THE WAR AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 51, 6 April 1914, Page 6

THE WAR AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS.

To the Editor of THE SUN. Sir,—At a meeting held recently at the Dispensary in Armagh Street,, theidea of establishing an open-air college for delicate children and children contacts of tuberculosis was warmly approved by the heads of various societies working for the improvement in the health conditions of young people not always fortunately situated as regards fresh-air living. At last week's meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board -Dr Blackmore warmly supported the plan to establish such a home-school for the children of people who were compelled to obtain prolonged medical treatment at home or away from home, as also* he strongly advocated the establishingof a farm colony where young and older people might be given, an opportunity to work for and obtain a living under suitable conditions. This school or home' of health for Canterbury children is already well within the .bounds of realisation, as there are many men and women in Christchurch and the surrounding districts who are willing to do all in their power to help, the movement. Yesterday a provisional committee was formed to begin, to collect funds for this children's home of health.""^-: During the last fortnight I have visited the Glentunnel and Burwopcl | schools and explained to, the children) the object of this farm college school,, or home of health for delicate children, and the reasons which have induced ,us to try and establish it. At both schools I was delighted with the number of classes which were held in the openaairr r and B was much impressed with the uniformity of the children's health, and very vivid enjoyment, of life. I have asked the pupils of these schools to>help,v even in/a; very/small way, so that this help may come front each individual child. Already-1 have received some contributions -from the Burwood School pupils, for which I return our grateful thanks. There are/probably many, very manystrong and rbbiist children who 'will a!lf be glad to give a mite towards a fun V that means giving ' to:; less fortunate children the chance of being as "strung,, as robust, and as happy as themselves. The members of the. committee wiiS visit the schools, primary and, seepwiary, and at the«diseretion of tli.<*e, its charge will bring this matter before the children, and ask' for their' iiiv'h'b-t. co-operation.—l am, etc., A. S. KGCHFORT. Hon. Sec. for Committee of Children V Home of Health. Tuberculosis Dispensary, April 3, 1914. ' . '■'