EVERYONE ASKED TO HELP

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17242, 29 October 1927, Page 16 (Supplement)

EVERYONE ASKED TO HELP

WITH CHRISTMAS CHEER CAMPAIGN A GOOD SUGGESTION. I am delighted to be able to acknowledge the receipt of many more articles for the Christmas Cheer Campaign. Considering the number of other appeals which are being made, the response so far has been wonderful. During the next few weeks I hope to receive piles and piles of parcels. Audrey Andrews has suggested that we also help some of the little folk of our town whose fathers and mothers cannot afford to buy Christmas presents. Wouldn’t that be splendid? It could not be done unless we had far more parcels than we have ancl even far more than wc had last year. But shall wc go on gathering as many as possible and then see if we can manage to carry out Audrey's suggestion? It is not only members’of Peter Pan’s Busy Circle who arc invited to help, but everyone who would like to. Already a number of adults have assisted. Circle-mem-bers are asked to tell as many folk as possible about the campaign. One member has persuaded her school friends to bring little gifts to help make up her parcel. Articles need not necessarily he new, provided they are in good condition, but one new present .is often worth several which are not new. Donations to the Christmas Cheer Fund are also desired, the smalest contribution being gladly received.

GEFTS RECEKVED TE4IS WEEK. Parcels have been received this week as follows: Zoe Court (Hamilton: Ten storybooks and a mouth-organ. Hazel and Alma Cleary (Karapiro) : A handkerchief and painting-book, two strings of beads, comb and mirror (in case), two blocks of chocolate, a box of chocolates, a fancy basket, a bangle, a little knitted bag, and a dainty handkerchief.

Eileen Clark (Hamilton) : Doll’s frock, a string of beads, and a storybook for the little tots at “The Nest,” with this message: “I wish you all, my nesters dear, a happy time and bright good cheer, and hope you enjoy the gifts we send, from each little happy, helping friend.” Bessie Minchin (Te Rapa) : A large pile of books, some of which she has had since she was two years old (they are in beautiful condition), a box of crayons, a Lop, a wooden bed with four little dolls in it, and some dolls’

clothes. Freda Aiken (Horsham Downs): A cigarette-card album full of cards. Molly Barron (Manawaru) : A doll’s frock. Bessie Fraser (Glaudelands) : Three strings of beads, three dolls’ dresses, and a little silk handkerchief. Molly Stapleton (Glaudelands): Pile of cigarette cards. Mary Weal (Pukeatua) : Baby’s bonnet.

Donations of gifts and money sfor the Christmas Cheer Campaign, which is for the children of the Sunshine Ward of the Waikato Hospital and for the little inmates of “The Nest,” should bo sent as soon as possible to “Peter Pan,” c/o Waikato Times, Hamilton. CHRISTMAS CHEER FUND. Previously acknowledged . £1 10 0 Iris Aiken, (Horsham’ Downs) 2 6 Total ’£l 12 6