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Victoria Leaftue, Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Victoria League was held' in the Pioneer, Club last evening the .'Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) presiding. The report ,on the year's work, read by the acting-secretary, (Mrs. Rankine Brown) made refereiico to the great loss the Wellington society had sustained in the deaths of' Mr. C. 15. Morison, K.C., and Mh C. R-. Smith, whose sympathy and help had been most ' welcome. The resignation of Miss .Crates (president) owing to ill-health, was greal"ly regretted, and' in recognition of her . valuable work for -. the league she was made a life member. Activities during ' the past year were traversed, and 1 -the report concluded 'by stating that the parent organisation'in England hoped, that - each in New Zealand would co"'bjierate in looking after the'workers who come to Now Zealand under the'auspices of the British Imperial Emigration Aspiciation. The balance-sheet showed tbjt there was in hand .£ls Os. Id. Both report and balance-sheet were adopted.- A - vote of thanks to Mrs. Grady for receivN ing subscriptions for many years was tossed, also one ,to the hon. auditors, Messrs. Watkins. Hunt, Hull, and Wheeler, for .their services. An (ipoiogy was received .from' Miss Holmes, who ■was unable'to bo present nt the meeting. The election of officers was held over until the next meeting, Mrs. jLuke consenting to act as president until, then'. The executive committee was : . re-elected with the exception of Mrs. W. >D. Stewart, who has resigned. Mrs. Mackenzie was elected in her place, subject to her consent. Miss Rothsnberg .was added to the executive committee. The council stands as before with Mesdames Massey, J. P. Luke, Grady, Chatfield.\ and Miss Coates as vice-presidents. The position of' the secretary was left open until tli<» next meeting. Mrs. Rankine Brown remains hon.- treasurer. A scheme for sending literature to the backblocks was *' discussed, also one for getting into touch ' with the English, wives of New Zealand soldiers. " RECOVERING SLOWLY. A PAINFUL PROCESS. Some people, when, they , catch a chill or a tearing and, irritating cough, allow themselves to suffer unnecessary pain, satisfied to be "recovering slowly." How much more common sense is shown by those who always keep a bottle of Tussicura handy. "Tussicura" soothes. the throat and nasal passages from tho first dose. It clears the tiend and brings relief to the lungs.' Yet-"Tussicura", is about the. only well-known oommodity that has not increased in price. Bottles are still Is. 2d. and 2s. 6d.- at all ohemists and stores.—Advt.

The best family protection is "NA-' ZOL." Prevents couchs, "colds, sore thronta and chpatfl. Ntr cold is Nazolproof. Econdmical, Ib. 6d. for. 60 dos«a. —Advt. During the height, of the dread Influenza Epidemic a well-known Christchurch Chemist, working night and day. in his efforts to relieve the sufferers, was observed dabbing his nostrils frequently with a preparation from a small bottle he kept handy. "What'is that?" enquired a friend. \ "PynetK'a," answered the Chemist. "This is dangerous work, and I know the wonderful efficiency of Pynetha in keeping the nose and throat immune from germs." That experience. should convince you of the wonderful value of A 1/6 bottle contains 100 desei. All Chemists and Stores. A'.Z. Agenti: S. A. SMITH & CO., LTD. Auckland and ChrUtclfcrch • 21

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 268, 6 August 1920, Page 5

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Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 268, 6 August 1920, Page 5

Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 268, 6 August 1920, Page 5