ROSE DAY
‘‘The results have been entirely satisfactory,” said the general organiser for Rose Ray last evening. £4oo had been received, and there were still a few more boxes to come in. This has not been ns much ax was taken last year, but it was generally felt by the rose sellers that the reason for this was that Friday was a better day than Thursday for street sales, and the weather in the earlier part of the day was miserable and cloudy. People had. however, given cheerfully, some for remembrance, some for gratefulness, while a newer generation gave because it was llose Day, and the paper roses were so pretty. They had no sad nor happy thoughts Ih?ciwise it was Armistice Day. nor did they care particularly for what the money they gave was to go. Owing this year to the paper for the roses hav jig to be paid for, the expenses will hft More than uauaU, .
, Mrs Norwood, Mayoress, wishes to very sincerely thank all those who so tirelessly and splendidly helped with the sale.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12602, 12 November 1926, Page 5
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178ROSE DAY New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12602, 12 November 1926, Page 5
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