LOWER HUTT CADET NURSES’ SUCCESS

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 22, 21 October 1937, Page 6

LOWER HUTT CADET NURSES’ SUCCESS

Standard Of Efficiency Commented On The Hutt Valley divisions of the St. John Ambulance Association paraded for inspection in the grounds of the lliitt Valley High School on Saturday. The well-kept grounds on such a bright, sunny day. together with the attractive uniforms of ambulance officers and nurses, made the scene a picturesque one. The Lower Hutt Municipal Band rendered musical selections, greatly assisting in the - niaien past.” There was a good representation of members and officers from the Lower Hutt Nursing and Cadet 'Nursing Divisions, the Petone Senior Ambulance Division, Cadet Division, Cadet Cycle Brigade, and Railway Workships. Division, lhe various divisions practised, bandaging, stretcher drill, hand-seat Grill, etc. The inspection was conducted by the assistant commissioner, Mr. F. W. Ward, and other officers of the Wellington district. At the conclusion of the parade, the assistant commissioner commented favourably on the standard of efficiency displayed and the good percentage of attendance. He mentioned particularly the high standard of the Lower Hutt Cadet Nursing Division, which, considering the comparatively short time—one year—it had been inexistence, had done remarkably well: the "march past” specially tad reflected great credit on this junior division.