FOR U.S.A. OFFICERS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 125, 23 November 1943, Page 6

FOR U.S.A. OFFICERS

REST HOME AT AUCKLAND

Several hundred people were the guests on Sunday of the American Red Cross at Glen Innes, the Auckland home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Myers, which has been taken over for the duration of the war for the use of United States officers on rest leave from forward areas or from sea duty. One of the finest modern homes in Auckland, Glen Innes should be ideal for the purpose for which it is now being used. On the ground floor is a large entrance' hall, from which is entered a spacious lounge, most comfortably, furnished. . VOLUNTEER WAITRESSES. Adjoining the lounge is a diningroom with seating for 36 people at a time. Auckland girls have volunteered to act as waitresses. There is a large kitchen, with up-to-date equipment, enabling 125 diners to be catered for. Among other rooms and offices is the "Pink Elephant Room," for the service of refreshments. Its mural decorations are in keeping with its name. rUpstairs ; there is sleeping accommodation for 48 officers, the bedrooms having been converted into small dormitories, with upper and lower bunks. The walls have been painted in pastel shades. «

Officers on leave who go to Glen Innes for rest will be able to stay there for a week. Among the recreations planned for them are dinner dances On Sunday nights, deep-sea fishing, golf, lawn tennis, for which there is a court on the grounds, and badminton. They are- able to invite guests to the home for meals and entertainment.