FAR EAST RELIEF FUND

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20895, 26 November 1937, Page 13

FAR EAST RELIEF FUND

To the Editor ot ’ The Timaru Herald •’ Sir —The chairman of the Far East Relief Committee issues the following statement on behalf of the Joint Council of the Order of St. John and the New Zealand Red Cross Society; "The work of organising this appeal

ends on the 30th of this month, although as the result of organisation it is hoped that a considerable sum will be received after the official closing date. This appeal is the first made by the Joint Council of the Order of St. John and Jhe New Zealand Red Cross Society, a similar appeal is being made in other parts of the Empire. It is fully recognised that there are many worthy objects of our benevolence in our own country, but the appeal from the East is so overwhelmingly piteous that it appears irresistible. The Joint Council hopes to send medical men, clothing, drugs and dressings to the East. The amount that can be done depends on the practical sympathy of our people. There are few people in New Zealand who, if they feel deeply for the frightful suffering and helplessness of our fellow creatures in China, cannot give half-a-crown as a sign and symbol of their benevolence. Will anyone wishing to help kindly send your donation now to the nearest branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, New Zealand Red Cross Society or newspaper office. —I am, etc., C. MEACHAN, National Secretary. Wellington, November 23.