HOSTESS HOUSE
HOME FOR SOLDIERS' WIVES The fact that Hostess House, Papakura, had more than fulfilled its purpose and had been a real home to many soldiers' wives was stressed by Mrs. W. R. Wilson, chairman of the committee, at the annual meeting held in the house on Thursday. Mrs. Wilson said that relatives and fiancees of soldiers had travelled from all parts of the Dominion to stay at the house for varying periods. The chairman of the local committee, Mrs, H. C. Baulf, welcomed the members and visitors. . The annual report, presented by Mrs. E. J. Busing,, secretary of the local committee, stated that 1900 guests had stayed at the house and many had booked ahead. A' gardening circle had been formed, the members making themselves responsible for the upkeep of the grounds. In this connection Mr, 1). Weir had given valuable help and adviccl Many useful gifts had been received from interested friends, the report continued, and the house was now completely, furnished. Tributes were paid to the hostess, Mrs. J. Gunn, and to Miss Elsie Bennet. general secretary of the Auckland Y.W.C.A., who has been associated with Hostess House since its inception.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24141, 6 December 1941, Page 18
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