PATRIOTIC WORK.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 March 1917, Page 2

PATRIOTIC WORK.

— -«~ SOLDIERS' CHRISTMAS PARCELS. The letters printed bcneatli show that the dispatch of parcels for Christmas at the front, organised by Mesdames Baily and Morrison, was very successful in every respect, as the parcels arrived at the front at the intended time, and the contents were much appreciated by our boys. i Adjutant Treadwcll's acknowledge- ' merit on behalf of the 2nd Wellington Battalion expresses an appreciation which must be very gratifying to all who assisted and that of R.S.M. Moore to Mrs. Hooper shows that the gift parcels are not only a pleasure to lonely lads, but are also eagerly looked for by those fortunate enough to have relatives to think of. their comfort. France, Dec. 25, MM. Mrs. Hugh Baily, Mrs. D. Jv Morrison, My dear Mesdames, To-day arrived a wonderful assortment of cigarettes, sweets, towels, and Innumerable other little things calculated to cheer the hearts of their recipients. It is quite impossible to tell you how pleased the nii'ii are. Von have done a great deal to make this Christinas a happy one. Perhaps these soldiers outhero,' by your kindness, have enjoyed ' themselves more than you who are so many miles away from us have enjoyed yourselves. It will be a satisfaction to you to know that you could not have helped your soldiers better than you have done. With very many thanks and kind regards,—Yours sincerely, C. A. L. TREADYVKT.L, Lieut. Adjutant, 2nd Wellington Regiment. Letter received by Mrs. Hooper. France, Dec. 25. Dear Madam, By the above date you can see it is Christmas Day. Less than an hour ago 11 parcel bearing you" - name reached some of the men of" the 2nd Wellington Battalion. Please accept my most grateful thanks for your kind thought. It is needless for me to try and express our appreciation to the kind people of old New Zealand for remembering the troops of our homeland. Could you but picture the expression on the men's ' faces as they anxiously watch the gift parcels being opened. The ordinary soldier would sooner have a "backsheeeh" parcel than one from his best girl. The word "backsheeeh" is an Egyptian term for a gift. This is my third year of war. Do you think it is too much to expect to open the next one with my people? Again thanking you for j'Cjiir kindness to us. Trusting you are in good health, believe me—Yours sincerelv, R.S.M. W. H. MOORE, N.Z.E.F.