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Status of Ex-Imperial Soldiers. STATEMENTS DENIED. “I wish to give the He direct to the statement that has been made that preference has been given by the General Assistance Committee to former Imperial soldiers at the expense of colonial soldiers,” stated Mr W. H. Darby, last evening, speaking at the meeting of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association. He said that his attention had been called to a statement made by a colonial soldier that all the members of the General Assistance Committee were “pommies” and were giving preference to “pommies” to the exclusion of New Zealand men. “I say that the colonial soldier concerned should be ashamed of himself,” said Mr Darby. “I have figures which are coming in handy to show that we, as a committee, in no circumstances, take into consideration whether a man is a former New Zealand or Imperial soldier. Every case is treated on its merits.” On June 21, 166 applications were dealt with, 127 from New Zealanders, 36 from Imperial men and three from Australians. Only two applications were declined, both of them from New Zealanders. On June 15, 205 applications were considered. Of them 145 were from New Zealanders, 43 from Imperial men, and 17 were declined. On May 31, 175 cases were dealt with, of them 133 from New Zealanders. 2S from Imperial men and three from Australians and Canadians. Fifteen only were declined. “It seems to me,” added Mr Darby “that the time has come when disciplinary action should be taken against those responsible for statements of this sort.” Messrs B. O. Priddis and A. L. Emerson supported Mr Darby. B minor). 8.28: Miss Rita Miller, Austtahan soprano: “Halden Roselein v olksliedchen ”; “ Der Nuasbaum "; Gretchen am Spinnrade.” 8.43: The Elman String Quartet present “ Quartet in D Minor. Op. 76, No. 2.” 9.5: The Rev A. B Chappell, M.A.. “The Maori: ‘Taking the Bat’s Nest.'” 9.20: The London Palladium Orchestra. “ Peter Pan ” Selection. 9.29: Choir de Lutry, “La Chanson des Vieux et des VIelles”; “Le Ranz des Vaches.”- 9.38: New Light Symphony Orchestra, “ Abandonado ” Waltz; “ Malaguena.” 9.47: Theodor Chaliapin (bass), “ Down the Petersky “Maschenka.” 9.53: London Symphony Orchestra, “ Triumphal ” March from “ Caractacus.” 10-11: Music, mirth and melody. 4YA, Dunedin (379m.—790k.). 8: Jack Hylton and his Orchestra, Comedies” Medley. 8.10: “^ >a -i aver ” —A further episode in the lives of a Japanese houseboy and his employer. 8.25: “Music at Your Fireside,” featuring “Ah, Moon of My Delight”; Meditation from “Thais.” 8.40: Mr N. S. Woods, “ Famous Characters in History—Lord Cochrane.” 9.5-10: Theme programme, “The French Foreign Legion.” Daventry, England. GSB, 31.55 m.: GSD, 25.53 m., New Zealand standard time. 4 p.m.: Big Ben. A running commentary on a boxing contest. relayed from the Empire Pool and Sport's Arena, Wembley. 4.30: Variety. Harry Breur (marimba with violin violoncello and guitar): “Chicken Reel.” Leslie Hutchinson, “ Vienna iii Springtime.” Jack Rickards and Winifred Dunk (comedy duettists with Harry Jacobson at the pianoforte): “Weddings.” The Mills Brothers: “Since We Fell Out of Love.” 4.45: “Meet the Detectives of Fiction.” “ Meet Leathermouth,” presented by his creator, Carlton Dawe. Greenwich time signal at 5 P-m. 5: A studio concert by Empire artists. Viola Morris (Aystralian soprano) and Victoria Anderson (Australian contralto) in pongs and duets, and Bertha Hagart (South African pianist). Viola Morris and Victoria Anderson: “The Lamb”: “Now is the Month of Maying.” Bertha Hagart: Gavotte.” Minuet, “Countess of Westmoreland’s Delight”; “Jig.” Viola Morris: “A Green Cornfield”: “Bird of Blue.” Victoria Anderson: “The Early Morning”: “Love’s Philosophy.” Bertha Hagart; “ i n G Sharp Minor. Op. e2. No. 12.” Bird Sons?: “The Sea”: •‘Flirtation i n a Chinese Garden”: “ S«guidillas.” Viola Morris and victoria Anderson: “The Kerrv Dance”; “The Keel Row.” 5.45-6: The news. OVER fiOOn if A 1’... MOTS f)K VAHiOT T S MAK'-’S HAVE RFEN REPAIRED AND SERVICED RY US IN 10 YEARS. Consult Specialists about your Radio, Advice free Lniest equipment and qualified and registered DIRECT SUPPLY CO.. 83 CASHEL STREET WEST Trade-in your old radio in PART PAYMENT FOR A GOLDEN KNIGHT ALL-WAVE RADIO. From 4s 6d Weekly, x CALDER Mack AY CO.