CITY BOYS IN CAMP

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 90, 10 January 1935, Page 4

CITY BOYS IN CAMP

Wellington Mission’s Successful Effort FORTNIGHT AT LEVIN Dominion Special Service, Levin, January 8. During the past fortnight uome 165 boys drawn from all parts of Wellington have been asHcmbled on the Levin racecourse for the annual camp of the Wellington City Mistilon. Theob children, who for the main purl are those of unemployed parent#, have enjoyed country life in u way tliut would have been impossible without the co-operation of the many people who have given money and services so willingly. Much credit ie due to Rev. T. Fieldon Taylor, the leader, and Mr. Kemp, the organiser, for the great success achieved thio year. The meiubern of the camp were divided into units of 12 to 15 boys and placed in charge of unit leader#, Throughout each day a regular timetable was adhered to. As in a military camp, special boys were told off for the duties of mess orderlie#, cookhouse fatigue, howpital duty, camp guard ami orderly room, and with each member taking hi# turn at duty, the work proceeded with a smoothness that reflected credit on the organisation. Footballs (Association and Rugby), cricket, ping-pong, boxing, and rounders gear were provided in the camp, and during morning, afternoon and evening free periods this equipment was the basis for organised activities in which each unit competed. Mr. Richard Dunn, a boxing instructor from Moera. did much to make hi# particular sport popular. There was a special building set apart for the case of the sick. Some of the boys, unused to the heat of the sun, were very badly burnt and they received special attention. There were no accidents of a serious nature. Although most of the campers seemed well content to amuse themselves with the in the various activities within bounds, outside entertainment was also provided. Each Saturday the hoys were taken to Ihe picture theatre, and on the first occasion each was given a present. Two special motor trips were made. One to Otaki Forks, and tho other to Hokio bench. During each evening the boys gathered in the mess-room, where special instruction in first-aid was given by the camp commandant. Mr. Taylor. Last Saturday evening the campers were entertained by a local orchestral party. Following a prize function on the final night, the Rev. T. Fielden Taylor thanked the Lovin Racing Club for permission to use the site. Thanks were also expressed to the Levin Borough Council for the use of tho local swimming baths free of charge, the concert party who provided an evening's entertainment, and the following for supplies of foodstuffs donated to the camp: Mrs. F. Davies, Mrs. Twistleton, Mr. Vincent. Mr. H. Denton, Mr. Brown. The estimated cost of the camp, for which the majority of participants paid nothing, was £250. The cook was the only paid member of the staff. The boys left for their homes this morning.