SAILORS’ REST

Evening Star, Issue 22722, 9 August 1937, Page 14

SAILORS’ REST

GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATED The fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the mission house in Rattray street of the Otago- branch of the British Sailors’ Society was celebrated on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by tho Rev. J. AI. Simpson. The jubilee cake was presented by members of the Falconer family, who, since the founding of the branch by Air A. R. Falconer, have been closely connected with the work of the mission. The cake was cut by Airs Hartley Inglis, who has 44 years of continuous service in the mission to her credit. The secretary (Air L. J. Dunbar) read several messages of congratulation, including a letter from the AVomen’s Christian Temperance Union, th© original founders of the mission. Before introducing tho speakers, the Chairman said he had met the leaders of the Seamen’s Mission in Ireland, and lie considered that the success that the society had had in the Dominion was remarkable, considering the fact that it did not receive th© patronage it did in the Old Country. Dr A. R. Falconer, the son of the founder, who was the first speaker, made reference to the early work in Dunedin and Port Chalmers, tracing the connection of tho various families with the mission. Others who also spoke in reminiscent vein were Mr E. AVood, a past treasurer, Airs Inglis, Air AY. T. AVilson, the mission©!- (Air AV. Buchan), and Air S. C. Hercus. Three enjoyable vocal items were rendered by Alessrs Leslie and Roland Dunbar. Aliss D. Inglis was the pianist/