WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16718, 12 June 1916, Page 2

WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION.

The lion, secretary will bo glad if those who have riot already returned their "Lo Cloches do CorneM'llo" tickets and money will do so at once, bo that tho matter can. bo settled.

In Mew- of the projected Dutch Garden F.ur, which is being promoted by Mra C. P. M. Butterwoith, and will bo launched about tho sreond week in July, in aid of the funda of tho Otago Women's Patriotic Association, those willing to assist tho present band of energetic workers nro reminded that Monday and Wednesday afternoons of next and following weeks, from, 2 p.m., will be devolved to the making of flowers for tho garden. These comprise tulips, delphiniums, pobanthus, narcissi, hyacinths, and other varieties. To make tho garden a financial as ivell as a cpectacular success, the assistance of a small army of girls, with deft lingers, artistic taste, and willing hearts, is necessary. Such will bo heartily welcomed. Donations have been received from Mesdames Prescott, Morris, MTfjCod, Fairmaid, VV. S. Roberts, Blackwood, Macpherson, Patterson, Blake, Grant, Fawcett, Matthews, Friend, Layburn, Allen _ (Waropa), Eraser, Kilpatrick, Ingram, Harrison, Watt, Walker (Flag Swamp), Lee, Mrs James Dunne ry (East, Taieri), Jacobs, Bagley (St. Leonards). Ritchie, M. Smith, Lindsay (Green Island). Patton, Carvalho (Hyde), E. A. I»iwson, P. R. Sarirood, Maxrett, Blackwood, Lam bourn (St. Kilda). Henderson, R. Fairmaid, Hastings (St. Kilda), Misses Mowat, Morris, M'Vicar. Menzies, Cook, Kelsey, Turnbull, B. Walker, Patterson, Allen. Baylev, Dringlo (Crookston). Vera Anderson (Mosgiel), Evans. Harrison (\Vaitahuna), Grater, M'Kemrio. Cornish (Waikoikoi), Brown. Jones, M'Vicar, Runciman, Beaumont, M. Collinson. Association. —Women of South Dunedin Presbyterian Guild, Women of Mominsrtori (two contributions), Women of North-East Valley (two contributions). Women of Waikouaiti. of Hierhcliff, Women of Tomahawk, Women of Dipton, Women of Green Island, Women of Overseas Club (Oamaru), Women of North-East Harbour, Women of St. Clair, Women of Roslyn and Kaikorai.

Schools, Etc.'—Pupils Kampdten School, Pupils Kaitangata School, Pupils Hawca Flat School. Pupils Albany Street School, Messrs Ilallenstein Bros. Two Members Overseas Club, Girls of Ross and Glendining's (third contribution of socks). Two Friends (gifts for Dominion Paroel Fund, from Roxburgh), gifts for Dominion Parcels Fund from Women of Outran], Women of Overseas Club (Oamaru), " Mornmgton," Pupils Macandrew Road School, Pupil") Maori Hill School, Pupils Green Island School. Pupils District High School (Mosgiel), Pupils School, Pupils Port Molvneux School, Pupils Banockburn School, Pupils Musselburgh School, Pupils Momona School, Pupils Crookston School, a littlo Boy at St. Clair. Belgian Relief.—Mrs TTastre (St. Kilda), Mornmgton W.P.A.. St. Kilda W.P.A., Mrs R. Wood (Beaumont), Miss Ulrich. Dominion Parcels. —Miss Edwards (WaStati) ss, Mrs J. and A. Clark 2s 6d. St. Clair Branch £2 2s 6d, Albert Town School children (monthly contribution) 7s 6d. Patriotic Fund. —St. Clair Branch £8 10s 3d, Wellington Soldiers' Club (St. Clair Branch) ss. ST. CLAIR BRANCH. The weekly meetings in connection with this branch wero held on Thursday afternoon and evening. It is disappointing that moro ladies in tho district do not realise that it is their privilege, as well as a duty, to attend theso meetings sometimes, even if thoy cannot do so regularly. Tho committee acknowledges the receipt of donations from tho following ladies: Money for Patriotio Funds: Mrs Fleming £1, Mrs James Gray £1, Mrs Wallace Us 6d, Mrs Wakefield Holmes 3s. The St. Clair School children also sent in 73 articles made from materials supplied by tho branch. Special notice must bo made of two pairs of children's socks, beautifully knitted by Phyllis Piddington, and ofbutton bags made very nicely by Edith Crawford. The following ladies sent donations for the Dominion Gift Fund:— Miss Hopcraft, Mrs Wakefield Holmes, Miss Gladys Holmes, Mrs Petre, Mrs Blyth, Mrs Shiels (three balaclavas, one pair socks), Mrs Lillio (Belgian relief). A special appeal is made by tho committee for baiby clothes, now or old (provided l they are in good repair), to be sent to Portsmouth from this branch for the poor little childrep of tho gallant sailors who wero lost in the naval battle last week. Donations will be welcomed at the hall next Thursday afternoon or evening, or before that date at tho manse. Coughtrey street. $

ROSLYN-KAIKORAI BRANCH. The weekly meeting was held on Thursday afternoon, v. hen a fair number of vvoi kers attended, and a, considerable amount of material "was given out to bo made up. As the hinds of tho association have bene^ fitted to the extent of £156 throughthe recent jumble sale, it is proposed to increases the usual purchase of material for making up. so tho committee will be pleased to welcome additional workers desirous of helping with the equipment of our soldiers. In. connection with the jumble sale art union, the names of prize-winners arc advertised in this issue. Thanks are duo to the following for monetary donations:—Mr A. G. Sheriff, Mrs Brickell, Mrs Todd, and "M. J." Goods: Mrs Brickell, Miss Miss Gladys JBlack, and Rose M'Gilvray. Dominion parcels: "M. J." A parcel containing the following was sent to the Red Cross: CO swabs, 24 face cloths, 41 operating veils, 29 largo swabs, 49 surgical shields, 31 binders, 73 surgical sponge bags, 6 soap bags, 2 pairs bcdi socks, largo parcel old lmen. WORK AT MOKNTNGTON. A large quantity of useful clothing waa recehecTthia week at tho Mornington Council Chambers, also a number of shirts for the wounded soldiers, and dozens of eyebciiida.get> and old linen, for the Red Cross v/oik. Socks, balaclava caps, and service bag.. for the rcinfoicements were packed and sent to the Eaily Settlers' Ball, also tho monthly donation of <socfcs and gifts for the dominion forces. Tho suin of £5 Is was paid over to the Women's Patriotic Funds. Tho pupils of tho _ Mornington School sent their "weekly donation of 1 pair of sock?, 10 face-cloths, 33 handkerchiefs, and 11 cakes of soap, and the ladies of tho Baptist Guild sent their week's work of 31 .soap bags. Quantities of bandages aro being <~skcd for at present for tho wounded eolditns and .sailors. This! affords a way for everjono to help, for bandages are easily made, and unbleached calico is cheap. Eye bandages arc most useful. Donations ,i> for tho Dominion Parcels Fund were received from Mr and Mrs Wm. Davidson, Mrs Harrawaj, Mrs I. W. W. Hunter, M.C., M A.M., and D.W.M. On Thursday MiWs Hattrav and Goerin will bo ai tho chambers at 2 30 p.m., and the ladies of tho Belgian Collection Committee are reminded Ui.it this month's collection will bo received as eraly as convenient on that day. Donations of socks, balaclava caps, servico bags, and tea towels for tie reinforcements, and comforts of .ill kinds for tho wounded soldieis, and any small garments for tho "Babj's Box" will bo eratefully received. Those contributing 2s 6eL the_ cost of one dc.nui.ior: parcel, will have their names and adelipss enclosed in tho parcel for tho front. The following donations have been received: — , . , r Dominion IVrccl FitticL jMr und Mrs William Pividson. Mrs Austin, Miss Austin, M.C., M.A M„ D.W.M., Miss Gawne, Me&dlines I. W. W Hunter and Rattray.' Belgian and British Relief. —Mrs Austin, Mcr>eCmet> Morton. Asheaoft, L W. W. Hunter, and Miss. Gawne. _ Jjndv L.veupool Fund.—Baptist Guild. pupil l -' of school, Mesdames J. Henderson, A Brown, and Ilarraway. lied Cioss. —Mesdames H. E. Wiliams, J. Henderson, and Miss Gawne.