RED CROSS AND ST. JOHN

Evening Star, Issue 23128, 30 November 1938, Page 9

RED CROSS AND ST. JOHN

JOINT COUNCIL MEETING The monthly meeting of the Joint Council, Red Cross and St. John, was attended by Mr J. W. Smeaton (in the chair), Mrs Stanley Batchelor, Miss B. Farquhar, Mrs Sydney Neill, Messrs A. N. Haggitt, C. V. Smith, and the secretary, Mr E. J. G. Johnston. Mr Smeaton reported in regard to the case of an ex-imperial man. He had consulted with Mr Ferens, and they were agreed that what had been done was as much as was warranted.— Noted.

The Returned Soldiers’ _ Association extended a cordial invitation to members of the executive to be present at the annual “ Christmas treat ” for children of returned men.—Accepted with thanks.

The sum of £3O lls was received from various donors for the Far East relief fund.—The committee sincerely thanked all who had assisted. The cases of two returned men were considered, and it was agreed that they be referred to the medical, officer.

Red Cross headquarters advised that Mrs T. H. Lowry had represented the New Zealand organisation at the Red Cross conference overseas. The conference was attended by X'epresentatives from 58 countries throughout the world, and proved a great incentive to those engaged in humanitarian work under the Red Cross symbol. The New Zealand Society has set up a sub-committee to handle matters in connection with a. special display at the Centennial Exhibition at Wellington.

Mrs Batchelor reported for the hospital visitors. The men maintained a wonderful spirit in spite of, their sicknesses, and were grateful for the interest taken in their welfare. Means for entertainment for men at Wakari were discussed, and it was left with Mrs Batchelor to consult Mr Bang on the matter. Mrs Neill referred to the special case of a returned man that had come under her notice.—lt was resolved that Mrs Neill refer the matter to the medical officer, Dr Fergus. Matron Douglass reported that everything at the home was going along satisfactorily. During the month four patients were admitted, one transferred to hospital, and five discharged. There were at present 20 men receiving rest and treatment at the homo. The recent garden fete was a successful one, and all concerned were grateful to the many friends who so willingly assisted. , It was resolved to approve the closing of the home for the annual vacation on December 22, As this was the last business meeting for the year, the president (the Rev. Brian King) sent Christmas greetings to the executive and cordial wood wishes for the new year. The

members reciprocated his good wishes. It was mentioned that Mr King’s health was slightly improved, and it was sincerely hoped that before the new year had far advanced the executive would have the pleasure of welcoming its president back to the council table.