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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7980, 17 November 1905, Page 4

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The Orphan Home, Pannall, Auckland. appeal. The disastrous fire that oceurr«l at I tho Orphan Home, I'arnell, Auckland,! on Sunday, September 17, will be i fresh in tho minds of the readers of this paper. Ihis appeal is intended to make plain the extent of the loss, its effect upon tiie present condition of tho children, and tile urgent necessity for Funds to provide adequately and Wisely lor their future welfare. Children from tho districts where this paper circulates have from time to time been cared for in the Home, which has, therefore, a particular as well as a gvneral claim upon your sympathies. I.—THE LOSS. Thu two Main Dormitories arc absolutely destroyed, that is, the sleeping accommodation of over 70 children. In addition, the Matron's Quarters, Stall Dining-room, Sewing room, Seamstress' Bedroom and Hospital are totally destroyed, and, bosides Ihis, a considerable quantity of Clothing and Furniture has been lost. What this means to the children and to the matron and her stall can hardly be conveyed by mere words. 2.-NEW BUILDINGS. Tho matter of providing New Buildings has been receiving the careful consideration of the Board, as appears b.v tho last two annual reports, -mid a New Buildings Fund has been created. In providing permanent accommodation, the salety of the children is a consideration of paramount importance, and this can only be secured in Buildings of Stone or Brick. 3.—THE COST. Of such Buildings on modern lines is roughly estimated at from £SOOO tc' £7OOO, in addition to which it may be necessary to purchase land. , 4.—THE FINANCIAL POSITION. The income from the Board's Endowments is fully absorbed in maintaining tho 89 children in the Home. The numbers have ii'creused .'ilst March, by 28, and for the current year, owing to such increase, the Board anticipates a debit balance of expenditure over receipts. This will, of course, be increased by the expenses inevitably attendant, upon tho fire. .To take any . considerable sum from the Capital for building purposes would very seriously hamper the work of the Home, and prejudice thu well-being of the children. The New Building Fund Account now stands at Jill 10. The insurance on the Building destroyed is £1250. Amount available is £2300. ltough estimate of amount still required for Building is £4640 The Home has not received any Government subsidy for the last twenty years. It has been already stated that the Boaid had b<*gun to form a Building Fund. Had it proved necessary tc. mako a Public Appeal, in the future, for that fund, the amount asked for would have been comparatively small NOW THERE IS NO ALTERNANATIVE : THE APPEAL HAS TO GO FORTH TO-DAY FOR LEAST jggQQQ, THE APPEAL OF THE CHILDREN For the sake of the good work done in past years, for the sake of the larger work to be done now and in the years to come, and above all, in tho name of Christ, for the sake of His little cues, wo appeal for help. CHARLES M. NELSON, Chairman. W. E. GILLAM, Vice-Chairman. Win. Cftider. A. Littler. Geo. Mac Murray. T. Charter. Gl. A. Carver. W. W. Hill. O. I). Ashton, R. B. Morrow. A. V. Macdoiiald. Robert Walker. Wm. Jcffery. , I'. Thos. Ward Caritoii Ilay. O. J. TUNKS. lion. Treasurer, I confidently commend this appeal to the charitable consideration of those who care for Christ's littl rnes. I am assured that five Or plum fome Board will take all wants in to consideration in their plans fo tho future. M. It. AUCKLAND. Bishopscoiirt, September 22, 1i.'05, NOT 10.—Subscriptions will be glad ly received b.v any member of tho Board or by tho Secretary, Mr \y. O V. Jackman, Fort Street, Auckland. V ftt tho otlice of this papar.