ALL SAINTS’ HOME FOXTON.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4040, 11 January 1930, Page 4

ALL SAINTS’ HOME FOXTON.

The Matron of All Saints’ Children’s Home, Foxton, thanks the following; for their kindness during December: Dorset and Riches, meat; Mrs. Walls, cakes and scones'; Mrs. J. Robinson, half a lamb, honey and dripping; Mrs. Good, vegetables and Christmas pudding; Mrs. A. S. Easton, biscuits, muscatels, fruit and jellies; Returned Soldiers’ shop day, lettuce; Mrs. Thomas, eggs; Miss Frazer, children’s comic papers; Foxton school garden party, jam, potatoes and vegetables; Miss McMillan, clothing; Mrs. F. Robinson, £1 for 'Christnias fare for children, butter, dripping and vegetables; Mrs. John Robinson, afternoon’s entertainment and individual presents from Christmas tree; Mr. Hartley, Christmas tree; Mr. Christie, cabbages; C. M. Ross, Ltd.,, handkerchiefs; Mrs. C'ornfoot, cabbage and biscuits; Mrs. Gollan (Wellington), fruit and tablecloths; Mrs. Holloway (Levin), rhubarb; Mr. Hart, free conveyance of children to town twice, free cartage; Mrs. Bod ley (Hastings), case gooseberries and sweets; Miss Shirley Ladley (Marion), toys and clothes; residents of Oroun Downs, Christmas cake and dressing combs; Mrs. Turton (Levin), cream and butter; Mrs. E. V. West (Palmerston North), 121bs. butter; Sirs. Millard .(Bainesse), clothes; Mrs. L. Abraham (Palmerston North), bon-bons; a friend, butter; Miss Whitehead (Palmerston North), Christmas novelties fruit and ice cream; Ha-worn .Bible Class, dainty present for each child.

The children had a very happy time, thanks to many kind friends whom the matron and committee thank very much. Mrs. John Robinson, of Lady’s Mile, Foxton, invited the whole family to her garden party and they had a lovely time. There was a huge 'Christmas tree laden with presents and each visitor received a present from Fa their Christmas. The residents of Oroun Downs again gave a lovely Iced Christmas cake. The money was . ollc.-icd bv Mr. anil Mrs. Mills at the genoryi-?rtnv, who

V. '.TV Wt.Vcr m their efforts of collecting for file children and the residents gave willingly. The children lea.-" ion North for the beach on January 31st.