La Guerra y sus Consecuencias 6The War and its Effects WAR ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD SUMMARY Income 1939 1940 1941 3. 173 15 28, 691 05 29. 880 20 61. 74440 3031 876. 11. 207.
2, 083. 11. 3 503 Expenditure 1939 1940 1941 2, 504 30 29. 030 26 22. 13885 53. 673 41 07099 61. 74440 1, 876. 11. 207. 438 2, 083. 11. 3 483 20 2, 083. 11. 503 Carried forward The following schedule of the sources of revenue is given for comparison: Limon Quepos Parrita 1939 1940 538 75 20. 10. C 5, 678 55 1941 1, 000. 00 327 60 10. 53875 20. 10. C 15. 006 15 1939 1940 1941 Golfito 73315 105 10 81838 25 San José 3, 173 15 , 19105 , 856. 18 996 05 207. 503 27. 36125 2, 063. 503 further analysis of the foregoing statements shows the following remittances to London from all sources. US Tobacco Fund Red Cross 1939 65 1940 130 202 131. 12. 3. 58 1941 100 380 07. 0, 2. 27 295 582 2, 238. 12. 5, 853 After two years of war, the British community, and those American, Costa Rican and other friends who have so consistent ly contributed to War Relief funds, may be interested to know how such funds have been utilised. Though primarily published for the benefit of the British colonyy this brief report is intended also is an acknowledgement of the kind help received from those of other nationalities, who, as allies, now share our common cause. Extcacts from letters from War Relief organisations in London, as well as from officers and men serving with Forces actual recipients of Costa Rican generosity are append ed to this report, and are expressive of the apprecintion of the local effort to relieve the sufferings of war. The response to various appcals for financial support has, up to the present, been most gratifying and venture to hope that the spread of war to the Western Hemisphere may spur us all to even greater endeavour to meet the ever increasing demands for relier.
The British colony in San Jose being so small and integrate, it has not been felt necessary to organise a special committee for the purpose of raising funds for war charities. Individual voluntary effort has been the key note of the success of the cola lections made from British subjects. These are received at Legation with unfailing regularity weekly and monthly from a small group of individuals whose constant loyalty and sustain ed effort have been productive of excellent results. In addition to this, there have been substantial private donations from indi vidual members of the British colony as well as cooperative ac tivities by British subjects. American citizens and Costa Ricans in the Pacific zones of Quepos Parrita and Golfito, and, on the Atlantic side, at Puerto Limón. Then, there was also the me morable Winston Churchill Rally, held in San Jose In November 1940 for the successful organisation of which a committee composed of American and Costa Rican ladies was responsible.
Funds received from permanent subscribers and private donors, and those resulting from specially organised social functions have all been remitted through Legation to various war charities in London. There has also been maintained the work of the Guild of British Pro Allied Women in Costa Rica, a body of silent, active ladies who meet weekly at the Church rectory for the purpose of sewing and knitting and whose diligent industry is deserving of the highest praise, So also is the devoted work of the ladies of the Golfito Branch of the Guild, as well as that of many American ladies whose independent efforts have been most helpful and appreciated.
Other agencies have been, and are, active in support of the common war effort. handsome contribution was the gift of 200, bags of cofree from the Costa Rican coffee Industry another was 10 tons of scrap iron from one of the principal commercial houses in San José, whilst the frequent gifts of fin foil re juvenite collectors should not be overlooked, nor the proceeds of several rates for gifts donated by friends and sympathisers.
Where all, Bucording to their means, have contributed so liberally with money and gifts in kind, it would be invidious to single out for special commendation any particular individual, firm, or group of persons, and in expressing my most appreciative thanks, collectively, for the generous support received during the past two years, appeal with confidence for a continued and increased effort in support of the relief of war distress during the coming year.
STATEMENT OF ORDINARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE From September 21st to December 31st, 1939.
Subscriptions Tobacco Fund Red Cross received: C2, 090 35 C1, 08280 Remittances etc 421 50 1, 082 80 Balance carried forward to 1940 668 85 From January 1st to Decembe. 31st 1940, Brought forward from 1939 668, 85 Subscriptions and donations 3, 450 50 25, 24055 34. 11. 4, 119 35 Less remittances etc 3, 920 55 25, 109 71 34. 11. Balance carried forward to 1941 198 80 130 84 From January 1st to December 31st 1941.
Brought forward 198 80 13084 Subscriptions and donations 2, 577 00 10 27, 303 20 37 2, 775 80 10 27, 434 04 37 Less remittances etc.
2, 21385 10 19, 925 00 17 Balances at December 31st 1941 (remitted in January, 1942) 561 95 7, 50904 St. Dunstan Salvation Army Daily Sketch 1941 150 50 100 Totals. 2, 533. 12. 6. 785 00 Included in the above financial statements, the following sums were spent on the activities of the Guild of Br a nd Pro Allied Womed in Costa Rica, and for Emblems etc 1939 Colones Paid for wool. including duty, freight and cartage. 1, 082 80 1940 Purchases of wool.
Flannel Poplin and other material Freights, cartages, postages etc. 1, 96725 726 30 286 40 179 36 4, 159 31 941 Purchases of wool.
Flannel.
Poplin and other material Cookery books.
Emblems Knitting needles.
Freight, cartage, postages etc.
6715 30 3, 111 25 12475 33120 1, 285. 00 49, 80 220 75 5, 838 05 As a further item of interest, the Guild Workers sent to the United Kingdom the following articles: 33 mens shirts; 161 sweaters; 104 bed jackets; 41 surgeons coats; 195 pyjamas; 30 pairs gloves 16 prs. mittens: 25 wristlets; 12 cardigans; 196 helpless case shirts: 56 helmets; 311 pairs socks: operating apron; 86 nightgowns 127 small pyjamas: boys shirts; 22 bathrobes; dressing gowns; 13 knickers; Jumpers: bed jackets; baby robes; baby jackets; 16 cot blankets: 53 baby blankets: 85 night gowns 21 kimonos; quilts; sisters coats Various womens under garments and two cases containing 107 used garments.
APPRECIATIONS RED CROSS FUND THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON Special donations not included in the above accounting, were as follows: 1940 April Comité France Amerique 1, 000 Colones 45 Novr. Winston Churchill Fund Rally. 1, 797 1941 Jany. Liga Democrática de Puntarenas, 2, 600 456 April Mr. Cecil Lindo (Tobacco and cigarettes for costal patrols, including trawlers and mineSweepers. 100 July Messrs. Lyon Comisionistas in lieu of coffee) 100 1, 997 456 heartily agree with you that the British Colony in Costa Rica has responded nobly to my appeal, and am glad to take this opportunity of expressing my grateful thanks to all who have contributed in aid of this most deserving cause. The sympathy and support of friends in foreign countries are specially welcome here. Will you please accept the Committee thanks for so kindly forwarding this gift to the Philatelie Section.
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