DANNEVIRKE FIRE RELIEF FUND

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 28, 27 October 1917, Page 6

DANNEVIRKE FIRE RELIEF FUND

Sir.-Oid Dnnnevirke residents Bottled throughout different portions of Now Zealand will have learned with regret of the te ta fi / e that the business heait of the town on October 22. Reports published through the Press Association Have fully outlined the enormous extent oi the damngo, and therefore it is unnecessary to outer into distressing detail Only thoso njio know Dannevirko cm fully realise hoiv deeply onr townspeople have suffered. Splendid efforts are being made to commence life over again tii shattered business sites, but in the case of those who have lost their all the fire calls tor the friend in need to prove the lriend indeed. In spite of the multifarious war calls to which our town and district have .so liberally responded, money has boon liberally subscribed for the assistance of those stricken by the fire iho local desire is to hold our people together. Amongst your many readers there may be old Dannevirke residents who recall to their personal profit the amazing growth of the town from the time it was surrounded by bush. If forresidents feel prompted' by old association to lend a helping hunt! in overcoming tho present setback and relieving urgent need, contributions will bo thankfully received by tho town clerk, Dannevirlce, or tho undersigned— E. A. HANSOM, Mayor. F. Of. COWPBB, Chairman Dannevirke County Council. A. M'NICOL, . President Chamber of Commerce.