WAIPUKURAU.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7912, 28 July 1917, Page 2

WAIPUKURAU.

(Own Correspondent),

The trees ordered by the Borough Council for the further beautifying of Russell Park have come to hand, and the date for the planting of same will be announced later.

The premises of Messrs Mercer and Bull, tobacconists, were broken into last night or early this morning. Admittance was gained by breaking a hole in the glass door, largo enough to admit a hand, which was then inserted and the lock inside the door was undone, thus making an easy entrance for the intruder. Nothing of any special value has so far been missed. A large sum of money was in the safe at the time, but this was left untouched. The secretary of the Waipukurau and District Branch of the Red Cross Society acknowledges with thanks the following donations and work for the last fortnight:—Further proceeds from the Patriotic Shop £4 9s, Mrs Swain 5s Cd, Mrs White (Sherwood), £2 2s, Mrs Scott 2 pairs socks, Mrs Simmons 2 Balaclavas, Mrs R. Wilson (Takapau) 4 Balaclavas, Mrs Enting 1 pair socks, Mrs Sharpin (sen.) 2 pairs socks, Mrs Condie 2 pairs socks, Miss Davis 2 Balaclavas, Mrs A. Jones 3 pairs socks, Mrs Curd 2 pairs socks (wool supplied), Miss Hunter 8 tidy bags. Nine monthly trench parcels were packed and handed to the Liverpool Committee. Three cases were .also packed to be forwarded to Wellington Depot, 1: 8 dressing gowns, 21 pairs bed socks, 20 tidy bags, 5 hospital coats, 15 face washers. Case 2: 30 suits nvjamas, 2 scarves, 6 pairs mittens, rase 3: 25 underflannels, 10 hospital coats, 5 suits pyjamas.

PATRIOTIC AND RELIEF FUNDS. Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. —Mr S. F. Brandon £l. Mine Sweepers’ Fund.—Proceeds of sale of bottles (per Mrs J. A. Sim), £lO 15s 6d. The sum of £4 12s 6d has been collected at the District School, in aid of the funds for the relief of the children who suffered from the recent enemy air raids in London.