ALEXANDRA HOME FOB GIRLS AND MARRIED WOMEN

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 235, 28 June 1919, Page 4

ALEXANDRA HOME FOB GIRLS AND MARRIED WOMEN

AN APPEAL.

No doubt the' work of the Alexandra Ilome is woll known to th'e public, as tlie inmates come from all. parts of New Zealand. Over two hundred women and girls' (including in ■ and outdoor cases) were helped through their troubles ana difficulties last year—many getting quito it fresh start in life. Tho work has increased .so much during the last fewyears lliat the committee find it necessary to build in order to copo with it. Tliev have decided to add to. the present building, and to call the addition "The Lllen Greenwood Memorial Wing," .to perpetuate the memory of the . late Miss Greenwood's good works. , She was one .of . the foundors of the institution, and the much loved and honoured president for many years before her death. She practically spent her life for the Alexandra and Levin Memorial Homes. . This would have been brought before the public at an earlier date, but on account ot' the war (and consequently many calls being made upon.- the public) it was thought advisable to postpone the matter.

It is. however, now earnestly- hoped that the public will heartily respond to. this urgent appeal for -funds to build the new wing, which is a matter'of immediate necessity. We are also sliort of funds for maintenance, as, during the war, a great many failed to subscribe in their usual way. The smallest dona-, tions will be most- gratefully received bv tho honorary treasurer—Mrs. Richardson (or any of the committee), .Alexandra Tfoine. 23 Hanson Street, Newtown, Wellington. • l

Misses Hurley and Finlay will carry the responsibility of making a success of the games and musical part of the programme to be given to-night at the YiW.C.A. "social." The Olympia Club ■will arrange for the supper.' Membors arp invited to bring their' men,, friends, and a.pleasant evening is promised.

Why i'ho Y.W.C.A. movement has becffliiG so world-wide and. well known is the topic chosen .for discussion at the servico to be held to-morrow at the clubrooms at '1.15- p.m. A good attendance of girls is assured, as any address on the value of the Y.W.C.A. work is always welcome/

Women's committees have been organised in connection with the forthcoming campaign for the Y.W.C.A. in the following places: Lower Hutt, Miss Humphries) Khandallah, Mrs. J. G. Smith; Ngaio, Mrs. Chatwin; Wadestowi), Miss A. L. Hall; Northland, Mrs. lioyos; Kelburn, Sirs. Percy Woods; Thorndon, Mrs. Henry Hall; The Terrace, Mrs.'Pearson; Island Bay, Mrs. Chisholm; Wellington South, Mrs. Campbell; Lyall Bay, Mi's. Moran; Kilbirnie, Mrs. M'Whannell; Hataitai, Mrs. Dowling; Roseneath, Mrs. Lowe; Oriental Bay, Mrs. Bennett; Miramnv, Mrs. Eowntrco; ilast, Mrs. Norwood. Brooklyn, Karori, Petoije, and Day's Bay are being organised 'at the present time for a. house-to-house canvass to begin on Monday. Enthusiastic meetings have been held in the suburbs, ami Y.W.C.A. representatives have addressed gatherings of ladies. The sympathy with girls-' work is very evident, and women everywhere are ready to help at this twit when the needs of tho girls in the city are being given consideration by the public.