CHARITABLE DONATIONS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 195, 17 July 1935, Page 2

CHARITABLE DONATIONS.

AUCKLAND TRANSPORT BOARD. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 16. A considerable difference of opinion was revealed when the Auckland Transport Board to-day considered applications from charitable and other organisations for donations. One member thought that all the applications should bo declined until the board ascertained its financial position. It was suggested that the board was not paying its way. Other members, including the former chairman (Mr J. A. C. Allum) disagreed that the position was doubtful, A request from tile Swimming Association was declined and the board then considered one from the Boys’ Employment Committee. After discussing aspects of boys’ employment, the board decided by six votes to four to give £lO. The next request, which was from the Crippled Children’s Society, had a most sympathetic reception. Mr J. Sayegh, who had previously opposed such a donation, moved that the board donate £25. Mr E. J. Phelan, another Labour member, said that every traujng concern and every individual should put their hands in their pockets for such a. cause. The hoard also gave £lO to the Discharged Prisoners Aid Society.