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Christ Child House is a battered, yellow building near Central Square. It rests quietly on a side street in one of Cambridge's better tenement sections--quietly, that is, until the kids come swarming in each day at the end of school. Then the building becomes alive; then the work...
The House is a recreational and social center for over 300 Cambridge children ranging in age from seven to 17. Byrnes, a big ruddy-faced Irishman, is the only paid social worker. All other help must come from volunteers, in this case almost all from Brooks House.
A PBH social service volunteer needs no special talent or particular ability to work with children, according to Byrnes. "His most important qualities are consistency and willingness to spend time with his particular group."
Byrnes, presently awaiting the birth of a second child, is willing to spend countless hours himself organizing, planning, and actively leading his House. He handles each House member with care and respect, always striving to encourage particular skills. The children in turn affectionately call him "Bill," and surprisingly respond immediately...
Byrnes, the motorcade passed a line of bleachers that was empty except for one girl staring solemnly at the visitor. But later, when Eisenhower emerged from the governor's office, it became clear why there had been so few people on the streets; they had all gathered around the...