THE WAR FUNDS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15768, 8 December 1916, Page 9

THE WAR FUNDS.

RED CROSS FUND. "UPPER RICCARTOX GARDEN FETE. A m it eve Tho committee and Hcd Cross workers or tlie Upper Riccarton Branch aro at present 1 putting forth every effort to mako the garden cxe fete, which is to be held at Baronucourt to- «U' morrow, a success. Many stalls and sideishows gcn are being providod. The Tramway Band will ] lc perform, and in the evening tti© grounds, which have been kindly lent, byMrT. Kincaid, (ln< ; w.ll be illuminated by the Tramway Board. He A report ha* been circulated that a mock "\Va court will be held; this, however, the com- ], ac mitice wi»li to contradict. for The feto will be opened by Mr A. E. G. JJj] Rhodes at 2.30 p.m., and wJI bo continued J during the evening until 10 o'clock. All that jnt remains to make Ibis effort a- great eucccss kec are fine weather and a large attendance of / the public. t' o: __ . the BALCAIRX. ! 'J . Ka The following work has been sent to tho >ne Chrisichurch Depot:—lo pyjamas, 2 dressing as gowns, 7 day shirts 2 night shirts, 4 -"under- - vests, 5 scurves, 1 Balaclava, 8 fomentation ta'ads, pyjam.t cords, IK) doctors cloths, 8 6 { operating cloths, 3 eocks, 2 bottle covers. °JL Balcairu School: 53 handkerchiefs, 3ehng3, 3 pyjarna cords. I WQ SEFTOX. | The following articles have been sent io • the Christchurch Depot:-! dressing gowns, •>5 pyjamas, 211 day shirts, 3 night ehirts 0 under vests. 7 underpants, 7 scarves, 1 Bala- ot clava 7 fomentation pads, 5 pyjaiua cords, ® 60 doctor's cloths, 21 operating clotha, H ±- sock/ 2 bottle covers, 7 slippers. 1 bedjacket, 3 bed cocks, 1 mittens, 4 pillows, 421 GI pillow slips -1 cushions, 11 41 diet clothe, 3 slieete, 1 blanket, 11 dusters, C surgical veils, -10 packete to- tb. bacco. 40 tins cigarettes, 24 pip«B. belton School: 2 ecarvee, 7 handkerchiefs. , • BELFAST. , ! 1 On Wednesday evening, No. 1 Belfast ci< Queen Committee held a smoke concert in lit the Town Hall. The function proved ver> successful, being well patronised Apolo- B : «ies were received from MessTa Witt>, c u Si P Harper, W. Wood and Staples for .nonavtendance. Mr E. J. Wotton occupy the h chair The following was tho toast list. ct "Tlie* King," "Agricultural and lastoral Pursuits," "The Parliament, * Local Indue- j; tries," "Our Red Cross Q»« n ' ..£?* Ladies" "Navv and Army. Local Boaies. and Our Boys at the Front." Tho musical (p programme was contributed by Meesrs J. ~T Cade, A. Cade, Clements, J. Aitchison, Ha- p thews, Andrew, and Grimshaw. -It J. _• («. D Johns presented a white ensign to M auctioned. Th/» donor acted as auctioneer, ♦ h flsErbeing knocked clown for tho followS. Clark-oniS, W. P. Andcr- £ eon £2 D. Cameron £1 10s, J. Home, F. kS' & « ;!s Mr r! O. Dixon for Rafter realising £4b. CONCERT AT PAPANUI. " • , * 11 Tn St Paul's Schoolroom. Papanui, last c , ■nio-ht a highly successful Scottish concert wi in aid of the Red Croes Funds ri , The hall was filled, and the programmei was t , „ Stent •»«■ » S'Th " being tho director and Mr H, tt. Uaraner bein" treasurer The P)PJ Band g ft Elections on the great Highland warpipes, g the "Highland Gems" being especially ap- a ii Alrfl John Aiteheson sang Afton c Water «nd "Lochnagar," Mrs MacGilliviay c "A Highlandman's Toast and TVe re e Here"; Mr* R. Malcolm fang tho Soottisn ... ' ..rp-i- Leeq 0 ' a ?.lilor." and j humorous drttv loe .ueefl c.i,„i e f ks#,•£■*. j p B '« \ Mu"ktnd?ke"*; " Mr \ "Tlift Pines at Lucknow, and liipli- % W dan T cS we're given by Mia* Dorothy } Howarth, Miss D. Ford, and Masters u. j MaHin and A. Howarth. The accompaniments for tho vocaliets were played by Miss Alice Gibbs. I AMBERLKY CARNIVAL. r position of the candidate in the t Queen Contest of the Amberloy Red Cross c Carnival, to be held in tho Arnberley_ Do- ] main on Decenilier 16th, is m follows. ■ AmberW (Miss Deighton).. 1 f Brackenfield (Miss Mollie Watson) - | . Broomfield (Mis« Rata McLean) • • 3 The total amount received during the first ] "* C \ L vetv successful euchre party in aid of j the Amberley Queen was held on Wednesday ; evening, the amount rawed being'about £l ?' - The prize-winners wero Mre Mason, Mr A. L/ukev, and Mr Caahion, who returned, thoir , prizes, which were sold by auction by Mr • Bruce and realised about £S. It was an- . • nounced that Mr G. U. C,recnwood had ■ . promised to attend and open th« , ! and that Mre Tutton had given a handsome 1 6ilk "Union Jack to be eold in fa\ou* the Brackenfield Queen. ' Strong and energetic committees are workin" in the several districte, and the function promises to l» one of the most euc--5 cc3sful ever held in Amberley. ; HALSWELL. j The monthly meeting of the HalswcH Patriotic Committee was held in the echool- , room on Wednesday. Present-Messrs Patcrson (chairman). Brandon, Oubndge. Hodgen, r Clements, the Rev. C. C. Oldham. Mesdames G Ferguson. Kelly, Hodgen. Paterson. Guiney , (£ecretary>. and Miss Mitchell. An apolo 0 o ( B waa received from Mr Murray. Correspondence was read from the Minister of Intsrnal Affairs agreeing to register the q Society under the War Funds Act, and from Miss Cole, appealing for monthly contributions from the Patriotic Society towards comI forta for invalid soldiers of the Canterbury district at home and abroad. It was agreed to guarantee 3s per month from member* o the committee, and anything given over that i cum to be forwarded by the treasurer. d It was agreed that the v.hen in proper order, should be typed and » copy of each forwarded to members of the C °fh^ l hMours board being nearly completed, it was decided to hold a concert on December 21st. provided by Mrs Firths pwtv Of procurable), and to ask Colonel the Hon K. Heaton Rhodes to unveil the roll tbat evening. The arrangements were left in the bands . of Mr Patereon. I u The expense incurred in the lighting oi the ; ? hall when used free for patriotic purposes, is in future to be borne by the Patriotic Com- £ mittee. II AKAHOA. A meeting of the executive of the Akaroa. Patriotic Association was held on Monday., when there were present—Messrs Geo. Armstrong (in the chair), J. fe. Dodds. Or. VS. Thomks, A. R. Mnnro, and Tho6. Lewitt. A letter was received from the Chri&tchurcTramway Troupe, offering to give another variety entertainment for the benefit of th. ft" patriotic funds. The offer was accepted with thanks, provided that expenses were kept within reasonable limits. Mr Leonard Harper, of Woolston, wrote offering to run cetain sideshows at the forthcoming carnival. The letter was received. It was atated that n, the County Council and some of the BayE o- had appointed delegates to confer with the Joottl Aaeociation to the bs£t ineiin3 to be

adopted for the raisin? of patriotic funds. Further plans were made for the successful rarrving on: of the carnival to be held m January, the proceeds of which will form the nucleua of lv fund that will be applied to patriotic purposes. TIMARU QUEEN CARNIVAL. A meeting of the Boxing Day Fcto Committee was held at Tcmuka on Wednesday evening, Mr L>. Grant presiding over u good attendance. , , The secretary Booths stated that; tno executive, act in- on the suggestion of tho Queen, had asked Miss Aepinull to undertake the duties of princess, and tdio had consented to do so. With other representatives, he had visited Clandeboye. explaining matters in connexion with tho Queen Carnival, and had been accorded h hearty reception. He had not yet got things going- at Orton. "W.iitohi was working well, "Ut Winchester had not done anything, as they were waiting for Mr Maddren's return. Jho committee at Milford was very enthusiastic. Messrs Street and Booth were requested to interview the shopkeepers with a view 10 keeping Anniversary Day on t lie 18th inst. A letter was received from the Acclimatisation Society enclosing a cheque for A 5 for the Queen Fund. Tho District Manager of the New Zealand T>»ilways stated that tho train arrangements for the carnival would be tho Banio as last year. , _ Mr Be veil, joint secretary ot tho Queen Carnival, Timaru, wrote stating that 110 sideshows would bo allowed in aid of the queens on the grounds on New Tear's Day. and an official could be provided for raffles, urt unions, and collections, provided collectors wore their Queen's colours. LYTTELTON. In connexion with the fair to be held in the Drill Hall, Lyttclton, to-morrow, in aid of the Red Cross Fund, the conunitio© desires to acknowledge receipt of a- cheque for £-23 from Mr A. I!, Port Levy. GEBBIE'S VALLEY AND MOTUKARARA. During the quarter ending November 30th the Gebbie'a Valley and Motukarara Guild 6ent away the following articles: To the lJed Cross Depot— 23 shirts, 11 underpants, 16 pairs socks. 21 pairs pyjamas, 1 surgical night shirt, 6 vests G bed jackets, 7 treasure bags, 32 medicine cloths, .50 face cloths, .10 diet cloths, and 3 parcels of old To the Liverpool Depot—7B pairs socks, 1 Balaclava cap, 5 pairs mittens, and - pairs Thanks arc duo to Mre Bowley and Mrs Harbison for socks, also- to the following children for making socks mittens, cuffs, and face cloths:—Phyllis R^ ord ' 1 1 . vor . ]<,<1 Jiinmic, Freddie and Clifiie Radford. The following donations have been re-ceived:-For Guild work: Rifle so™, (per A. E. Harris) £1, *Its Dingwall £1, Mn |.T. C. Gebbie 3s Gd. Friend Is, collected b; Patriotic Committee ±'25. _ ForCros, (Self Denial Fund): MrsDingwall Misses Ethel and Eva Wright and Henri Wright 2s, Mrs J. C. Gebbie 10s Mis Gebbie 2s Gd Mr H. Burrows ss, Miss AUisoi "a Gd Mra b. Gebbie ss, lan, Ethel, am Jean Gebbie Is 3d. For Christmas 1 a reel Mrs Bowley as. SPRINGSTON. At a. meeting of the combined Red Cro« committeea the balance-sheet in with the recent appeal was read that £361 7s Gd had been raised, while th expenses were £5 lis. . Arrangements were completed m con riexion with the New \ear Day gathenn o l tho Ellesmero Domain, in conjunction witl the South Springston Sports Gala.. The committee wish to acknowledge the following donations:—l. Andrew, A. Allan, J. W. Kimc, J. T. Blackmoro. H. Pannett, and A Friend £5 each, D.Marshall £3, \\. Chamberlain £2 10s. G. Cephane £2 2a Gd, C. Chamberlain ftnd J. W MarsialliS 2s each. W. Wright ond J. H. Pannett £2 each, W. Schaffer 303, H. W. Kline 25s B*v. W. B Scott, —. Husband W, Sly, W. H. McQuartere, and Mrs Williams £1 la each. Mosdames F. E. Morrish, T. J. Henley W. Collins, Messrs F. E. Morrish, T. J. Bonley, J. S. Simpson, G. Scarlett. C, Davison J E. Royds, A. McGregor, J. McCleary, Pearson Bros.. D. Muir P. L. Dartnall, A. Cooper, M F Ryan, G. Mcßean, T. Quale, A. Chamberlain £1 each, Cecil Stace 15s . A - Hughes, P. Ryan, R. P. Battersby, J. Liddle, W. Mounce. Mrs A. Hughes 10» 6d each, b. w! Dean B. Kimber, G. Blackmore, E. Pearson, W. J. Hamilton. E. H. Rowell, O. Cook. E. Chamberlain, F. Higgß, E. Chappell C. J. Bateman, Chas. Stace, R. Wall, \V 'Woodward, F. Mbunce, —. Bishop, Mesdames T. Goodrick and W. B. Kim.bcr 10s each. J. Mutton and H. Hamilton 6s each, H. Rickerby, D. Nairn, Lester Wall, W. Memory, L. Stace, G. Taylor, W. Payne, V. Stevens, R. Mounoe, C. Hamilton, 11. Lynch, J Tod H H. Kimber, E. J. Harris, Berry Chapman. R. Blay, T. Hutchinson. A. H. Bo wen, T. Blay, P. Chajnberlafn, L. Tunmer, T. E Boyle, J. Chamberlain, R. Johnson, A* Leslie, A. Smith, W. Skerton, Jas. Rowell, Mrs Memory os each, Frank Greaves 4s Cd, J. S. Mair 4s, Mies Stevens, Mesdames Buckner. W. Taylor, Messrs Lintott, Latts, G Gillatt T. Everest, W. Parish, Jas. Moore, R. G. Kimber, C. Kimber, B. Ford 2s 6d' each, J. Roberts. Jordan, sen.. Sympathiser, and Mrs Hicks 2s each, I. 4 red Chapman Is Cd. Produce etc.—J.-D. Anderson, 2 sacks wheat A." Marshall 1 sack potatoes, Jas. Marshall 1 sack potatoes, T. Rusby 50lb flour, G. Smithers garden seat, M!rs R. Allan box curios, camera, books, etc., T. Sapar 5 sacks wheat, J. A. Benny 2 sacks potatoes, C. Garland 1 sack wheat, J. McMullen 1 sack oata, P. J. Riordan 1 sack oats, J. Cross 2 sacks oats F. Ridden meat safe, S. Keast 1 sack potatoes, W. Lugg 2 encks potatoes, A. Thompson 1 sack potatoes and 1 sack wheat, P. Crump 3 sacks potatoes, Chas. Staco 2 sacks potatoes, J. Ward 1 eack potatoes, G. K Royds 2 sacks potatoes, A. E. Rattray 1 sack potatoes, P. Bailey 1 sack oats, Mrs P.

Bailey 1 sac:; wheat. W. G. Mcintosh V sack wheat and 1 cwt liiu>ced. C. IX-nt J sacks wheat, W. 11. Blackmore 1 ton chaff. K. G. Kimber - pucks chuff. K. J. Harris parsnips, R. J. Tyson sugar bag p&ranipa and 1 sack chaff, J. Robinson 1 dreswd wether. Rov. W. 1!. Scott box bulKi, C. N. Powell 'J «ack<j wheat (bought and given, again by Mrs Allan'. —. Jordan 1 sack potatoes, "J. McCormack 1 suck wheat, .!. Tyson 1 sack wheat. Mcl Van 1 sheep. Mrs G. Uu.vi.son_ pair fow'.e. Mrs C. St;»co pair fowls, Mrs G. McUean - pair drcesod fowls, Mrs J. W. liiine 1 pair dtossed fowls and 1 ham, Mrs A. Thompson 1 hum. Mosdamcs T. Greaves, R. Mounee, M ips Crump, Mrs T. KLmber, Mm K. 11. ltowe I ', 1&8 Ward. Miss Thompson. Mrs <!•. AV. ICimber, Miss Luminis, Miss Mcl Jean. Mm Dunn, Mrs Robinson. Mrs Hutches. cake.-, otc.; Mrs Robinson till* butter, Mrs McMu!lin - sittings oggs. Mrs' McCormack - sittings o;*gs, Mrs Lloyd 1 sitting duck egqa and pair fowls. Miss Dent cushion. Mis* T. Kimber cushion, Miss Heni"y stencilled work. Mrs J. Marshall trayc'.otli. MV.s S. Thompson cushion, Miss O. Crump traycloth. Mrs 15.l 5 . Crump l> jars jam. - jart» honoy. Mi.-s X. Thompson table centre, Muriel Mouucc collar, Jilrs H. 11. Itowell exergue, T. Blay rhubarb roots, Mrs Croce cakes and sweets, Mies Kimo and Mrs Jordan bread. Chas. Wcod 1 pup. —. IxolK-rton pair fowls, Mrs Dunn potatoes and jam, AY. Bennett pair fowls, Dick Morrish bag marbles. Miw \ Liddlo needle protectors, Mrs AV. Wright and C. Chamberlain butter, T. Vogan bread, | and also ewesta, etc., from many others. LADY LIVERPOOL FUND. Cash Donations—Doris and Eesio Jackson, salo of pet fowl, 17e; Blenheim Branch (leather waistcoat donation), £41, and Christinas pudding donation £'25; "A Friend," 10a; Fag Day, Is; "The Plodders, £3 3s; Lauriston Branch, £3 2s Gd; Mrs Thomas ANyllio (General Fund), £o; "Prisoners of War," XI ; •"Fag Day," XI; Chertscy Branch (per Mr.i Wilkinson), for ehirta, £1; Nelson Branch (per Mrs Crawford), leather vests. £18 los, for housewives £5; Chertscy Branch (|M~r Mm Wilkinson), proceeds of concert-. £•> ss; Sheffield Branch (per Miss Jv. Mucdonald), for comforts, £1; C.D.C. Band, result of collection, £5 16s Gd; Miss Prceton, comforUs, 23 6d; F.D.W., comforts, £-1; Methven Branch (per Mrs Grovcr), comforts, £3; To Wharc School, comforts, -la Bd; Anonymous, for condensed milk, £■'>; Sumner Branch (per Mrs Black), £5. Gifts in kind—Mrs Marriott's Working Bee. Woodend-Waikuku Branch, Kaiapoi Branch, ItedcliUs Branch, Rangiora. Branch, Spring-field-Russell's Flat and Kowai Bush Branch, Lower Fendalton Guild, Rangi-Riiru School, Methven Branch, Pendarves Branch (per Mr.>. J. Is. Watson), Barry's Bay School, Marshland Branch, North Beach (New Brighton*. Sheffield Branch (por Mis 3 Macdonald). Mrs Marriott's Working Bee, Motunau Branch (per Miss Elliott), Spreydon Scliool. Sheffield Branoh, N.Z. Farmers' Co-op., ( t ;er Mi l Flunel), ilrs F. E. Hyman. Mrs. 11. Swanson. Mrs Marriott, Mrs Craghill. Miss Preston, Miss Hookham, Miss Macßeth. Mies L. .7oy ce, Miss E. Orbcll, Don and Edith Smith, Airs Cowan, Mrs G. T. Chisnall, Mrs T. Hal). Miss Munro, Mrs T. Armstrong, Miss Woodward, Miss Mackay, Dorothea Cowan. Mm Bean, Miss E. Hayior, Betty. Mrs McLeur Dunn, Anonymous, Mrs Sapsford. Mre Neave, Miss Farrer, Miss Edmonds. Cowan. Mrs McAlpine, Mrs Xoave. His Woo ), sen., Mrs D. Archbold, Anonyinoi:3. S.K., Anonymous, Miss Marsh, Mias Packer. [ SCARGILL. , A very successful gift afternoon in aid nf the Lady Liverpool Fund was held by Mrs A. Cameron, Inverlochy, Scargill. About eighty t guests were present, and one hundred and ninety-two articles were given in, the total value of which was £8 lCs. BREEZE'S ROAD. A public meeting was- held in the Mission Hall, Breeze's road, to discuss the qnewtion of electing a Qu«en for Breed's road district in connexion, with the carnival to be held in February >n. aid of the Lady Liverpool and Bed Cross Fund. Mr F. Simpson presided over a fair attendance!. It was unanimously resolved that a Queen, be elected. The following committee were appointed : — Mesdamee. Blakeway, Gillespie, Henderson, Sprosen, Corson, ond Simpson, Miss Gillespie, Messrs Blakeway, Reeves, Sprosen, awl jSimpeon. Messrs Reeves (chairman) and Simpson (treasurer). It was also resolved that a public meeting be held in the Aranui 6choolroom on Monday for a final selection of the queen.