HOSPITAL SHIP FUND.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 6506, 6 October 1915, Page 5

HOSPITAL SHIP FUND.

LOCAL GIFTS DISPLAYED.

Quietly and unostentatiously for some time past a number of ladies have been at work preparing articles to send to wounded New Zealander . But it was recognised that all that could be done had rot been done, and the idea therefore arose of placing on vinw all the articles made and conmbuled with a view to inducing further donations. Arrangements were accordingly made to hold this display at the residence of Col. G. A. Ward, who has taken a lively interest in the work ever since the need arose. In response to the invitation to inspect the display a very large number of people visited Colonel Ward's on Saturday afternoon, where the articles were laid out in the drawing room. The display was a revelation, both as to what had been done, and of the

spontaneous way in which the appeal issued in our local columns on Thursday had been taken ud. The articles which the. Ladies' Committee had had made up ranged from bed socks t:>

pyjama3, towels and every conceivable article that would lend comfort to a sufFerine; body. It must not be gupposed, however, that grown ura alone had done all the making. A table devoted to the display of articles mhde by pupils of the Bethlehem S:hoal under the supervision of Miss Usker, was sufficient to dispel such an idea. Wee tots of eight and nine had knitted socks with wonderful neatness. Altogether the exhibition at Colonel Ward's on Saturday removed any lingering doubt as to whether the women had fully realised the seriousness of the position today, and Ihe help that they can render in such a crisis. After an inspection of the articles in the drawing roomthe visitors were kindlfy served with afternoon lea in j the dining room by Mrs Ward and other members of the Ladies' Committee. | The following h a list of those who brouhgt or sent gifts, either for the hospitals for New Zealanders abroad. or for Xmaa presents for sick and wounded :—

Mesdames W. E. Robin 3, Denniston, A. McGlashan, Maltby, Delepme, H. Mansel, E. T. Baker, J. G. Green, C. Hardy, B. C. Robbins, T. H. Phillips, Freetb, Mansei, Bucknill, Young, Yokes, Sharp, E. BMaxwell, Chappell, G. Willcock, Samuel, A. Ferguson, Yorke, ToveyTennant, Kowe, Hossack, Meehan, Mandeno, Cramer Roberts, Asser, Baker, A. Biggins. A. M. Coles, Lysaght, Ridder, Gifford, Mirrielees, M. Rewiti, Macmillan, Baigent, F. H. Hammond, P. Munio, Hulme, C. Jordan, Fallwell, Carmichael, Alexander, G. A. Ward, Oliver, Fookes, Clemson, R. Clark, R. Johnson, M. Humphreys.

Misses Maltby, Delepine, Middleton,Freeth, E. Wrigley, Tobin, M. Wrigley, Galbraitb, E. M. Wrigley, Maxwell, A. H. Maxwell, Humphreys, C. Humphreys, Rowles, Gilmore, Lacy, Horne.F Baker, Nellie Denniston, Fallwell (2), England, Macmillan, i>Josworthy f I. Goodall, Allely,

Messrs D. Hall, W. Reeve, E. K. King, K. T. Johnston, Pemberton, Stevens, Mackay, Hartland, Hamlin, Gilford, Lysaght. The following is a list of article included in the cases forwarded yesterday to the New Zealand Hospitals abroad, the number in the first column indicating goods purchased or made up materials purchased with money from the Fund at a cost of £20 10s; the number in the second column indicates gifts, and the third column gives the totals: — Socks, day, pr 32 40 72 Sock?, bed, pr 15 15 Pyjama suits 48 7 55 Shirts 39 1 40 Handkerchief*, doz 13£ 13& .Towels, bath ]3~ 13 Balaclavas 17 17 Mufflers 5 6 11 Mittens, pr 5 5 Beits i i Slippers, pr 11 Bandages 4 4 The following contributions were received for the Christmas present box for wounded or sick soldiers:— Smokers' sundries:—2 boxes cigars, 28 packets 17 boxes cigarettes, 8 packets 11 tins tobacco, 38 packets cigarette papers, 9 pipes, 2 cigar cases. Toilet articles:—66 cakes toilet soap, 5 sticks shaving soap, 6 shaving brushes, 6 safety razors, 10 packets tooth paste, 8 tooth brushes, 2 hair brushes, 7 toilet combs and mirrors, 6 packets antiseptic powder, 1 hussif. Stationery :—65 correspondence wallets, 37 writing tablets, 38 packets envelopes, 1 box stationery, 12 note books, 68 pencils, 5 packets sundries. Sweets:—l 4 packets assorted.

Games: —4 chess boards, 2 sets chess men, 2 sets draughtsmen, 2 sets dominoes, 1 cribbage board, 6 packs cards.

Reading Matter :—Upwards of 100 books, magazines and illustrated papers.

Contributions in cash amounting to 13s were also received for purchase of sundries, included with the above. A number of small adhesive labels were obtained from the Time 9 Office, for attachment to suitable articles, and having printed thereon "With best wishes for Xmas, from a friend in Tauranga, N.Z.," space being left for the addition of the name of the sender. Needless to say the Committee are delighted with the generous response to their invitation and the goods were all packed in two large cases on Monday night for despatch to Wellington by yesterday's steamer.