tions made m a nieniorandum" he would fo* ward it to the proper quarter. 1 The question of subacriptiona from Canf terbury was then considered, but it was generally agreed that the liabilities of thi various corpt were almost enough to contend with. :

lieutenant Strange complained that the local oommittoes were to blame for having called ao meetdngf, nor yet furnished any reports. That ought to have been done, as it might hare resulted in something tangible being brought before the present meeting. He also complained that all other places received the programme six weeks before the meeting, bat in Chriitchurch it was not obtainable till a week before the meeting. The Chairman agreed this was wrong, and should be looked to.
It was resolved—" That the matters brought before this meeting by lieutenant Strange be referred to the Council, and that the liabili ties of the Easter review and the reduced capitation grant to corps render it extremely unlikely that any considerable contribution can be expected from this district." Captain Hawkes moved—"That the thanks of this meeting be given to lieutenant Strange for hie information respecting the previous meetings of the association, and to Major Lean for his attendance this evening." This was seconded by Captain Warner and carried unanimously, after which the meeting adjourned. ■ i

BENEVOLENT AID ASSOCIA TION.
A meeting of the committee of the above association was held yesterday at 2 p.m. Present—His Worship the. Mayor (in the chair), Mr W. B. Mitchell (hen. sec), Messrs. Wm. Pratt," John Ollivier, H. W. Packer, J. A. Bird and J. W. Morton.
