HOME RELIEF FUND

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15505, 16 November 1914, Page 9

HOME RELIEF FUND

FOR THE POOR OF GREAT BRITAIN, IRELAND. AND BELGIUM. The object of the Poor of Britain, Ireland, and Belgium Fund, is to proTide relief for those who are in need of food as a result of the war, by Bending voluntary contributions of money, meat, produce ' and clothing from New Zealand, to be apportioned in such manner as may bo considered necessary, in. association with the committee of the Prince of Wales's Fund. Branches of the Fund are being organised in various parts of the Dominion by the Executive Committee of the New Zealand Sports Protection League. General Secretary—Mr R. W. Bhallcrass, WellingtonSOUTH CANTERBURY BRANCH. Chairman—Mr E. R. Guinness. ViceChairman—Mr H. Hunter-Weston. Hon. Treasurer—Mr J. Maling. Hon. Secretary—Mr H. H. Fraser. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. —Messrs G- S. Cray, A. S- Elworthy, P. A. Elworthy, E. R. Guinness, A. H. Hope. H- Hunter-Weston, J. Maling, J. P. Murphy, J. Black. N. Francis, J. Ken. Bedy, and H. H. Havhurst. GENERAL COMMITTEE. TIMARU-—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. Orbell, R. L. Orbell, W. Priest, E. H. Reid, R. H. Rhodes, F. J RoMeston, 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. GERALDTNE. —Mrs Bur'don, the Mayor (J Kennedy), Major Spencer, Colonel Mackenzie, Messrs A. P. Barklie, H. C. Bennett, A. J. Blakiston, F. Charles J. Connelly, G. B. Creemer, A. Dixon, A "G. Guinness, C. J. LeCren, D. Lewis, F. V. Lysapt, F. R. Flatman, P. Mulvihill, D. Ma6l)onald. Colin MaCKenz ©. J. E. Smith. R. Skinner O. Scott Thompson, J. Sinclair Thompson. ? Iv,, 1 ?" Tripn ' M - H " Tr 'PP. and A. Wilkinson. W. Thomas (hon. treas), 6 Cox (hop., sec.). PLEASANT POINT.—Dr C. A. Patterson, Messrs J. Crawford and Bruce Gar rick. FAlßLlE.—Messrs R. L. Banks, W. Black, F. R. Gillingkam, R. Leitch, and'J. S. Rutherford. CAVE. l —Messrs ■T. D. Burnett, A. E". Kerr, W. Ritchie, and H. Fenn. ST. ANDREWS —Rev. C. Brady, Messrs Catherwood and G. Lyall. • WAlMATE.—Mesdames Adams, Orbell, Black, Francis. Messrs J. Ulnik (Mayor), S. I. Fitch, Dr Haves. N M Orbell, W. G Paul, H. Ruddenklau E C. Studholme, N. Francis (Hon Treasurer), and J. H. White (Hon Secretary). 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 Motherland. ' The needs of the starring people 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 Mo. therland has been fulfilled. It is certain that this entreaty in the cause of humanity will be equal to a command on the iounty of our people, who will gladly accept the secred duty of helping to alleviate distress and starvation amongst our kinsfolk and our brave allies in Belgium. It is intended "to forward from New Zealand ehipmenta of food, clothing, blankets etc., for distribution through the agenoy of The Prince of Wales's Fund, with the co-operation of the High 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 be made through »ny member of the Committee, or for. warded direct to the honorary treasurer, Mr J. Maling, co Guinness and LeCren,. Ltd.,, Strathallan Street, Timaru. LIVE /STOCK.—Sheep, cattle, pigs etc. y The contributors of lire stock will oblige by giving prompt advice to the nearest local committee concerning number and description of stock to be given. Arrangements will then be made as to when and where the •took is to be delivered^ PRODUCE—Wheat, oats, potatoes, etc., will be suitable in helping the fund, and full arrangements have been madasfor storage of any gifts pending shipment or disposal. EGGS. POULTRY may be forwarded through local committees or direct to Timaru. WARM CLOTHlNG.—Suitable warm clothing should be sent through the local committees or direct to Timaru. It is essential that presents'of clothing should be despatched in a clean condition, and various ladies committees have undertaken to" repair and make up clothing to ha forwarded Hecife.

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS. Pareora school children's prize money £5 10s. H.P.F. £2, M. McMillan 7s Gd, C. Trollov 7s 6d, Lochlan 10s, L. Chisliolm £1 Is, J. Strach 10s, Wm. Burness ss, teachers Main School £3 Os 6cl. Waimate additional £36 5s 10d. WAIMATE DISTRICT Miss Nanev Tubman (per "Advertiser" 10s 4d: T. McPherson £1 Is; Mr M. Cochraue's list: T. J. Brown two sacks potatoes, W. Kimpton four do ; J. Menzies ss; C*. McCormiek ss: proceeds social at Redcliff (per L. Dowthwalte) £3 16s. Waiuirto donations to eencral Cathr olic fund sent to iccrotarv, Christfhurch:—Rev. Aubry. S.M". £2 2s, Owen Connolly £2, John Wall, scnr. £2. Mrs Craighead £l. Is, Mrs Harris £1 Is. G. McCnl'oeh, John FoW (Studholme), John Meohan. Mrs O'Connor, Mnnric3 Leonard iimr"., Jas McCrossan M. Fox £1 each; Mi's A. Jones I.os 6cl, W. Kelly, D. O'Shea, John Mathesori, Frieaid, John. Dooley. F. O'Donnell, D. Keahe, J. Gartland, E. McCrossan, V. McCrossan. G. Cursley, Jas. Brosnahan 10s each; P. Fahey 8s; jn O'Neil, S. Laird, M. Hearney, John Bartos, Js. Keillv, J. Sicgort, J. O'Shea, J. Costello. H. Edwards, M»s Mathesoh, Miss McCormack, Miss Keilly, Mrs John Meeflian 5s each; A. Hansen 4s 6d; Mrs Bell 4s > D. Tee 4s; J. Goodwin 4s 6d. J. Wall, Jn. O'Brien, M. Hearney, Mrs Fitzmaurice 3s each; M.* Cleary, Mrs Sullivan, N. Geaney, Mrs Sims, Mrs Campbell, M. Rcsingrave, T. Hogan, N. Hickey, P.. Murphy, M. Healy,. L. Flanigan. W. Vale 25 6d each; M'ss Murray, P. Walsh, M. Leonard, senr. 2s each; total £2B 7s 6d. ' Morven donations —J. Slattery, J. Tankney, E. Costello, M. E. Hanlcy, £L each; J. Nolan, T. Tansey, M. Cooney. J. Ha.rt> D. Kennedy, 10s each: T. Fleming 7s; J. McDonough 7s 6d, P. Rvan, M. Lawlor. J. Gaul, 5s each;W. Hanifin 2s 6d, J. Hyland 2s 6d, J. Dillon 2s, W. Tohin 2s; total. £8 9s. Mnkikihi donations. £3 17s 6d. Waimato Scottish Society's concert, £3O 8s Gd.