LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20716, 8 November 1930, Page 19

LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN.

CHRISTMAS PARCELS SENT. WORK or THE NAVY LEAGUE. A now undertaking by tin; Girls' Branch of the Navy League, and one which will bring happiness to many lonely children, is t lie making-up of parcels to be sent to the families of lighthouse-keepers on the north and cast coasts of New Zealand. It has always been tho league's practice to send parcels of literature each year, but the sending of parcels to'lho children is quite a new departure in tho activities of the league. Tho lighthouses which will _ receive tho gifts are Cape Maria Van Dieman, Capo Brett, I'outo Point, Cuvier Island, Moko Hinau and Tiri. The names and ages of each child have been procured by the girls of the league, thus enabling them to send appro priato gifts. Under the supervision of the president, Mrs.R. Streeter, the members have worked hard during tho past few months, with tho result that a fino collection of toys, games, books and sweets has been procured. The former, which include toy vehicles of various kinds, miniature tool sets and beautifully-dressed dolls, were bought, by tlie girls with their own voluntary contributions, while the delightful and interesting scrap-books have been made at the weekly meetings. Reading books and various children's evening games were also provided by the, girls, while to complete each parcel home-made sweets, bon bolts and' balloons aro included. Tho packing of the parcels commenced last evening, in preparation for sending those intended for the northern lighthouses by the Matai early next weekThe parcels for tho east coast will be despatched by launch at tho beginning of December.