BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 156, 8 December 1914, Page 6

BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY.

TARAXAKI TO THE I<'ROXT. Never in the history of tin- world luis buck destruction of human life taken pliiLf, .and never .such vast numbers of moil wounded, as in the present war against military oligarchy. Tim conditions of modern warfare entail much suffering to the wounded, and too often d-iay tile succour that is at hand. The heroism of the battlefield arouses the piide of all nations, but by none has it been shown more valiantly than by the Red Cross worker. In his errand of mercy the lied Cross worker is "exposed to every danger, not only to death by lonj>range fire, but even to martyrdom at the point of the brutish bayonet.

To meet the exacting demands of the present crisis, the most perfect organisation has been called into being, and, to further aid its work, the. Times has opened a fund, which is receinving help from every quarter of the globe. So far New Zealand has not taken her share, and the 'Minister of Defence has stated the need for help, no less than its acceptability. A local committee of ladies has organised a brigade of eager helpers, and on ejection day every polling-booth in the Taranaki electorate will be patrolled for the noble purpose. Electors may differ as to the question of party, and as to the licensing issues, but only one sentiment can be felt toward the beneficent Red Cross of Geneva. Taranaki has had many calls, and will hdve many more before the banner of. peace is unfurled, but the appeal of the wounded brother will not be heard in ' vain. Every shilling subscribed brings | further comfort and alleviation of suffering. " • "

Donors of one shilling will receive the red ribbon. JJ no will fail to wear it on (■lection day