CAKE OF THE WOUNDED.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15949, 21 June 1915, Page 5

CAKE OF THE WOUNDED.

BASE HOSPITALS IN EGYPT.

REPLIES TO INQUIRIES.

" EVERYTHING POSSIBLE" DONE. [ " [BY TELEGHAPH. PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] Duvedin, Sunday. , In consequence of complaints regarding the treatment of wounded soldiers at the base hospitals, His * Excellency , the Governor telegraphed, a day or two i ago, to Sir John Maxwell, officer commanding the forces in Egypt, and received the following reply;— " There is absolutely no truth in the 1 rumour that has reached you. We have ample accommodation in the hospitals for the New Zealand sick and wounded. The Egyptian Army hospital has been entirely handed over to New Zealanders, and there are at the present moment many ; empty beds. The two New Zealand stationary hospitals sent by you to Egypt, will arrive shortly. Patients are not sent to the convalescent camps until they no longer require hospital treatment. They remain in these camps until they are fit to go to the front. The so-called convalescent camps are, wherever possible, large, airy buildings." Hie Minister for Defence, the Hon. James Allen, also recently cabled on the subject to the officer commanding the base hospitals in Egypt, and received the following reply:—"All hospital ships are met by Captain Greene or myself, or both. Each hospital is visited at least weekly by Captain Greene, and frequently by New Zealand officers. Each man in the hospital receives a complete shaving equipment, writing materials, and toothbrush, whilst cigarettes, tobacco, and fruit are distributed regularly. In addition, motor orderlies are sent through the hospitals daily distributing mails and weekly papers, and taking orders for extras to the amount of 2s or 3s weekly. Cablegrams aro delivered by motors as soon as practicable, and replies are sent when required. The hospitals are splendidly conducted and the staffs are efficient and most attentive. The treatment of the New Zealanders is held up as an example, and is being copied. The hospitals are Splendidly conducted, the staff is efficient and most attentive, while the local residents and Red Cross organisations are most helpful. I consider that everything possible is being done."

MEETING AT WAIOKU.

REGULAR CANVASS ARRANGED.

About 50 ladies assembled in the Waiuku parish hall last week for the purpose of considering the best way to assist the Hospital Ship and Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Dr. Howden, chairman of the trustees of the Patriotic Fund, presided, othor trustees being also present. It was decided to make a monthly house-to-house canvass, and canvassers were appointed for the various districts. A committee of 15 ladies was appointed, whoso duty it will be to provide tho necessary material for the clothing and comforts of our soldiers at the front, and distribute the work so that all may assist in tho making.

FUNCTIONS AT WAIHI.

SKATING CARNIVAL. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Waihi, Saturday. A successful fancy-dress skating carnival in aid of the Hospital Ship I'und, was held in the King's Theatre last evening. The prizes were presented by the Mayor, Mr. D. Donalflson. Appended is the prize list:—Most graceful couple, Mrs. Black and Mr. H. Hogan; best juvenile skater, under 17, Master Hutchinson, 9 years of ago; best juvenile skater, Miss Myrtle Fugill; prettiest fancy costumo ' (decided by votes), Miss ' Elsie Samson 1, Mrs. Black 2, Miss Edwards 3; most original costumo, men's, Mr. Hovell, ladies', Miss I. Howarth; most comically sustained character, Mr. Middlebrooke.

A fancy-dress football match was held on tho recreation reserve this afternoon with the object of further augmenting the Hospital Ship Fund, and although the weather conditions were unfavourable there was a very fair attendance. Both functions were promoted by the local friendly societies, who had the assistance of a Ladies' Cony mittee.

TE AWAMUTU SUBSCRIPTIONS.

FURTHER £900 RAISED. [bt telegraph.—own correspondent.] Te Awamtjtu, Saturday. The public arc subscribing very liberally towards the various local war funds, whilst the Red Cross Society, under the guidance of the Mayoress, Mrs. A. Wallace, are working very hard. A further* £900 has been sent to the Minister for Defence in Wellington for comforts for thi sick and wounded New Zoalanders in Egypt, Malta, or England. MODE COURT PROCEEDINGS. OVER £500 IN FINES.

[by telegraph.— association.]

Palmerston North, Sunday.

The Wellington commercial travellers held a mock court at Palmerston yesterday in aid of tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Tho proceedings were very enjoyable. Fines were imposed on townspeople amounting to over £550. Tho sale of artf union tickets will probably bring the total to over £800.

CARNIVAL AT OHAKUNE.

OYER £800 REALISED. [BY Tri.EGRAIH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION".] New Plymouth, Saturday. The Ohakuno Carnival in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund realised £039. At the crowning of the Queen on Thursday night Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., gave a patriotio address, tho Mayor of Ohakune introducing the member as "their first M.P., and one who had worked hard for back-block settlors." The audience cheered Mr. Jennings, and sang "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."