NAZARETH HOUSE.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19854, 15 February 1930, Page 17

NAZARETH HOUSE.

OPENING OF COMPLETED BUILDING. The work of Nazareth House lias developed so much in recent years that it was found necessary to complete the building in accordance with the original design. The contract for the completion of the building was let a year ago. and now the finished structure presents a most imposing appearance Viewed from Moorhouse avenue ft it a massive edifice of very effective design providing spacious accommodation foAhe great work of chanty of since the Sisters of Nazareth commenced their work-in Christchurch, starting 1 0 n humble way in Ferry road. Later on a homestead with 11 acres of jan was purchased in Brougham street adioining Sydenham Park With tne completion of the new building upwards of £50,000 has been expended, Tnd ample room is now provided to accommodate all appl. c ants ?eckmg the Wind care and hospitality ot tne Sisters. A debt of £7OOO still remains to The new building will be blessed and opened on Sunday aiternooi, at 3 o'clock. The Mayor, Mr J. k. Archer will be nresent, also Mr E. J • Howard, member for Christchurch South, in which district Nazareth Houytf is situated. # Bishop Brodie will officiate on the occasion, and with him Bishop \\hjte, of Duncdin. and Bishop Liston, ot ~nd, will assist in the ceremony, and will give addresses.