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sir,-"Captain Cook is to be congratulated on the views expressed on the dignity of domestic help (Listener, March 28). They are completely in line not only with my own thoughts, but also with the attitude that the Wellington organisation known as the Mothers’ Helpers’ Association is trying to foster in its work. The work of a mother in her home is recognised as a noble vocation, and anyone who assists and relieves her in that work is entitled to similar respect. Nurses are paid for their services and often have to undertake humble tasks, but no one would suggest that this detracts from the high status of their calling; and so it should be with those who are willing to lighten the burden of people in need in the home. Recognising this, the Mothers’ Help‘ers’ Association is tackling the problem of. providing help where it is needed. The association is a small organisation at the moment, dependent on public subscription and Government and other grants to bridge the gap.between what the average mother can afford to pay and what a capable and efficient helper merits as salary. But with adequate public support it is hoped it will be able to expand in the future and be of even ereater service to the community than
it is at present.
M. A.
TILLER
President, Mothers’ Helpers’ Asso-
ciation, Wellington,
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 26, Issue 668, 24 April 1952, Page 5
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228IMMIGRATION New Zealand Listener, Volume 26, Issue 668, 24 April 1952, Page 5
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