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Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13894, 21 October 1918, Page 2

M ►>. Una ? Ml* 4 1 isli? tfVAIKATO DSSTRSCT RED CROSS CAMPAIGN *) r n icll isc 4 n htftrf I am prouder of the part that I have been permitted to play in the v/ork of the Red Cross than I am of any other thing that I ever did in my life, or of all other things put together. I am prouder of it, and I will be prouder of it, I know, than of anything else that will ever be given me to do in this lifeY APPEAL PLEASt NOTE—This Open letter is intended for residents of Hamilton who have not ye! subscribed to this special (OUR DAY) effort and for those who, although they have already rerponded to the call of humanity, feel that (he worthiness of the cause goes out to them to do more. If you have already done your part, I thank you, and would ask you to please pass this message along to someone who has not.—J.A.Y. Leu than sixty years ago en the bloody field of SoKerino, there were sown in the soul of Henri Dunont the humane seeds (rem which grew the wonderful conception of a world-wide Red Cro:,j. We trust that his spirit may look down on our land and rejoice at this latest and greatest result of his immortal vision. Hamilton, Odober, 1918 THE RESIDENTS Ladies and Gentlemen, Some time ago an aprc-s! came to the Waikato to raise £25,000, to help the Red Cros:. We know we have, since the war Parted, given money on a scale that was never dreamed of before. Some of us may even think that we have done our fair share in a financial way but let us here and now face the truth in all its terrible reality. The war has brought heme to the nations, and to the individuals, the need for the searching of hearts, and is revealing the true character of men and women. To assure that our civilisation, our Empire, our home life and identity as a free people shall not be trampled under the heel of the oppressor, it is the supreme duty of everyone to realise that as units they muft give every assistance, moral and material, to enable our soldiers to win the war, and sustain them in the tremendous efforts which they are putting forth. The Boys in the Line are the bulwark between us, here in safety, and the degradation, horror, and misery which would come upon us should the Hun succeed by any want of effort on our part in anticipation of an early peace. To-day the First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Eric Geddes, says "Britain is determined to continue the war and not to divert from her purpose until the Allies have secured the only peace which could justify all our terrible sufferings caused by the iniquity of Germany." That indicates the character of the Nation. Our brave Boys from N.Z. are steadfast in their purpose to carry on until the right kind of peace is secured. We can place no measure on the extent of their sacrifice. They are doing their part. It is for us to carry on and do our part. For this Cause we have shown ourselves ready to give more than our money—our own flesh and blood—but having given, it is our solemn duty to stand by them. Can there be any limit to our giving of money to care for our own in their hour of trial ? The Red Cross calls urgently for your financial help. The Hamilton proportion of the £25,000 has been set down as £B,OOO. At the moment we are more than £3,000 behind. The Committee is loath to make a house to house canvass, and has directed me to send oat this final appeal to all those who have not already subscribed. As no words of mine are necessary to impress upon you the noble and humane service which the Red Cross is rendering our sick and wounded soldiers, I have no hesitation in asking that contributions be sent in at the earliest possible moment. ting you in anticipation, J. A. YOUNG. Chairman.

m HAMILTON. FOR SEEDS FOR PRESENT PLANTING "OEANS—French, Butter, and Scarlot Runners; Pons, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Beet, Pumpkin, Marrow, Cucumber, and all varieties of Flower Seeds. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS now ready, Jap. Incurved and Single, 8s per dozen. Tomatoes and all Bedding Plants at SANDERS & WILLIAMS NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, HAMILTON. 'Phone 164 D Shop. IG4S Nursei r Undertakers. H'JDNER BROS Undertakers and Funeral Directors. HOOD STREET, HAMILTON. Official Undertakers to New Zealand Defence Department. 'Phones: Day, 182; night, 504. P.O. Box 49. Distance no object. a r CONSULT. FOR FUNERALS AND CEMETERY REQUISITES. Furniture, Shop Fittings, Picture Framing, Upholstery, Bedding, etc. Best of Workmanship, Lowest Prices. ?hop 'phone 485. llouso 'phone 295. Hamilton Monumental Yard DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES OF MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, ETC. j in Marble and Granite i a , furnished on application. Graves enclosed with Marble and Granite kerbings. Concrete and iron railings of choice designs. Inscriptions cut, leaded, gilded and painted in any cemetery. Merr orials and enclosure*) erected in all parts of tho country. J. PRICKETT, MONUMENTAL AND BUILDERS MASON. Bridge Street. „,• 'Phone 361.