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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1434, 18 October 1917, Page 33

EMPIRE “OUR -|- DAY” APPEAL FOR THE RED GROSS FUND In response to an Appeal by the British Authorities, through His Excellency the Governor-General, it has been decided to hold a Special “Empire Our Day Appeal” to augment the Funds of tliis Society. The British Authorities inform us that this Appeal is to be made throughout the British Empire during the month of October, and that the British Red Cross Society has an expenditure of £BOOO per day, which is likely to increase rather than diminish. The funds will also be required for at least twelve months after peace is declared. “OUR DAY,” FRIDAY, OCT. 19. OCT. I to OCT. 31 AUCKLAND’S MONSTER, PROGRAMME FOR THE MONTH : THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 — GRAND SWIMMING CARNIVAL (under the auspices of the Auckland Centre of the N.Z. Amateur Swimming Association). Tepid Baths, 7.30 p.m. Admission: Gents, Is.; Ladies and Children, 6d. Come and see Con. Welson (N.Z. Champion) and H. Von Stunner (N.Z. Schools’ Champion). Lady Swimmers. Display by Lady Members Royal Life-Saving Society. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 — SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES and Collections for the Red Cross. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 — DANCE RECITAL by Pupils of Miss Beresford, His Majesty’s Theatre, 8 p.m. 35., 25., Is. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 — GRAND GYMKHANA by the Auckland Police Force, Town Hall. Boxing, Wrestling. Ju-Jitsu, etc. Watch for Gigantic Programme. CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS BALL (Arranged by Mesdarnes G. Bloomfield, E. Anderson, E. Russell, H. Haines and Miss Mowbray). “Our Day” Programme, Friday, October 19, GRAND CITY DEMONSTRATION. THE DAY OF DAYS. BED CROSS EEAGS — QUEEN STREET A FAIRYLAND. WIZARD’S CAVE (Arranged by the Allied Consuls)—New Zealand Insurance Buildings (basement). CAFE CHANTANT (Auckland Women’s Patriotic League)—Town Hall. WONDERLAND (Women’s Mutual Aid and Returned Soldiers) — Corner of Queen Street and Victoria Street W. GIPSY CARAVAN (Auckland Women’s Mutual Aid) —Tour of City and Suburbs. PONSONBY BOY SCOUTS’ TRUMPET BAND AND DRUM AND FIFE BAND PARADE. THE “MERRY JESTERS” (Under the Auspices of the Ladies of Civic League)—H.B. Buildings. SWISS CHOCOLATE CHALET (Arranged by the Misses Marriner). STALLS—Produce, Flour, Fish, Jumble, Sweets, Italian, French and Belgian. GUESSING COMPETITIONS AND AUCTIONS, QUEEN STREET EN FETE. MODEL DUGOUT (Y.M.C.A.). BOWLING AND GOLF TOURNAMENTS, by Auckland and Suburban Clubs. Date to be arranged. PICTURE THEATRES are contributing to the Funds 5000 One Shilling Tickets, available from October 19 to 31, inclusive (Saturdays excepted). See Daily Papers for Further Particulars. £15,000 Is wanted front the Auckland Military District. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION OF THIS GREAT WORK BY GIVING LIBERALLY. Headquarters of Organising Committee: 69, BRUNSWICK BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET. G. H. FLEMING, Hon. Secretary. C. F. BICKFORD, Chairman and Hon. Financial Organiser.