Appreciation Day

In appreciation of all those who have helped the home in the past, the committee of the Heni Materoa Children's Home held an open day recently. The afternoon enabled all interested to meet the children, see the home, and get an understanding of how it works. Quite a number of people availed themselves of the opportunity and they were hosted by the children and treated to afternoon tea during the course of the visit.

With the children, who are presently living at the Heni Materoa residence, are Rosemary Harding (back left) who is the home assistant, and Mrs Eris Boyack (right back), who is the resident matron

Stopping off for a quick cup of tea are staff members Mesdames M. Cutts, J. Light and R. Davenport.

Two ladies who have given very long service to the organisation are Mrs L. Williams (left) and Mrs V. E. Jolly.

Mrs E. Stuart (centre), who has been associated with the home for most of her life, chats to committee members Mrs A. Ferguson (left) and Mrs T. J. Corkery.