St. Mary’s Sewing Guild, Wellington

New Zealand Tablet, 28 January 1915, Page 29

St. Mary’s Sewing Guild, Wellington

The following is the annual report of St. Mary’s Sewing Guild, Wellington: —We have had a very successful year, the members —numbering 13 active and 8 honorary—have worked very zealously, not only in sewing for the poor and needy, but also in visiting th© hospitals and different homes, and in sewing for the main Expeditionary Forces. The guild held 47 meetings, with an average attendance of 8, and 473 garments were made during the year. We received 1 large parcel of groceries, 5 new garments, . 8 parcels of new material, 17 parcels of second-hand garments, and donations amounting to £5 15s. Th© expenses have been very heavy, and we start the year with £1 16s 9d. Assistance has been given to 74 cases, and we distributed 332 new and 269 second-hand garments, 2 parcels of groceries, and 29 yards of material.. We return our grateful thanks to all those who have in any way assisted us. W© are always ready to welcome new members, both active and honorary.