Home from the War : Convalescents at St. Faith's Home, Westbourne. 1900.

For Sale is a Half Page removed from "The Graphic, July 21st, 1900," showing a Drawing by T. S. C. Crowther from a Photograph by Violet Hasler, called "Home from the War :  Convalescents at St. Faith's Home, Westbourne."

St. Faith's Home, Westbourne, Hants, was one of the first convalescent homes accepted by the authorities for the accommodation of sick and wounded soldiers from South Africa.  The Home, which is always full of women and children during the summer months, is the property of Mrs. Ernald Smith, who, at the instigation of Mr. and Mrs. Weller-Poley and Mrs. Kincaid-Smith (both of whom have sons at the front), decided, with their able support and assistance, to devote it to the use of convalescent soldiers.  The men, who come chiefly from Netley Hospital, are recovering from wounds received in South Africa, and everything possible is done to provide for their comfort and amusement.  The Home is most comfortably furnished, and contains cosy dormitories for the accommodation of twelve men.  There is also a large reading-room, where a great variety of papers and magazines are to be found.  The food, served four times a day in the dining-hall, is of the best, and the matron, Miss Thorp, and Sister Lewarre, do all in their power to ensure the speedy recovery of the invalids during their month's visit to the Home.

Condition is Very Good.