ENTERTAINMENT FOR WORKLESS BOYS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20904, 11 July 1933, Page 14

ENTERTAINMENT FOR WORKLESS BOYS.

SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH COMMITTEE. Unemployed boys of the South Christchurch district were entertained last evening at a social arranged for" \ them in St. David's Church school j room by the South Christchurch Wei- j fare Section of the Boys* Employment Committee. The boys enjoyed community singing, musical items, games, and | a gymnastic display. j The Rev. Father Maguire, who addressed the boys, emphasised the necessity for making good use of opportunities. It was necessary, he said, for those who had no work to be continually seeking after it, and to be preparing themselves for it by educating themselves in their spare time. Mr J. H. Shier, chairman of the South Christchurch committee, announced that a bureau was to be opened at Mr J. H. Pratt's shop in Colombo street, where a list of boys registered would be kept. He described the many advantages to be had by registering there. Supper was provided for everyone who attended the social. It was owing in a great measure to the generosity of the business people of the district that this was possible, and to those who have helped the committee is grateful. Wives of members of the committee and girls of St. David's Bible class assisted in the provision of the supper. Mrs R. Stone was at the piano during the community singing. Members of the committee were greatly encouraged in their efforts for the welfare of the boys by the success of the evening, and they hope to provide more entertainment in the future. i_ RELIEF FUND. i ' | YESTERDAY'S CONTRIBUTIONS. The contributions to the Citizens' Relief of Distress Fund received yesterday, brought the total to date up to £9843 12s 3d. The honorary treasurer, Mr J. W. Niven, city treasurer, on behalf of the Business Men's Relief Committee, acknowledges the folI lowing additional contributions:— I ' £ s. d. Previously acknowledged 9774 19 1 A. H. Tutill and staff .. 3 3 0 Outside staff. Municipal De-. partment, second contribution .. 31 0 C Outside staff, Municipal I Electricity Department, second contribution .. 22 3 1 | Staff, Bristol Piano Co. .. 19 0 Two sympathisers .. 0 10 0 An Old Lady .. 0 3 0 A. H. Tovey .. 5 0 0 Warehouse (Anonymous) 5 5 0 Total .. £9843 12 8 THE POUND SCHEME. REVIVAL PROBABLE. Owing to the curtailment of the rations supplied by the relief depots under the Metropolitan Relief Association, it is probable that an endeavour will be made to revive the pound scheme. The rations now supplied through the different depots" are con-, fined to a few staple lines, and the relief workers and their families are left to find their own supplies of such commodities as tea, sugar, and butter. This has led to a good deal of dissatisfaction among the relief workers. If the pound scheme could be successfully revived, it would be possible to supply these wants to a large extent. -; The question of reviving the scheme has already been discussed between the Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan, MJ».) and Mr George Harper, chairman of the Metropolitan Relief Association, and the Mayor promised Mr Harper all the assistance that lay in his power.