early : FIRSTLY: Value of site to be arrived at by myself and two impartial friends, to avoid disputes. SECONDLY: lam to have sole control of all Camp Supplies, including •-. " Champion " Muscle Raiser and " Standard" Soother, but you are to pay all accounts without any comments. THIRDLY: No Minister of Crown, or its Officers, are to be allowed to inspect or to direct without my permission. FOURTHLY: I have offered and spoken on behalf of my people, who have no desire that 1 should emulate the Kaiser, or unduly harass you, provided you always accede to my humble requests. (Sd.) P. VIRTUE.

P. VIRTUE, Esq., Auckland. Sorry you missed Supply 'Bus. Regret I cannot avail myself of the unsurpassed camp site. SECONDLY: "The conditions you suggest are certainly businesslike. THIRDLY: Please accept my thanks, and convey the same to your people, and tell them, and others, that the Kaiser's example is not a good one to follow. FOURTHLY : A Minister can put up with being harassed, provided he can produce good results, Kia Ora! (Sd.) J. ALLEN, Minister of Defence.