The way we were
01.01.2008
THE Far East magazine was aimed not only at adults but also at children. In
the early editions, half of the magazine was devoted to them in order to develop
a lifelong interest in the missions. Children were invited to send their
photographs and their letters to "Maureen" at The Far East. Maureen appeared in
the first edition of The Far East with a column Our Little Missionaries.
The early Columbans especially Frs Galvin and Maguire were marvellous at using the modern media of the time. For example, Fr Maguire began publishing The Far East within eight months of arriving. He also introduced the Columban Calendar and the Mite box. These are fundraising methods still relevant today.
Will be heard of again. Paddy
Bolger, Kilmore, Vic
is three and already a Mite box prodigy - April 1, 1930
December 15, 1921
Mite boxes free to all
Every Catholic home in Australia and New Zealand should harbour a mite box. Easy to keep. To be fed with stray coins - copper, silver or gold. A sure cure for selfishness in the home. Takes up little room, sleeps anywhere. Write for one today.
If any Australian little missionary has any lingering doubts the New Zealand LM's aren't as warm hearted as their own thermal springs - well just look at the Ward family of Blenheim, NZ - July 1, 1929
Fr Gary Walker SSC is the editor of The Far East
