OTAKI HEALTH CAMP

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 105, 28 January 1935, Page 3

OTAKI HEALTH CAMP

Meeting of Executive Dr. H. E. Gibbs presided at a meeting of the executive of the Wellington Children’s Health Camp Association last week. Drs. Ada Paterson and Moir, Messrs. Byron Brown, CPinnock, and the secretary, Mr. C. Meachen, were present. Mr. D. A. Morton, of Tuakan, wrote making the gift of a caravan to the as sociation for use at the camp. It was decided to accept, with thanks, Mr Morton’s offer. A resolution was carried conveying the congratulations of the association to Sir Alexander Young, patron. On his receipt of a knighthood. Dr. Gibbs reported that members of the Wellington Rotary Club would be making an official visit to the camp on Sunday, so that Rotarians could acquaint themselves with the routine of the camp. The Wellington Rotary Club is a prominent subscriber to the camp’s funds. It was also decided to place a further 40 children at the camp on Monday, February 11, which would bring the total admissions for the holiday period to 140. A letter from the “I” Squadron of the Legion of Frontiersmen Inviting mem bers of the committee to be present at a social evening on January 29 for the purpose of receiving from the benevo lent fund committee a cheque for the camp’s funds, was received, and members signified their intention of attending. The fine gesture by the “I” Squadron to assist with the finances of the camp was most welcome, and it

was hoped at some future date to afford members an opportunity of visiting the camp. The following contributions have been received with thanks: —Webb Street Ladies’ Methodist Guild, £1; Ist Upper Hutt Girl Guide Company, 5/-; Messrs. Joseph Nathan and Co., £l/1/-; Taranaki .Street Methodist Ladies’ Guild, £1; Patrons Electric Light Department, £1 12/3; Mr. Cocker. Tramway Department, £l/12/-; Dr. J. A; Doctor. £l/1/-; Wellington Paper Bag Co., 10/6; directors, Bank of New Zealand. £25; Mrs. H. M. Bakewell, £l/1/-; Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association, £3; Mr. F. II Bakewell. £l/1/-; A. T. Jackman, 2/-; Mr. W. W. Squires, 10/6; Dr. T. F. Corkill. £l/1/-; Mr. Eric Kennedy, £2: Carterton Girls’ Club, £3/3/-; Mrs. L Young. £5; anonymous, per Dr. A. Bennett, £5/5/-.