RED CROSS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 561, 26 November 1915, Page 4

RED CROSS.

FIELD DAY. A field day was held at Swannanoa on Friday last in aid of the newly-estab-lished Red Cross Society, in lieu of the children's annual picnic. An excellent programme of sports and competitions was carried out, and numerous side shows were organised to raise funds. A special feature was the blowing up of "Kaiser Bill," a proceeding which caused much merriment. The secretary of the function, Mr Grant, worked untiringly, and was ably assisted by all present. A total of over £l7 was raised. tTTie various prizes wer» donated by the trading firms of the district. CITY BRANCH. The committee of this branch appeal to the people. of Chvistehurch for the funds urgently required for the initiation and carrying on of the branch. Subscriptions will be accepted in single sums,.but it is hoped that many of those interested will be prepared to give monthly amounts in order to ensure the proper carrying on of the work. The object of this fund is the supply and distribution of material free of cost to workers who are willing to,give their services. ' ■'■' ■'" ' " '

Subscriptions may be sent to the newspapers or to the treasurer, Mr J. W. K. Lawrence, Federal Chambers, Hereford Street. The subscriptions already promised .pre;.:—-H. Gotterill £SO and £5 a month, Geo. Humphreys £25, J. D. Hall £lO, M. J. Gresson £5, Dr Levinge £5, F. C. Archer £2 2/-.

ROSE AND PEA CARNIVAL. At New Brighton a Rose and Sweet Pea Carnival, in aid of the Red Cross Funds, was opened by the Mayor (Mr J. A. Flesher). A large number -of people attended throughout the day. The awards were as follow: Roses.—Twelve varieties: H. E. Sadler 1. Champion trophy: H. Anderson 1, Mrs Lawrence 2. Six varieties: Dr Stevens 1, Mrs Lawrence 2. Three varieties: H. E. Sadler 1, Dr Stevens and L. W. Hudson (equal) 2. The variety: H. E. Sadler 1, L. March 2. Three pink blooms: Mrs Lawrence 1, Mrs Anderson 2. Three white or cream blooms: Mrs Anderson 1, Miss Bishop 2. Three red blooms: Mrs Anderson 1, Dr Stevens 2. Three blooms, any other colour: Mrs Lawrence 1, H. E. Sadler 2. Three bunches buttonhole roses: Mrs Jackman 1, C. March 2. Premier bloom: H. E. Sadler. Sweet Peas.—Six varieties: R. D. Overend 1, C. March 2. Three varieties: R. D. Overend 1. White or cream: H. E. Sadler 1. Red: H. E. Sadler 1. Pink: H. E. Sadler 1, Mrs J. O. Hutcheson 2. Picotee: Miss Hutcheson 1, Mrs J. O. Hutcheson 2.

Other Cut Blooms.—H. E. Sadler 1. Collection: Rev. H. H. Mathias 1, C. March 2. Decorative Class.—Dinner table: Mrs Buchanan 1, Miss Winny 2. Bowl of roses: Mrs JacKman 1, Miss Sadler 2. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs Peppier 1, Miss Sadler 2. Three vases: Miss Winny 3, Mrs Buchanan 2. Ladies' spray: Mrs Buchanan 1, Miss JSadler 2. Buttonhole: Mrs Kibblewhite 1, Mrs Jackman 2. Three fuchsias: Mrs C. March 1. Aspidistra: Mrs Brierly 1. Asparagus: Mrs Brierly 1, Mrs Hockley 2. Any other flower: Mrs C. March 1. Any other foliage: Mrs Brierly 1. Children's Classes (any age).—"Vase: ISlsie Ward 1, Louie Stevens 2. Buttonhole: Elsie Ward 1, Nessie Holland 2, Muriel Lawrence and Louie Stevens (equal) 3.

Fruit.—Beryl Flesher 1. Vegetables. —Peas, 20 pods: Rev. 11. 11. Mathias 1. Potatoes: Rev. H. H. Mathias 1. Asparagus: Mr Lawrence 1. At the auction of plants, pots, and bouquets, held by Mr G. Anderson, a sum of nearly £8 was raised. Altogether the. show wiil realise about £25 for the fund.

SALES DEPOT. The depot has received from Dr Levinge £7 2/-, being the result of sale of bedding-out and other plants grown by him. A donation of £5 was received from Mrs Blake, of 27 Shrewsbury Street.