GIFTS FROM THE LEAGUE

Te Ao Hou, July 1958, Page 60

GIFTS FROM THE LEAGUE Distress: A disastrous fire, occurred at one of our Pa's resulting in the death of one of Mr and Mrs Hakiwai's children. Every assistance was given throughout the night of the fire. A Distress Fund was opened by the Omahu Tribal Committee to which the League Branch contributed the sum of £30. Bereavement: The Welfare League branches come to the fore when there is a tangi at their respective marae. They help financially and physically. In one area the bereaved families of that locality were assisted to the extent of £100. April Showers: A Gift is given to every baby born to League Mothers in one branch. Mother's Day Honour: Mother's Day is celebrated by one Branch where the mothers are honoured by the presentation of a white rose from the fathers. Gift Evening: A Gift Evening is held for League Mothers moving into new homes. Each member of the particular branch takes along a Gift and one is given from the branch itself. Hospital Visits: Hospital visits are made regularly. Gifts of flowers, books, fruit and sweets are taken and distributed among the patients both Pakeha and Maori thus fufillling our motto: “Tatau tatau.” Kindred Organisations: The branches and District Council gave donations to the following organisations: H.B. Crippled Society, H.B. Children's Home. Leper Fund. Hard of Hearing. Plunket Society. Friends of Hospital and Manning Street Appeal, Red Cross Society, Old Folks Association. Free Kindergarten. Maori Missions.