SUPPORT BY PUBLIC

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 285, 28 August 1933, Page 10

SUPPORT BY PUBLIC

Children’s Health Camp FOSTER-PARENT SCHEME The children’s health camp at Otaki will be closed from September 20 until the middle of October for general cleaning purposes. This decision was reached at a meeting of the executive last week, over which Dr. H. E. Gibbs presided. / Mr. Robertson, of the New Zealand Theatre Exhibitors’ Association, reported on the progress in connection with the picture appeal, and Mr. C. Pinnock stated that twenty-three collection boxes had been distributed to various petrol stations, and results should be forthcoming within the next two or three weeks. The Education Board had forwarded the amount of £ll7/7/6, being the result of the last term’s appeal, and it was pointed out that the camp is still in most urgent need of funds. As a result of the recent clothes drive, inaugurated by the Smith Family, a large quantity of toys and books were forwarded to the camp. The secretary reported -that he had . addressed the Dannevirke Rotary Club last week, and .the Rotarians in that town were assisting, the camp. A number of children had been admitted to the camp from Dannevirke during the past few months. The foster parent scheme, whereby members of the various staffs contributed to the eamp, was bringing in a small but regular return. It was hoped that other groups would be formed from time to time. A warm tribute was paid to members of the staff, who were voluntarily giv- f ing their time on behalf of the children; and also to the local committee at Otaki for their efforts in the general beautifying of the camp grounds. Mr. D. A. Morton, who was responsible for the ( erection of the laundry and general staffing accommodation, was cordially thanked for his interest and unselfish work at the camp. Dr. Helen Bakewell, school medical officer, was-also thanked for her careful selection of the children selected for admission. ■ It was reported that a large quantity ' of clothing had been received through the courtesy of the Pioneer Club, and Mrs. L. Blundell had given a number of garments. Mrs. Milne, of Otaki, had forwarded a sewing machine to the camp. It was hoped that greater support would be given by the public generally so that thk welfare of the children and their general progress would not be retarded.