CANTEEN OPENED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22775, 8 July 1937, Page 5

CANTEEN OPENED

hospital auxiliary

boon to out-patients

HELPFUL ENTERPRISE

Bright sunshine streamed through the vide-open doors of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary's new canteen for outpatients' yesterday morning, when it * was officially opened by the Mayoress, Lady Davis, in the presence of a large * number of auxiliary workers and others * who had assisted in its planning. The i* canteen, originally a garage, which has » been cleverly converted t<> its present use is situated in a convenient posi|j 011 t(T one side of the main driveway, * opposite the Wallace Wards, and with •; it s gaily coloured matting, neat green i chairs and gleaming buffet is a cheer- ? ful addition to the hospital facilities. Those present were welcomed by Mrs. %'k Campbell, who remarked that since the inception of the Hospital « Auxiliary, the canteen had been one < 0 f its dreams. A place was very neces•lsarv where outpatients and their relatives could obtain refreshments at a "1" small cost while waiting for attention, and she expressed special appreciation f to' the members of the Hospital Board for the generous help they had given -.'the auxiliary in this matter and at all £ times. She also thanked the hospital ; staff for their-co-operation in arranging ». details for the smooth running of the canteen. !

- J.,ady Davis Cuts the Ribbon A The Rev. W. C. Wood, chairman of t the Hospital Board, congratulated the ' auxiliary on their achievement, and, in t referring to the splendid service which - its workers had rendered for so long, wished them every success for tlit future. . "'. x ' i Lady Davis, who is patroness and a'foundation member of the auxiliary. ' i theu cut the ribbon, after saving that ? she had at one time worked in the canteen of the Women's Hospital. I Swanson Street, Melbourne. She hoped that the new canteen would give people the same comfort and happiness as i had that in .Melbourne. S~ On behalf of the auxiliary, Mrs. Campbell presented the .Mayoress, who > - was accompanied bv her niece, Miss t Irma .Mitchell, with a bouquet of * freesias and violets. Miss Xutse^« matron of the hospital, who was the L recipient of a posy of sweetpeas, spoke Oi the pleasure which it had given her and her staff to do what they could, . t and presented Mrs. Campbell also with '• a bouquet. _ ... 1 Tea was served in the way it is to t be provided for patients. Visitors were able to inspect the fittings of the canteen, for which tea-towels embroidered with the initials "A.H.A." ancl all such things as tea-cosies, brushes and brooms had been provided by members of the /auxiliary sewing circle. Major Annie Gordon and Mrs. Bruce Hutton are in' charge of the canteen for the coining month. Representatives Present / Members of the auxiliary executive and council who were present were: — •Miss M. Ormond, investigating officer, Mrs. J. W. Craven. Mrs. T. J. G. Neill, ".".Mother Hannah, Major Annie Gordon, Mrs. H. Bolitho. Mrs. Bruce Huttors y. "Mrs. R. H. Hootton, Mrs. W. H. Teape, 'it, Mrs. W. Kirkham, Mrs. Carr-Smith, / Mrs. L. F. Webster, Mrs. David Nathan and Miss L. Curson (secretary). Those . representing tflie Auckland Hospital .*'• Council and Board were 3lrs. A. E. 7.' Upton. Miss A. Blewett. Miss Nutsey, i- Miss B. Cpssen, Sister N. Ross. Mrs. A. G. Anderton. Mr. A. A. Somer- ; ville. Mr. J. G. Grey and Mr. W. J. Mulholland, and others present were T Mrs. C. R. Spragg, Mrs. Osborne and f : ' Mrs. Winks.