JOTTINGS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15047, 15 August 1914, Page 13

JOTTINGS.

ITEMS OP INTEREST FKOM

VARIOUS SOURCES.

Ten per cent, of the Bank of Australasia staff in New Zealand have volunteered up. to the present for the Expeditionary Force, and their leave has been granted, six months on half pay, and a further six months without pay, and their positions being kept open for them.

"Too Young But Willing" writes.— "While the present crisis is on, would it not be possible to make use of the Senior Cadets and Territorials under 20 guarding bridges', etc., thus relieving the Territorials at present doing this work?. This would leave the 'Territorials free for more important work. I*Loro ia a plentiful supply of youtns who would bo quite capable of the work and who are ■ wanting a chaDco to servo- in some capacity."

Thx> three branches of the D.1.0. have ojMih contributed £100 to the Defence Fund. ; The Paimerston North encampment .witf.be, the biggest of the four being held in New Zealand, as, in addition to' mounted and infantry regiments, the aeld artillery, probably a battery, wiTI also be concentrated there. The concentrations at the other centres will consist of purely mounted and infantry regiments.

Colonel W. G. Malone and three eons nave , volunteered and been accepted for the Expeditionary Force (states a ouratford telegram). Colonel Malone officer commanding the 11th Regiment , Nothing better expresses the fine patriotic spirit of Stratford—one officer and three soldiers from one family! It is a coincidence that Colonel Malone, when a boy, heard tho guns during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Ho lived for some time ; n Belgium, and speaks both French and Flemish.

Colonel C. J. Cooper wishes to Acknowledge the following gifts for the men of the Coast Defence Troops in camp at Lyttelton:—Mrs H. Lueis Oxford, magazines, etc.; Mr F. l! Cowlishaw, two cases apples; Miss Dorothy Parsons, magazines; Mr Wm. Robinson, half-ton Potatoes; Mrs Russell Beals. hampers of cake; Mrs Stubberfield, books j Mr W. Hart, two cases of fruit.

Tho following gentlemen have offeres the sole oso of their motor-cars at any time of the day or night to Colonel Cooper and his ouicors: —Messrs F. I. Cowlisbaw, C. l>. Morris, W. S. Godfrey, J. S. Barrett. A. H. V. Morten, and A- S. Nicholls.

With commendable promptitude, Mr A. Mclntosh, President of the Northern A- and P. Soci&ty, yesterday decided, after eonierases with come members ofy ■Qic committee, to furnisn Major B. S. Jordan, secretary of the Sodjpiy, -wifh » horse. Major Jordan received nfcws of his appotoimeat in Atrckfeasd, wiraxe he was "rfaymg in » footbefl maich, end is on ha way to Ganter&nzy to join the force a* id* dington. Hβ will find the horse, with saddlery (the latter given by Mr J. Macdonald) awaiting him. The Rangiora County Conncil yesterday voted £50 to the war fund, and

would probably hare granted a larger sum if war had been declared bclore the annual estimates had been passea and tho rate levied. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that a total of oprosocutions under the Defence Act, all alleging failure to render personal service, were set down for hearing at the Ma<nstrate's Court there yesterday. Mr Cooper, S.M., said that as <-he authorities did not want to see any offenders committed to military detention at this period, he would not go on with the cases. Police-Inspector Hendry said that quite a number of tho defendants were on board the troopships m the harbour, and others had volunteered for service. All the cases were adj journed sine die. ~ . A public meeting is to be held »n the Rakaia Town Hall on Tuesday night to consider the best means or collecting a quantity of produce ana cash for the Expeditionary tore©. • In common with the rest of the. Dominion, great interest and enthusiasm is being displayed at Culverden in connexion with the Expeditionary force. Lieutenant Davison and ton men leit for the camp at Addington on *■*£*>- day. A meeting of farmers and others are being displayed at Culverden in conarrange for forwarding donations or {'odder, etc., to the force. Mr R. Crampton. of Glenbourne, has R iren a horse to the Waiau section ot the Uaxim-sun quad. Colour-Sergeant L F Baker left Waiau on Friday to join his regiment at Addington. Amongst those who have volunteered for the 'Canterbury section of tho expeditionary Force are two weU-k»wn Mount Cook guides, Messrs W. Brass and R. Young. Both have had military training, and Mr Brass is an ex-Royal Garrison Artilleryman, who was pivot in the big review of 40 000 at MinbnrHi for the late King Edward. Both of course, have exceptional physical powers and knowledge of exigencies in their work at guides, in which they have also to display as a matter ot course personal intrepidity. Owing to the reported presence of German cruisers in the South Pacific and tho consequent holding up of saalinga to Raratonga and other South Sea Islands, it is possible that the supply of fruit to New Zealand will shortly be decreased. Communication may be obtained shortly with Raratonga, but it is feared that it will not be possible for some little time yet to get in touch with the outlying islands. Mr F. Chamberlain, Kaiapoi, has agreed to do, free, all the necessary dental work for the men from Kaiapoi »vbo are joining the Expeditionary Force and for their wives and children during their absence: Two members of the Taranaki football team, Dewar and Young, are going with the Expeditionary Force.

Residents of Sumner and Redcliffs desirous of contributing to the Empire Defence Fund or the Patriotic Provident Fund are notified that contributions in money or kind may bo left at the Borough Council office, Sumner. The Mayor and leading citizens of Kaiapoi gave the fifteen Kainpoi men nn enthusiastic send-off at the railway station at mid-day to-day, when they ontrainod for Rangiora to assemble in camp -with the men there, prior to coming to the main Addington camp. In the Marton and Halcombe districts (saje our correspondent) thero are a large number of citizens who possess German blood, intermixed with that of other nations, and some of these, though patriotic to the Motherland have been subjected to annoyance. They have a church of their own at HaU combe, and are known as Lutherans, on Thursday night; the mombers met, and carried resolutions expressing loyalty to Great Britain, and offering assistance, directly or indirectly. They are raising a fund for presentation to the Government. The majority of these Germans have proved splendid farmers. • Messrs Booth, Macdonald and 00. have notified their employees tnat tne firm will pay half contributions to the National Provident Fund on behalf of any of their employees going on active service. Derry's Private Band will play a programme of popular music on the Victoria square band rotunda' to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock, in aid of Lady Liverpool's Patriotic Fund. Mr Munro will inspect horses for the Expeditionary Force on Tuesday next; as follows: —Hawarden at noon, Waikari 1 p.m., Scargill 3 p.m., and Waipara 5 p.m. A National Service will bo held m the Lyttelton Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 a.m., when the Rev. A. Mitchell trill speak on "What Britain's Throne Stands For." jiipling's recessidnal and other national hymns will i>6 eung. A meeting of the employees of the Lyttelton Harbour Board will be held in the Seamen's Institute at noon today to consider what steps should be taken towards making a donation to the various war funds. The following members of the Southland Contingent were sworn in on "Wednesday:—H. T. Meers, G. F. Myers, J. V. Critchfield, G. H. Fearn, Herbert Barton, George Campbell, William Darnill, H. T. Folley, Gordon Dunlop, George Edwards, Edward Freeman E. J. Bartlett. J. S. Stewart, Alf Dicks, O. O'Hara, T. Lenihan, i>. F Sandri, John Blick, H. H. Scott, John Darragh, A. J. Gill, W.: L. Cooper, Walter Alexander. J. l>. Wildermoth, Arthur Norton, W. Hamilton, Charles Abernethy. Geortro MoKechnie. Henry Watte. R. M. Stead. Fred Gronville. J. F. Burk. Wm. Gillett, Charles Hunt, Ed/ward Franks, Alphonsus Kirwan, A. Campbell. Wm. 'weiler. TV*er O'Connor. John McLeary, J. A. Wilson, A. K. Wallii, Wm. Mcmnllan. Ernest Sto-Rer, H. O. Treasure. Gordon Mackenzie, Richnrd l>hilman, 1. P. CorW+. W; L. Tannock, .To<s. Marlow. Wfliam Scott, John O'kburn. P. V.. Washington.- D. McCode. Wm. Lewis. V. J. ChrisMaloney, rrarik Miteliell, and T. A. Ti^-^any.

Tho follawi* • members of the Canterbury Fanners' Co-operative Association's staff at Timaru bare joined the South Canterbury Contingent:—Privates F. G. Dunn, "W. A. MrHaffie, F. R. Harold, W. Auld, J. Menzios, H. H Saunderson, C. McPherson, Sergt.Biigler Keay, Sergeant E. Miles, and Private W. Rutherford.

Derry'e Band will play selections on the band rotunda, Victoria square, on Sunday afternoon, when a collection will be tnicen up in aid of the Lady Liverpool Fund. Prior to the organ recital next Sunday evening, Mr Alexander Watson will give a recital, starting at 8.15 p.m. The ordinary collection will be taken up for admission, and a special collection will be taken u-t> inside His Majesty's Theatre in aid of the Lady Liverpool Fund. Mr J. J. Douga.l (representing the Navy League), Mr O. T J Alpers, and the Mayor (Mr H. EloUand) will eive short addresses On Tuesday, at 8 p.m., Dr. Bradshaw will give an organ recital of English, French, and Russian music in the Cathedral. The proceeds will be given to the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. The Dunedin Citizens' war Fund now amounts to about £11.000. The Nelson subscriptions to the Empire Defence Fund now total £2400. besides many horses. The local commrtiee is buying horses and equipping the Kelson contingent. . . , The Mataura Pipe Band has joined the National Reserve in a body *c a band. . , , ~ ... . , In the House last mgbt the Minister of Defence made a statement in wfcien ha gave an emphatic denial to the rumour mentioned by the Hon. Mr Budao a few days flco that one of the local banks had refused penmssSen to their scafi to volunteer for service ■ abroad. | A a largely-atended patriotic meeting: held at "Palmerston North last a resolution was earned, exproesing to the Prime Minister and rnembora of Parliament" high apprecia-

tion of the prompt steps taken m ai*i** the Motherland in her hour of peril and her righteous fight for that free- . dom which is the birthright of every j British citizen, the glory ot the Km- j pire, and the life dood of the nation, I and that those present do all in their j power to assist the Government to efficiently equip tho Expeditionary Force. A substantial sum was collected. Mr Charles James Mime, head of the .Mcnchesisr departmeai. a+. Messrs Beath and Co.'s, has been accepted as a member of the Expeditionary Force. Yesterday, at Gamages, Mr Milne was j tendered a send-off by members of , sports bodies with whicn he is connected, and by his fellow-employees. I At a special meeting °* lhe Rangiora Borough Council last night, tue sum of £50 was voted to the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. The following offers were received yesterday from farmers tor the Expeditionary Force: —Devereaux, King and Co., six horse-covers; A. Jameson, Oxford. 1 ton chaff; S. Hall, Hororata, 1 track of chaff; A. M. Bennetts. Bennetts' Junction, 1 ton potatoes; i>. McCluro, Fendalton, 12 sacks of oats. Another German was arrested in Lyttelton yesterday and sent to Wellington by last night's ferry steamer. In the House of Representatives last night, in re" to Sir Joseph Ward, tho Prime Minister stated that ho had not yet had a reply from the Imperial authorities on the subject of war risks, but he anticipated that •when it came it would be favourable.

The Gisborne shippers of meat by the Rimutaka, now due at Home, have cabled authorising the Bristol J>ominiens' Producers' Association to distribute meat valued at tot 7 to the families of Bristol soldiers on active ccvVrce.

In tho House last m«rht leave of absence for the remainder of the session ■was granted to Mr W. H. D. Bell, member for Wellington Suburbs, he having joined tho Expeditionary Force. Mrs Vigor Brown, Mayoress of Napier, states that the desire hi that town is to fit out the 200 Napier men who a.ro going to the front, but that any surplus articles will be forwarded to the Counter of Liverpool Fund.

Over 100 Old Boys of Wellington College are members of the advance party of the Expeditionary Force. The committee of tihe Old Boys , Association sent the following letter to Lieut.Colonol C. Harcotrrt Turner and Major R. St. J. Beere. for circulation among them:—"The committee of the Old Boys' Association, on the eve of your departure, as worthy members of the advance guard of the Expeditionary Force, for the seat of war, desire to convey to you all our heartiest and best wishes for success in all your nndortakings, and a safe retnrn home. We applaud the spirit that has actuated yon all in offering your services to youT country, and we feel certain you will bear your part as becomes Britishers and soldiers. It is a source of the greatest pride and satisfaction to the old school that so many of its Old Boys are in the first party from the Dominion, to take the field. We know that its best traditions are safe in your hands, and your career under arms will be watched with deepest interest by the Old Boys' Association. —M. C. Barnett. president; W. W. Cook, secretary." Major D. B. MaKenzie. 7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles, has been appointed second in command to Colonel A. Banchop, C.8., Officer Commanding the Otago District, who will take chiarge of the mounted troops from Otago and Southland in the Expeditionary Force. Major Mcitenzie's military servico dates from February Ist, 1899, when he joined the old East Taieri Rifles, in which corps ho became sergeant. Ho received his commission in 1903 as a lieutenant m the I>unedin City Rifles; transferred to the Gore Rifles in April, jl»aV4 ; obtained his captain's commission in July, 1905; appointed captain adjutant to the 2nd Battalion Otago Rifles in July, 1906; transferred to B Battery, N.Z. Field Artillery in June, 1907: transferred to the old.2nd Regiment 0.M.R., 1011, as captain and adjutani; and received his major's commission ■■ some three years Major McKenzie has also, passed the examination for lieutenant-colonel. Major McKenzio, who Has been manager of the Gore branch of DaJgety and. Co.. Ltd., for the past four years, is well known throughout the Southland district, and his ; appointment is a decidedly popular one. ' The following Peninsula residents have joined the Canterbury Contingent:—Messrs T. Lelievre, A. Lelievre, A Ferris, and L. A. Ihtely (Akaroa), L. J. Smith (Little River), and A. K. Sefton (Barry's Bay). Messrs Whrtcombo and Tombs, Ltd., have notified their employees any of them desirous of joining the Expeditionary Force are free to do co, and the positions they occupy at the present' time wDI be kept open for them, provided that on their return they are : capable and willing to fill them. An ; allowance of £5 per month per man ! will be made to them while on active service.

There wore about 220 Territoriala. m camp at Tahuna Park (Dunedin) yesterday. This number included about 100 infantry and 70 Mounted Rifles, while 'there were also detachments from the Field Ambulance, Army Service Corps, and Artillery. It is understood that Colonel A. Bauohop, C.M.G., will command the regiment of cavalry, with.Captain H. C. Glendining as adjutant; and Major T. 91. McDonald will command the infantry battalion, with Captain A. Moore, 1>&.0., as adjutant.

( Fully six weeks ago—within a day or two of the time when tho Kaiser assumed command of the British isorth Sea Fleet for an hour —a German resident in Dunedin received a letter from the Fatherland. Aβ he was opening it a friend standing near asked: "What is that peculiar mark on wio stamp?" Tho reply, not deemed of any importance at the time..was that it indicated a surcharge for war purposes. An In Memoriam , Service for the sailors who lost their lives on H.M.S. Arophion was held at tot. Michael's yesterday morning, and was conducted by the Bey. C. G. Mutter. The preacher dwelt on the nobility of those who lost their lives in the service of their country. The collection taken up is to be given to the Ambulance Brigade. Prior to the organ recital in —is Majesty's Theatre to-morrow evening, Mr Alexander TVateoh will give a recital, starting a€ 8.15 p.m. The ordinary collection' will be taken up for admission, and a special collection will be taken up inside His Majesty's Theatre in aid of the Lady Liverpool Fund. Mr J. J. Doupall (representing the Navy League). Mr O. T.J. Alpera, and the Mayor (Mr H. Holland) will give short addresses.

Messrs Anteebrook and T»ave offered the Mayor to supply 0000 nack-a-ces of tfceir "Army and Navy" and ,r Kia Ont" eatinsr • chocolate for tlie use of the Cnn+erbnry nort ; nn of the RxoerffHoinry Forre. Mayor has n<y»*nte* the o«*<>r witb tbanVs.

Br. C. J. Russell has offered the o mc C o « sTirjn'caf instruments for tfie Dofoncp TVonrfcnipTit; and-£5 6s to the Empire Defiance Fund.