RAMA RAMA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 258, 13 March 1917, Page 4

RAMA RAMA.

RED CROSS GATHERINGS. A very successful Red Cross Tea was held at Miss Cole-Baker's on Wednesday afternoon, February 28th. The weather was favourable and a goodly number assembled, Mrs Hudson-Williamson addressed the gathering during the afternoon, being received with applause. Her able address was much appreciated and gave her heaiers some idea of the good and noble work carried on by the " Red Cross." A well-laden stall af sweets, fruit, etc., was ably presided over by Misses Willoughby and Alexander, who very soon disposed of its contents to good advant ige. The proceeds of the afternoon amounted to £ll 14s 6d. On the Saturday evening following Mrs F. L. Wright, of Raventhorpe, threw her house and grounds open to the public for the same good purpose, the Red Cross Fund, Unfortunately the evening was stormy so very few turned out, but rather than disappoint those who could not attend it was postponed to Monday evening, when over 100 people took advantage of the opportunity of spending an enjoyable evening. The grounds and gardens presented a lovely appearance, red lights and Chinese lanterns lighting up and making a very effective scene, the bright moonlight on the Falls adding to the general effect. Mrs Wright provided the music for those who indulged in dancing, the carpet having been taken up in the drawing-room and halls to provide room, cards and games being the order of the evening in other rooms, and games being played on the lawn in the moonlight. Willing helpers served supper to those present, the company singing '• God Save the King " before they began to disperse, also giving three cheers tor Mrs Wright aud singing " For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." The " Red Cross " Fund beneQtted to the extent of £ls 0s 6d, making a total of £26 15s for the week from Kama Rama. Mr J. Uonoghue, who left for camp last Tuesday, wdl be much mibsed in tennis circles, he having been a most enthusiastic member. Very general regret was expressed when the news came through that

Sergt. Geo. McCabe was among the missing and much sympathy is felt for his parents, brother and sisters. Sergt McCabe was a teacher in the Training College wheu he enlisted and was a general favourite wherever he went. It is sincerely hoped that better news will shortly come to hand of him.

Messrs W. McKay and Selwyn Morrison go into camp with the next draft Privates W. Baker and J. Langford have been on leave and returned to camp on Tuesday.