WELFARE WORK

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 270, 10 August 1943, Page 2

WELFARE WORK

Articles Required For Servicemen Since the early mouths of the war welfare work among the New Zealand Forces has increased in scope. Facilities are now available which afford the student servicemen' the opportunity of continuing his studies and also provide an incentive to others in the forces to improve their knowledge or take up some useful crafts and hobbies. A great deal has been accomplished, but at present there is a shortage of certain equipment. In the hope that people who have the articles required may bo disposed to give them, the National Patriotic Fund Board is making a publie appeal. To assist in the promotion of vocational work, craft and hobbies an appeal is made for tools (especially, carpenters’ tools), looms, sewing machines, lathes for wood and . metal; also craft books, and periodicals, particularly copies of “The Woodworker." Other items required are text books prescribed in University College calendars and any fc’landat’d works suitable for courses in arts, law, accountancy, science, engineering. architecture, er similar advanced study, and also gramophones, and good records. In addition the Patriotic Fund Board is anxious to meet a request at once for 12 Maori mats for Maoris serving in the Air Force in the Pacific. These Maoris have formed themselves into a concert party, and with the aid of music and instruments supplied through the patriotic organiz.nl ions, are providing splendid entertainment for troops of the Allied Nations in the Pacific area.

Those who are willing to gi'e any of the iUmis mentioned 'are asked to communicate with their nearest, patriotic committee or provincial patriotic council.