TO-DAY'S FETE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 203, 4 February 1915, Page 4

TO-DAY'S FETE.

In a recent cable from Sydney, it wag stated in the course of ail interviewr ' Hall, Attorney-General for j New South Wales, had expressed an opinion that there was more enthusiasm exhibited in New Zealand over the war than was the case in Australia. An , evidence of this is strikingly afforded by •' the ladies of New Plymouth, who, at in- | unite pains, havo spent much time and ( energy orer the arrangements for the garden fete 'which takes place to-day at | Pukekura Park, with the worthy object of alleviating in some measure the misery and distress among the poor in Britain and Belgium consequent on the war. All honor to them for this selfsacrifice in the noblest cause known to humanity, and tho public should recognise this in the only possible practical way—by attending in full force at today's fete. The entertainment provided is of itself of sufficient variety and excellence to prove all the attraction that is necessary, but the opportunity of assisting such a pressing causo should appeal to everyone with irresistible force. Moreover, the picturesque effect of a multitude of children in fancy dresses, together with the exquisite floral display made by decorated vehicles, should be a sight well worth witnessing. Besides this, a number of other attractions for people of all ages will be provided, as well as several stalls and afternoon tea. On the principle that every little helps, each visitor will have the satisfaction of knowing that he or she is actuated by the best of all kindly spirits. That the residents of the town and district will rise to the occasion may be taken for granted, for who can abstain from giving a helping hand "for tlie cause that needs assistance." We in this fair land of peace and prosperity cannot close our hearts or pursestrings to the piteous cry of the victims of the terrible war. It is a time of selfsacrifice, and to-day's opportunity should not bo neglected.