THE WAR.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16978, 14 April 1917, Page 8

THE WAR.

BELGIAN RELIEF FUND THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES LIST. Previously acknowledged ... £28,443 3 4 Palmerston Women's lied Cross Guild, half proooods of sale of pictures ... 5 16 0 Employees of Christie Bros., Saddle Hill, monthly contribution „. „. 411 6 " Nemo" 10 0 • Total • ... £28,454 10 10 Wo have received £10 10s from tho Wilson Malt Extract Company (Limited) for the Feathorston Hostel Fund. GOING TO THE FRONT. Prior to his departure for tho front, Mr 11. M'Dfcrmott was met by several of his friends on Thursduy evening and presented with a wristlet watch. Air J. vVest, in making the presentation, said ihat tin-fee assembled were satisfied that Mr M'Dermott would help to uphold tho honour of the grand old Einpiro to which they were all so proud to belong. Ho wished the recipient tho best of luck and a safe return. Mr M'Dermotfc suitably replied. Beforo leaving for training at Trentham, •Mr Norman Sutherland was presented by. his fellow-employees of Messrs G. A- Findlay and Co. with a wristlet watch. Mr Slow ley wished the new soldier every good fortune and a safe return. Tho Lyric Orchestra met at the residence of Mrs Sutherland, High street, on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Mr Norman M'D. Sutherland, who is proceeding into oamp. Mr Macbean presented Mr Sutherland with a money belt, and: referred to the invaluable services he had rendered to the orchestra.

On Thursday evening a reunion of local residents and town and country visitors was held at the residence of Mrs M. Walquist, 45 Moreau street, St. Kilda, to bid farewell to Private James Walquist (26th Reinforcements) prior to his return to Trentham after final leavo. The chairman (Mr Geo. Alexander) presented Private Walquist with a wristlet watch, money belt, safety razor, eto., and l air pillow. He referred to tho honest, industrious, and good living qualities possessed by the reoipient. Mr Jackson presented the mother of the guest with an illuminated address signed by many intimate friends and wellwishers.

At Middlemarch on Monday the residents bade farewell apd God-speed to Private Victor Shea (Twenty-fifth Reinforcements), who is leaving for the front, and also wel'eomed home Sergeant W. J. Fisher (3rd Rifle Brigade), an out-patient of the Dunedin_ Hospital, as tho result of severe wound 3 received in Flanders, wlin arrived home on week-end leave. Boijdjlfifoldiprs were presented with sets of mfliCry brushes', suit ably inscribed. '*'

At the _ weekly rehearsal of the Burns Club Choir, Mr Chas. Farland, who is on final leave, was presented with a shaving outfit from the choir members. Mr J. Patorson (conductor), in making, the presentation, conveyed tho members' good wishes to the recipient, and trusted that he would have a safe return.

OTAGO WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Workers will be welcome on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for bag-making, and on Thursday and Friday for the usual work. Dr _ Newman's lceburo on Monday night promises to be very suooessful. There has been a large demand for tickets, and it is hoped that Burns Hall will bo crowded, as money is wanted urgently for tho benefit of our soldiers on active servico.

Donations are acknowledged! from the following :—

Lady Liverpool Fund. —Goods: Mesdam.es Lear, D. Lee, Jackson, Bambery, Jenkins, Brighton, Poote. W. Wood. J. A. Park, Angus, Cardno, Atkin, Fisher. Grant, Jas. Finnie, A. E: Bennett, Palmer. Mathieson, Nicoll, Alexander, Wliipps, Sim. P. R. Sargood, Cunningham©, Smith, Cormack, Gibson, Duff, Jack, Barningham, Watts, Nicholson, Anderson, Campbell, J. Blakeley, Gollar, Hayman, Squares, D. Lee, Irmes, Craig, _M. Brown, Kilpatrick, M'Ennis. Gillan, Bishop,- Moore, Jaokson, J. Anderson, Gleeson, M'Kay, Leijon, Murray, Ingram, John Roberts, B. M'Naughton, J. M'Corkindale, Thomas,. Sprosen, Watts, Tustain, Whipps, Gallehawk, Allan, D. Mathieson, M'Kay, Watts, '• Moffatt, Sohrick, Misses Wood, M. Carmicliael,' Allen, Atkan, F. Cook, M'Credie, Barry, Johnstone, Munro, M'Vicar, J. Fish, Edwards (2), Evans, M. Ross, Pryde, M'Leod, Connor, Daly, Gollar, Wimperis, Runciman ; Aitken, Matheson, Ulrich, Gardner, M. Collinson, Petrie, Daly. Associations, schools, etc. : Anderson Bay Knitting- Club, "Two Friends of Overseas Club," Brighton branch, pupils of HilLend School, Lovell's Flat (School, pupils of Glenomaru School, women of Chvaka, women of Port Molyneux, women of' North-East Valley, Purekireki, St. Kilda. Private Guild, women of Beaumont, Red Cross Guild (Palmerston), Lawrence, women of MoonlightMacraes, women of Ettrick, Mount Cargill, women of Kaitangata, pupils of Waikoikoi school, pupils of Clyde School, Portobello branch, Wakari School "Two Friends," Green Island branch, Arthur Street School, Mrs C. Speight, South Duncdin Presbyterian Church Guild, Waitati School, women of Waitati, Upper Junction School, women of Cargill Road Guild, women of Roslyn and Kaikorai, women of St. Clair, women of Green Island, women of East Taieai, women of North-East Valley, women of Mornington, Sawyers Bay branch, pupils Wakari School, Phoenix factory, pupils Ratanui School, Kaitangata School, Waikouaiti branch, Waitahuna School, women of First Church, Tapanui branch, women of St. Kilda, Standard VI girls Normal School, Albany Street School, Hill Springs School, Manuka Creek, pupils Macandrew Road School, Sandymount School, women of Pukehiki and Sandymount, pupils Rae's Junction School, Cargill Road Guild, pupils Outram School, West Taieri branch, Milton branch, Alexandra, Goro, Outram, Middlemarch. Port Chalmers, Wyndham, Mataura, Mosgiel, Taieri, Waikouaiti, Roslyn and Kaikorai, North-East ' Valley, Wyndhain branch, pupils of Green Islandl ST. CLAIR BRANCH. The committee would like to see more workers at the afternoon meeting. There is ahvays plenty of work for homo sowers or knitters. The committee acknowledges the following donations with tlianks:—Mrs Stcnhouse, 3s. Dominion Parcel Fund, face cloths (per Miss Murdoch); Mrs Isaacs, ss; general fund, 2s 6d. ' Parcel Fund: Mrs Smith ,box of now garments for Belgian children; Mrs Winchester, Belgian relief; Mrs Jack Wilson, ambulance material: Miss Blyth, 3s; Mrs Miller, 6s. PORT CHALMERS ASSOCIATION.

As more funds axe required by tho Association, Anzac Day haa been decided on as being a, very fitting time on which to make a special appeal to tho citizens of Port Chalmers for the funds necessary to carry on tho work so much appreciated by tho men on active service. The following contributors are thanked:—Dominion parcels : Mrs D. M'Lean, ss; Mai'sio Stevens, 2s 6d; Miss Murray, 2s 6d; Mrs N. Murray, 2s 6d; "Friend," 2s 6d. Work: Mrs Campbell, Mrs Liesk, Mrs, Highet, Mrs White (Mihiwaka), Miss Craigie, Mrs L O. Isblster, Mrs A. Bell, , Misses Monaon. Belgian relief: Mrs 11. Cunningham, Mrs Grimsby (Dunedin). Tho Red Cross meetings are well attended, especially tho Tuesday evening Bandago Chub. As it has been said on good authority that tho demand for Red Cross work is more urgent now than ever it has been, now workers will be specially welcome to help with tho large amount of work in hand. Donations of old linen and old blankets are always most acceptable. Tho following contributions have been received : —Money : Half proceeds from Mrs Brebner's and Mrs Morgan's concert, £8 10s sd; Miss Murray, 2s 6d; Mrs Murrav, 2s 6d. Work: Mrs Isbister, Mrs Mrs Inverarity, Miss Stevenson. Miss Gray, Miss Klsom, Mss Omond, Mrs Hut ton, Miss M'Callum, Mrs M'Connel.

OVERSEAS CLUB

A splendid week's work has been done in the room,- with the result that another lot of cases will soon be ready for. despatch. Donors arc sending the goods m fine order, so that they may bo packed as soon as they reach the room. This- week the workers havo been busy making slippers' out of old felt hats, and will bo glad of further donations of hats for this purpose. Then a start will 'be made on blanket quilts if a supply of old blankets ia sent along. All workers are asked to help as much as possible, seeing that there is so much work on hand. Tho room is open on Mondays from 1.30 p.m. till 5 p.m., and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. till 5 pm. The followin liavo boon received : —Mesdames Shennan, Sadd (Belgian goods); Miss Pearl Soherep (10s, proceeds from salo of flowers); Mrs Shrimpton CsocksL