NEW REST HOME

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24747, 22 November 1943, Page 4

NEW REST HOME

AMERICAN OFFICERS

GLEN INNES RECEPTION Several hundred people were the guests yesterday of the American Red Cross at Glen lnnes, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth 13. Myers, which has been taken over for the duration of the war for the use of United States officers on rest leave from forward areas or from sea duty. The guests included many senior officers ot the United States and Nov Zealand armed forces, nurses of the American forces, members of local and patriotic bodies, representatives of the various clubs for servicemen, and New Zealanders who have given assistance in establishing and furnishing the home. On their arrival the guests were received by Commander E. V. Raines, Mr. Hugo Fisher, head of the American Red Cross in New Zealand, Miss Leota Kelly, club supervisor of the American Red Cross, Lieutenant-Commander R. S. Kimbell, United States Navy, Major P. K. Afford and Captain H. \V. Lyda, of the United States Marine Corps, Mrs. Madge M. Hancy, director of Glen lnnes, and Miss L. Walker, of the American Red Cross. Tour of Inspection After the reception they were conducted on an inspection of the sleeping quarters, upstairs, and then were served with afternoon tea at a buffet in tho drawing room by Mrs. Myers and Mrs. John C. Fuess, wife of the American vice-consul in Auckland. Later they en•joyed the sunshine in the extensive grounds. All admired the magnificent view from the terrace of the home, overlooking flower beds and lawns with the seabelow and the Musick Memorial in the distance. The gathering was informal, with no speeches. Artistic floral decorations had been arranged, and the rich draperies, beautiful furnishings and indirect and candle lighting in the lounge provided nil atmosphere of quiet luxury. Much valuable silver, china and glassware had been lent by Auckland citizens for the occasion. Ideal Home lor Purpose

One of the finest modern homes in Auckland, Glen limes should be ideal for the purpose for which it is now being used. On the ground floor is a large entrance hall, from which is entered a spacious lounge, most cotufortably furnished. Adjoining the lounge is a dining room with seating lor 06 people at a time. Auckland girls have volunteered to act as waitresses. There is a large kitchen, with up-to-date equipment, enabling 125 diners to be catered for. Among other robms and offices is the "Pink Elephant Room." for the service of refreshments. Its mural decorations are in keeping with its name. Upstairs there is sleeping accommodation for 48 officers, the bed-, rooms having been converted into small dormitories, with upper and lower bunks. The walls have been painted in pastel shades. Officers on leave who come to Glen Times for rest will be able to stay there for a week. Among the recreations planned, for them are dinner dances on Sunday nights, deep-sea fishing, golf, lawn tennis, for which there is a court on the grounds, and badminton. They are able to invite guests to the home for meals and entertainment. THE RESERVE BANK FALL IN STERLING TOTAL £1.558,009 LOWER (P.A.) WELLINGTON. Saturday The Reserve Bank return for the week ended Monday, November 15, with variations in the figures compared with those in the previous week's statement, is as follows: — LIABILITIES Variation £ £ Gen. reserve .. 1,500,QU0 Same Bank notes . . 34,850,105 +145,387 Demand liabilities — State . .. 15,839,615 -2,811,435 Banks .. 27,98<3,5u3 +1,189,112 Other . . 741,309 +IO9,'JOG Other currencies . 11,454 +341 Other liabilities . 1,775,471 +101,259 Total .. 52.707.5G7 -1,2(50,130 ASSETS Reserve— Gold .. .. 2,501,877 Same Sterling ex. . . 27,657,(509 —1,558,009 Subsidiary coin . . 31,903 +3,347 Advances — Marketing .. 1,390,874 -40,700 Other . . . 37.735.000 Same Investment .. 10,324,419 -10 Other assets .. 2,7(50,125 +329,308 Total .. 52.707.5G7 -1,260.130 Proportion of reserve to notes and other demand liabilities, 35.338 per cent (39.(31.7 last week). The principal items in this week's return are compared with those at the corresponding date last year in the following table: — (000's Omitted) 1943 1942 Variation £ £ £ Notes .. 84,850 27,983 +6,807 Deposits— Stale . .. 15,84 0 7,092 +8,148 Banks .. 27,987 21,279 +1,550 Exchange .. 27,658 26,108 +6,708 Advances — Marketing .. 1,391 2,402 -1.011 Other . . 37,73.5 24,300 +13.435 Ratio (per cent) 35.338 45.302 -9.964 HAMILTON PILOT'S DEATH (0.C.) WESTPORT, Sunday The adjourned inquest was resumed on Saturday into the death of FlvingOfficer Arthur Keith Hancock, of Hamilton, who was killed on October 16 when a training plane crashed 011 the Westport aerodrome. The chief witness was D. L. Wade, a school teacher and Air Training Corps instructor, who was a passenger in the plane. He stated that the engine stalled at 1000 ft. in a dive following stunting. Evidence was given that Flying-Officer Hancock was nn efficient pilot. The coroner gave a verdict in accordance with the evidence. SYDNEY'S WET SPRING SYDNEY, Nov, 17 This spring is the wettest in Sydney since 1017, according to figures supplied by the divisional meteorologist. For September. October and November to date, rainfall has totalled 14.21 inches. Rainfall for the corresponding period in 1917 was 18.17 inches. There have been .'>6 rainv days compared with the average for the period of 30 days.