ABSTRACT
The inauguration of the new building in June 1929 allowed a significant increase in activity. By the end of 1929 the number of children had increased from 25 to 40. The building had a large playground for the younger children, the older children had a living room with radio and books, there was room for them to exercise and they could practice boxing in the attic. Although the institution was religiously orthodox, the director maintained a remarkably liberal attitude. Children attended non-religious Dutch schools, friends could visit them in the orphanage, and they could visit them in their homes in return. Compared to the previous 39 years, this was a happy period. It was only marred by the death of the director’s wife, and financial problems caused by malpractice by the treasurer.
