ANOTHER HOSPITAL SHIP.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 290, 22 September 1915, Page 4

ANOTHER HOSPITAL SHIP.

LORD LIVERPOOL'S APPEAL, ; PROVISION OF SECOfNJ} NEW ZEA j LAND HOSPITAL SHIP. I To the People of New Zealand, — Communications have recently been received to the effect that the "Maheno" has proved of the greatest assistance in" attending to the needs of the ssSek and wounded and that iia the erj-arse of her valuable w*rk over two thousand cases have been dealt with in a space of eight days. Taking iiato consideration this . testimony to the valu e of the Maheno, and the increasing demand for the treatment and conveyance of sick and wounded, the New Zealand Government, with the advice of the Imperial Authorities, who. state, that an additional ship woul'd be a | real and substantial help and would"! be eagerfiy welcomed, lhave decided to fit out and despatch a second hospital! ship with the least possible deiay. Tn view of this it is proposed to equip the new vessel o** the same lines as the Maheno, and, with regard to the question of gifts in kind, I desire to make a furtlher appeal to the generosity of the people of New Zealand, for the undermentioned articles orr behalf of the new ship: 2000 feather pillows to fit pillow slips of size given below. 8000 sheets (two jyards by thre e yds) 2000 draw sheets. 3000 pillow slip s (21 inches by 32ins.) 1200 quilts (bolton sheeting) 2000 bath towels. 600 water bottles and covers 5000 face and hand towel 3 3600 pairs of pyjamas 1200 nightingales 1200 bed jackets 1000 night shirts 2000 day shirts (flannel) 2000 under vests (not thick) 2000' bed socks 1000 pairs felt slipper s .1600 pairs of day socks (knitted). 2000 face wash cloths 6000 handkerchiefs (large) 1000 flannel drawers (not too thick) ■ 1000 flannel dressing gowns 1000 flannel waistcoats (without sleeves). 30 gross of various buttons 600 hair combs . 600 (hair brushes 750 reels of cotton thread (black) 750 reels of cotton thread (white) 100 palckets of needles (various) 250 pieces of tape (b?ack) 250 pieces of tape (white) 200 pounds of worsted (various), in one-quarter packets (201bs pounds equals 30 pieces). 50 sets of shoe brushes (patterns 15 to 17, various assorted) 1500 tooth- brushes 1500 tins of tooth powder 500 deck chairs KOO cushions 1000 mufflers 1000 balaclavas.

a.t unlimited number of surgical towels and bandages of calico, gauze, crepe velpeau, crepe fardar, flannel, many tailed.

Two additional motor launches are also required up to 16 h.p. 28 feet long, 7ft. 6ins., or 9ft beam. Particulars can be obtained from BrigadierGeneral A. W. Robin, C. 8., C.M.G., Defence Office, Wellington. I have purposely omitted blankets and rugg from the above list, owing to their being somewhat costly; and I propose to purchase the requisite number out of the funds already at my disposal. While old linen is, I understand, very useful in hospital, I am advised that only new linen should be placed on the 'hospital ship. I am prepared to receive communications from the Mayors of Wefllingtos, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedan (who, it is understood, will in certain cases be asked to act for outlying districts') and also from the four centres of the Order of St. John. Where this, however, is not practicable I should like all communications"" to pass through local Mayors. But I hop->, owing to the great amount of work -whilch will fall upon me prior to the [despatch of the ship, that associations jwill band themselves together in order I that matters may be expedited. . I All cases of goods, with a list of ( • '■■»■-. I the contents on the top of each, should be addressed to His Excellency the (Governor, Government House, Wellington, but I should 'lik e to be advised prior to their despatch- through the channels mentioned above. In the case of Wellington, other arrangements will be made, he advice should state clearly iilie number of articles:, from where sent, and when despatched. I should be tglad to receive any contributions of the above as soon as possible, and not later than November 10th, in order to aDmv tame for any further articles* if needed, to be purchased. It is particularly that, owing to the time available, the various (srtjtelog contributed Should be necked

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,_ J tihat the storekeeper on the ship will I know which cases contain pyjamas, which bath-tcwels, which factHowels, etc., and will thus be abie to at once lay hi 9 hand on any article required". It will be noticed that theaggßc "nave been asked to contribute! I in kind wfaich are most readily avaiP sole. The cost of surgical .instruments', drugs, etc., will be met cut of the money already in hand., as it is absoessential that the meddeal officer ai charge of the ship shouM persupervise and select these stores.. | Should .theje be srty surplus artfcles after completing tie equipment tjftey will be irrilised for ih e benefit of NewZealand sick and wronded Avherever required. The Government is. providing for the hire cf,. and all costs of fitting up and" maintaining, the Hospital Ship in every respect, including wards, bedsteads, operating rooms, laundries, bakeries, wash-houses, etc. LTYEKPOOL, Governor.