AMBULANCE DAY.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2401, 5 March 1915, Page 2

AMBULANCE DAY.

ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER. A mooting with the purpose of making arrangements in connection with, the street collection which is to be held shortly in aid of St. John Ambulance was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke) presiding. Mr. C. P. Powles, who opened tho proceedings, drew. tho. attention of those present to the faot that there had been no collection on .behalf of St. John Ambulance for two years, and in the meantime there had been many calls to which tho centre had nobly responded. He hoped that as a result of their efforts in the coming campaign there would be a substantial inorea6e in their funds. He thought that the idea of making a canvass at the Trentham Camp had muoh to commend it, should Colonel Potter give permission. The Mayoress made a strong plea for financial support in carrying on tho work of the association. She thoroughly endorsed the suggestion cf visiting Trentham if Colonel Potter would give permission for an appeal to be made to the Supplementary Force now in ca,mp there. 'The association had oontributed £20. to the Base Hospital and £80 to the Medical Association in connection with it, and through "their work they had been brought into close association with tho Forces. The Red Cross and the St. John Ambulance had both worked hand-in-hand for the men at.the front, giving joint assistance, to the cause. She thought that if permission were given tho collection ought to be' made on the Friday preceding the da,y on which it would be made in Wellington. Their classes • had increased in size since last year, but that did not mean that their income increased in ratio, since the fees were sometimes only sufficient for the remuneration of the doctors. They had helped others, and she was sure that others would fxP , 6n ?> ™ ce they were most earnestly desirous of alleviating suffering, both at the'war, and in their own city, since there was suffoiing enough to be met with there.

The meeting then went into' committee and arrangements were made in regard to the allocation of stands, etc.

Mrs. J. A. Rosewarne, who is shortly leaving Napier, was entertained at a farewell concert on Wednesday and presented with a diamond bracelet, on which was engraved "Napier's Queen of Song, from her friends,", a handbag, a rug, and a travelling trunk.

Mrs. Guthrio (Feilding) is visiting Wellington. .

Miss Elder has returned to Wellington from. a. visit to Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Shirtcliffo are visiting Ohristchurch.

The ■engagement is announced of Miss Wilford, youngest daughter of, the late Dr. Wilford, Lower Hutt, to Mr. A. F Harding, son of Dr. Harding, - Now Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales, Britain.'

„ wedding took place quietly at St. David's Church, Woodvilte, on Tuesday( March 2, of Miss Elsie May Oulsnam, third daughter of Mr. C. J. Oulsnam, of Woodvule. to Mr. Thomas Arthur Taylor, of .Nelson. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. Gardner. The oride, who was given away by Mr. 0. Nicholson (in the absence of, her fathor), wore a dress of white embroidered voile, with veil and orange, blossoms, and earned a shower bouquet. Miss Lily Oulsnam attended as brides, maid, and wore a white embroidered dress, with black hat, and carried a bouquet. Mr. Stewart Mac Donald, of Pongoroa, attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony,. Mr. and Mtb. J. B. Cunningham entertained a few friends at their residence at Mangarawa, whete tho usual toasts were honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left by-the express for Napier, the latter travelling in a costume of black velvet and a olaok laco hat.

Mrs. Hugh Williams, who has been staying at Island Bay for some weeks, returned to Masterton yesterday;

A function of considerable interest to the people of Northland and surrounding district is the garden party to be held in Mrs. Putnam's grounds, Northland, to-morrow afternoon. Tne Hon. A. L. Herdman has consented to open tho fete at 2.80, the proceeds from which are in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul Schoolroom Fund. Much time has been given to the, preparation of suitable articles for the various stalls, and those in search of amusement will be well catered for by ; the attendants in charge of the various side-shows and competitions. This garden party has become an annual one and the committee responsible for it are hopeful of exceeding last year's takings.