DR. BARNARDO’S DAY.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 23 July 1917, Page 4

DR. BARNARDO’S DAY.

THE FINANCIAL RESULT. The concert in aid of the funds for Dr. Barnardo’s Homes realised £2l Os 9d. This amount includes £7 from Mr. R. Wilkie and £1 from Mr. G. A. Wheeler. The proceeds of the day come to £Bl Ss lid; tins includes 5s from Mrs. Powell. Mr. Wilson guessed £BO 14s 6d, and this being the nearest Mr. Wilson wins the doll. The committee wishes to thank one and all who helped to make fhe day such a success. By an inadvertence this journal was unable to pliblish detals of the really fine entertainment that was given in the evening, which was a distinct credit to everyone who assisted, it being one of the best ever given in the town.

A Taihape carrying business is quick sale owing to the owner being called up in the last ballot. There is a lorry, hooded van and five horses.

“The Government has already made provision to meet the obligations of soldiers in respect to life insurance A in the regulations providing foMTinan- ' cial assistance to men of the s\peditionary Force,” stated the Sir James Allen in the House, “ and each case will be dealt with on its merits.’*