RAMARAMA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 390, 9 July 1918, Page 3

RAMARAMA.

RED CROSS APPEAT,

The Red Cross campaign was opened at Ramarama last Friday night by a Gift Social Evening, promoted and given by Mrs. J. M. West. The admission was by gift or donation. The result was very successful, over £9 in cash being received, besides two tables laden with gifts, which will be sold at a bazaar or "Paddy'* Market" to l>e held in August. An-eral competitions were in progress miring the evening, a dressed doll, given by Mrs. West, being won by Miss Homewood, whilst a kauri gum ornament, by the same donor, was won by Master Roy Pilkington. A very handsome mirrored hall rack, donated by Mr. West, was won by Mr. W. Tooman, who very generously gave it back to he disposed of by the Committee as they thought fit. A useful flower pot stand, given by Mr. Smith (a visitor to the district) was secured by Mr. H. Austin, who, like Mr. Tooman, gave, it back to be competed for again at a later date. A most enjoyable programme was carried out by Mr. West as M.C., the following taking part, viz.:—Songs by Mrs. Harrison and Miss Barker, Messrs. Barker and D. Ingram; recitations by Mr. J. Dufty; and violin solos by Mr. K. Trimmer. Dancing was interspersed with the items, music being supplied by 'Misses Oldham (2), F. Wright, Mrs. Swinhurn, and Mr. Barker. A most sumptuous supper was provided by the promoter, and handed round by the ladies of the Committee for the Red Cross Campaign, the company dispersing in the small hours, tired but happy. A series of Gift Afternoons and Evenings will be carried out during the next few weeks, a strong committee of ladies having been formed for the purpose of raising funds to help towards the. £I,OOO to be raised in the Drury Riding.