DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1919, Page 8

DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE. Under the auspices of the above league, several "habitations" have been arranged in New Plymouth on behalf of the Jubilee Fund in connection with the Dr. Barnado Homes. Captain Allen, who is very well known locally as a very entertaining elocutionist, Was placed his services at the disposal oi the New Zealand organisers of the movement and a tour has been mapped out for him to visit nearlv all the towns in the Dominion in the interests of the fund. On Thursday, the first "habitation" took place in the Fitzroy Hall,'when there was a large gathering, a splendid entertainment, and a good financial response, the proceeds approximating £ll Last night the Central School League held a "habitation" in Whiteley Hall when there was a very good audience! and a mos t enjoyable evening's entertainment was given. Captain Allen is always sure of an enthusiastic reception and his items last night were, if possible' more enjoyed than usual. In connection with these entertainments, Captain Alien is being assisted on each occasion by members of the Youn» 7f ?,. L £ gue in each P ,aee > "« last night the Central School members we a number of most enjoyable items. 1 wioforte solos were plaved by Eileen Shnmpton and Alma Mollison; recitations by Aline Wills and Murray Gedcte; a dialogue „pourtraying a domestic quarrel, by Jean Hindman, Bcttv Hnvkins, and Bella Millar; a selection of nursery rhymes by 40 "young helper." a song entitled "Fairies » by 10 Standard ill. girls; and two songs, "Sweet and Low and * Ashrove" H>y six Standard a P p l a , i. A " theSeitemSW,!rChe^ During the evening. Captain Allen explained something of the organisation of the work connected witli the Homes and the Jubilee Fund which it is now proposed to raise. This fund fell due in 1910 but was postponed on account of <tUl a ?' «." is proposed t0 rais *- to £310,000 which it is intended to spend on special work outside that for which the ordinary revenue is used. One of the most important steps contemplated is the removal of the present industrial home at Stepney, London, from the metropolis into a countrv'district. This is estimated to entail an expenditure of about £74,000. The proceeds of last nisht's entertainment was expected to total £2O Included in the amount received was a cheque for £5 from Mrs. Frank Messenger and also one 1.0.U, which Captain Allen is always prepared to accent from anyone who has not cash at the moment. On Monday, the West End "habitation will be held at St. Aubvn, and after then Captain Allen I, fts been invited to visit Stratford on the following Monday, and he hopes to include a visit to Tnglewood in the interim.. Mr. W. 11. Skinner presided ■ last night, and at the conclusion he expressed the thanks of the audience to Captain Allen and the "helpers," and wished the movement for the Jubilee lund, God speed.