NURSES' CONFERENCE

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 71, 25 March 1937, Page 16

NURSES' CONFERENCE

DOMINION DELEGATES

Leaving for England by the Arawa on Saturday are Miss J. Bicknell, A.R.R.C., Dominion president of the New Zealand Registered .Nurses' Association, late director of the Nursing Division of New Zealand, Miss Lambie, director of the Division of Nursing, Wellington, Miss R. J. Mirams, nurse-inspector of the Health Department (Auckland), Miss Arnold, matron of St. Helens Hospital, Wellington, and Miss F. Wilson, »matron of Walton-on-.Thames during the Great War, states the "New Zealand Herald." All five will attend as delegates the International Council of Nurses to be held in London in July. At this conference 30 countries will be represented and matters of special interest to the nursing profession all over the world will be discussed, including industrial nursing, the interchangeability of nurses between different countries, and the problems peculiar to those countries; industrial insurance, public.health, school nursing, etc. Since the countries which will be represented at the conference Will include India, Japan, China, the Philippines, Turkey, Bulgaria, and South Africa, it can readily be understood that the conditions under which nursing is carried in each vary considerably and will provide interesting and enlightening discussions.

The International Council was formed by representatives of England, the United States, and Germany in 1899,' and it is interesting to learn that New Zealand was ninth in the order of affiliated countries. Since then the council has met every four years, with the exception of the war period. At the conference to be held in July it has been decided that the official languages to be used will be English and French.

In addition to the discussions, lectures and addresses will be given by medical men,and women prominent in their 'profession.

were explained, general support being promised. A letter from the Minister of Justice was read, acknowledging the receipt of the following resolution from the guild:—"That in future prosecutions on charges of procuring abortion all the principals concerned shall stand their trial, and share in the responsibility for the crime." A letter was also received from Mr. Justice North croft acknowledging one from the guild on the subject of his recent refusal to clcl? the.court during the hearing of a case, which action the guild approved./

Ed the union hospital committee at a delightful afternoon tea party in their clubrom. Dainty pale green covers and vases' of artistically arranged golden-hued flowers adorned the tables, and each guest found, a charming little calendar beside her plate. In a few words, Miss Jordan thanked all members of the committee for making time to visit the sick, and said how much their kindness was • appreciated. A short musical programme—songs by Mrs. Darcy Preston and Miss Jean. Harman, and elocutionary items, by Miss P. Taylor, brought ,the happy gathering to a' close. Tennis Afternoon. . • - Mesdames Hammond and McNab recently gave a tennis party for Miss Enid Mackintosh,, who is to be mar? ried early in April. A sumptuous tea was served, and the guest, of honour was the recipient of many charming gifts. .. ' Charming Party. r . The first party of the .amalgamated Wanganui and Suburban Horticultural Society was recently ■ held at "Leetham," the beautiful home of Mrs. C. G. Ross. Perfect weather prevailed, and the flower lovers spent a delightful time • admiring the extensive grounds. The president, Mr. Christie, thanked Mrs. Ross for her kindness in 'ending the society her charming garden.