Thank you for correcting the text in this article. Your corrections improve Papers Past searches for everyone. See the latest corrections.

This article contains searchable text which was automatically generated and may contain errors. Join the community and correct any errors you spot to help us improve Papers Past.

Article image
Article image
Article image
Article image

STREET APPEAL

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ANNUAL COLLECTION TO BE MADE TO-MORROW I To-morrow the public will be given the opportunity of showing in a practical way its appreciation of the excellent work which is being done in Christchurch by the Society for the Protection of Women and Children. For many years this society has carried on unobtrusively an important work on behalf of women and children. The main purpose of the society is to render aid to the weak and helpless. It rescues helpless little ones from unhealthy surroundings, from neglect, and from bad environment, and places them under conditions where at least they will have a chance of becoming good citizens. Every case brought before the society is immediately investigated and reported on by experienced and trusted officers, with the object of alleviating suffering, righting wrongs, and helping the down-trodden. The work naturally involves close contact with the courts and with the legal profession, and in many instances a reconciliation is effected without having to resort to court proceedings. The society is urgently in need of fluids to carry on, and it appeals to the public for a generous response to-morrow. More collectors are still required, and those willing to assist in this connexion are asked to communicate with the offices of the society, at 84 Gloucester street. Tributes to Work The following message in support of the appeal has been issued by the Roman Catholic Bishop of _ Christchurch, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Brodie. "For many years I have taken a deep interest in the work of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children. The purpose of the society is truly a charitable and sacred one, and the society pursues that purpose in a manner which has afforded most valuable help to families in every section of the community. Moreover, the society accomplishes this work so tactfully and discreetly as to ensure best permanent results. I consider this society to be an organisation essential to the wellbemg of the community, and its social advantages establish a strong claim on the recognition and generous support of the citizens." Another tribute to the work of the society is paid by Mr H. P. Lawry, S.M., in the following message soliciting support for the appeal:—"There exists in our midst a society which is deserving of the whole-hearted support of the public. It works so quietly and privately that its activities are not nearly as well known as they deserve. It is the Society for the Protection of Women and Children. From its growing experience and usefulness it could almost amend its name to include men. "It exists for the purpose of rendering aid to the weak and helpless. It rescues helpless little ones from unhealthy surroundings or in other ways unsuitable. It has proved itself to be of great help in reconciliation in homes where discord has entered; it comes to the aid of, and gives advice and guidance to girls who have strayed from the straight path, and renders not only sympathy but help to women who are ill treated. The society intervenes in and investigates domestic differences and in many instances is able to effect reconciliations or, in other ways, render court proceedings unnecessary. In cases which do come before the court the society has been most helpful in reporting on home conditions, on the necessity or otherwise of change, or on improvement in other ways. I can sincerely commend the society to all sympathisers in such work."

Permanent link to this item
Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19350312.2.160

Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21420, 12 March 1935, Page 18

Word count
Tapeke kupu
582

STREET APPEAL Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21420, 12 March 1935, Page 18

STREET APPEAL Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21420, 12 March 1935, Page 18

Help

Log in or create a Papers Past website account

Use your Papers Past website account to correct newspaper text.

By creating and using this account you agree to our terms of use.

Log in with RealMe®

If you’ve used a RealMe login somewhere else, you can use it here too. If you don’t already have a username and password, just click Log in and you can choose to create one.


Log in again to continue your work

Your session has expired.

Log in again with RealMe®


Alert