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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
The Wellington Convalescent Home
The Wellington Convalescent Home, which occupies an elevated position in Oriental Bay, was built by contributions from the ladies of Wellington, and opened in December, 1894. The building, which is all on one floor, is constructed of wood, and contains accommodation for nine convalescents, in addition to the matron's and servants' quarters. The rooms are splendidly finished, and suitably furnished, and from many of the windows a truly lovely view is obtainable. This fine institution has been established for the purpose of giving change of air and rest, with proper food, to invalids who have been in hospitals, or have been unable to obtain the attention they require in their own homes, and thus are prevented from regaining the health and strength necessary to resume work. The Home is supported by voluntary subscription, and subscribers of £1 1s. per year have the right of nominating one person for admission to the establishment. Inmates who are admitted in this way are entitled to three weeks' residence and attention free of charge Those who are able to pay ten shillings per week can be received by applying to the trustees. Private patients may enter the Home at any time on special terms, viz., £2 2s, per week. Provision is thus made for those who can pay handsomely, and for those who can pay but a small sum, as well as for others who are quite unable to contribute anything at all. The Home is fitted up with the electric light, and has every other modern convenience. The Countess of Glasgow is the patroness of the Home. The committee consists of Mesdames Newman, Bristowe, Joseph, Myers, T. C. Williams, and A. Brandon. The secretary is Mrs. Maxwell, and Mrs. Rutter is the matron. There can be no doubt as to the utility of this excellent institution, and that it is destined to prove must valuable for the purpose for which it was intended.