FOR THE BABIES.

Grey River Argus, 25 September 1928, Page 3

FOR THE BABIES.

Great United Effort. : IN AID OF PLUNKET SOCIETY. : The readj’ response made by Wes’ I C< list residents to any appeals made it by the Plunket Society has been cx- • ireniely gratifying to the members of ; 'he Society, and it demonstrates fully ' that Lie public are keenly aware of the I benefits to lie derived from this institu ; cion, as well as the immense value it ; is to the country as a whole. Even the ; must casual survey will suflice to show : that by its work the Plunket Society ! has placed New Zealand in the proud position of being able to boast that our infant morrality numbers among the lowest in Ihe worl I. This then sub stantiates the contention that any mon ey lime, or effort spent in furthering the cause of the Plunket Society con stitutes a noble deed. As stated before. the response made by the people , to appeals for funds has been magni ticeut. but still money is needed, and *■.> i btain the said money a Great Uni ; ted Effort, taking the form of a Bazaar, will commence at the Town Hall on Thursday lasting three afternoons and evenings. For three afternoons and evenings carnival will hojd sway, while In addition to the entertainment f use I’ul and ornamental articles .at “cut” rates may be procured from the six huge stalls which will be in evidence, namely, th(‘ sweets, work cake, produce, ico cream, afternoon tea and supner. Ah Hie fun of the fair will be obtainable from the side shows, for which Greymouth’s leading showmen have been engaged to conduct. The Municipal Band will bo in which in itself is a sufficient guara/. 4 • e of rhe success of th? uml< rtaking. At 2.30 on 'l’kur.'day afternoon, when his Worship the Mayor, Mr J. W. Greensladc, declares the Bazaar open, it is anticipated that a record crowd will fill the Town Hall, with the object of assisting the Plunkci Society in its Grand Finale Drive for