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White Ribbon, Volume 35, Issue 420, 18 July 1930, Page 2

The whole of f he Christ mas school vacation was spent at Plimmerton Bearn, and the children returned looking very fit. We wish to express thanks to the Borough Council to" its annual subsidy, to C. M. Koss ACo., Collinson K- Cunniughante, Premier Drapery Co., Millar \ (Jiorgl. Newbury School Pupils, Mrs. Jos. Bktchelar, The Mayor (Mr. A, J. Graham), Manawatu “Evening Standard," A. E. Mansford, A. K. McGregor l'.N. Ratepayers' Association. Commercial Travellers’. Rotary Club, and many others who wish to remain anonymous for substantial donations, and we take this opportunity of expressing our gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. R. Tanner, of Long-

burn, for the splendid monetary gifts received, from the proceeds of their Fernery. Throughout the year, gilts of food, meat, vegetables, cream’, milk, fruit, toys, books, firewood, coal, etc., have been received; and lor these we have to thank tin* Manawatu Meat Co., Mr. Thwaites, VV. Outram, Mr. Nairn, N.Z.I. Oh, G. 11. Bennett A: Co., W. Cook A. S/m/ Ales dames Binns, Heath, Jensen, Spall, and Miss Bett. Messrs. Boniface Bros., J. Ellis, Princess Bakery', \Jr. Fairev, .Mr. Jenkinson, Rowan a. Coxon, J. A. McLeavey, and the public generally; and our warmest thanks are due to the local Press tor publishing the list each month. To Dr. Barnett, we again tender grateful

thanks for his continued care of the children s health, also to Dr. Hooper and Mr. Blair Tennent for free dental Service. To Mrs. Tennent, we are indebted for monetary lu Ip in providing si lie annual treat for the children’s visit to the Wellington Zoo at New Year’s time.

The Board tenders thank* to the Orient Lodge, Scottish Society, Rotary Club, Rugby Football Association, for entertainments and pleasant outings, also to the Congregational Sunday School, Anglican Sunday School, and kind friends, for picnics, teas, and Xina* treats; to the numerour friends and Young People’s Institutions wiio piovido Xmas cheer, and to the kind friend* who have

supplied motor transport, conveying the children to and from different places. The thanks of the Hoard are due to Mi-esrs. I lines and Oakley and Mr. M. H. Cram for legal assistance; to Miss Bryce for keeping the ledgers, to Mr. H. Finlay Wilson for auditing and to Miss Grant for free typing. Especially do we thank the numerous friends, far and near, for their warm support and generosity in all objects connected with the welfare of the Home, the Schools, and individual friends, who respond so heartily to our annual appeal for eggs for preserving; also Harvest Festivals, Church Socials, Indies’ Guilds. Masonic Lodges, and (Agricultural and Pastoral Association, for beautiful produce sent in. In conclusion, I would like to thank the President (Mrs. Collins) and all members of the Committee, for their hearty co-operation throughout the year, and 1 trust that the affairs of the Willard Home may still continue to be prosperous. E. BIRD9ALL, Hon. Secretary-Treasurer.