THE DAY NURSERY

Evening Post, Issue 86, 11 April 1936, Page 8

THE DAY NURSERY

WORK OF HIGH MERIT

Each monthly meeting discloses the fact that the Citizens' Day Nursery fulfils a pressing want if the children of working mothers are to be considered by the generality of citizens. It is a case of "women must work" as well as men in these days, not only in the homes, but outside, in order to clothe and feed families. The day nursery means that the little ones are not left to run the streets all day, or in charge of a good-natured but already busy neighbour. The disadvantages and dangers of stree^running are obvious. Funds are needed for the extension of the work, as the premises, obtained some time ago, are not sufficient for the growing needs of the city. The committee states that any citizens who wish to better understand the work done are at all times welcome to visit the nursery and hear from the staff of the necessities. Lady Gray presided at the last committee meeting, and made sympathetic reference to the death of Sir Francis Bell, who had been a good friend to

the work. Leave of. absence was granted to Mrs. F. T. Clarke, who leaves for England shortly. Mrs. Adamson and Mrs. Addison were appointed as visitors for the coming month. Mrs. F. E. Ward was cordially thanked for organising a jumble sale which had assisted the funds. /

Gitfs of food and clothing, pictures, etc., were gratefully acknowledged from Mr. Rod, N.Z. Trawling Co., Lady Frazer, Lady Luke, Lady Gray, Mrs. Greville, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Ziesler, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Kirk, Miss Barnicoat, and Miss Levy. Gifts of money were acknowledged as follows: —Mrs. Ward, £1; Mrs. Elliott, £1 ss; Mrs. Firth, 10s; Lady Luke, 10s; Mrs. Myers, ss; and Miss Stewart, 2s 6d.