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TIMARU SAILOR’S REST. Tuesday, August 26th, was a Red Letter Day for the Timaru W.C.T.I The new’ Sailors' rest which is to be officially opened later on was first used for the monthly meeting. Crowds of members gathered together and a number of sailors from the S.S. “Port Curtis” asked if they might stay for the meeting. Those who came early went over the building first, the remainder did so before leaving. All were unanimous in the verdict that it is a beautiful home. Mrs. Norrie, in a few w’ords deep with feeling, expressed th* gratitude the Union felt in the accomplishment of its long hoped for object, and said that from the begin ning of the canvas for funds every .ungs had worked out so provider tially. The workers could not help feeling strongly that God w’as guid ing their efforts. She said that th* building was for the men and sh* hoped that it would be a real home for them. After the singing of the Doxology, two or three members joined in prayers of thanksgiving and the building was dedicated to God for the purpose for which it was built. After a dainty afternoon tea members settled down to business.
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White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 350, 18 September 1924, Page 6
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204SPECIAL. White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 350, 18 September 1924, Page 6
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