49 Cambridge Street, Hyde Park — Received the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association enclosures. Sent a card to Mrs Purcell about the Holtman case. Encloses a bill. The New Zealand money is useful as the Fund is depleted to £30.
Dr Collins cabled another £1040. Has thanked him and sent a cutting of the letter in the Morning Post. Wonders when their successor will be appointed.
49 Cambridge Street — Asks if he has written to the Divisions to announce his resignation. If so she must follow. The two women approached to take over their roles declined. She is willing to continue for a fortnight if needed, but Mr Hawkins and Mrs Wood have been handling the last few cases so there is nothing to do.
Mrs Wood requested an interview, but they are resigning so it was unnecessary. The High Commissioner indicated the N. Z. Contingent Association had established a new hospital that requires supplies. He will ask the Press Association to acknowledge the donation, but wants to see the statement first.
Will attend to Saturday's letters as soon as he receives them. Mrs Wood believes their signing with joint signatures appears impersonal. He agrees, as it also obscures who is actually answering. Suggests they abandon joint signature procedures, as it was merely a formality.