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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
The Wellington Society for Relief of the Aged Needy
The Wellington Society for Relief of the Aged Needy is incorporated under “The Hospital and Charitable Institution Act, 1885.” The Trustees are elected annually by the members who subscribe 5s. and upwards each per annum, and who exercise votes from one to five, according to amount of subscription. Inmates are elected by the members and life members, the latter being subscribers of twenty pounds, the votes, varying from one to ten in proportion to donations made, being recorded by ballot. By-laws are observed at the Institution, providing for regularity in rising and retiring, cleanliness and mutual help, sick nursing and gardening, according to the ability of the old people. Swearing and profane language is forbidden, and fermented and spirituous liquors are only allowed on the recommendation of the medical officer or by special permission of the Committee of Management. A fine engraving of this splendid institution appears herewith.