ANGLICAN BOYS’ HOME

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 185, 3 May 1929, Page 10

ANGLICAN BOYS’ HOME

ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Anglican Boys’ Home Society was held last night in the Diocesan Library, when His Lordship Bishop Sprott presided. The annual report was submitted, which Thirty-five boys passed out of the society’s homes during the year, most of whom have been placed on farms or in other employment, and some have been returned to relatives who are now able to maintain them. Each boy placed in employment has been fully equipped with clothing, etc., from stock and gifts, the total value of which amounted to about £309. Excellent reports have been received from many of the employers of these boys, expressing satisfaction both with their work and general good cond~ct. The number of boys in the home at Lower Hutt is 54, and at Sedgley Home, Masterton, 13. During the year twenty-five boys were admitted to Lower Hutt, and twenty-six were discharged, while nine were transferred to the Sedgley Home. The health of the boys throughout the year has been excellent, and every boy passed the State School annual examination. The house and grounds have been maintained in excellent condition. The amount realised from the sale of surplus produce of the market garden was £BO. The Scout movement is progressing steadily, the boys taking a keen interest in the work. During the year four boys were confirmed.

At Sedgley Home, Masterton, the year began with twelve boys. Nine have been admitted, six placed on farms, and two left for other work. A considerable amount of repairs has been done to the house, and fences are being renewed. £lOB was received through sale of produce, and a second horse secured through the kindness of friends. The financial statement showed repairs to Sedgley Home cost £2OO. Lower Hutt will also require painting and additions. The receipts were less than last year, .but the society has received generous gifts from friends, and some legacies. The report was adopted, and reference was made to the good work being done by the Scoutmasters. “Any work which assists these boys to take their place with other boys is of special value,” said Mr. Andrews. Mr. Henderson referred to offers to purchase the property, which, however, had not been accepted. The property at Lower Hutt was heavily rated. At the same time the committee felt that if they were moved from there they might not receive the gifts which the home; was fortunate in receiving at present. The work of the Ladies’ Sewing Guild under Miss Stuart Forbes was specially commended, and on the motion of Archdeacon Johnson, a resolution was passed expressing appreciation of the work of Mr. and Mrs. Hezeltine at Lower Hutt, and Mr. and Mrs. Chaytor at Masterton. Their work with the boys was splendid. Bishop Sprott congratulated the society on the good work being done, and wished it continued success. The following officers were elected: — Patron, the Right Rev. the Bishop of Wellington; president, Mr. J. W. Henderson; vice-presidents, Ven. Archdeacon A. M. Johnson, Ven. Archdeacon A. L. Hansell, Canon the Rev. J. H. Sykes, Rev. F. S. Ramson; non-offieial members of committee, Mrs. A. E. Mason, Mrs. W. B. Montgomery, Miss W. L. Stevens. Mr. H. Baillie. Mr. C. B. Buxton, Rev. N. S. Barnett; Hutt representatives,‘Mrs. R. E. Mowbray, Mr. H. B. Gordon; Wairarapa representatives. Mrs. H. H. Beetham. Rev. W. Bullock; treasurer. Mr. A. Maurice Anderson; secretary, Mr. W. A. Andrews.