BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVIII, Issue 248, 21 October 1914, Page 5

BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

At an influential and representative meeting: ■of Picjfcon ladies, held yesterday afternoon, it was decided to make a special effort to raise a substantial sum for this worthy cause. The effort is ito take the form of a Gala Day, .and will b© held on Wednesday, 25th November, being the date of the first of the season excursions from Blenheim to the Sounds. Tradespeople are being: asked to help in making the day a great success by closing their business places

! and forming into a procession, in I' which the Maoris are also expected to participate. The procession will parade through the town and make its way to Nelson Square, where ar--1 rangements are being made to hold ; a Floral Fete. Sports of all kinds i will be held for ladies, children, and men. The Maoris will perform their hakas, war dances, poi dances, etc. Detail programmes of ■ the competitive events Avill appear in due course. i A feature will be made of decorated motor-cars, bicycles, perambulators, push-carts, etc. Refreshment and sweet stalls will be erected on the ground. , _■. ; . Judging from the keen interest and ; enthusiasm shown, in the project, it ; will, granted favorable weather conj ditious, prove a great success. I Mrs Arthur, Broadway;, is secretary and treasurer.