RED CROSS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume L, Issue 175, 23 October 1917, Page 3

RED CROSS

OUR DAY APPEAL. STREET COLLECTION. A street collection was made in the city on Saturday in connection with the Red Cross "Our Day" special appeal. The takings, owing to the many branches of Red Cross activity, were not as large as usual, but this by no means indicates a falling off in sympathy with Red Cross work, which as time goes on appeals more and more to warm public support. .Saturday's collection amounted to £39 Is lid, made up as follows :

LABOUR DAY FETE,

Elaborate preparations had been made for a Labour Day Fete, also in aid of "Our Day" appeal. This was held yesterday in the Provincial Grounds, and in spite of the unfavourable weather, was proved a successful function, the takings being approximately £230. A northerly gale raged during the morning, and the early afternoon there was a fall of rain, which, however, was not sufficient to interfere with the arrangements. A procession formed up in Trafalgarstreet, and was witnessed by a very failnumber of the public. It was composed of children with decorated chairs, go-carts, bicycles; a Red Cross detachment, v.-ith nurses, stretcher" bearers, and patients; the boys from the Amokura ; the Mayor and returned soldiers; and a "gasometer," which was later used in the Grounds as a fairy well. The children played a highly effective part in the procsesion, some of the decorating having been beautifully done. The 12th Regiment Band headed the procession, which marched to the Provincial Grounds. where there were many stalls and side shows-. Amusements were provided for the children. A "Venetian Wave," which was very popular, and was patronised by some" fairly old "children," who wished to again enjoy the sensations of a remote past. The Gasometer contained a larce supply of surprise packets, and did a great business. There were also other sources of pleasure for the young people. Afternoon tea, ice creams, etc., were in keen demand, and kept the assistants busy inside the Provincial Hall and under the trees. The judge 9 for the decorated vehicles, etc.. were . (Mesdames Vining, Brundell, Topliss, and A. R. Kitchmg, and the awards were as follows: Adult chairs: Mrs Trathen 1, Mrs Gibson and Miss Johnston 2, Misses Anderson and Stapp h.c. Girls' chairs: Lilian Lock and Helen Harrison 1, Hazel Cotton and Mavis Cook 2, Edna Lang and Doreen Cannington h.c. , Carts: Mona Baxter 1, Ken. Chappell 2, Felix Green h.c, Eva Way h.c. The first prize winner had as a design a swan with- doll rider, the cart drawn bv the prize-winner dressed as a fairy and attended by Phyllis Graham and Scota Steward, drivers, also dressed as fairies By general consent this was the prettiest desisrn in the procession : although "Uncle Sam's Bakery, which was awarded second prize, was also ereatlv admired. Baskets: Kathleen Moves. 1, tmd Moyes 2, Edna Walkey and Mar] one Bmdie h.c. „ _, Girls' Bicycle: Mabel De© 1, Mavis *Boys' Bicycle: Dick Lucas 1, Wilfrid Jeakins 2. _ , Dolls: Rita Walters 1, Mona Baxter 2 Lilv Huggins h.c. Vera Clark h.c. 'Har*d-up chair: Violet Greaves and Ethel Ellis 1. A very excellent get-up. Hard-up billy-cart: Nesbit 1. Child's pram: Marione Navlor 1. f Most original exhibit: F. Nr Jones s Gasometer. „, Special for best representation: ine Field Ambulance detachment. Special prize for best character representation :' A. E. Edward's (Charlie Chaplin). , . ~ Those in charge of the various stalls stall: iMesdames Brundell, W. S. Snodgrass. and A. E. Tasker .Miscellaneous stall : Mesdames otyche, C. A. Green, and Davidson, and Miss Helping Hand stalls: Misses Green (2), Ewart. and Cooke (2), and Mrs J. E'. Hounsell. r> v; Tea kiosk: Mesdames Cbote. Kobison, and Squires, and some 30 assistFairy Well: Mrs Turner and Miss Buchanan. "Merry Wave" : Messrs F. N. and P. E. Jones. . ~ Mr S. Win's "H.M.S. Victory was run during the morning and afternoon in aid of the fund. EVENING GATHERING. After a boisterous day- there followed a gloriously fine evening, and there was another large, gathering m the Grounds, which were brilliantly illuminated. The Citv Council had lent its engine, Mr H. Saunders a dynamo, and the Commercial Garage staff had done the wiring, providing 8000 candle power. In addition the Technical School plant was in use. in a portion of the grounds. Owing to the weather conditions in the afternoon the Delcolight could not be utilised. There was a good deal of confetti-

throwing, but the masqueraders were few in number. A short open-air concert was given, those taking part being Miss Stapp, Messrs G. Bush, Short, and Collier (songs), Mr V. Webley (recitation), and Miss Joyce (accompanist). The National Reserve Band played a number of selections. The dance in the Provincial Hall was very largely attende.d. FETE TO CONTINUE THIS EVENING. It has been decided to continue the Fete this evening, when the Grounds will again be illuminated and a dance will be held in the Provincial Hall. There will be no charge for admission to the 'Grounds.

Miss Andrew 3D 15 5. 0 u. 0 Mies Davidson 7 IS 10i Miss Monson 4 15 4 Miss C. Evans 4 6 2£ Miss Leggatt 2 13 2 Misses Hayes and Hamilton i 2 8 1 Miss Turnbull 19 9 Mr Worley's Box 1 2 6 Total £39 1 11 The street collection last year brought in £101 14s 7d.