VOLUNTARY WORK PRAISED

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31210, 7 November 1966, Page 16

VOLUNTARY WORK PRAISED

All members of the corps should take pride in doing important work for the community on, a voluntary basis, said Colonel G. L. Falck, commissioner of the Canterbury and West Coast district of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, in Christchurch yesterday. Cololnel Falck told the 723

ambulance and nursing division men,'women and cadets, on parade for the annual inspection in King Edward Barracks, that this giving of one’s time voluntarily was not always understood and appreciated by the public. The City Council deeply appreciated the free time given up to provide such a vital service to the community, said the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr G. Manning). It was most encouraging to see so may young cadets giving their time and energies

'to the brigade at their particular time of life, said Mr Manning. He appealed to them to continue in the work. On what he described as the “vexed” question of recruiting, Colonel Falck said he had been prepared to “really say something” until he saw the almost record number on parade. Nevertheless, recruiting was a serious problem for the corps throughout New Zealand, he said. People were still needed,

particularly seniors. He appealed for those interested in working for the community to approach the corps where they would be made welcome and trained. After inspecting the parade Colonel Falck presented efficiency awards and service medals to about 50 members. The Highland Pipe Band of St. Andrew’s College provided music for the ceremony. The picture shows Colonel Falck inspecting members of the brigade.