RED CROSS

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 53, 11 September 1928, Page 15

RED CROSS

EXECUTIVE MEETING The nionlhly mooting of the Wellington executive ol' the Ked Cross Society, Peacetime Division, was Jield at Eeil Cross headquarters, Dixon street, on Friday last. Present: Mr. I. Ilurloy, Mesdames C. H. Chapman, G. Lark, H. Cameron, S. Warwick, and Gledliill, Misses Uown and T. li. Lissington, Sister .1. E. Lewis, Messrs. Martin and Galloway. Apologies were received from Lady Khodes, Mesdaines J. Pow, S. Myers, D. Moore, G. Smith, Rolleston, Miss Hyncs, and Mr. C. H. Chapman. In the absence of Mr. Chapman, the chair was taken by Mr. I' 1. Hurley. Miss S. F. Eager and Mr. N. A. Grant were unanimously elected to the executive. The secretary reported that a number wireless sets had been installed during the month for the civilian blind. In addition, arrangements had been made to meet various blind people proceeding from the South Island to Auckland and attending to their comfort during their stay in Wellington. After discussion it was resolved to postpone affiliation with the Wellington Social Welfare Council in the meantime. Many letters were received from families expressing appreciation for assistance given during the month. The case of n family in distress in the Nelson district was brought under the committee's notice. The secretary stated that already this matter had been referred to the Nelson Red Cross to deal with. Kcports were received from the Red Cross nurses indicating that their time was taken Op in attending to cases of distress and the carrying out of instructional work. the report received from the secretary of the Junior Ked Cross showed that a number of new circles had linked urj and the members of old and new circles were busy in collecting, making, and supplying clothing either in their own district or forwarding it to Mother Hubbard's Cupboard at headquarters. Pictures, magazines, fruit, cakes, and eggs had been collected and handed over to hospitals for the benefit of patients in various districts. This report indicated a very healths' expansion of junior activity. Miss Bown (lion, secretary of .the Ladies' Auxiliary) submitted a report giving details of articles of clothing, etc., distributed during the month. The auxiliary had had a busy time, having distributed close on 000 articles. In addition a number of homes have been visited and various comforts given. Report was submitted by the secretary covering the activities of the Unemployment Committee. Cases specially dealt with by the committee were among men handicapped through sickness or physical disability. Men who were fit were left to the labour bureau and other. agencies to deal with. The superintendent of the cafeteria (Mrs. C. S. Wright) reported upon this recently developed activity. The cafeteria had been opened at the Wellington Public Hospital and had been operating during the month. The services aimed at was to enable outpatients, whilst waiting an interview with the doctor, to receive refreshments in the way of tea, chocolate, milk, cakes, etc. The society had set aside £50 for the inauguration of the scheme and had arranged for ladies to attend voluntarily each day to serve the patients with light refreshments. This service is fulfilling a long-felt need, and it is running smoothly and satisfactorily. Thanks were expressed to the Master Bakers' Association, Messrs. Picot Bros., Cadbury's, and Ellis and Mantou for contributions of goods. The chairman reported that from now on a number of benefit entertainments promoted on behalf of the society would take place. Red Cross activity was widen-, ing daily, and to meet the demands financial support was necessary. Earlier in the year the society received a severe blow in tho loss of its Red Cross Day. However, despite the fact that the society has had greater obligations to meet it had risen above its difficulties. Tho forthcoming, performances, adequately supported by tho public, would enable the society to carry Thanks was expressed to My. Stanley tVarwick and supporting artists who had successfully staged the three-act comedy "Jane" at the Concert Chamber, and also at Khandallah public ball. Mrs. C. H. Chapman, who is in charge or the committee set up for the entertainment of the civilian blind, intimated that a social afternoon would be held on their behalf towards tho end of the mouth. At this function a musical programme will be given and afternoon tea served. Accounts amounting to £87 0s 8d were passed for payment.