SOLDIERS' PLUM PUDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2847, 11 August 1916, Page 3

SOLDIERS' PLUM PUDDINGS

THE MAYORESS'S APPEAL FOR THE MEN. Although we are still a few months from Christmas, it is not too soon to begin preparations for providing the New Zealand Forces who are fighting in France and.' Flanders, and in Egypt, with Christmas gifts or Christmas fare, and" with that object in view the Mayoress (Mrs. Luke) is .making an appeal to tho public for shilling subscriptions to a Christmas pudidng fund for. our men. Already a very generous donation lias been made by the Wellington Meat Company, which has promised 2500 puddings, each pudding to be one pound in l .sight, and tinned just as they woro last year. The Mayoress hopes to send away from the Wellington 7000 puddings in all, and as we inow from the many letters wiiich were received from the men at the front how much they appreciated their plum puddings,- it is hoped that there will be a liberal response to''the appeal. , .

Convincing proof of the value of "Sydal" in cases of sunburn and windburn is provided in a statement by a non. com. now in camp at Trentham. He had suffered severely from chapped and roughened skin, tried a sample pot, and derived such remarkable benefits that ho spread its name and fame amongst others at the camp, all of whom speak in the highest terms of the softening, soothing, healing properties of this refreshing emollient. 2s. at 'chemists and stores.—Advt. .

Special for, Ladies I—R-eliable Black Silk Hose now offering at prices whioh cannot bo duplicated in town. Price's Stored Willis Street—Advt.

Washing with Air.—There. are two great natural cleaners—water and air. The modem housewife Is now learning the possibilities of the second of these elements. Wo have harnessed air, intensified its cleansing power, and now compel it to. draw away every bit of dust, dirt, and other accumulations from carpets, curtains, furniture, etc., whioh are cleaned, freshened, sweetened bv the strong, steady sucti&n of the "Daisy" Vacuum Cleaner. Call and inspect. Oscar Hewott and Co., 56 Cuba 'Street (just below Bank of N.Z.).—Advt

Power has been taken by tlie Minis', try of Munitions to prohibit race ipee'tings in, England that are deemed likely to delay production.