THE DYE TRADE.

Evening Star, Issue 16225, 21 September 1916, Page 3

THE DYE TRADE.

PARIS, September 20. A national company is projected to manufacture dims from chemical products, the Government guarantee the company the use of new war factories after the war, reserving the power to order the manufacture of explosives and chemicals A commercial understanding has also been completed between similar British and Italian concerns.

OVERSEAS CLUB. Steady progress is being made with the so au'.s’ patceis, of which a large number v.rh be sent away soon. In addition to the chibs parcels, a number of other parcels will be scot through the club, and the committee would like to remind senders not to make the parcels heavier than 31b thus giving more of the pul,lit a chance to fend their friends a reminder. Each parcel from the club contains somethin!' of a dainty nature, which will be acceptable at Christinas. Donations of suitable gifts or money will be gratefully received, and donations of warm clothing for the Belgians are urgently needed. " Donations Mrs H. E. Williams, Mr W Gordon, Anon., Mrs A. It. Grind - ley and Mrs G. S. Grindlev, Mrs Lmdo Ferguson, Mrs A. King, Mrs dames Blatch, A. King, Boulter, Gihh' Mha Hodgkinson, A Friend, A Friend /Belgian goods). The committee’s thanks are due to Mrs Boulter for her special case of clothing. A FRENCH DECORATION. Fhe French Medaille Alihtaire has been awarded to Sergeant-major Bnate, of Auckland, for distinguished and heroic service at the front. The Hon. Mr Allen will go to Auckland to-morrow to present the decoration to Sergeant-major Boate on behalf of the French Government. LIEUTENANT OOWNIE STEWART. Aovice has been received in Dunedin that lieutenant Downie Stewart, M.P., baa been invalided to England. ’ Ho i» suffering from an attack of rheumatism, and it is understood he will have to stop in England for some weeks to recuperate thoroughly.

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