PLUNKET ART UNION

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 151, 23 December 1921, Page 9

PLUNKET ART UNION

As many people have already purchased tickets for the Wellington Plunket Home art union, considerable interest lies in the large announcement in this issue respecting the prize. When the art union was originally advertised, it was stated that the first prize would be a Chevrolet motor car, plus £100. However, legal difficulties ensued in connection with the motor-car (which was donated by Mr. J. R. M'Konzio). Some objection was token by tlie authorities to this form of prize-giving. Mr. M'Kenzie has now kindly agreed to substitute £300 worth of alluvial gold specimens in place of the motor-car. which, with the original £100 worth, will make the prize of the value of £400. Those who nave purchased tickets wilP, of course, participate in all the privileges of ,tho new scheme. The popularity of this art union has been attested by the big demand for tickets from all parts of New Zealand: The generous prize, and the excellence of the cause behind the scheme, are responsible for tbis result. The proceeds will go towards the fund for providing Wellington with a modern and commodious Plunket headquarters,' which will also form tho nucleus for a Karitane Home. Tho citizens of Wellington have already subscribed over £3000 for the purpose, but a much larger sum is required. Tickets can be obtained from J. R. M'Kenzie, fancy goods dealer, Cuba-street and Willis-street, Wellington, and branches throughout" Now Zealand, and from leading retailers, tobacconists, and hairdressers; also from the Phmkot rooms, or the hon. secretary, P.O. Box 208, Wellington.