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Otago Witness, Issue 3958, 21 January 1930, Page 32

With a membership that has grown to 700,000 since it was founded in 1924, the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers finds that it has almost exhausted its possibilities in the British Isles. Awaiting a new generation of Blowers to come along and “ shoot their links.” the gentle art .of froth blowing is being extended abroad. Nearly 170 countries, including even tie lonely island of Tristan da Cunha, now: have Froth Blowers and the later developments, Fairy Belles and Faithful Bow-Wows. Mr Bert Temple, thb originator of the idea, who is known aS “No. 0,” spoke recently of the work the Blowers have done for children. “ A{>. proximately .£lOO,OOO has been allocated to children’s charities under the guidance' of Sir Alfred Fripp,” explained Mtt Temple. “Fifty hospital cots" have been endowed in Great Britain, and thousands of poor youngsters Lave enjoyed outings to the seaside and country, not only in organised trips, but by members in their; private care.”