Provision of Second New Zealand Hospital Ship

Horowhenua Chronicle, 23 September 1915, Page 2

Provision of Second New Zealand Hospital Ship

4 TO THE'PEOPLE OF i\EW ZEALAiND.

Communications have recently been received to the effect that the

..lalieno" has proved, of the greatest assistance in attending to the needs of the sick and wounded and that in the course oi her valuable 'work over two thousand wifces have boon dealt) with in a space'of eight days. Takiny into consideration this testimony to the value of the "Afaheuo," and the i> weasing demand lor the treatment and conveyance of sick ami wounded, the New Zealand Government, with the advice of the Imperial authorities, who state that an additional «l»f i> would he a real and (substantial help and would be eagerly welcomed, have .locided to (it out -and despatch a second hospital ship with the least possible delay.

fn view of this it is proposed m equip the new vessel on the same Jum;a.s the r 'Maheno" and, with regard to bho question of gifts in kind. I desire to make a further appeal to the generosity of the people of New Zealand, for the under-mentioned articles on behalf of tlie new ship:—2,ooo feather pillows to fit pillow slips of kizo given below; 3,000 sheets (two yards by three yards); 2,000 draw sheets; 3.000 pillow slips (twentyono inches by thirtytwo inches); 1,200 quilts (bolton sheeting) 2.000 bath towels; <i()0 water bottle's and covers; 5.000 face and band towels; 3,000 pairs of pyjamas; 1.200 nightingales; 1.200 bed jacket*; 2.000 night shirts; 2,000 day shirts (flannel); 2,000 under vests (not thick); 2,000 bed •socks; 1,000 pairs felt slippers; I.CJOO pairs of day socks (knitted); 2,000 face -wash cloths; (J,ODO handkerchiefs (large); 1 '.(X) flannel drawers (not too tliic'j, , i 000 flannel dressing g.nvifi 1.000 flanneil -waistcoats (withoit. sleeves); 30 yro.SK of various buttons; (KM) hair combs; GOO hair brushes; 750 reels of cotton thread (black); 750 rVels of cotton thread (white); 00 packets of needles (various); 250 pieces of tape (black); 2-30 pieces oi tape (white); 200 pounds of worsted (various), in one-quarter pound packets (twenty pounds equals thirty pieces): 50 sots o? shoe brushes (patterns 15 to 17, various aborted); 1.500 Hooth brushes; 1,500 tins of tooth powder; -100 deck chairs; 1,000 cushions; 1,000 inu/ilors; 1,000 balacla-

Aii unlimited number ol surgical towvis and bandage* ol calico, gauzu. crepe velpeau. civp,. fardar, flannel, iiiiiriy tailed. Two additional motor launches are aki rcqniriscl up to l(i h.p. 28 feet long, ■ feet <) inches, or !) foot beam. Partlcul nre can ho obtained from Brigadier General A. W. Kohin.. C. M. G.. Defence Office, Wellington. I have purposely omitted blanket? and rugs from the above list owing t, their being somewhat costly; and ) propose to piirehfl.se. the requisite number out of the funds already at my disposal. While old linpii m, I understand, very useful ia hospital. J am advised that only new linen should be placed on the Hospital Ship.

' am prepared to receive communications from the Mayors of Auckland. Wellington. Christdiurch nml Diinodin (who, it is understood, will in certain oases be asked to act for outlaying districts) and also from the four "eon" tivs of the Order of St John. Where thi«. however, is not practicable f should like all comniunicatious to pass through local Mayors. But I hope, owing to the great amount of work wliion will fall upon me prior to the despatch of the ship."that Associations will band themselves together in order that matters may be expedited. All eases of goods, with a list of the contents on the top of each, should bo addressed to His Excellency the Governor, Government House. Wellington, but T should like to be adviVerl prior to their despatch through the channels mentioned above. Tn the case of Wellington, other arrangements will be made. The advice should state clearly the number of articles, from where sent, and when despatched. I should be glad to receive any contributions of the above articles as soon ;is possible and not later than November 10th in order to allow time, for any further articles if needed to be purchased.

It is particularly requested that, owing to the time available-, the various articles contributed should bo packed in separate cases an- far as possible so that the storekeeper on the ship will know which cases contain pyjamas, -which bath-towels, which face to«-els,otc. etc.. and will thus be able to lay his hand on any article required. It will be noticed that the public have been asked to contribute goods in kind which are most readily available. The cost of surgical instruments, drugs, etc.. will be met out of the money already in hand, as it is absolutely essential that tJle medical officer in charge of the ship should personally supervise and select these stores. Should there be any surplus articloH after completing the equipment they will be utilised lor the benefit of New Zealand and Avherever required. The Government is providing for the hire of. and all costs of fitting up_and maintaining, the hospital ship in every respect,' including vnv(h, bedsteads, operating rooms, laundries, bakeries, wash-houses, etc. LIVERPOOL, Governor.