The Archive · 1939

Clothing, Funds Over 500 Jewish Refugee

Children to Have {Holiday Not more than $10 is required to assure a child a two-week holiday in the Hungjao Road Fresh Air Camp for European Refugee children, according to an appeal which is now being made by the committee in charge of this scheme which is to assure relief to the 547 children between the ages of 6 and 15 who are now being accommodated in small hot and sticky rooms in Hongkew and to whom a holiday in the open, no matter how short it may be, will be very beneficial The committee consisting of Mr. R. J. E. Price, Mr. V. J. B. Holland, Captain J. D. E. Shotter, Mrs. J. S. Barr; Mrs. F. W. Crowther, Mr. N. S. Jacobs, Mrs. E. Kann, Mrs. J. D. E. Shotter, Mr. G. Fryer, Mr, W. J. Silvey, Mrs, J. G. F. Shotter and Mr. S. M, Perry, has made arrangements so that the premises of the Chinese school for the Blind will be put at the disposal of the children during the months of July and August whilst the Shanghai Jewish Youth Association has shown its willingness io ce-operate to the fullest extent by placing at the disposal of the committee, enough crockery, cooking utensils and cutlery to serve 100 persons. It would be a great help if additional premises in Hungjao could be found for the smaller children who need additional care and for those who due to their poor physique cannot take part in regular camp activi ties Whilst funds toward the camp expenses may be sent to Mr, S. M. Perry, 214 Sassoon House, sun hat summer clothes and cotton material to make overalls will be gratefully received by the secretary, Mrs. J. G. F. Shotter, 530 Hamilton House, The British Women's Association or the International Branch of the Inter-

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