THE BELGIUM FUND

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IV, Issue 240, 24 September 1914, Page 6

THE BELGIUM FUND

Further contributions to the Hastings Belgian Relief Fund are as fo - lows:—

The £5 5 - acknowledged yesterday should have been the Hastings Fire Board, and not the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. The Hastings Empire Defence Committee acknowledge with thanks the following donations Hastings Club employees £4. Previously acknowledged £3027 16 6. Total £3031 16 6. Yesterday’s acknowledgement •or £lO 10 - should have been the Hastings Fire Board, and not the Hastings Chamber of Commerce.

CLOTHING FOR BRITAIN AND BELGIUM.

It will be of interest to the genera, public to know that already the following goods have been sent in for the poor of Belgium and Britain. For men: 12 overcoats, 17 coats, 3 suits complete, 3 pairs of trousers, 5 waistcoats, 1 pair of nickers, and a quantity of underclothing. For ladies : 9 ulsters, 4 dressing gowns, 17 coats, 10 skirts, 1 skirt and coat. 2 costumes for girls, and a quantity of underclothing for women and girls. There are also 36 pairs of new boots and several second-hand pairs. In addition to this a number have informed us that they have parcels to be co lected on Saturday. Judging from the number of enquiries it is not yet clearly understood that parcels are to be sent to the Y.M.C.A. rooms. Station street, and that thev can be left there any time from 9.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.. If preferred arrangements will be made to call for the parcels.

BELGIAN WIDOWS AND CHILDREN FOR NEW ZEALAND.

Sir.—Mr. Holman, the Labour Premier of New South Y\ ales, has announced that the Government agrees to take two thousand Belgian and French women refugees whose husbands have fallen in the war. 1 respectfully beg to suggest that we New Zealanders should also cjifer to receive some of these refugee widows here, who are used to domestic duties and farm life. May i also suggest that those here who could welcome and accommodate one. refugee widow for a month or longer should hand in their names to the editor of this journal or send direct to the Premier or member for the electorate. In this way the Government would be guided if they make an offer to receive refugees. The question of bringing out Belgian refugees is to be brought up at the next meeting of the North Canterbury Farmers Inion. Our New Zealand troopships, on their return trip, could bring back refugees. Our Bible constantly states that our duty is to care for the widow and the fatherless. Thanking you, Sir, in anticipation, 1 am. etc.. A NEW ZEALANDER.

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