The order reads as follows:- ``Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall sell or supply any intoxicating liquor - (a) To any member of an Expeditionary Force (after the date when such member has first been called into a camp of military training) while such member is undergoing medical or curative treatment as a patient in, or an out-patient of, any hospital or other institution, whether such sale or supply takes place within such hospital or other institution as aforesaid or elsewhere; or (b) to any person who has been discharged from an Expeditionary Force, and who is undergoing medical or curative treatment as a patient in or an out-patient of, any hospital or other institution, whether such sale or supply takes place within such hospital.
Bed from tennis clubs
The Otago Lawn Tennis Association made an appeal to affiliated tennis clubs to raise 100 in order to endow a cot in the Red Cross Convalescent Home, and the response has been so good that the president has already received 102 8s 6d from 12 clubs. He has paid over the first 100 to the Red Cross Society. As an example of what can be done by a small club, it might be mentioned that Green Island held an entertainment in aid of the funds and raised 13 8s. Another donation that was much appreciated was 5 from Kaitangata. When all donations are received it is anticipated that there will be 25 or 30 more to give to the society for some object connected with the home.
Women's patrols
The subject of the appointment of women patrols in the principal cities of the dominion was placed before the Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs, last week by a deputation from the Auckland Civic League. Miss Melville emphasised the necessity for the appointment of suitable women police in each large centre. The Minister replied that the Social Hygiene Bill, which became law last year, had a clause which provided for the appointment of female patrols. The Bill was now in the hands of the Crown Law Office, and when it had been placed before the Government it would come into force at once. The moment the regulations came into force, a public meeting would be called by the health officer to form an association which would act as an advisory board.
Huias reported
It is reported that huias have put in an appearance on the shores of the lake near Te Kinga within the last week or two (says a correspondent to the Grey Star). A number of these rare birds have been seen on several occasions by local residents.
Tunnel progress
At the present rate of progress (states the Christchurch Press) it is anticipated that the headings of the Arthur's Pass tunnel will meet in five or six weeks' time. The Mayor of Christchurch (Mr H. Holland), as president of the Arthur's Pass Tunnel League has written to the Hon. Sir W. Fraser (Minister of Public Works), suggesting some ceremony to mark the event. - ODT, 13.6.1918.
