HOME RELIEF FUND

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15502, 12 November 1914, Page 9

HOME RELIEF FUND

FOR THE POOR OF GREAT BRITAIN, IRELAND. AND BELGIUM. \ The objeofc of the Poor of Britair and Belgium Fund, is to pre vide relief for those who are in nee of food ati a result of the war, b sending voluntary contributions c meat, produce and clothin from New Zealand, to be apportions m such manner as may be considere necessary, in association with the con mittee of the Prince of Wales's Fund. Branches of the Fund are being 01 ganised in various parts of the Dc tninion by the Executive Committee c the New Zealand Sports Protectio League. General Secretary—Mr R. Tf Shallcrass, Wellington. SOUTH CANTERBURY BRANCH. Chairman—Mr E. R. Guinness. Vice Chairman—Mr H. Hunter- Westou Hon. Treasurer—Mr J. Maling. Hoe Secretary—Mr H. H. Fraser. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. —Messr G. S. Cray, A. S. Elworthy, P. A. El worthy, E. R. Guinness, A. H. Hope H. Hunter-Weston, J. Maling. J. P Murphy, J. Black. N. Francis, J. Ken nedy, and H. H. Hayhurst. GENERAL COMMITTEE. TlMAßU.—Messrs G. S. Cray, A. S. Elworthy, H. Elworthy, P. A. El. worthy, E. R. Guinness, J. Hutchison, A. H. Hope, H. Hunter-Weston, Archdeacon Jacob, H. Lowry, J. Maling, J P. Murphy, J. P. Newman, L. O'Callaghan, C. N. Orbf.ll, R. L. Orbell, W. Priest. E. H. Reid, R. H. Rhodes, F. J Rollecton, E. C. Studholme, T. Teschemaker, C. H. Tripp, B. H. Tripp, and Dean Tubman. TEMUKA.—Messrs H. H. Hayhuist, (Mayor), W. F. Evans, D. Grant, T. Gunnion and G. W. Armitage. GERALDINE.—Mrs Burdon, the Mayor (J. Kennedy), Major Spencer, Colonel Mackenzie, 'Messrs A. P. Barklie, H. C. Bennett, A. J. Blalciston, F. Charles J. Connelly, G. B. Creemer A Dixon, A. G. Guinness, C. J. LeCron, g I" L y Sil Kt, F. R. Flatman, P. Mulvihill, D. Mac Donald Colin MacKenz ©. J. E. Smith. R. Skinner O, nectt Thompson, J. Sinclair Thompson. ? H- Tnpp, J. M. H. Tripp and A. Wilkinson. W Thomas (hon. treaa.j, b Cox (hon. sec.). PLEASANT POINT.—Dr C. A. Patterson, Messrs J. Crawford and Bruco Garrick. FAIRLIE.—Messrs R. L. Banks, W ■ Black, F. R. "Gilliiigham, R. Leitch, and J. S. Rutherford. CAVE.—Messrs T. X). Burnett A. E. Kerr, \V. Ritchie, and H. Fenn. ST. ANDREWS.--Rev. C. Brady, Messrs It. Catherwood and G. Lyall. , WAIMATE.-—Mesdames Adams, Orbell, Black, Francis, Messrs J. Hla-'i (Mayor), S. I. Fitch, Dr Hayes, N M ? r r%)VV H ~ R^^nklau; E. C. Studholme, N. Francis (Hon [reasurer). and J. H. White Hon' secretary). v - OTAIO. Mr H. B. S. Johnstone. RAINCLIFF.—Mr H. Orbell. In appealing for assistance on behalf of this fund, the Committee are confident that the response of the generous-hearted people of South canterbury will be unstinted, and worthy of a prosperous community bound by ties of deep ' and enduring affection to the therlandThe needs of the starring peo* pie in Great Britain and Belgium will be severe indeed during the coming winter, and at no time in the history of our Empire has there been a worthier claim For assistance in the relief of distress Any help given which entails selfdenial will be given in a noble cause, and will be well repaid by the knowledge that in some small degree a duty we owe to the Motherland has been fulfilled. It is certain that this entreaty in the cause of humanity will be equal to a command on the bounty of our people, who will gladly ao i cept the secred duty of helping to | alleviate distress and starvation amongst our kinsfolk and our bravo allies in Belgium. It is intended to forward from New Zealand shipments of food, clothing, blankets etc., for distribution through the agency of The Prince of Wales's Fund, with the co-operation of th© Commissioner in London. Where contributions of money cannot be given conveniently, all classes of food stuff, produce etc., will bo welcome in aid of the fund. HOW TO HELP. Remittances can bo made through iny member of the Committee, or for. •varded direct to th© honorary treasurer, Mr J. Maling, c.o Guinness and LeCren, Ltd., Strathallan Street, Timaru. LIVE STOCK.—Sheep, cattle, pigs etc. The contributors of lire stock will oblige by giving prompt advice to tho nearest local committee concerning number and description of stock to be given. Arrangements will then be made as to when • and where tho stock is to be delivered!. PRODUCE.—Wheat, oats, potatoes, etc., will be suitable in helping tho fund, and full arrangements have been mada for storage ot any gifts pending ihipment or disposal. BUTTER, EGGS. POULTRY may be or warded through local committees or direct to Timaru. WARM CLOTHING.—Suita ble warm clothing should be sent through. the local committees or direct to Timaru. It is essential that presents of olothing should be despatched in a clean condition, and various ladies committers hayo undertaken to rcpn r llp clothing to be forwarded Homo..