JUNIOR RED CROSS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 262, 1 August 1933, Page 5

JUNIOR RED CROSS

Secretary Farewelled The members and staff of the Junior Red Cross gave a farewell tea in the Red Cross rooms yesterday afternoon for Miss Thelma Lissington, who has been secretary of the New Zealand Junior Red Cross for the past ten years, and is leaving shortly for a visit to Sydney. Those present were: The Hou. Dr. W. E. Collins, Mr. C. H. Chapman, M.R., Mesdames C. H. Chapman, W. Downes, W Moore, Steele, Ellen, Tibbs, Lark, Galloway, Misses Ralston, Christie, M. Witten, Roberts,, Sisters Lewis and Aitken, Mr. A. Martin, J.P., and Mr. Galloway. Mr. Chapman, on behalf of the committee, read a letter of appreciation to Miss Lissington and spoke of the remarkable work she had done during her term as secretary. Miss Lissington, he said, had been given a free hand in the management of the Junior Red Cross and had achieved remarkable results. To her was due the credit for the formation of over a hundred centres, which were now doing excellent work in inculcating the idea of service in the minds of the younger generation. “I congratulate you,” concluded Mr. Chapman, “and wish you every success and happiness in the future.” The Hon. Dr. Collins, president of the Red Cross Society in New Zealand, read a letter written by Dr. Morgan in 1925 to illustrate how Miss Lissington had carried out. to the letter what he had foretold of her. Speaking of her nomination to the positions of secretary of the New Zealand Junior Red Cross and assistant editor of the Junior Red Cross Journal, he wrote: “Suffice it to say that the society has had no hesitation in entrusting her 1 with her present duties; and as director of the New Zealand Junior Red Cross, and about to depart from New Zealand, it gives me pleasure to state that it is with confidence that I leave in Miss LisSlngton’s hands the carrying on and development of this movement in New Zealand.” .

Dr. Collins presented Miss Lissington with a monogrammed travelling rug and a cheque, adding his own appreciation of her very fine work. Mr. A. Martin and Mr. Galloway also spoke briefly and a vote of thanks was passed to Miss M. Taylor, assistant to Miss Lissingtotn, for the able help she had given. In a little speech Miss Lissington thanked Dr. Collins, the executive, and staff for the kindness and consideration they had shown her at all times.