RED CROSS FAIR

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12316, 10 December 1925, Page 9

RED CROSS FAIR

The peace-time branch of the Wellington Red Cross Society held a sale of work in the Red Cross rooms, Dixon street, yesterday afternoon, which was, opened by the Mayoress, Mrs Norwood. The Hon. Dr Collins introduced her, and in doing so said that the peace-time activities of the Red Cross were dependent on -such methods of raisiiig money. During the war the Red Cross collected large sums, but these could only be used for the relief

of soldiers. After the war a number of men all over the world, feeling that the great organisation of the Red Cross, should not be lost, approached the Governments of the different countries, and the Red Cross was organised for peace. The special function of the Red Cross in New Zealand was to look after the invalided soldiers. The peace-time branch had been formed, and among the work done.were free lectures given by medical men; instructional classes, at which they had had about 1000 students a year; helping in communal health movements and in epidemics dr emergencies. The society also assisted sick families. The Junior Bed Cross movement had been, started, 4nd was doing good work in linking together the children of all nations, j Mrs Norwood, in opening tho fair, said that the Red Cross was a great factor in humanitarian improvement. She instanced the help given at the Itime of the Mariborough floods. The Red Cross had sent money and clothing to the sufferers, and at the time of the infantile paralysis • epidemic, Sister Lewis and a large number of Red Cross workers had helped at the hospitals. The Junior Red Cross, which she understood had ten million members all over the world, could not help but be a great incentive towards peace, which was what everyone was looking for now. She hoped the society would obtain all the help it required and wished the fete all success. Master Galloway, on behalf of the society, handed the Mayoress a bouquet of red roses. .The stalls were all well stocked with goods, the flower stall especially having some very beautiful blooms. The arts and crafts stall showed the work of that circle during the year, and had some pretty and' amusing gifts for sale. Among these were some toy engines made by a man who had received assistance from tho society, and took this means of repaying it. Those in charge of the stalls were;— Tearoom, Mrs F. T. Clarke; cakes/ Mrs Chapman; sweets, Mrs M. R. Robinson; produce, Mrs I. Levy and Mrs Miller; flowers, Mrs Galloway, Miss Eglin and Miss Lissington; arts and crafts, Sister Lewis nnd Miss Jackson; Island Bay stall. Mrs'McClymont and Miss E. Brooks; fortunetelling, Mrs Burn.

It was the carnations that caught my eye-Hihen I mentally revelled in the exquisite toilet set of rose enamel, golden backed, others of creamy African ivory, and of dull lustrous ebony—then, of course, I went right into the showroom—and now, my gift puzzle is no more. Each of the several gifts that could not be found elsewhere was found at Littlejohn’s. A crystal Peach Melba Bowl for mother in an exclusive design; for Joan a quaint shaped serviette ring, sterling silver and' most reasonable in price; for bachelor Betty a most cute little combination egg cup, plate and spoon; and for Jim—well I hesitated long between prism binoculars and a tortoise shell cigarette case — and—but I think everyone should see for themselves, and everyone who wants beautiful exclusive gifts moderately priced, should go to Littlejohn’s.

Mr and Mrs Alfred Fear, formerly of Auckland, wha have been in India for the past ten and a half years, came with their little daughter to the Wembley Exhibition, and will spend the remainder of their stay in visiting relatives in England. They leave in December for New Zealand, via the Continent and Palestine.