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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 305, 23 December 1896, Page 2

"J.C." Bends tho following seasonable appeal on behali of the hard-worked postal officials :—Sir, —Could you manago to titid a little space for a wee word on behalf of our weary postmen, who ab this aeanon of the year are, like yourselves, full up of work and worry. If the young ladios only know the biff strain on brain and muscle, and heavy loads to carry, and buefclo—combined with long hours—l am oure they would willingly collect) a trifle to help make the postman* Christmas a happy ono. Thoy are prohibited from presenting Iheir card, as rules forbid such nowadays. You will readily see then that a word might help their cause, especially as bhe pay of some of them is under £1 per week. They will appreciute aud be grateful for such a word." The English portion of the Samaritan Needlework Guild work has gone to England, and through the extreme kindness of Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., the case has been sent to Loudon direct, via Wellington, free of freight. Tho Committee sincerely thank them for their generosity. The case is not as lar__e as the one cent lasb year, but it contains about 350 garments, all of which are made of warm material, suitable for the English climate. It will roach its destination towards the end of January, just when the winter is ab its severesb and poverby hardest to boar. The clothing i_ sent bo bhe Wesb End Londo» Mission, and the Rot. Hugh Price Hughes is the Mia sioner, H_b district, which is a very large one, embraces not only the wealthiest, bub the very pooroab class to be found anywhere. Mrs Hugh Price Hughes has already written to the Honorary Secretary her thanks for tbe promised clothing, and said in her letbor, "The clothing will be most useful," and she " Will see that it ia pub into bhe charge of those who will distribute the garments wisely." The Hon. Secretary wishea to thank all those ladies who have so hindly bolped her wibh clothing and gifts of material, and for the work which they have done. The sewing bees will re-commence in March. The Committee tender their heartiosb thank to bhe Star and •' Herald " for their kindness in publishing from time to time accounts of bhe sewing bees which have been held since May. The famous Waberpray calicoes, long cloths and sheetings can only be obtained from Smith and Caughey, who are sole agents for this celebrated prize make, guaranteed absolutely pure, thoroughly shrunk, always keeps a perfect white, and reliable in wear.—(Advb.) Linoleum, floorcloths, door mats, hearthrugs, carpet squares, mattings, bamboo blinds and all furnishing lines on the basement floor, at Smith and Caughey's. Large stocks at our woll known low cash prices. —(Advt.) Lace curtains, extra shipment just to hand at Smith and Caughey's. Splendid value in white or ecru, exclusive designs, direob from bhe manufaoburers.—(Advt.) | Yieitors are invited to see bhe French muslin delaines, 6|d per yard.-—D.i_kC.— I (Advt.) 1