ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 192, 3 May 1918, Page 2

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

WORK POR QUARTER ENDING ' . -MARCH 31. j The balance-shoot of the St.- John A.m. bqlance Brigade and' Red Cross Society, currying on work in the Star Boating Shed, Jervoia Quay, for the quarter end-, ing March 31,' is sot out in another column. It shows that notwithstanding the quarter was 6hort of one month. working Ume.owiug to vacation, which gave tho workers a much-needed rest, tlio committeo was ablo to sond away goods to Die value of J!1230. Tlio goods consisted of thirty-six cases of hospital garments, tiveuty-tJireo cases 'of old linen, bandages, etc., and six cases foodstuffs; ono caso of magazines, etc., was put on a troopship for tho. use of tho troops. The donations camo in very well, vrhilo amounts received from Hie branches of tlva depot amounted' In all to .£142 ss. Grl, Tlio' returns from the two shops, viz: Woodward Street and Pelonc, gave tho splendid sum of .£4ll 15s. id. Those working and contributing to the efforts of these shops have tho sincero thanks of tlio committee for enabling their work to be carried on. Attention is drawn to the fact that, as the price, of all articles is going up, it is necessary to increase efforts to raise money.' Everyone will realise : tho estremp urgency to provide as much money mid equipment as possible since tho prcsont terrible lighting on the European battlefields ha? bosg in operation. Tho general expenses are being kept down to the lowest, possible figure, for ■which the members of tlio committee have to thank the members of the Star Boating Club for the use of : their premises free of cost. The thanks ' of tho committee 'are also duo to all ; ilioso who have .so generously given their timo to help oil! ho work, and have, con- • tribuled in so many ways towards the j amelioration of the sufferings of those fighting for us.