HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 56, 8 March 1937, Page 14

HERE AND THERE

Interest to Philatelists.

In virtue of a privilege which it enjoys from the Government, the Finnish Red Cross Society issues at. the beginning of each year a set of postage stamps of nominal franking values to which a small surcharge is added for the benefit of Red Cross funds. These stamps, which are usually of genuine artistic value, are greatly appreciated by philatelists, and large numbers are sold every year. A new issue of three stamps is due to appear in 1937. Importance of Healthy Living. Even in these enlightened days, there are slaves of routine who deride the contention that communicable diseases can be prevented by the observance of a few simple health rules. The experiment conducted by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York, however, should suffice to convince the most incredulous (states the Red Cross Society). As much for commercial as for philan^ropic reasons, the company organises the methodical health education of its policy-holders and the supervision of their families by a large staff of public health nurses. Special attention is given to expectant mothers, mothers and children with a view to protecting them against contagious diseases. The results are conclusive; in twenty years, general mortality has diminished by 75 per cent, and the expectation of life has been prolonged by fifteen years.

in 1708 there was a general movement throughout Scotland to place seats in the hitherto open and unoccupied area of churches. For liberty to place the pews or seats there was demanded a rent of "half-a-crown for the use of the poor, the same be paid before the seats be set up." Previous to this arrangement the worshippers took stools or seats with the 1"

Small, and Paynter, Mitchell (the latter representing the R.S.A. Military Nurses), all of whom are going for the Coronation and the International Conference of Nurses.

During the evening much-appreciated items were given by Mrs. R. O'Regan and Miss Iris Eggers (songs), and Miss Wiggins (recitation).

Miss Willis (president of the N.Z.T.N.A.) on behalf of the association, presented Miss Bicknell with a handsome travelling rug, and mentioned the fine work done by Miss Bicknell both as a member of the association from its inception, and during her five "years of presidency. Bouquets of flowers were handed to all the guests of honour. Miss Willis also congratulated Miss Lambie upon being the first to receive a Rockefeller foundation scholarship, which will enable her to visit hospitals in America and other countries to get in touch, with the research work going on, and to note other things which will be for the benefit of the nursing services. Finally, Miss Willis expressed the good wishes of all to the guests of honour, and hoped that they would have an altogether enjoyable and successful tour.

Misses Bicknell and Lambie replied suitably. Later an excellent supper was served, and the nurses all had a delightful social time together, the general opinion being expressed that the party, so excellently arranged, was one of the pleasantest yet held by the association.