ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 14, 16 July 1936, Page 4

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

BRIGADE NOTES

. At the monthly meeting of the Wellington Corps held on Thursday evening last, the acting assistant commissioner, Mr. W. W. Dutton, presented the trophies won at the recent corps competitions. In congratulating the recipients, Mr. Dutton referred to the standard of work shown in the competitions, and to the importance of being prepared to treat even the most simple and straightforward injuries in competition work. The trophies were presented as follows:—Wellington Merchants' Association Cup. Hutt Valley Railway Ambulance Division; Wellington Hardware Association Cup,' Y.W.C.A. No. 2 Nursing Division and Wellington South Nursing Division; Miss Griffiths Cup (individual), Miss Carroll (Wellington South Nursing Division);- Duttqn Cup ;(pairs)7 Miss Butler and Private C. Shapcott, Private Goodwin and Private Willard; Mrs. Waters Rose Bowl, Wellington South Nursing Division. Warrants of appointment from St. John's Gate, London, were also presented to Mr. F. D. Elvines, corps superintendent; Dr. Douglas Brown, divisional surgeon, Wellington Railway Ambulance Division; Mr. J. M. McLean, superintendent, Wellington Railway Ambulance Division: Miss D. Hiscock, lady superintendent, Y.W.C.A. No. 2 Nursing Division; and to Mrs. I. Cole, lady divisional officer, Y.W.C.A. No. 2 Nursing Division. In addition, service awards were presented to Ambulance Sisters Miss F. Peach and Miss P. R. Rash. Art Gallery and Museum. A request was received from the trustees of the National Art, Gallery and Museum asking .members of the brigade to attend the : opening function of the Museum and Art Gallery on August 1. Although members would still be engaged on sports duties on that date, it was agreed .after discussion that wherever possible, three members from each division should attend the opening. V Visit to Sports Grounds. Mr. Elvines referred briefly' to his recent inspection of the various sports grounds in Wellington and the Hutt Valley. He was impressed with the general efficiency and,.ability of the members on duty, and with the facilities afforded at most of the'parks. Mrs. Gaby, lady corps superintendent, assisted by Mrs. E. M. Osborne, lady corps officer, then conducted the practical work of the evening, rollerbandaging technique, members pairing off and carrying out the varied methods of bandaging under Mrs. Gaby. Conference of Officers and Secretaries. An important meeting of superintendents, officers, and secretaries of all divisions (ambulance, . nursing, ■ and cadet) is being held oh July 21 in'the association Hall, Vivian Street, at 7.45 p.m. . ... Sports Returns. - Returns for -Saturday. July 11, show that eighty-four members of the brigade were on ■ duty at the various sports grounds and a total of 121 cases were attended to. Wellington Nursing Division. The Wellington Nursing Division held its fortnightly meeting on Monday evening. Pressure points and firstaid practice was the work of the evening under the direction o£ Mrs. Wilson, lady superintendent. The acting secretary was asked to write to Mrs. J. Ham, who was leaving on the Ruahine for an extended trip to Great Britain, wishing her bon voyage. It was announced also that Miss Joan Dutton was entering the Public Hospital for training. Miss Dutton is the fifth member of the division to take up hospital training in the last few years. Miss Doreen Boyd was welcomed to the division as a full member and was congratulated on having qualified for her Grand Prior badge. Miss Boyd has been a member of the Wellington Cadet Nursing Division for some time. Arrangements were made for the attendance of various members at sports grounds for the next two Saturdays. St. Paul's Nursing Division. At the last meeting of St. Paul's Nursing Division Dr. Alister Young gave a lecture on "Diet." Diet, he said, might be divided into ordinary, invalid, reducing, and faddist. The doctor explained the different constituents of food and the work done by each. Proteins, which repair waste, carbohydrates, and fats which supply heat and energy, vitamins, salt, and water, were all present in an ordinary mixed diet.' Dr. Young emphasised the danger of over-refined and tinned foods, and said that in an ordinary mixed diet of fresh food there should be no deficiency. Mrs. Gourley proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Young, and it was carried with acclamation. The division was pleased to have Mrs. Gaby, lady corps superintendent, and Mrs. Osborne, lady corps officer, with them for the evening. Arrangements were made for members to attend at the hospital for the remainder-of the. month.

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