HERALD RELIEF FUND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20792, 7 February 1931, Page 15

HERALD RELIEF FUND.

> DONATIONS POUR IN. appeal of the 'disaster WIDESPREAD SYMPATHY SHOWN. If evidence wero needed of the eagerness of all sections of the community to do something toward the immediate relief of sufferers in the earthquake calamity that evidence is forthcoming in the rapidly mounting subscription list opened by the Herald and Auckland Weekly News. . This has reached a splendid figure after an invitation made by the proprietors only throe days ago. Realising the extreme urgency of the situation, private people, business houses, factory employees and even children are giving gladly in order* that some measure of relief may be sent to the afflicted districts with the utmost despatch. The very real crushing calamity which has befallen the people of Hawke's Bay has created a desire to be of help, which goes far boyond the bounds of the Dominion.

Testimony to the concern of people over the seas is amply demonstrated in a cablegram which the South British Insurance Company, Limited, received yesterday from its Johannesburg manager, Mr. H. W. Johnson, who requested headquarters at Auckland to pay into the Herald fund the sum* of £SO on his behalf. .

A keepsake is a treasured possession, 1 yet a woman who had retained for 10 ■ years a half-sovereign given her when she • left her old home, has handed the coin 1 to the Herald with the comment: "1 feel now th»t I shall never need it." How the staffs of commercial firms are , responding is shown in a letter from a shipping agent, who advised that his employees were making a weekly contribution. He added that the crews of two of his ships, coastal vessels, had expressed their intention of making a deduction from their wages in order that they, too, may show practical sympathy. The following contributions were received yesterday:— £ 8. d. Previously acknowledged . . ~ 1930 12 8 Mrs. Margaret A. Mill . . ... 100 0 0 The Colonial Ammunition Co., Ltd. .V 100 0 0 Auckland Grocers' Assistants' Union 50 0 0 H. W. Johnson, Johannesburg 50 0 0 Thos. Impey 50 0 0 Eobt. Laidlaw, senr. .. .. 50 0 0 P. 30 0 0 Staff and Employees, the Colonial Ammunition Co., Ltd. .. 26 0 0 Mrs. M. E. Hain v 25 0 0 Leonard and Dingley, Ltd. .. 25 0 0 W. S. Whitley \.. .. ~ 25 0 0 W. S. Whitley and Sons, Ltd. ' '25 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. E- Asser . . .. 20 0 0 J. A. Gillett 20 0 0 Wright and Jaques, Ltd. .. 20 0 0 A. W. G. Le Quesne . . .. 20 0 0 P. J. Bankart 20 0 0 Mrs. H. V. Lichtenstein, Parnell .. 15 0 0 E. H. Gibbons 15 0 0 Mrs. Martyn Wilson -. . .. 10 10 0 Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pond .. 10 10 0 Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Wright .. 10 10 O Dr. P. W. Gordon . . .. in 10 0 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herbert .. 10 10 0 Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones .. 10 10 0 O- and A. Watts 10 10 0 Grinter Bros. 10 10 0 Mary Lovett 10 0 O Sympathiser C.F. .. . .. 10 0 0 W. J. Mains . . 10 0 0 B. A. Billington .. . . .. 10 0 0 F. H. Billington . . . . ~ 10 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. Warren Blyth .. 10 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Newton .. 10 0 0 J. C. Whitney 10 0 0 ¥• ' C. Whitney 10 0 0 "•P- Kalaugher 10 0 0 A.D.B. .. .. .. . 10 00 Wallace Kidd (Mr. and Mrs. W.) 10 0 0 Telegraph Workshops' Sick . Benefit Fund 8 0 0 S.' C. Phillips. Helensville .. 6 6 0 Mrs. Miller- .. .. .. .. »510 0 £5 5s Each: Mr. and Mrs. Murray Benjamin. Joel Pisher, Rev. F. C. Thomas, J.H., Mr. and Mrs. Len. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Horrocks, K.H.W.. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Green, Security Trust and Investment Co.. Ltd., If. B. Harris, C. Colaon. Mrs. E. Gillibrand, Northjote, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pavitt. Mrs. E. Ritchie, • Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WilKs, John Minthm Franklin. Dr. and Mrs. L A. Sperring, Auckland Kiflp Association. J.A.W., rrr 5* er ' on ' ' r ' nnt ' Mrs. W. M. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. James_Mays, Phyllis A. Wilson, Remuera 126 0 0 *l a ' S- Tailored, Mr and Mrs. A. Davis. H.W.F.. Mrs. K. J. Mains. 0.M.R.A.G., Mr. and Mrs. Bul-lock-Webster. Onehunga Croquet Club. H. A. S. Leonards. H. M. Montague, Mrs. Bertram - Peacock, C.M.C., A. J. and M. M. Harding, Anon, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert | F. Robertson, A.L.G., T.L., Sympathiser, J. E. Gregory, K. M. Wood, M. Nicholson, A. Nicholson. A. C. Prentice, Mrs. F. J. B&nkart, Wm. L., R. S. Stevenson, Mrs. C. H. Cotton, Mr. and Mrs. Stan. ]Reid, J. McL., H. O. D. Beddington, H„ E. W. B. L® Quesne, G. W. Thomson,. A. H. Lawrence, Eva B. Kitt, R. B. Gamlen (Puhoi) ~ .. . 175 0 0 E. Holliday 4 4 0 £4 Each: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shannon, E.J. and D., From Sympathy 12 0 0 Staff H. O. , Wiles, Ltd. .. 3 12 6 Mrs. R. Coleman 3 10 0 T. H. Cunningham and Staff... 3 5 0 £3 3s Each: Atwool and Purchas, Staff J. Hodgson and Sohs,_ Ltd., Goulding and Rennie, Colonel and Mrs. J. E. Barton, I. R. Littlewood, .Ngaruawahia, L. M. Lawrence 18 18 0 £3 Each: Misses E. and F. H. Manning. A.F.. Miss Sybil i Lewis. Mrs. A.J.T.. A.5.0.H., Staff of G. E. Winwon, 1.8., / Mauku 21 0 0 £2 10s Each: Gerald Bull. Ngaruawahia, V.M.C../ Staff of A. G.; Frankham, Ltd. 710 0 J.C. 2 5 0 Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Burns, To Kuiti 22 6 £1 28 Each: H.K., Mrs. M. Spencer, Mrs. Hedditch, W. Reevely, Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Beck .. .. .. .. 10 10 0 £2 Each: F.C.H., A.H., M.F., F.M., H.R.M.. E. 0.5., We Two, E. J. Bcndall. Glen Eden, C.V.L.M.E., Maxwell Beazley, 8. B. Chamberlain 22 0 0 £1 10s Each: F.R., A J.D. and M.E.D.. Cody Davis Gang, Pukekohe .. .. .. 4 10 0 £1 5s Each: Miss Jean Lawrence, A.K • • 2 10 0 R.A.W., first weekly instalment 1 2 0 £1 Is Each: C. of E„ Rocky Bay. Waiheke, W. Townsend, Blind Tea .Agency, .Neville Hopkins, A, Henderson, Wo Three, Sympathiser, L. Bradley, H. Pulleine, Rev. T. G. Brooke. Sympathiser, D.T., Friends. Elizabeth Powell* Rov. Walter Averill .. •• 15 15 0 W.S., Waipu ' 1, 0 6 £1 each: T. and M. Wood (Nihotupu). G. Lind»ay. J.Jj.G. and E.D.G., A Sympathiser, Empire Veteran (83), Mrs. Gutt'eridge. Mr. B. F. Gittos, K. Campbell, J.T.C., K.H.R., J.W., G.J.. C.8., J.M.A., S. F. A. Bishop. Jennie R. R. Johnston, F. W. Harrison. S.Y.C. Noeline, F. Hoare, E.N., ! A.S.G., K.. Annon, G.M., R.A.H., D. Gregory. M. Buchanan Scott, E.Y.. P.E.H., Anon. D.A.D. 0.. Help One Another. C. Baker. 8.0. W. (Remuera), Mr. and Mrs. N. V. L.. Mrs. L.C.A., J.T., Mrs. H. Virtue. Miss Pe Gruchy Virtu*. E.W.S., George R. r. Chamberhn (Fonui Island), H. L. Matthews (Eirltdale), Sympa- . thiser, W.H. (Henderson^, Mrs. R. A. Burlinson, A Sympathiser (Karangahake), A Thankful Ulsterite ... 48 0 0 is each: Anonymous, Dixon Girls .... 1 10 0 elmn, Winnie and Albert; Wood 11 0 la 6d each: St. Aida.n's Troop ' Boy Scouts; D. L. Goldwater, _ J.-H.Pago .... -I 111 6

10s each: JjH,, E.M.T., "Mac.". P.K., H. 8., Liia and Don Adarns, Gratitude. Jessie Lo Grice, E. Le Grice. a'Si , T i- wc L®7 m P a thißers, Mrs. A.W.8.. P.Y.C., " Hard-up." but, A.A., "Übique," M.8., Inasmuch, Sympathiser, Lancashire Sympathiser. M.. J.T., tp'■ "j )y els] J T Sympathiser. Friend, Mrs. V. Clay, A.8.G., Anonymous, = A Widow, Anon Si* ;; "V - v 15 10.0 Sympathiser ) ** ~ ~ Bs each: Sympathiser, X.W.Q.'. iW-' ?•' c l an ,Le Grice, 1 6riend, Sympathiser, G.M.. M.0.G., M.A.G., G.L., Sympatluser, M.S.. Trevor Skeet, A Friend. F.T.S., Ivy Sprag: B°Pj A.P. Shop., 5.P.R.8., Widow 8 Mite, A Friend. N.P., McMiaeret, Sister Margaret R n n *4s each: Two Friendß, O.R. " an 2a Gd each: Friend, W.R., Pensioner's Mite, A.J., 8., G T ■-*" F. Cawdron (invalid), Chic! (Karangahako), Mrs. X., Tho Deaf Giver, Sympathiser .. 17 6 2s each: Friend, Juddy .. ... 4 0 Found in 196 car ~.i r .. 6 Total to date ~ ... ..£3353 8 8 THE MAYOR'S FUND. TOTAL OVER £3OOO. A considerable number of donations to the Mayor's Fund was received yesterday. Following is a list of" the donations:—

HAVELOCK NORTH SUFFERS. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE DONE TRAFFIC BRIDGE WRECKED. [BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL REPORTER.] * NAPIER. Friday. Considerable damage has been caused in Havelock North by the earthquake. The most apparent work of the upheaval is to be seen in the vicinity of the traffic bridge giving access to Havelock North from Napier. This is completely down.. It dropped from both ends and the centre was thus allowed to crumble.

A small foot bridge has been thrown across the bed of the stream below, but it will be some time before the bridge will be available for traffic again as it will have to be completely reconstructed. The watermain on the side of the bridge was left suspended and gangs were employed this morning in erecting trestles beneath it to take the weight. The steep banks above the water have broken away, leaving huge gaping cracks. Part of the bank has been thrust completely into the stream. The bank at one part took with it a largo shed. The township has suffered considerably, although the damage is not to be compared with that at Napier and Hastings, j

NEWSPAPER GIVES £IOOO.

ACTION BY THE TIMES.

(Received February 6, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 5.

The London Times-newspaper hap given £IOOO for the relief of earthquake sufferers in New Zealand. Sir Thomas Wilford, the High Commissioner, in gratefully acknowledging the donation, says iihat ho had decided not to make an appeal, but he realised that it would be ungracious to refuse any voluntary offer of assistance.

BENEFIT CONCERTS. FUNDS FOR RELIEF. To raise funds for the relief of distress in Hawke's Bay, several benefit entertainments have been arranged by local organisations. To-morrow evening, the use of

the Regent Theatre has been granted by J. C. Williamson Films, Limited, and the services of many leading artists have been given. Among these are Madame Kate Campion, Miss Isobel Langlands, the Asquiths, Mr. Cyril Towsey, Mr. Dan Flood, Miss Mina Caldow, Mr. Frank Sutherland, Miss Mavis Grevatt, Mr. Arthur Ripley and Mr. Alan McElwain. An orchestra of 20 under the conductorship of Mr. Eno Waters assist. The total amount collected will be devoted to relief funds. A programme of talking and silent pictures will bo given in the Majestic Theatre to-morrow evening, by courtesy of FullerHayward, Limited, and the film producers, and under the auspices of the Rationalist Association. The programme will include a newsreel, the screon version of the musical comedy "Rubeville," and the college picture, "The Poor Nut." The entire proceeds will be devoted to the relief funds.

A concert will be given in St. James' Theatre to-morrow evening by the Musicians' Union. The orchestra will be under the conductorship of Mr. George Poore, and Miss Bessie Feaver and Mr. Walter Brough will assist. The silent picture "Moana" will be screened. The theatre ha 6 been lent by Sir Benjamin and Mr. John, Fuller and all proceeds will go to the relief fund. A programme of silent and talking pictures has been arranged by the management of the Rialto Theatre, Newmarket, for an earthquake benefit entertainment in the theatre to-morrow evening. •

A grand benefit concert in aid of the relief fund is being organised to take place in the Town Hall next Saturday evening, February 14. Many of Auckland's leading artists will take part, one of the features being the playing of Handel's "Largo" by 100 violinists, with grand organ, harp and piano accompaniment. Those interested are requested to get into communication with Mr. Colin Muston or Mr. R. W. Strong.

_ Previously acknowledged £ s 2.634 12 d 0 Fred Harrison * 100 50 30 25 o 0 0 0 o P. A. Edmiston .. .. o Cooke and Co., Ltd Gilmour Oil Co . * 0 0 0 o Sir James Gunson 25 o Frank M.» Hills . ./ 25 o Messrs. Ernest and Herbert Craig 25 0 0 lxoyal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes (Auckland Province) J.B.M. .. 21 . 20 0 o 0 o Dadley's, Ltd. .. 20 o o Staff A. and T. Burt. Ltd, - .. 15 15 o Staff Sharland and Co., Lfd, .. "■Flexile" Guild Employees 11 fi 9 10 12 6 W. and R. A. Rew 10 10 0 Meredith and Hubble 10 10 0 Mr, and Mrs. A. McCosh Clark io in 0 Alpine Sports Club 10 10 0 Aironymous . . 10 o 0 Dominion Laundry Co. 10 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tutt .. 10 o 0 Ion Inch . . 10 0 o Mrs. Mary A, Norden .. .. 10 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Plummer .. 7 7 0 Mr. and Mrs. A. Jarrett . . 7 0 0 £5 5s each: Auckland Iron Works, Ltd.; Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Bull. W. R. Lawrence, Dr. Fred Macky, Mrs. A. E. Abbott. Three English Lady Tourists • ... 31 10 0 Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Daniels . . 5 0 0 £4 each: Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Wilding. Anonymous W. 8 0 0 £2 23 each: Mr. and Mrs. Ryder, G. F. Murray, the Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Bond 6 6 0 £2 each: E. Graham, Wee Too, L.M.A.S £1 Is each: Mrs. R. A. Kew, H. 6 0 0 L. Joseph, A. E. Colmer, Birkdale Whoopee Party Committee. W. Laird Thompson, Mrs. C. Bias, Mrs. Kirker . . 7 7 0 £1 each: Mrs. F. E. Ryan, T. B. Worfolk, Mrs. Hanklyn 3 0 0 Three Mechanics 0 11 0 Mrs. A. G. James 0 10 6 10s each: M.N.R.R., E.F.. Five Wee Sympathisers, J. Sandham 2 0 0 Bobby 0 5 0 M.B 0 3 ■ 6 Joan and Billy . , t .. 0 2 0 Total to date .. . ; .. £3,204 3 3