THE ORPHANS OF THE WAR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16129, 18 January 1916, Page 4

THE ORPHANS OF THE WAR.

Many orphans are being made by the war and these will not all bo adequately dealt with by any allowances which may be made by tjie Pensions Board or by War Relief Associations. Those who need homes will have to be cared for as well as pensioned, tins necessitating special provisions which cannot be made universal. A variety of agencies is likely to obtain the best results. between such* agencies there should be no clashing or antagonism for, sad to say, the work is likely to be so great as to employ to the fullest every philanthropic effort of this character. Tho Salvation Army, which has added various patriotic branches to its remarkably diversified activities, has promptly entered the field on behalf of soldiers' orphans and is preparing homes in the four centres for their accommodation. In these homes only soldiers' orphans will be received, the purpose being to rear them well and to fit them for taking an honourable part in the battlo of life. The social services of the Salvation Army are sufficiently well known to require no comment ; its orphanages already in existence are excellently managed and do commendable work. Without making invidious comparisons between any of tho well managed orphanages in New Zealand or suggesting that the Salvation Army can meet all requirements, it will be generally agreed that in many cases soldiers' orphans, at the desire of their relatives, will be very happily cared for by this devoted organisation, whose timely action is well worthy of appreciation and encouragement.