FOR THE TWENTY-THIRDS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3020, 6 March 1917, Page 6

FOR THE TWENTY-THIRDS

APPEAL FOR > COMFORTS. Through the generosity of in the Wai'rarapa the Twenty-third R<> iiiforcements are- to bo presented with! a gramophone and records, set of box* ing-gloves, a safety razor, and a cockatoo mascot, also a- piano from of the Wellesley Club, Wellington, and a quantity' of books from Sir Ernes* Shackleton. The Church of England chaplain of the draft is making an appeal to citizens who have the comfort! of the troops at heart to supply a. number of items necessary for theip comfort while on service—to augment) whatever is sent by the patriotic societies. Two violins and a cornet are especially desired, and music for ai men's orchestra. Prizes for boxmg. tournaments, sports, deck games, chessi and draughts tournaments, will be acceptable, and might consist of wristlet) watches, fountain pens, puttees, safety, razors, money belts, and pipes. Paw eels should be marked: '.'For the !went-v-third Reinforcements," and addressed c.o. Mr. G. Mee, chemist,. Lambton Quay, where provision tor receiving and storing the donations has been made. . > Parcels of recent magazines antt -simple French books for classes will also be acceptable.