THE PATRIOTIC FUND

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2241, 29 August 1914, Page 8

THE PATRIOTIC FUND

FURTHER GIFTS . PRIME MINISTER'S LIST In the House of Representatives last evening ,the Prime Minister (the Hon. W.-F r Massey) acknowledged the following further donations to the various pattiotic funds:— '.. GENERAL FUND. • ' -. £ s. d. Kowai County Council.. 72 0 0 Through Woodvillc Borough and County Councils -(4th instalment) 142 1G 5 Pokeno Road District 200' 0 0 North Otftgo Jockey Club ... 100 0 0 Shaw, Savill & Albion Co. ... COO- 0 0 Staffs, St. Helen's Hospitals, Auckland,. Christchurch & Wellington 20 0 0 Inangahua County Council.. 100 0 0 Street collection, Petone • Railway Workshops 91 8 8 Invorcargill Savings Bank'.. 500 0,0 Government Departments— • Agriculture ' 10- 0 Tourist and Health R-esorts 14 8 Through Hawke's Bay Coun-

ty Council (4th instalment) 92 7 0 Winton subscribers (second instalment) 11 6 0 The Champion Co., Jjtd: (Ist instalment), Wellington .. ,8 2 8 Sanders Bros. :...'. '...: 200 00 Wyndham Patriotic Com-. mittee 140 0 0 S. Oppenheimer and Co 50' 0 0 • Horse Fund. .Mr! and Mrs. Von Haast (second contribution) ..... 50 0 Equipment or Relief Fund. Pahiatua Club 120 0 0 Ambulance Fund. ' ' Through Mrs. Carbery, Stratford) -20 0-0 OTHER EFFORTS. The Wellington Branch of the.Teachers' Institute at its meeting last evening, resolved, on the motion of the chairman (Mr, J. -B. Hopkirk), (1): "That this meeting places on-record its loyalty to the Tintish Crown and Constitution, and its, appreciation, of the action of the Government in sending, troops to the assistance of the Mother Country"; .(2) "That this institute endorses the action of the New Zealand Educational Institute "in calling upon' all teachers to donate one day's pay to the War Fund:" •' . .'', At a meeting of the executive of the Associated Acclimatisation Societies, held yesterday, it was resolved that the different Acclimatisation Societies in New Zealand should be a-sked to collect money on behalf of the geople of Belgium, and that, subscriptions could'be sent to Mr. C. I. Dase'nt, the secretary, Lambton Quay, Wellington, or to Mr. L; 0. H. Tripp, the president of the Associated , . .

The idea of selling a Union Jack for the purposes of the Patriotic Fund initiated iin -Wellington is serving as an example to other places in New Zealand. In response to 'a request Mr. Harry Lauder, the famous comedian, has consented to act as auctioneer at the sale of a Union Jack ■in Christchurch this evening. The signatures of the Governor, the Prime Minister, and membeis of the Cabinet aro to be inscribed on slips 'of parchment and stitched,to the flag with silk. At the meeting of the Management Committee ;s>i >.the i Wellington Hockey 'Association J , it' , , was'decided, "at-the instance of the New Zealand Hockey Association,- to devote the Wellington Association's share 1 of the proceeds of the inter-island gamo'towards the"Patriotio Fund. It was also decided to endeavour to promote as large a contribution, as possible from the, match.

A large quantity of spring flowers will bo sent to Wellington by Nelson residents to-day. The flowers will be sold by the lady friends of the Star Boating Club, and the proceeds will be given to the Patriotic Fund. At a meeting of the Kia Ora Railway Benefit Society last evening, the sum of £20 was voted for the local .Distress Fund. \ , A gift sale was held in the Masterton District High School on Wednesday evening, in aid of the War Belief Fund. The sum of £100 was realised as tho result of the efforts of the teachers and children. .' . ' ■ . The little district of Pohangina has raised nearly £600 towards the fund in money and gifts.' They have received a special, letter, of thanks .from tho Prime Minister. :

FROM OTHER CENTRES. (By' Telegrapli-Prees Association.) Auokland,'August 28. The total of the Auckland Citizens' Patriotic Fund is nearly £43,000. Thames, August 27.. The Thames Patriotic Fund is expected to reach £2500. . Wanganul, August' 23. 1 .Tlie Victoria Avenue school children held'an entertainment on Wednesday and netted £10 for.the Prize Fund.. .A secret ballot was taken on the ques-. tion of whether the money should be used for prizes or be given for the relief of distress in Britain. By 413 ,'otes to s'the children decided 'to,do without prizes.. ■ ■;" ■ Napier, A'ugusti'2B. r The Napier Borough Council to-night earmarked £500 for the local Distress Fund.,. .;:■.' ...

Creymouth, August 27. The Bruntier coal miners gave a. day's pay_'to the Patriotic Fund, and signified their intention of working oh Sunday and if necessary to provide coal for the Empire's need. HoUltlka, August 28. The Hokitika Savings Bank trustees to-day voted £250 to the-War Fund, subject to validating legislation being passed. The total amount subscribed in this district exceeds £2000. In addition to this, the men who have gone to the front have been fully equipped by local people. '• Inyeroarglll, August 28.

At the annuai meeting of the Southland R.C. to-night, £100 was voted for patriotic purposes. The president,; Mr. W.' T. Hazlett, -donated £100, and members present added £142 125., tho total making £342 125., to be lodged with the treasurer of the club and to be devoted- to the relief of. the men's relatives, It was decided that two memberswho had: volunteered be classed as financial until their return. WELLINGTON FUND. MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) presided at a meeting of the'Patriotio Fund Committee , held last evening. There 'were present the Rev. H. Van Stavercn, Dr. Gibb, Archbishop O'Shea, Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, Messrs. Jas. Macintosh, W. H.. P. Barber, D. Ewen, W. Ferguson, R. Fletcher, H! Seaton, Bert Roylo, C. G. Wilson, ond A. Marryatt. The treasurer (Mr. J. R. Palmer) reported that the sum received up till the last meeting was £854, since when another £1363- 13s. 4d. had been added to tho fund, making a.total of £2218 9s. Bd. (applauso). Tho Distress Fund amqunted to £1415 10s. sd. -

• It was decided that tho sum of £2000 should be handed over to tho Government. It was decided that the money realised by the Wellington Football Association's recent' football carnival should be handed over to the Distress Fund, neeording to tho terms of tlio original letter to the Mayor from tho association.' ' •■ * •.-;.. ■ Oα behalf; of lio, Bresasteriap

Churches, the Rev, Dr. Gibb stated that the committee appointed to canI'ass the churches had not met, as no convenor had been appointed. They had collected about £400 at St. John's, nnd a collection was to be made in the Presbyterian Churches of the district Either on Sunday next or a week later. Archbishop O'Shcn stated that it was > intended to make a general collection in the Roman Catholic Churches. They did not expect to get many big subEoriptions in that way as most of his people had given. The collection would be for the smaller contributions. Mr. D. Ewen stated tliat the Industrial and Commercial Committee had met twice. They were a, little at a loss to find means of making an effective canvass as thoy had no guide as to who had and who had not contributed, and he' thought perhaps ', that the Mayor' might have the machinery to ascertain' something in that direction. Kiere ha<i been a lot of figures published, but they did not know now much each district had subscribed , or what Mr. Maesey expected from Wellington. It was Tβsolved that an endeavour be made to get a, list of all who had) contributed m Wellington, as a guide to those who bad not.

Mγ. A. Marryatt, for the Entertainment Committee, • said • that arrangements were well forward for "ye oldo time cricket match," to bp played between Mayor and ex-Mayors and the politicians. . They were going' to ask the Mayor and Mr. Massey to proclaim it a. public half-holiday. He Jbad hoped to have theßotonia Maori Choir down next the Rotorua Maori Choir down next week, but had just reoeived a wire jstating that the visit next week was ■impracticable, but would probably be managed the week after. The choir stipulated that their board would have to be paid, for which they would give two concerts on Wednesday and Thursday (of the week after next). Mr. Bert, Royle was also making arrangements for a-treasure hunt at Lyall Bay. \ Mr. Royle reported that he bad communicated with Mr. Harry Lau'der'a manager, and had received a reply that he would give a special matinee performance for the fund either here or. in Chriatehurch. ■ j. A voice: "Oh, here!" Mr. Royle: "Well, I told him that he could look for a better return hero. ,.

The secretary of the Tramways Band! wrote'offering the eervices of the band for any function in connection with the raising of money for the fund. .' FOR AMBULANCE WORK. STATE SCHOOL ■' CONTRIBUTIONS. So far; the following " subscriptions have been received by the Wellingtoi' Education Board from schools undei its jurisdiction towards a fund for equipping the Expeditionary Force witb a complete ambulance outtit:— . Mangahao, 4s. 7d.; Bideford, 13s. 6d.; Tokomaru, £115s. 7d.; Kaiparoro, £1 2s. 6d.; Gladstone, £1 Is. 6d.: Reikiorangi, 16s. 9d. ; Waterfalls, 4s. 6d.; Nikau, Gs. ; Kaitara, 176.: Caetlepoint, 6s. 4d.; Wallaceville, ss. 6d.j ivlount Cook BoysV £2 9s. 2d'.; Worser. Bay, £2 125.; Mikimiki VaUey, 2s. 9d:; Khandallah, £2 10s.; Waikanae, £1; Plimraerton, £1 j.Bs. 6d.; Kaiwarra, 17e.: Eohgokokako, £1 145.: Kilbirnio, , £o 10s. 2d.: Whiteman's Valley, 7s. 6d.; Hastwell, 145.; Mauriceyille, 16s. j Mangamahoo, 95.; .Ballance, 10s.; Mauriceville West, 19s. Id.; Olyda Quay,, £13 Bs. 2id.; total, £43 lls. ljd. Aβ will bo 'seen, principal city and country town schools have not yet forwarded the amount of their collections, , FOOD FOR BRiTAIN'S POOR. EXECUTIVE: COMMITTEE SET UP, A strong executive committee to promote, the:' Poor of Great Britain mid Ireland Belief Fund throughout the district was 6et up ata meeting-yes-terday, arranged by the; Wellington, brunoii of the New Zealand Sports' Protection League. , ■ Mr. C. P. Skerrett said thatvtlie promoters of the movement in. Christohurch had asked that & committeo of .citizens be formed to manage the fun<i in the Wellington, district. It was decided that those present, and Mr. Jack, secretary of the Farmers' Union, and others who had notified their willingness to act should form a committee, with power to add to their number. The following were appointed an executive committee:— Chairman,' Mr.: 0. P. Skerrett, K.C. ; vice-chairman, Mr. J. 8... Harcourt; hon. treasurer, Mr. lan. G. Duncan; committee, Messrs. T. S.. Weston, M. Kennedy, C. W.' Tringham, Hon. Dr« Collins, M.L.C.,.Geo. Shirtcliffe, C. G< Wilson; secretaries, Messrs. R. \V< Shallcrass and W. Pryor.

A.suggestion was made to extend the relief to Belgium, and it was decided that the administration of the funds at Home should be-left to the executive of the Prince of Wales Fund, ■ with power to dovofcosuoh. portion as they, deem necessary to. the needs of the Belgian poor. "'■..■..,.'-•■■ "THE DOMINION" LISTS. The following are the donations t<» The Dominion's ' War Fund list t4 date:— ' V- : ■ . WAR FUND. Previously, acknowledged 1,670 14 8 LOCAL RELIEF FUND. • _ Contributions to the fund for the re-, lief of local cases of distress are:— Previously acknowledged ... 326 0 Q BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. Contributions 1 to the fund for the relief of the Belgians in.distress will subsequently be- torwarded to the authorities in Belgium for distribution. £ s. d. Previously acknowledged ... 76 9 0 "M.L.A." h 25 0 0 "W.F." '.. 25 0. 0 ' J. G. Wilson, Bulls 10 0 0 Tbos. Mac Gibbon, M.L.O. ... 110 Mrs. Thos. Mactfibbon 1 1 Q Staff of the Welsbach Light Co., of Australia, Ltd. 110 A. Cabham, Marton ...... 110 "S.D." 10 0 l . - Total ..;,............. 141 13 0 In forwarding the subscription ackuowledged above, Mr. J. G. AVilson writes: "I should like to add a small amount to , your fund for Belgium. Their services to tho world cannot be gauged by pounds shillings and pence, but it is the only way wo'have of showing our appreciatlion of their, worth; < and if needs be, 1 shall be glad to in- < crease my subscription by and by. . ,"•: