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Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue XC, 7 October 1915, Page 9

GIFTS ACKNOWLEDGED * The hon. treasurer of the Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund acknowledges the following donations to the Leather Waistcoat Fund : — Te Aro Infant School, 5s ; Miss Risk, 5s ; Mrs. Chequeden, £1 ; Mr. G Wilhehn, ss; Mr. Martin Kennedy, £25; Mr. D. Sutherland, £5; Mr. G. W. Guthrie. £10 ; per Messrs. M'Gregor Wright and Co., £1 ; ladies of Khandallah, per Mrs. Crump, third donation, 15s ; ladies of Dannevirke, per Mrs. M' Allen, 109 waistcoats ; ladies of Palmerston North, per Mrs. Nash, 250 waistcoats ; ladies of Hastings, per Mrs. Hart, 100 waistcoats ; ladies of Eketahuna, per Mrs. Tumor, 40 waistcoats ; ladies of Marton, per Mrs.. Wilson, 30 waistcoats ; ladies of Levin, per Mrs. Goldsmith, 51 waistcoats. Christmas Gift Fund.— Mrs. T Young, £1 ; Mrs. Evans, 10s ; Mrs. Davey, 10s ; Miss Davey, 10s ; The Evening Post, £22 9s Id ; A Friend, £1 ; Mrs. and Miss Sladden, £3 ; 0.L.T., 10s ; Mr G Robinson, £1 ; Two Children, 3s ; Mrs. J Cooper. ss; Mr. H. E. Nicholls, £2 2s ; Mrs. H. E. NichoUs, 10s ; Mrs Seavard, ss; Mrs. M Clark, £1; Mrs. John Kebbell, £5 ; Four Backblockers, 15s , ladies of Foxton, per Miss Ross, £10 ; Mrs. Shore, ss ; Mv E Hunter, ss; Mrs. J. W Brown, £1 Is; Miss A., Is 6d ; Miss S. Nathan, £1 ; J.F., ss ; H.FW..'£l; Mrs. A. Levy, £2; Dr. J H. Kemp, £3 ; Messrs. Thompson Bros., Ltd., £100; Mr and Mrs W. F. Barraud. £2 ; Miss Nathan, 10s ; Mrs. Adams. 2s 6d ; Mr. Bock, £1 16s ; Mr Herrick, £2; M.G., 10s; H.E.A., £5; A Soldiei-'s Christmas, 4s 6d ; Mrs. F E. Sanderson, ss ; per Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. R. A. Rolston, of Ohua, £1 ; Mrs. Rolston, of Ohua, 10s ; R. D. Rolston, of Ohua, 10s ; the Misses Mudie, £1. SALES OF WORK Yesterday afternoon there were no less than tour sales of work in aid of various church funds. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool opened a sale at St. Mirk's A short introductory speech was made by the Vicar, after which Her Excellency declared the bazaar open. The stalls were prettily decorated, and there was an excellent display of plain and fancy work. The home-made sweets were a speciality. In the evening a good entertainment >vas given. Another sale was organised in St. Peter's Schoolroom, which was opened by Mrs. W. F Massey, v who was presented by the churchwardens with a beautiful bouquet of lilac and mauve wood hyacinths, tied with ribbons to match. The stalls were all well furnished and attractive, special attention being given to the soldiers' stall, arranged by Mesdames Kreeft, Muir. and Hamerton, and which contained a capital collection of soldiers' requisites The sweets stall was given by the choir, with Miss Randell in charge; guild -stall, Mesdames Wilberfoss, A Anderson, and Johnston ; needlework and fancy stall, Misses Evans, Smallbone, and Dawson; produce -stall, Mesdames Richards, Lloyd, and Blatchford Afternoon tea was served in a side room, and was in charge of St. Peter's Girls' Club, under Miss Thornton. The Young Men's Club was in charge of side shows during the evening. Another sale of work that was held yesterday was one in connection with St. Mary's Anglican Church at Karori, opened in the Parochial Hall by Mrs. Coleridga Peach blossom and Japanese chrysanthemums made the room look bright and pretty, an effect that was added to by attractively-arranged stalls These were in charge of the following : — Fancy stall, Mrs. Waters and Mrs Trapp ; guild stall, Sirs. Tustin and Mrs Picot ; produce. Mrs. Woodward and Mrs Moss; flowers, Miss M'Gregor and Miss Jea<i Mackenzie; sweets, Miss "Gwen Davies, and Miss Edith Pollen ; doll and handkerchief stall, Mrs. M'Lellan ; cake stall (competition), Mrs Bellett; tearoom, Mrs. Newcombe and Mrs. Andrews. Another stall was the calendar stall. These calendars were a special Karori production, with a photograph of the church on the outside, and to every_ day in the year was attached a quotation contributed by Karori residents The proceeds of the sale go to pay off the church debt. FAMOUS BRITISH PIANOS. Few British firms can look back on co long and so honourable a career as the makers of the world's finest pianos — John Broadwood and Sons, Ltd Founded early m the eighteenth century, this house has maintained its pre-eminence by producing an instrument of sterling quaJity and of perfect design. Excellent examples of this renowned instrument, as well as of those other noted 'British pianos — the Sames ajid the Collard and Collard — are always in stock at The Bristol. Payment can be arranged on terms. The Bristol Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. North Island manager, M. J. Brookes. — Advt. Fragrant Violets — Large supplies arriving daily Send your friends an artistii «posie of violets or one of our popular violet boxes, packed and posted to any part of the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Floriste,. 36, Willis-street.— Advt. THE SERVANT PROBLEM. The demand for domestic servants seems incapable of being met. Housework must i be done, and tho modern housewife wants modern methods. The; Daisy Vacuum Cleaner, owing to its simplicity, ease of j manipulation, and effectiveness, is ever in- I creasing in popularity. In many models and at prices to suit all. Easy terms. Tho first cost is all the cost. Free demonstrations arranged in your own home. Oscar Hewett and Co., 56, Cuba-street (just below Bank N.Z.). 'Phone 520.— Advt. ' Summer is very near. Mothers should inspect Man-o'-War Straws for little lads showing at Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Mannersstreet, at 3s lid to 6s Id in good range. —Advt. * Have you tried Bycroft's new biscuit, the "Bellamy," for afternoon tea? Dainty; crisp, delicious. All grocers. — Advt. i The self-made man _ stalked into the office of a great financier with whom ho had an appointment. "You probably don't remember me," he began, "but twenty years ago, when I was a poor messenger boy, you gave me a 'message to carry " "Yes, yes !" cried the financier "Where's the answer?" " TO MQTHERS. 5 MRS. GALLOWAY, an experienced Certificated Maternity Nurse, will be in attendance at the addresses hereunder for tho purpose of giving Advice (free) to Mothers on the uses of GLAXO, and on the Care and Feeding of Infants generally: — Mr. Glennie. Brooklyn — Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mr. Castles, Newtown — Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Castles, Courtenay-place, Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Dawe, Lower Hutt — Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Mr. Williamson, Jackson-street, Petone — Fridays 2 p.m. to 4 p.ni. Mr Gibbs, Chemist, Upper Hutt, on 11th October For immediate advice rinc up Glaxo Nurse. Telephone 2125.