MAKING A.I. CITIZENS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 40036, 7 December 1929, Page 1

MAKING A.I. CITIZENS.

The untimely end of an orphan waif in the year 1866 led to the establishment of a Charter that is now known the world ovdr. “No destitute child ever refused admission” is how it runs, and its inception arose out of the fact that little “Carrots,” to whom Dr. Barnardo had offered the next vacancy, was found dead in the streets from exposure and starvation. It needed a brave man, and a man full of faith to lay down such a Charter, for it could have'but one result —an ever increasing' family. Mjore than 60 years have passed since then and the family to-day numbers about 8,000 boys and girls and babies, many of whom are crippled or afflicted in various ways. An illustrated booklet entitled “Bringing them in” has .just been issued by Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, showing the work they are doing in the interests of the Nation. The pictures show the wonderful improvement, after a very short residence, in the physique of these little ones, many of whom were halfstarved and stunted in growth and suffering from malnutrition when they were recevied. 1,886 needy little ones were admitted to Dr. Barnai'do’s Homes in 3028 (on an average 5 come in daily); 1,836 were placed out in life, as self-reliant and capable citizens.

The burdens upon the Council of the Homes are very heavy, for, amongst other things, they have to provide 24,000 meals every day in the yeair. Christmas is coming—and Dr. Barnardo’s Homes earnestly desire help from all child-loVers. Will you help to give the .children a happy (Christmas ? For 10/- you can have the joy of feeling that you are feeding’ ione destitute for ten days at the Christmas season. To help Barnardo’s is to help the Nation and the Empire, for they are making A.I Citizens out' of C.3’s. Over 30,000 trained young people have been placed in the British Dominions. Cheques and orders may be made payable to “Dr. Barnardo’s Homes Food Fund” and crossed “Barclays Bank Ltd.: A/c. jDr. Bajrnardo’s Homes” and sent to Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, 18-26, Stepney Causeway, London, E. 1., England.