PATRIOTIC FUND.

White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 257, 18 November 1916, Page 11

PATRIOTIC FUND.

Amethyst Hall, Nov. 1, 1916. My Dear White Ribbon Comrades, — Now that l have returned from Australia, 1 am trying to gather up the threads of our work again. And first and foremost, how can I thank you for your wonderful response to our patriotic appeal? When l think of how you have helped in every Red Cross fund, every local effort, supplied your own sons with clothing and comforts, and yet raised £2OOO in six months, l am filled with warmest admiration. As a sample of economics it is a marvel, for our total outlay has been only .£8 4s 4d. Mr McKinney has acted for me during my four months’ absence, and if there have been any little discrepancies, we will have them rectified when he returns from the Y.M.C.A. Conference. There was-an error in the April accounts, where Invercargill was down for £7O and £7l. It should have been £7O only.

Total ... ... £2OOO o o I hope to present a fully itemised leport to our Convention next year. In the meantime, to one and all who have done so nobly, I would say. Thank You, and Cod Bless You. Printing, Postage, and Telegrams, 4 s 4<! BESSIE LF.F-COWIF.

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