The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Wellington Sailors' Rest
Wellington Sailors' Rest (incorporated under “The Religious, Charitable, and Educational Trust Boards Incorporation Act, 1884.”) Patron, His Excellency the Governor; committee, Mr. C. D. Barraud (chairman), the Rev. J. Paterson, Captains Babot, Rose, and Strang, Messrs. J. G. W. Aitken (hon. treasurer), W. Allen, J. Duncan, W. Ferguson, D. Hall, F. Loudon, A. H. Turnbull, T. C, Williams, W. F. Wheeler, and L. H. B. Wilson (hon. sec.), and his Worship the Mayor of Wellington, the chairman of the Wellington Harbour Board, Mr. A. de B. Brandon (ex-mayor), and Mr. John Jack (ex-chairman of the Harbour Board) ex officio. This useful institution was established in March, 1888. A capital room has been secured close to the wharf; it is comfortably furnished and plentifully supplied with books and papers; games are also provided. A large number of sailors visit the Rest, and seem to appreciate the accommodation and privileges afforded.