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No. 14. New Zealand, No. 104. My Lord, — Government House, Wellington, 23rd June, 1919. I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that the Government of New Zealand have received from the Zone Supply Officer, United States War Department, New York, patterns of service uniform, equipment, &c, issued to the various branches of the United States Forces during the war. These exhibits, a list of which is attached, were supplied with a view to their being placed in the Dominion Museum. 2. The New Zealand Government have asked me to suggest that an expression of their best thanks be conveyed to the Government of the United States, through His Majesty's Government, for their generous gift of the articles described, the possession of which is highly appreciated as a valuable addition, of historical interest, to the war relics of the Museum. 3. I understand that the Brigadier-General Commanding the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces, London, is arranging for an exhibit relating to New Zealand's effort in the war to be sent to the United States authorities. I have, &c, Robert Stout, Deputy of the Governor-General. The Right Hon. Viscount Milner, P. 0., G.C.8., &c, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Enclosure. List of Exhibits for the Dominion War Museum received from the Zone Supply Officer, United States War Department, 461 Eighth Avenue, New York, U.S.A., ex s.s. " Moana." One complete outfit of clothing; one complete service equipment; two rifles and bayonets; 118 collar ornaments (for all branches of the Army service); ninety-five sleeve chevrons; thirteen service medals.

No. 15. New Zealand, No. 112. My Lord, — Government House, Wellington, 24th June, 1919. With reference to Your Lordship's despatch, Dominions No. 271, of the 10th April last, inquiring whether the Government of New Zealand concurs in the proposal for assembling a Conference of Entomologists at as early a date as practicable, and, if so, whether arrangements could be made for the Government Entomologist (or officer responsible for entomological work) to attend the Conference, I have the honour to inform you that Ministers consider that it would be greatly in the interest of New Zealand that a representative of the Dominion should attend the proposed Conference. If, therefore, the holding of the Conference should be definitely decided upon, Mr. A. H. Cockayne, Biologist of the New Zealand Department of Agriculture, will be selected as tne Dominion's representative. I have, &c, Robert Stout, Deputy of the Governor-General. The Right Hon. Viscount Milner, P. 0., G.C.8., &c, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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No. 16. New Zealand, No. 119. My Lord, — Government House, Wellington, 23rd July, 1919. I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that the Government of New Zealand will adopt the same practice in regard to changes of names of

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