CONVALESCENT SOLDIERS AT HANMER

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2873, 11 September 1916, Page 2

CONVALESCENT SOLDIERS AT HANMER

On Thursday afternoon last the Recreation Hall lately fitted up by Mr. Duncan RuthorfoTd was declared open by Mr. George Forbes,, M.P., in the presence of a large gathering of people from tho whole of tho.Amuri district: "Until recently the- soldiers had had the uso of tho Lodge as a recreation hall and tea-room, but, as this fine building was required for the coming tourist season, ib was closed for tho uso of tho soldiers. Although thoro is a billiard table, etc., in the Queen Mary Hospital, yot it was considered that the men should havo some building apart from tho hospital where they could indulge in indoor games and also ontertain their friends. With his usual well-known generosity, Mr. Rutherford offered to equip tho Public Hall for this purpose. Ho has installed two billiard tabes, scally-wag,. croquet, ping-pong, table howls, etc. Besides th'ese games there is a writing-room, as well as a. kitchen in chargo of a married couple, who will provide refreshments gratis to the soldiers and their friends. Captain' Hendry, N.Z.M.C, in a brief introductory speech, acknowledged the debt of gratitude that tho patients owed to Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford for their whole-hearted gonerosity -wherever tho comfort of the wounded men was concorned. "Mr. Forbes said that ho had no doubt about tho ability of the administrators at Headquarters to carry out the hugo scheme of caring for our wounded spldiers. He congratulated the men on having such an'ideal commandant as Captain Hardham, whom hedescribed as a "real sport."'. He then declared the' hall open for use, and: called for three cheers for Mr. Rutherford, which were heartily given. Mr. Rutherford, who was greeted with continued applause, said that he considered tho local hospital as good as any in New Zealand, and that he obtained his ideas for tho Recreation Hall from the Salvation Army Hall at Rotorua. Ho hoped to he able to ar-, rango for the soldiers to have their own ■ tennis court and croquet lawn, and mentioned that ho was endeavour-., ing to have the golf links reopened for Captain W; Hardhain, V.C., in an appropriate speech, said that we must keep up oijr supply of reinforcements, and there must be only on© ending,to this war —peace, with the Allies dictating tho terms. Thoso_ of us who canno't go on active service must do our utmo°t at home. He greatly appreciated the many kindnesses of Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, who supplied many of tho extras not included m Government allowances. The Government was very liberal in its distribution of the regulation supplies, but there are several oxtras which are not provided, and are really necessary. After an enjoyable afternoon tea had been dispensed by the ladies, Captain Hardham extended an invitation to all present to inspect the Queen Mary Hospital for Canvalescent Soldiers.

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