1 October 7, 1916. Dear Sir: You are cordially invited to become on of the patrons
of the Irish Relief Fund Bazaar, which opens on next Saturday
at Madison Square Garden. The purpose of this great demonstration is to raise the largest
possible fund for the relief of the thousands of sufferers, who
were reduced to want as a consequence of the Easter uprising
in Dublin and other parts of Ireland. Despite reports to the contrary, which have been widely
and industriously circulated, there still remains a large amount of
suffering to be relieved, Nothing can more plainly indicate this
than the recent exchange of cablegrams between Archbishop Duhig
of Brisbane, Australia, and Rev. Richard Bowden of the Dublin
Pro-Cathedral, as follow: 'To Rev. R. Bowden, Dublin -- Cabled Bank of Ireland
£450, from Irish sympathisers, Queensland, including
£250 from Queensland Irish Association, London ' Times'
cabled newspapers here-- ' No distress in Dublin.'
Cable M'Donald full reply.--- Archbishop Duhig, Chairman;
Frank M'Donald, Treasurer; P.J. Stephens, Secretary.'
The reply of thanks from Father Bowden stated:
' Further help badly needed. 1,200 families on
our books alone.' We feel sure that you will be entirely willing to become a Patron
to so worthy a cause, and are accordingly adding your name to the
list. Should it happen, however, that for any reason you would prefer
that your name be not included , your are requested to so advise us
on the enclosed stamped return envelope. Yours sincerely, Edward J Gavegan.