ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

Evening Star, Issue 18669, 25 June 1924, Page 3

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

NKW BBIGADE UNIT. A meeting to consider tho rcorganisat ion of the St. John AmhaJancc Brigade (overseas Men’s Division), which was adjourned from last mouth, was resumed in the fit. John Ambulance Association's rooms last evening. Air W. Fleming (deputy commissioner for Otago) presided over an attendance of sixteen. ’the Chairman said he was pleased to see there was a better attendance than '■■/as the case at the first meeting, ami it augured well for tho formation of the brigade, lie wanted them to realise that. I hey had a public duty to perform, and he j.ooi it that all those present would become members of the brigade..

.Mr T. Be!worthy (district superintended),) read tho objects of the organisation, which are as follow; —To afford holders of certificates from the St. John Ambulance Association opportunities of meeting together for ambulance and nursing practice, with the object of maim tricing their efficiency and combining individual efforts for the public advantage: to render first aid to the sick and injured on public occasions, and to maintain in readiness for such duty a body of trained mem and nurses qualified so to act; 1° enrol a }>ody of civilians to be placed at tiic disposal of the military authorities as a supplement to the regular medical services in eases of necessity: to train men in ambulance transport duties, and fo develop and promo!,e every menus cf rendering aid to the injured.

After further explanation had been made, Air A. (Brighton moved- —“ That those present form then'selves into a unit of Urn St. John Ambulance Brigade.’’ Mr Marlow seconded the motion, whuh was carried unanimously.

The election of officers resulted in Mr !•’. 'Wiseman being appointed superintendent, Mr It- M. Wilkinson bon. secretary and treasurer, and -Mr . bird inspector of stores.

It was decided that the unit meet every alternate Tuesday evening, and the Chairman expressed the hope that those interested in the work of the brigade would aitend in large numbers.