SIXPENCE TIME

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 200, 12 November 1927, Page 27 (Supplement)

SIXPENCE TIME

SUNSHINE FROM HAPPY TOWN FRIENDSHIP IS A STEADY LIGHT SHINING IN DARK PLACES NB E AMS all,— This morning there was an important conversation under the Happiness Tree. In Happy Town, everyone is happy, but outside its gates there are many little boys and girls who are ragged and poor and hungry. Some of these unfortunate mites have never seen the country—their little worlds are bounded by the gutters, and it is for these children that the Little Thought has suggested Sixpence Time. Sixpence Time means that these little people may have the opportunity of spending a fortnight in camp, where sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of wholesome food will restore colour to pale cheeks and nourishment to puny bodies. How truly may we now prove our motto: “Friendship is a steady light shining in dark places.” The camp will be held at Oneroa, Waiheke, and will be in charge of Sister Pat, of the Auckland City Mission. Last year, 60 children, in poor circumstances, were given a fortnight's holiday. This year it is hoped that the number may reach three figures. The Little Thought has found all this out, and wisely says: “The more sixpences, the more children.” j Without funds, scores of children must be passed over. With funds, scores of children will know the delights of a real Christmas, real food, and real happiness for a whole fortnight. Who will help? The Dawn Lady is beginning the fund with 50 sixpences, and these are already safely locked away in a shining box with a golden key in the Place-of - You - N ever-Can-Tell. All sixpences will be acknowledged in the Happy Town page. •