THE ‘GRAPHIC’ COUSINS COT FUND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue I, 7 January 1899, Page 31

THE ‘GRAPHIC’ COUSINS COT FUND.

This fund is for the purpose of maintain ing a poor, sick child ia the Auckland Hospital, and is contributed to by the ‘ Graphic ’ cousins—readers of the children’s page. The cot has been already bought by their kind collection of money, and now £25 a year is needed to pay for the nursing, food and medical attendance of the child in it. Any contributions will be gladly received by Cousin Kate, care of the Lady Editor, ‘ New Zealand Graphic,' Shortland street, or collecting card 1 will be sent on application.

Dear Cousin Kate, —I have not received the badge which you said you sent me. I hope it has not got lost. One of my aunts has Just been up to your Exhibition. She thought it was splendid, and thinks Auckland a very nice place, and the people so kind to visitors. It is so hot here; I shall be glad to get away by the sea. My sister and I are going to have our photos taken in our fancy dresses this week. Would you like them for the ‘Graphic?’ I have cut out the cousins’ photos that have appeared in the ‘Graphic.’ I should be so glad if you would come and see us next time you come to Wellington. With love to you and all the cousins, wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, I remain, your loving Cousin Athie.

[I am very glad your aunt was so pleased with Auckland. The reason you have not received your badge is that, when I came to address the envelope I could not find your new address, so had to wait until I heard from you again. I anxiously opened your letter received to-day, but alas! there was no address at all. so again you will be disappointed. Please send me your full name and where I am to send the badge; a post card will do. Yes, also please send your photograph and that of your sister in fancy dress It is very kind of you to hope to see me in Wellington, but I do not expect to be in that city again for ages. I hope you had a happy Christmas. — Cousin Kate.]