Strong support was accorded by a meeting of ladies to the suggestion to hold an Kmpire Shopping Week in Christchurch. The meeting was held yesterday, following a suggestion from the Empire Industrial Association, and subsequent to a meeting held in the Jellicoe Hall some days ago. and it was decided to elect a committee and officers, with a view to enlisting further support. Dr E. Levinge presided over the meeting. Lady Wigram and Mesdames Spence • Clark and Carey were appointed a deputation to wait on the Mavor to ask for his support. Mrs Machin stated that she understood the business men of the town intended throwing their wholehearted support into the Empire Shopping Week pro-
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18396, 24 February 1928, Page 16
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