HOME FOR SAILORS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22141, 21 June 1935, Page 14

HOME FOR SAILORS

FIFTY YEARS' WORK TRIBUTES BY THE MAYOR CITY'S PRIDE IN SERVICES The work of tho Auckland Sailors' Homo in providing hospitality and accommodation to seafarers during the half-century since its foundation was referred to by speakers at tho 50th annual meeting of the home last night. Among those present was the Mayor, Mr. Ernest Davis, who expressed his keen interest in the activities of the institution.

"1 think tho present condition of the home speaks well for tho generosity oi the general public of Auckland, and for tlie care given over all these years by men who have devoted their attention to furthering the welfare of the home,'' said tho retiring president, Mr. D. B. Patterson. He mentioned that there had been a slight increase in attendance, which for some years had been abnormally low owing to trade conditions. The financial position was also better than it had been for several years, there being a small credit balance. In expressing the city's gratitude for the ser\ ices rendered by tho institution. the Mayor referred to the founder, the late Bishop Cowie, with whose name ho associated that of the late Mr. Edward Costley, whose generous bequest of £12,<300 enabled Bishop Cowie to establish the home firmly. The founda-tion-stone of tho present building was laid in 1887, and in 1905 it was found necessary to enlarge the building. As indicative of the national character of the activities of tho Auckland Sailors' Home, Mr. Davis pointed out that successive Governor-Generals had visited the home, and frankly expressed their keen appreciation of the work. "Auckland as a city may view with pride and gratitude the attainment which now stands to the credit of the home," he said in conclusion. Mr. E. H. Potter, tho Hon. J. Trevithiek, M.L.C.,, and the Hon. C. J. Carrington, M.L.C., spoke in appreciation of the interest in the home shown throughout his life by Mr. Davis, and each speaker also paid tributes to the successful work of tho retiring president.

Mr. W. M. Jackson, retiring vicepresident, was elected president, Mr. Carrington was appointed vice-presi-dent, and Mr. Patterson was elected to a seat on the council, the other retiring members being re-elected unopposed. Dr. D. N. W. Murray was reappointed honorary surgeon. Votes of thanks were passed to the British and Foreign Sailors' Society and the Flying Angel Missions to Seamen. At the conclusion of the meeting a cake with 50 candles and bearing the inscription, "1935, Golden Jubilee, Auckland Sailors' Home, D. B. Patterson, President," was cut.