THE HOSPITAL SHIP

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 29 July 1915, Page 2

THE HOSPITAL SHIP

TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW • Zealand, —I desire to express my deep appreciation to all who have so generously responded to ray appeal to equip the Hospital Ship " Maheno." I have personally given my undivided attention to see that, while having due regard to economy, she should leave these shores, so far as is possible, lacking nothing. My only regret -is that I have not been able to personally thank each of the many donors, but I hope they will allow me through the medium of this letter to say how'greatly I have been touched by the way in which they have assisted me. I wish it had been possible for the " Maheno " tp visit the various ports of thfjjg. Dominion, so that everybocfljpp might have had an opportunity of seeing her, but I am convinced that all will agree with me that it; would have been inadvisable to delay the ship's departure. Under existing arrangements, it is anticipated that the A Maheno" will return to New Zealand in about six months' time, bringing as many as she can comfortably accommodate of those whose wounds will prevent their-rej;uniing to the front, for it is nightly; essential that these . men should make the return journey under the most favour* able conitions possible. — Liverpool, Governor.