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REGULARLY bringing children from Queens. N. Y., Dr Trich arrives with Betty Parker. 5.
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1951.
A LESSON
IN FAITH
HOLDING a rattle and shaking it is a major accomplishment for 3-year-old Janet Ruh, who concentrates on keeping it from falling out of her hands. At left is Lydia Fullwood, a teacher who praises the little girl.
tables, where teachers help EACH Sunday morning throughout the year a group speelolly-mode chairs and
of handicapped children of every faith are helped unruly arms and hands to participate in the activities.. through the welcoming doors of the Dutch Reformed
Because of sights in the past, the children have at Church in Bronxville, New York. They are participating strong feeling of rejection which must be overcome be in an experiment designed to make a group of palsied fore they can be helped. The school has a simple but tols forget their physical burden. Sympathetic strangers, effective method of combating this barrier. Everyone neighbours and parer.ts co-operate in bringing hapless makes a fuss over them. They are treated with dignity, children whose lives represent a constant struggle to form Eager to be accepted, the children are soon listening to their clothes are admired, accomplishments are praised. words, to reach and grasp toys and to make their legs stories, playing with their toys and singing. behave when they try to walk.
Ald for the Sunday school has come from everywhere. Inside the stately church, an informal altar is set up And us the story spreads, more and more churches are fur usual Sunday school services. Facing the altar are asking help in setting up similar schools.
HIS LEGS supported by braces, Max Holland smiles confidently on leaving the school. as he prepares to walk down the steps aided only by Victorla Rogers' helping hand.
ANTICIPATING the fun he's going to have, Stephen Galbraith tries to force his feet up the stops a little faster ·Less than half of all palsy victims are paralyzed.
"AFTER" their first visit, the children look forward to attending the weekly
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