This class in the Maori language meeting every Saturday is one activity of the Hastings branch. The teacher is Mrs M. Hirini (left), president of the Heretaunga District Council. On the right: Mrs B. Otene, Maori welfare officer. Hastings. (Photography by Russell Orr.) to report that these two children's feet are almost normal and they can take part in any sports or folk dancing at school. Hospital Christmas Cheer: October and November are busy months, members get together a working bee and make fancy boxes, gifts and sweets to put in them when they are distributed to every inmate in hospital during the Christmas period. Christmas cheer flowers are also given. We remember those words “Peace on earth, goodwill towards men.” Friends of Hospital: Tray cloths, face cloths and plastic toilet bags are made for Hastings. Napier and Waipukurau Hospitals. Knitted garments, baby coverlets, jug covers, singlets, pilchers, jerseys and cardigans also are made and pan covers and patchwork quilts for the staff quarters. Rest Home, Waipukurau: One of our branches has “adopted” this home and jams, pickles, jellies, cases of apples and cakes have been sent to the patients. They have also sent shell food for the Maori patients.
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Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 60
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PO Box 3943
WELLINGTON
Phone: (04) 922 6000
Email: MB-RPO-MPF@tpk.govt.nz