HON. P. FRASER’S APPEAL

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19339, 1 June 1937, Page 9

HON. P. FRASER’S APPEAL

CLOSING DAYS OF EFFORT (Special to tho Herald.) WELLINGTON, this day. The series oi' national broadcasts which have been made on behalf ol the King George V national memorial ■ fund concluded last night with an appeal by the aeting-Prime .Minister, the Hon. P. Eraser. The results of tho appeal had been excellent, he said. It has been supported by people in every walk of | life, and the success of the campaign demonstrated the deep concern that, the citizens of tho country had for the welfare of the less fortunate children, as well as the affection which they shared with those of other parts ot the British Commonwealth of Nations for the late King. “New Zealand's memorial to King George the Fifth will not only perpetuate his memory, but also sponsor a cause that was the late King’s constant concern —the welfare of the children,’’ continued Mr. Eraser. “This line attribute of his character is also being fittingly commemorated by the British memorial fund, which will be devoted to the establishment of playing fields. Health CFamp Movement “Any fund which has for its objee tive the. promotion of health and happiness among the children ol the nation must go straight to the hearts of Jill, and that is the reason wlsv the health camp movement of the Ooiiiim , ion nas been so generously supported j since its inauguration in 1919. The children’s health camp movement has ( become an integral part of a positive police in the matter of health—a policy that not only safeguards j against, disease, but actually promotes | good health. The people of this, country are living longer than their but we must make sure that those years are worth living, and life'to be worth living must be healthy and vigorous. With the establishment of permanent camps adequately equipped and stalled tiio.se children who need the physical and mental stimulus of fresh air and sunshine under tlie control of skilled medical ami social workers will lit; provided for in a manner that has not hitherto been possible. _ t “1 earnestly commend this appeal to you nil. If you have not given j vet, von have yet a chance between now and .Tune to swell _ the fund in the centre in wnich you live.’’ 1 WAIKOHU COUNTY [AST j (Herald Correspondent.) | In connection with the King George \ memorial fund, the Waikolin County clerk. Mr. J. G. Appleton, advises that the list of donations at the county office stands as follows : JL s d Previously acknowledged ... 43 7 0 Williams f jA. •). O’Rourke 2 G £44 10 G