THE ORPHANAGES APPEAL

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21255, 29 August 1934, Page 5

THE ORPHANAGES APPEAL

# i CHEQUES HANDED OVER | SATISFACTORY RESULTS j j The proceeds from the recent combined appeal on behalf of the orphanages of Christchurch were yesterday handed over to representatives of the j three orphanages by the chairman of j the appeal executive (Mr J. L. Hay) at a function held at Church House, j Mr Hay handed a cheque for £3OO 8s 9d to Mr K. M. Gresson on behalf of the St. Saviour's Orphanages, one for £286 15s 8d to Mr G. Callender on behalf of the Presbyterian orphanages and one for £259 9s 5d to Mr M. Kershaw on behalf of the Methodist orphanage. "To-day we are meeting to carry out one of the most pleasant parts of all our planning and effort/' said Mr Hay when addressing the members of the appeal executive, who attended the function. "Very little need be added to what has already been published by way of acknowledgment of the help we have received. On behalf of the committee, however, 1 desire once again to thank all who in any way contributed to make the appeal the success it was. "I want specially to thank the New Zealand Broadcasting Board, the Christchurch Liedertafel, and the assisting artists for the important part they played in the radio concert. Tt is impossible to single out individuals from the host of persons who contributed to the success of the street day. They all worked with splendid enthusiasm and their reward is in the knowledge that the day was so successful. Executive Thanked i "I should like to thank merr%rs of the executive for the part they *iayed in the organisation, both of the radio concert and the street appeal," con- | tinued Mr Hay. "Every member 1 worked wholeheartedly in the inter- [ ests of the appeal, and it is gratifying ; that their efforts have been rewarded ! by the very generous response of the public." Mr Hay specially thanked Mr H. Chapman, honorary treasurer to the executive, Mr A. G. S. Gibbs, the secretary, and Mrs McKay, a member of the executive. "I should also like to pass a special vote of thanks to the

Christchureh newspapers for having given such generous publicity to the appeal," he added, "Without their help the results would not have been so satisfactory as they were." The treasurer (Mr Chapman) .said that the receipts from the radio concert had totalled. £32 Is iOd. and from the radio appeal £3OO 14s. The street appeal had brought in £G72 13s lid, and other receipts had brought the gross profit up to £IOO3 17s 3d. The expenses of the appeal had totalled £159 2s 7d, leaving a net profit of £846 14s 8d for distribution. Distribution of Profits This sum had been distributed on a pro rata basis according to the number of children in each orphanage. St. Saviour's, with G6 children, would receive £3OO 8s 9d, the Presbyterian orphanages with 63 childi-en. £286 15s Bd, and the Methodist orphanage, with 57 children, £259 9s sd. This left a balance of lOd in hand. Mr K. M. Gresson, chairman of the finance committee of St. Saviour's orphanages, said the cheque would be a very real help in the never-ending attempt to balance the budget. "1 shudder to think how we should lace up to our particular problem;; if it war; not for the aid we arc receiving annually in this way," he said. "We appreciate the help given us by the people of Canterbury, and more particularly the work done by those who have given so freely of their time and labour to organise the appeal." Mr G. Callender expressed his gratitude for the gift on behalf of the Presbyterian Social Service Association. and Mr M. Kershaw spoke on behalf of the Methodist orphanage. Votes of thanks were passed to the chairman (Mr Hay), the secretary (Mr Gibbs), and the treasurer (Mr Chapman). __________ NERVY, DEPRESSED WOMEN Most women to-day are victims of nerve exhaustion. Overwork, anxiety, and the cares of motherhood have depleted their store of nervous energy. with the result that they find themselves unable to sleep, get nervy and depressed, and often suffer from headaches. The best thing to do when nerve troubles develop is to feed your overworked nerves by enriching the blood. This is the mission of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills: these pills create new, rich blood, which supplies to the nerves the very elements they need. Read what Mrs D. Shipston, of 62 Miles Hill Crescent, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, Eng., says: "For years my life was a misery through nervous exhaustion. I had frequent fits of dizziness, and was rarely free from a splitting headache. I was ghastly pale, had no appetite, and could not sleep. After other treatments had failed, my husband suggested trying Dr. Williams's Pink Pills. By the time I had finished the first bottle I began to enjoy my food and could sleep at night. After taking four bottles, I was like a different woman; my nerves were steady and I no longer suffered from headaches and dizzines." All chemists and stores sell Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, 3/- bottle. Say "Dr. Williams' " —and take no other. 4