DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14144, 20 August 1909, Page 7

DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

Rev. W. J. Mayers, representative of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, writes:—On the eve of my departure from Auckland, will you permit me, through your columns, to express my warm thanks for the great kindness I have received during my five weeks' stay in the city and district. The generous sympathy displayed here has crowned my visit to the Dominion, which has extended to six months,, and I leave with many regrets, but with feelings of deep indebtedness to all who " for the work's sake " have shown me and my party the heartiest hospitality, and have performed many gracious services, which I have much appreciated. It has delighted me to find what a hold upon the people } the work of Dr. Barnardo has secured, and how deeply attached to it many remain. I have received aid from not a few who have been our helpers for years, and I have made many new friends. The Governor, the Prime Minister, the ministers of all denominations, and numerous other leading citizens have united in doing, honour to the great philanthropist by receiving and speeding the 1 representative of the homes he founded and directed so well.' To all I extend my warmest gratitude. I shall never forget my visit to the Dominion, where such crowded audiences have-listened to my story, and responded so liberally to my appeals. I am glad that Auckland will be represented in our new hospital by two beds, for the proportionate cost of these (£460) has been even exceeded, and the whole Dominion has given mo about £6000. . The boys, whose efforts have been much applauded, have met with unbounded kindness, and I have several offers of situations for them when the tour is ended, which I am seriously considering. Some friends may still wish to aid the hospital fund, or to subscribe to the homes, so permit me to say that gifts sent to Mr. W. Floyd Harrop, Shortland-stsreet, will be duly forwarded to me." On my return to England I shall certainly become a living advertiser of your wonderful country, and 'shall have much to ; tell of the ' beauties of its ■ scenery, the progress of its cities, the kindness of its people, and the prospects ' of its 'workers. Again thanking all who have made my" visit so delightful, and not forgetting to acknowledge the helpful services of the press. ( '