LADIES' GUILD

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 14, 16 July 1936, Page 18

LADIES' GUILD

PRESENTATION: MADE

The.Wesley LadiesV Guild (Wellington Central) heldctheir.annual meeting recently, there, being a .very good a.ttendance of visitors and members. The retiring president occupied the chair. In the annual" repbrt, the ."secretary showed that the. year had been an interesting and successful one, thus enabling the guild to make its usual distribution of funds.-. at the Christmas season. The treasurer in the financial statement showed receipts to be over £19, of which £12 were allocated for Christmas cheer.-. ■ : .

Mrs. Ham was presented by the Rev. Mr. Paris with an , oak dinner wagon from members of : the guild as a token of affection and appreciation of her five years as president. Mrs. Ham i expressed thanks to all and spoke of the/pleasure it. had been to,her to be associated with thief guild. . : . Bouquets of, beautiful, spring flowers were presented-to the- secretary, treasurer, and- pianist 'respectively, which* were very-much appreciated. " ' '. . • The following officers were" elected for the ensuring -yean—President, Mrs. Israel; secretary, -Mrs. ■< MacGoun reelected); treasurer, "Mrs; -Childs'. (reelected) -, pianist,, Mrs. Howe'- (re-elect-ed); auditor, Mr. H. P-. .'Mouraht.

A very pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent, : interspersed" with musical and - elocutionary items - and afternoon tea. ~ ... .-. . .

The annual ■ of'- the Wellington South... Nursing Division took place recently. Dr. Brown and Dr. Luke conducted -the examination. All members passed. Both doctors: commented on the high standard of work and general'efficiency-of'mem-bers;- also making reference to the success of the division in competition work, which ' they stated'^ reflected great credit on the superintendent (Mrs. Betts), of whose work the doctors spoke in eulogistic: terms. Mrs. Gaby (lady corps' superintendent) also addressed members.1 A hearty vote of'thanks was accorded the doctors. The Horsley Cup was presented to Miss Cleaver. Supper was served.