A meeting was held m il “f lu Na lew ot those who came w .New Zealand m the ship 1 ee f ob3 ’ purpose ot considering die advisable ness ot arranging lor a reunion aoout the end of July. Those present vveio, Messrs W. fubb. Jt. Lari, b. looth, h Motson, and G. J. Sealey It was spited that a good many ot those wna Sfol m the Peeress are living in Canterbury, and it was deaden to ad'•eruso for all those who came out on the ship to send their names to Mr G. ,j ,>(>alev, ' m or before July 10, so that arrangements may be made for a reunion A touching instance of a woman's gratitude came under the notice of a "lie-raid'' reporter yesterday. Last winter it appears that an elderly couple uae living m adverse circumstances, owin'-' t.o the ill-health of tho husband. Hie coal and blanket fund committee were of service and provided for tho needs of the man and his wtlo until ho was well enough to resume Ins work. 'Hie .toquel to ’this occurred .yesterday alternoou, when the laity, going up to one ot tile tables, handed over a generous conmlm; ion, with the explanation that n was in recognition ot what had been dune lor them.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 14 June 1924, Page 8
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215Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 14 June 1924, Page 8
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