The stores, vegetables and foodstuffs are supplied gratis by the various branches of the Red Cross, men (particularly the men of the markets) and women who are interested in the work so excellently carried out, and school children who send in regular supplies of eggs, milk and other foodstuffs. Some idea of the work done by the “cooks” is realized by a visit to the kitchen during the day. There, scones are being made, fruit salads cut up, potatoes peeled, and vegetables, curries, poultry and puddings prepared. The rows of home-made jam are the result of a day’s work, while again pickles and chutneys are also stored ready for the use of the soldier. Sometimes 14 fowls will be received from one well-wisher in the country. These must all be plucked and dressed straight away, and are put in cold storage until required. There is not an idle moment for the workers, and towards evening or at mid-day the delicacies are packed and taken by the Red Cross Motor to the various destinations. There are three gas stoves and two gas rings in use, and many people who understand and appreciate the work have added other conveniences for the cooking. The helpers are so particular that the work should be entirely voluntary that they even pay for meals served to them during the day. This work is carried out by about 30 girls, who serve the meals and do all the washing up. The kitchen has been so widely recognised as an institution of essential value, that the “cooks” are assisted by the military authorities, who provide two soldiers every day to help with the heavy work. The soldiers, nurses and doctors are full of gratitude to these Red Cross workers. And, indeed, they have been untiring in their efforts, and unselfish with both their time and their energy, to be of service to the soldiers. [Illustration: Nurse Cavell.] Circles and Guilds. SUBURBAN AND CITY BRANCHES OF WORK. It might be safely said that there is not a street in or around Brisbane, in which there are not women working in one way or another for the men in khaki. Leisure hours are given to sewing, knitting, or arrangements for “days,” fétes and other entertainments whereby money may be gathered in for the welfare of the soldiers in the trenches, in the hospitals, on leave, or discharged from duty. The working girls, no less than those of the leisure classes, have given of their time and money, and it is no uncommon occurrence for the employees of large drapery and other establishments to arrange concerts, river picnics and entertainments to provide either the furniture for a room in the Residential Club, or some other gift for a patriotic cause.