(PBBSS ASSOCIATION Tn,EQU__.) WELLINGTON, April 20. The Premier has received a cablegram from Lord Roberts at Blo__o_t__, in

which he thanks the colony for the very valuable assistance rendered in sending both horses and men. From the cable message it is evident that the Fourth Contingent, under Major Francis, is to go to Beira.
THE PATRIOTIC FUND.
The secretary of the Patriotic Committee has received the sum of £38 10s 2d, the re mit of the Patriotic sports meeting at Met liven.
THE WAR FUND.
The following further subscriptions have been received for the Canterbury War Fund: —Collected in the Methven district (per Mr Morgan) £31 lis Id.
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)

WELLINGTON, April 19. Mr John I'limmer, sen., has given £105 to the Fi:th Contingent Committee, thus raising his total contributions to the Patri otic Funds to £556.
REMOUNTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
The Mayor has been advised by the Secre tary of Agriculture, Mr Ritchie, that he has now secured the 150 horses required by the Canterbury War Fund Committee as re mounts for the troops in the Transvaal. They will probably be shipped fcr the Cape by the Tropea next Wednesday.
NOTES ON THE WAR.
