FINE RED CROSS RECORD
The fine' record of the British Red Cross in connection with the present war, which was brieOy disclosed in press cables last Monday, should assure the public that all donations and assistance given to the Red Cross are utilised with the greatest of care and to the fullest possibleextent in its mission of mercy. It was stated that the income o£ the British Red Cross in the second year .of. tho war amounted to £3,064,232, arid'the management expenses lust year were below 7d in the £. The expenditure on hospitals had been £362,703; Red Cross unite, £279,798; grants to auxiliary bodies, £162,220. Tho Society possesses 2522 ambulances, ca-rs, wagons, and travelling soup kitchens, of which 1829 _ are in France. This stands as a. lesson in economical management to all similar philanthropio organisations, and tho low cost of management, viz., 7d in tho £, is a record to be proud of. Lord Nprthcliffo writes: "The Red Cross is an organisation at whose perfection I stand and marvel." We have boon advised that the funds raised by the Red Cross Art Union of Taihape will be remitted to the British Red Cross in England. There are M prizes in the Taihapo Art Union, 1000 sheep having been donated by Taihape farmers, for tho purpose. Tickets are Is each. Full particulars are advertised in this issue.
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Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 46, 22 February 1917, Page 8
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225FINE RED CROSS RECORD Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 46, 22 February 1917, Page 8
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