WILSON HOME OPENED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22820, 30 August 1937, Page 3

WILSON HOME OPENED

BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC Every woman desires to give her children a place which can be spoken of with affection as "home," and to those mothers whose children require constant medical attention the thought that their little ones will be cared for in home-like surroundings is of great comfort.

Certainly, there could be no more beautiful place in which to live than the Wilson Home for Crippled Children at Takapuna, which was officially opened on Saturday afternoon. Tho weather was perfect, and tho cloudless sky was reflected in the calm waters of the harbour, facing which tho home stands. From the terraces could bo hoard the sound of waves on the beach, which is one of tho many attractions of tho place. There wero many women present in tho large gathering which took advantage of this opportunity to inspect tho grounds, with their smooth stretches of green lawn, handsome trees and berried shrubs. The gravel drivewa.v and tho many flagged paths were thronged with people, while on tho grassy sward which slopes toward the sea the scarlet of the bandsmen's uniforms made a bright splash of colour. Stone bowls filled with brightly-hued nasturtiums, a mosaic-paved bird-bath, a sundial, and on tho terraces facing the sea, pergolas filled with delicate ferns, were further attractions.

Inside the home, vases of daffodils and summer-hued poppies made a gay contrast to the cream and gold stippled walls. Orange, green and blue coverlets wore arranged on the beds of the little patients, to match the curtains which fluttered at the windows, while many of the girls woro toning hair-ribbons. From the ward windows, a magnificent view of Rangitoto and the harbour delighted the eye. After the opening ceremony, which took place on the flag-decked porch in front of the house, tea was served by members of tho staff in the sitting room and lounge. Among those present were Mrs. W. R. Wilson, who wore an ensemble of black heavy crepe with a brightly printed coatee and a black hat; Mrs. Hinton Colson, in a fawn costume with a toning hat; Mrs. Ross McElwain, Mrs. W. T. Anderton, Mrs. Cuthbert McCaw, Sirs. J. W. Craven, Mrs. .T. H. H. Wood, Mrs. Walter Averill, Mrs. Allan Spenco, Mrs. Lyon, Mrs. John Park, Mrs. W. H. Mulholland, Mrs. M. M. Dreaver, Mrs. W. A. Bishop, Mrs. E. Robertson, Miss T. R. Falconbridge, Miss E. M. Nutsey, Miss V. M. Cussen, Miss M. Bagley, Miss I. Hunt, Miss V. Oppenheim, Miss Helen Chapman, Miss Andrae.