NAYY LEAGUE.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 863, 8 July 1910, Page 6

NAYY LEAGUE.

The monthly meeting of the Wellington Branch of the Navy League was held yesterday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce. Present: Messrs. J. B. Harbourt (in the chair), P. 11. B. Fisher, liichmond, .Lo Grove, Barroch, Captain Edwin, Colonel Hume, and Mr. C. W. Palmer (secretary). The secretary mentioned that Messrs. IX M'Kellar and Oscar Borer had done splendid work in connection with the Navy League movement. ITpon Jlr. pisher's motion. Mr. Oscar Borer's name was added to the committee. A large supply of pamphlets had been ordered, anil Mr. llarcourt suggested that the Women's League be asked to assist in distributing these. It was thought 'the young ladies would be ot great assistance in furthering the interests ol' the Navy League. The secretary said it had been suggested that a conference be held consisting of secretaries and presidents of_ the leagues throughout New Zealand. Nothing definite was decided at the meeting. It. was decided to rent a room at a rental of ,1:15. . . , I'ollowiug up ilie Minister for Marine s statement in his annual report concerning the sniallness of the. * Amokura, a general discussion tool; place. The. secretary said that tlio Navy League halt been urging the necessity larger training stun for .some lime. The meeting unanimously agreed with the Minister for Marine's suggestion that a shore depot, or a stationary vessel for winter and permanent training should be provided. At present there were many bova waiting for /an opportunity to enter the service'. The captain of a large warship here had .-tatid tliiil he li«d timlef his care at least throe of the boys from tlio Amokura, and lie could speak well of the lads. The captain also mentioned I hat he thought it was most advisable that the !«ds should start, training early in life. Mr. llarcourt asked where the hoys went lo from the Amokura. The secretary slated thai they joined other ships. 11 is understood the Union Company is quite favourable to talcing over some of the lads, if asked to do so. The ciueslion of the next annual i'omonstralion was discussed. The Governor'': private secretary had suggested to Ilie Navy l.eague that the demonstration lie hold "over until the end of August, as il was possible that Lady Islington would then he able to attend. AVeiinesdiiv was suggested by Hie meeting as Ihe mosl suitable day on which lo hold Uie demonstration, ft. is hoped the 'P,neouulor will lie in Wellington at the end of August, so that >. party From tlio ship will lie able lo lake part in the I'eiemouy. The Headmasters' Association had approved of the juvenile meinhei- of the league taking part. Mention was made that possibly the Pioneer's crow would assist adso.