CHEERLESS LIFE
Sir, —The above in the Herald of April 6 makes very sad /reading and most readers will feel for these old-age people. But there are two sidesto most things, and I feel if they had any grit they could improve their lot. There are plenty of rooms to let with private families if only they would go further out. We were unable to get a house so had to store some things and iook for rooms. We had plenty of replies to one advertisement in the Herald from private homes. The rent asked was from 5s to 7s for a single room, or 12s. furnished. This included fireplace and gas stove, and handy to trams and shops. We took two rooms in the front of the house, which was a few minutes from Ponsonby lload. There were heaps offering; some two rooms and kitchenette at 10s. Many old-age people live happy in rooms with private familieslike we do. The only drawback to these happy homes is that few like to live where there are children, and then there is always the tram fares. The people cannot do enough to make us happv and homely, so here is a tip for any elderly person who wants a cheerful life. Old Ace. •
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22724, 10 May 1937, Page 12
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212CHEERLESS LIFE New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22724, 10 May 1937, Page 12
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