TE TEKO RED CROSS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 90, 14 October 1947, Page 5

TE TEKO RED CROSS

FORTHCOMING FLOWER SHOW

Te Teko is not always regarded with the highest esteem by its adjoining districts in the Bay of Plenty. When its name is mentioned the response is too often “Oh, Te Teko!” in a condescending superior tbne. But when it comes to warm hearted support of a good cause, Te Teko like Gungha Din, is not as black as it is painted.

This was proved by its support of patriotic work during the war and by its enthusiastic efforts for Red Cross appeals up to the present. With a total membership of 20 and an active membership of 12 the Te Teko -Red Cross Society has during the last three years raised the sum of £450 of which it has distributed £3OO to deserving causes. While a great deal of the credit must go to the hard-working members the money could not have.been raised without the wholehearted sqpport of the district. A very pleasing feature is the generous response and l help that the Maori people have always given to v the Red Cross Society.

In their latest venture, a flower show to be run in conjunction with the annual “Paddy’s Market” on Saturday, November 15, the society has already received valuable support from Mesdames Dunderdale, H. K. Pryor and Mr W. Dawson, each of whom has presented a handsome challenge cup for competition. An appeal is being made to all residents for clothes and produce for the stalls—clothes may be left at the home of Mrs Tony Smith and all donations will be very gratefully received. Residents of Onepu and Te Teko should take pride in their Red Cross Society which, with their help has done such excellent work.

With the continued support of residents it hopes to carry on as a practical demonstration of their generous sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.

It is interesting to note in passing that recently the Te Teko branch donated £25 towards the China Relief Fund and £25 for the ‘Food for Britain’ Campaign. The latter donation is the second £25 handed in by the branch for this purpose during the past six months.