PATRIOTIC APPEAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 May 1942, Page 2

PATRIOTIC APPEAL

MEETING OF COMMITTEE. EXPENSES KEPT TO MINIMUM. A full committee meeting of the 1942 Patriotic Committee was hold this morning. There were present Messrs J, A. Betts (chairman), E. M. Hodder, A. D. Low, J. C. Mackley, J. Jameson. H. H. Daniell and A. Bennett (secretary). The chairman reported that several substantial sums which had been given to the local office had to be credited to South Wairarapa but if the promises and half promises came in ' the amount of Masterton’s quota would be reached. It was hoped that the proceeds from the ball would cover the total expenses. Referring to the expenses the chairman stated that they had been kept to a minimum. A very generous concession had been made by the “Times-Age” and the picture theatres. The only expenses in connection with the visit of the Air Force Band were for half the rail-car fares. The committee had to pay no rent, no salaries, no bureaus and pay for very few stamps. The chairman felt that the people of Masterton were to be congratulated on the result. It was decided that the “Times-Age” be written to thanking them for their help throughout 1 the campaign. “JOHN BULL’S” THANKS. Although “John Bull’s” office will remain open for a few days longer to collect late subscriptions and outstanding promises, today saw the end of the official Patriotic Fund Appeal campaign. “John Bull” would like to express his thanks to those bands of ladies who “kept shop” at the Midland throughout the campaign. He also wishes to thank all the contributors and workers who have assisted him to help our boys overseas and in particular the management and staff of the “Times-Age” for their courtesy and consideration throughout the last seven weeks. During this period “John Bull’s” excellent committee has met every morning at 9.30 a.m. to consider the day’s programme. From the commencement it was decided that if possible the collection should be made without carnivals, raffles, copper trails or undue solicitations of any sort. So far as this undertaking is concerned “John Bull” feels that with all due reverence «'he can say “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,”