REVIEW OF WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 108, 9 May 1941, Page 4

REVIEW OF WORK

METROPOLITAN PATRIOTIC

COMMITTEE

VALUABLE COLLECTION OF

GOLD AND SILVER

A meeting of the Wellington Metropolitan Women's Patriotic Committee was held yesterday afternoon.

The chairwoman, Mrs. T. C. A. His- I lop, stated that a" splendid response had been made to her appeal for gold and silver articles to augment patriotic funds. A large collection of varied articles, including old jewellery, silver, silver plate, antiques, and other articles of very considerable interest and value had been received. It was decided that art dealers, jewellers, and others interested in Wellington and the other centres be invited to inspect the articles and ofTcr competitive prices. KNITTING AND SEWING. Since work commenced on the making of hussifs 11,012 have been con/ pleted, and the following knitted garments have also been made:—Scarves. 3980; mittens, 10,895 pairs; balaclavas, 5014; gloves, 878 pairs; pullovers, 122; socks 277 pairs. , . It was stated that the. number, of knitters had increased but. there are still: supplies of wool available and those willing to assist in this work can obtain wool and official patterns on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Metropolitan patriotic Committee's rooms, 95 Wakefield Street. .■■.■.

WHEN THE RAIN COMES DOWN

Down comes the rain and up goes the demand tor Baxters Lung Preserver. Wet feet bring their crop of coughs and cold?, and "Baxters" is the surest way to prevent unnecessary illness. You can feel the penetrating and soothing properties of "Baxters'" from the first dose. Get "Baxters" if you want to get better.—Advt.