DOOR OF HOPE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 170, 20 July 1928, Page 3

DOOR OF HOPE.

MEETING OF ASSOCIATION.

REVIEW OF YEAR'S WORK. The Door of Hope Association held its annual meeting at Salem House vesterday afternoon. Mr. Grey Campbell presided in the absence of the < hairman -Mr. W. R. Wilson. The committee's annual report >tHt»d at present there were girls in 'hehome and it was, therefore, taxed to utmost capacity. During the year the home had been brought under the provisions of the Child Welfare Act. The committee, was eati.-fied that it would fiL all times he able to face the ■strictest Government iuc-pect ion. The committee hoped that during the ensuing year a bank overdraft would be wiped out. The co-operation <>f friends to this end would be welcomed. The superintendent of the home. Mrs. J. Graham, in her report, stated that a. new inspiration had now come into the work, for under the name of "Salem" a, certain term of reproval had been lifted, giving the workers greater freedom and wider scope in their efforts to open up new visions for the girls who came under their charge. The provision of a tennis court in the grounds for the use of the girls had been made last ye<ir and was very much appreciated, as outdoor exercise of some kind was a necessary factor in the work. Activities had also been extended to the opening of a small hostel, where the senior girls could have the protection of home life and the advantages of Christian influence. The bedrooms had been comfortable fitted up, especially for the benefit of the older girls, who were earning their living. In conclusion, Mrs. Graham said she wished to thank Miss Spieer, Child Welfare Officer, and many other friends who had taken an interest in the work and who hsd done all in their power to help. The committee was elected as follows: Mr. W. R. Wilson (chairman), Mr. Grev Campbell, Mr. H. D. Guthrie, Mr. J. B. Mackv, Mr. ,T. C. Dickinson, Mr. H. Ennor, Mrs. G. Howard, Mrs. R. Jenkins and Miss Baker. After the annual reports had been lead and adopted, an address was given by the Rev. Frazer Barton, who also congratulated the superintendent and staff on the results of their enthusiastic work for the girls. Afternoon tea wa< served by Mrs. Graham and her sister.