RED CROSS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 793, 25 August 1916, Page 4

RED CROSS.

RICHMOND BRANCH

Under the auspices of the Richmond School Committee, a progressive euchre party and dance was held in the Avon Boat Sheds on August 12 in aid of the local Red Cross Society. About 100 couples were present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The ladies' prizes were won by Miss Williamson and Mrs Bishop, and the men's by Mr J. Parish and Mr Mantell. The prizes were presented by Messrs Ashby, Bergh, and Co., Andrew Lees and Co., J. Burgess, J. W. McGregor, and E. Bedwell. As the result of the social, the Red Cross Fund will benefit to the extent of £ll 10/-.

MERIVALE BRANCH

At the monthly meeting of the Merivale Red Cross Committee held on Tuesday the treasurer reported that the subscriptions for the month equalled those for the previous month. The secretaries of the working units reported that the goods supplied to the central depot comprised 2141 bandages, 4284 swabs and abdominal swabs, 17 flannel shirts, 20 manitails, 63 pairs pyjamas, 32 pairs socks, 3 pairs bed socks, 10 vests, 00 treasure bags, 1)0 face cloths, 50 scarves, 1 bedjacket, 22 toilet cloths, 1 parcel waste, 2 rolls paper, and a quantity of old linen. This was considered very satisfactory. The collectors were asked by the treasurer to endeavour to obtain more subscribers, as the working units were unable to use up more material than the present moneys would provide.