WORK OF SALEM HOUSE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22818, 27 August 1937, Page 16

WORK OF SALEM HOUSE

DOOR OF HOPE ASSOCIATION ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO GIRLS "Tho work of tho Door of Hope Association may be described as quiet and unobtrusive, but no social work in Auckland gives more permanent results for the money expended," said Mr. 11. Ennor, who presided at the annual meeting of the association in the absence of tho chairman of tho committee, Mr. W. 11. Wilson. About 40 people were present at tho meeting, which was held at Salem House, Cook Street West, yesterday afterhoon. The failures in the work had' been comparatively small, Mr. Ennor continued, and it was very gratifying to record tho number of girls who had left the home strengthened in life and character, with a strong Christian faith, and who were iioav playing a worthy part in the community as responsible citizens. "The effectiveness of all social work depends upon tho calibre of tho workers," said the chairman, "and it is a pity that this work doefc not make a greater appeal to Christian women. Tho need is unlimited." A tribute was paid to tho matron, Mrs. J. Graham, ;ind her assistants for the fine results achieved among the girls of Salem House, and Mr. Ennor expressed the thanks of the committee to them and also to the people who had supported .the work during tho year by their services and by gifts of money and goods. Special thanks were given to Dr. Woodward Horsley for her voluntary medical services to Salem House. The expenditure for tho past year exceeded the income by £194, after provision had been mads for depreciation amounting to £l7B. Legacies had been received amounting to £552, and the association had benefited by a gift of £250 from tho Lord Nuffield fund. A legacy from tho estate of Mr. A. Liston Wilson would not bo availablo until a life interest had expired. An informal report on tho activities of Salem House was given by tho matron, who mentioned that at present there wero 25 girls, whoso ages ranged from 11 to 17 years, in residence. Two retiring members of tho committee, Miss A. H. Baker and Mr. G. F. Warren, and also tho auditor, Mr. H. W. Shove, were re-elected. In moving a vote of thanks to tho workers, the secretary, Mr. J. Victor Macky, made particular mention of Sister Esther and her valuable contribution to the social services of tho city. At tho conclusion of the business meeting an address was given by the Kev. A. C. Nelson.