27th Anniversary Pleasantly Marked

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7288, 16 October 1933, Page 2

27th Anniversary Pleasantly Marked

ALL SAINTS’ CHILDREN’S HOME PARTY

Streamers of varied coloured flags and gay bordered flower beds lent their brightness to an otherwiso grey day for the 27th anniversary of All Saints’ Children’s Home, which was celebrated at the Home in Pascal street on Satur-

day afternoon. Despite many counter attractions there was an excellent attendance which included Canon G. Y. Woodward and Mrs. Woodward, Revs. J. C. A. Zimmerman and P. 0. Ball, Eov. D. J. and Mrs. Davies, the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Ms. A. E. Mansford), Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P., and Mrs. Nash, Mr. A. J. Graham, aud Mrs. Waters (Wellington). A stall beneath garden umbrellas was piled high with gifts, bearing eloquent evidence of the sympathy of a generous-hearted public, and in addition donations in cash amounting to £ls or £l6 were also received.

Proceedings opened with the ceremony of breaking the flag out by All Saints’ pack of Cubs, followed by the National Anthem. Canon Woodward, who was master of ceremonies, read a message of congratulation from Mrs. L. A. Abraham, and expressed regret in her absence. He also voiced Ms pleasure in the presence of Mrs. Waters, of Wellington, whom he designated “A good friend to the Home.” Before introducing the speakers for the afternoon, Canon Woodward returned thanks on behalf of the Home Committee for all the gifts made by generous supporters, without which it would have been difficult to carry on this Christ-like work, he said. Since the laat birthday of the Home he was glad to say the world outlook was much brighter and farmers were rejoicing in prospects of bettor prices. But it was in the turning of the tide the strain was felt, the speaker said, and the best way to meet the strain was to help ono another. There could be no greater work than in helping those who could not help themselves.

Offering his congratulations to All Saints’ Children's Home Committee, the Mayor (Mr. A. E. Mansford) said ho would like particularly to tender his congratulations to the ladies’ committee for the admirable way in which they had met the problems with which they had been faced—any body of men might have been dismayed placed under similar circumstances. As a result or their courage the Home had been efficiently managed and the work, had gone forward without a hitch. The loyal service of a capable matron in Mrs. Bain had, of course, contributed very largely to the successful conduct of the Home. With regard to the world outlook, Mr. Mansford said it was not enough to say the worst was over and in 12 months forget what the Dominion in common with the world had suffered. That would be supporting a gospel of selfishness. True Christians must think in terms of others —of the generations to follow —so that this country might be handed over to them free from flaws fa currency and creuit which would hang like a millstone round their necks. Civilisation to-day, as we progressed bound us all closer and closer in bonds from which none could escape. The man or woman who took little or no interest in the general well-being of the community and carea not for the down-trodden was not Jiving up to Christian ideals. Down the corridors of time history told of similar periods to those being experienced but we surely realised to-day the errors were man made and he trusted none would be lulled into a false sense of security but that this Dominion would try out a scheme that might be a lasting benefit to its people and mankind. Mr. Mansford concluded with the hopo that the coming year would be prosperous for the Home and its inmates. With an association of 25 years with All Saints’ Children’s Homo anniversaries, Mr. J. A. Nash said ho had watched its progress and knew what had been done in the building up of such a fine institution. He expressed Ms pleasure in the appearance of the Cubs which, he said, reflected the greatest credit on those entrusted with bringing them up to do their good service every day. An institution which was prepared to take unfortunate children and bring them up in Christian ideaffi fitting them to become good men and women deserved the whole-hearted support of the community. He wished the Homo, its inmates, the matron and the committee every success. Mr. A. J. Graham expressed Ms appreciation of the occasion and added Me congratulations to all those associated with the Home in the work they were doing. It was good to know that the citizens of Palmerston North were applying themselves to the law of laws and exhibiting kindliness of heart to those less fortunate. Great work was being dono for those in the eventide of life at Awapuni and in beautiful surroundings with a noble matron and an enthusiastic band of co-workers the children at All Saints’ Home were being helped to become useful citizens. Mr. Graham paid tribute to those citizens who had laid the foundations of tMs work which had been carried to such successful fniition, the evidence of which was the beautiful Home, with excellent equipment and fine surroundings, the boys and girls who were taking their places at useful work in the industrial life. Rev .D. J. Davies conveyed greetings from St. Peter’s, Terrace End, and said for ono parish to maintain a home like that in Pascal street, reflected the greatest credit on the people of All Saints. Ho hoped tlio strain on the committee and the taxes on the supporters would not be so great as in the past. No more wonderful work could be done than bringing up boys and girls in such an atmosphere, who had no homes. He congratulated All Saints’ Home on having had one more birthday. Thanks to the speakers were conveyed by Canon Woodward. The children of the Home, looking happy and well cared for, gave two action songs very sweetly, Mrs. Bain accompanying them on the piano. The Cubs then gave a display flf

Cub games under the direction or Scoutmaster Callis, their efforts being heartily applauded. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the dining room during which interlude bright selections were played by tho Garrison Band. Later the young people of the Home sat down to their own particular party. Opportunity was taken by many to go over the Home, which was shining throughout and gaily decorated with flowers, and the excellent appointments and picturesque surroundings were very much approved. There were apologies ior absence from Mesdames L, A. Abraham, O. S. Tyerman, Hankin, Bett, E. V. West, Rev. H. S. Kenney, Rev. H. B. and Mrs. Gocrtz, Rev. C. S. and Mrs. Matthews, Rev. G. T. and Mrs. Brown, Messrs K. Mouldey, W. Lewis and J. Bennett.