THE COPPER TRAIL.

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 13, 15 July 1918, Page 3

THE COPPER TRAIL.

„ AUCKLAND STILL LEADING,

; Copper trail activities, were interfered with last week by the weather, but the organisation has gone on busily. Friday was an "off" day at the chalet, which was closed, so as ndt to compete with the French appeaj., The trail flagstaft's flew their flags in honour of the day. The coin collection is growing quickly. A complete set of Kruger coins has been generously donated by a supporter of the Red Cross. The pile of unique coins given by the public includes some very interesting specimens. One gold coin has been identified as having been struck by-Philip of Macedon, 326 B.C. It is in splendid preservation. A young patriot, who came of age during the week, celebrated the occasion by placing 21 shillings' worth of coppers on the long trail, and two young ladies came smilingly.forward with 9s, obtained in an office sweepstake. There was an odd ticket. Everyone voted it to the copper trail, andfof course the trail was the winner. .

Tha report of last weeft shows that Auckland is still considerably ahead of Wellington, having added seven miles— 107 miles, in all—and Wellington progressed four miles, or 36 altogether. A handsome donation is announced from Messrs. Levin and Co. of £1000, which is a testimony from an important New Zealand firm to the work and value of the Red Cross. The expenditure of this important fund amounts to millions sterling, and big cheques such as the one mentioned" are necessary if the work is to be carried on as it should be. The amusing "dinner raid" at the Midland Hotel proved very profitable, as well as pleasant, as it has brought in no less than £301 to the funds.