MUCH HARD WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 107, 9 May 1938, Page 14

MUCH HARD WORK

FREE AMBULANCE AUXILIARY

"OBJECTIVE WITHIN SIGHT"

"Although we have only a small working committee and several of them have unfortunately been indisposed during a large part of the year, the income for this year amounted to £195 15s 5d." stated Lady Norwood, president of the ladies' auxiliary of the Free Ambulance, in her report, which was presented at the annual meeting on Tuesday by Mrs. W. H. Gledhill, Lady Norwood being absent' from Wellington. The report went on to tell how this large sum was raised. The bridge circle, run by Mesdames Atkinson and Ellis and Miss Fraser, who hold a bridge party, comprising six or. seven tables, every fortnight, from March to November, handed in £70. As another proof that every member was anxious to make the utmost profit with the

least expense the report stated that the general expenses for the £161 6s 9d raised by other methods amounted to only £17 15s Bd. The year's programme had been varied and most enjoyable. The auxiliary's functions were noted for their sociability as well as for the delicious home-made suppers and afternoon teas provided by the members. The programmes had included special Ibridge parties, a large number of musical afternoons and evenings arranged by various members, a jumble sale held by a few of the committee members, a shop day, and a money-raising competition. Special mention was made of the support given by Mr. and Mrs. B. Sutherland, who opened their garden to« the public one weekend for the benefit of the. funds, and had lent their home and garden on many other occasions, besides making gifts of .flowers and pot plants. Another good friend of the auxiliary was Mrs. McGill, mother of the hon. treasurer, Mrs. Coad. Mrs. McGill had made and donated'a beautiful supper cloth which was being raffled, £9 8s having been collected already. SPECIAL PRAISE. "Each member of the committee has worked well in her own little niche," stated Lady Norwood in her report, "but I must give special praise and thanks to our capable secretary,. Miss Bull, and our energetic treasurer, Mrs. Coad. They ' are hardworking members, and their work and enthusiasm is appreciated by everybody. Two other members of the committee who perform a very important duty be-, hind the scene at our various functions, arranging and serving suppers and afternoon teas,' deserve, special mention. They are Mesdames McGowan and Roffe. We are indebted to many members and friends for gifts too numerous to mention, but I feel I must especially thank Mrs. Hocking for her numerous and generous gifts, which have been raffled, also for various prizes which she has kindly donated.

"We . are delighted to be able to report," concluded the report, "that the auxiliary's objective, to present a new ambulance to the board is now within sight of accomplishment. The amount in hand at the end of the financial year was £435 £s Bd. Since our inception the auxiliary has raised the total sum. of £1307 16s, which is an achievement of which all should be very prbud;." Votes of thanks were passed at the meeting to a number of people, including the superintendent, Mr. Roffe, and his staff, the hon. auditor (Mr. 'Ernest Hunt), and the Press. ■ > SUCCESSFUL CABARET DANCE Mrs. M. J. Bunny gave a very successful dance at the Mayfair Cabaret recently for her daughter, Miss Mary Margaret Bunny. Tnere was an excellent orchestra which added to the pleasure of the dancing. The supper tables, which were decorated with Iceland poppies, looked very gay and bright. Speeches were made by Mr. Peter Bunny, Mr. O. Gillespie, and Mr. Ackroyd. Cordial thanks were given to Mrs. Bunny for a delightful evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hewitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ackroyd, Mr. and Mrs. Angus, Mrs. L. P. Haywood, Mrs. Lavette, Mrs. Davis; Misses J. Napier, P. Hogg, J. Chambers, S. Spears, M. Shearer, J. Lees, L. Ackroyd, J. Little, A. May,. W. Vickery, Y. Vickery, R. Hewitt, B. Gillespie, P.' Gillespie, B. Haslett, S. Bennetts, V. Helyar, L. Adams, N. Dudley, E. Fry, G. Turton, M. Parker, N. Halse, Hill, E. Hill, N. Hill, V. Coleman, S. CraigWright, T. Mclntyre, A. Josephson; and Messrs. P. Haywood, B. Saunders, D. McLean, E. Wiren, A. Cross, L. Ellingham, W. Hunt, M. Hudson, D. Harty, T. Pepper, C. Hebley, J. Bunny, P. Bunny, O. Kelly, D. Bennetts, M. Turner, T. Cockerill, G. , Davis, H. Walls, B. Bamford, J. Campbell,. B. McLaren, B. Grose, K. James, C. Stewart, D. Cochrane, and E. Ryan.