PLUNKET SOCIETY

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 May 1942, Page 3

PLUNKET SOCIETY

RUNANGA BRANCH REPORT

The Runanga Sub-branch of the . Plunket Society’s report for the year ended March 31 last, states: In spite or prevailing war condii lions, the year has again been beneficial for the Society. ' The Committee has been fortunate in maintaining its membership throughout the year, and our thanks go to all who have given both their time and energy to the cause. The committee decided to forego its annual ball for 1941, in favour of any attempts which would be made to raise money for patriotic purposes. This meant a substantial financial loss to the Plunket Society, and in order to counteract this to some extent, the W.E.A. of Runanga consented to give an evening’s entertainIment for the Society’s benefit. This was an unqualified success, and our thanks are due to the W.E.A. At the July meeting, the committee met to show its appreciation in a tangible form, to Mr. R. McTaggart, as a gesture of thanks for his work and interest in the Society for many years prior to his resignation as Mayor of Runanga. Mrs. McTaggart was also remembered by the committee, and suitably thanked. Early in July, the committee welcomed to the district Nurse Pearce, who has proved herself an accommodating and helpful nurse.

Under Nurse Pearce’s lectureship, Plunket Aid classes were formed in Runanga, a total of fourteen ladies meeting and taking part in the lecturcs, furthering the general work of the E.P.3. These Plunket Aids made suitable recognition to the nurse, who gave a great deal of her own time to assist in this work. With much regret we farewelled Mrs. Densem, who lei'; the district in August last. In October, we welcomed Mrs. Theyers. The question of the Plunket Nurse’s car allowance came under much discussion. The Branch finally decided to endeavour to maintain its quota towards the cost of the car. The house-to-house collection took place prior to Christmas, and a satisfactory sum resulted. With the work of the E.P.S. and the Plunket Aids came the necessity of furnishing an emergency box equipped with baby clothes, baby foods, etc. With the assistance of our members, this box has been made ready for use. The School of Mines building has been cleaned and prepared as a Plunket Aid post in time of emergency. Thanks ■ are due to the auditor, Miss Davison, to the Press, and to all who have proved themselves willing workers.

The balance sheet showed receipts totalling £lO9/16/1 (including £65 4/3 brought forward) with expenditure £4B/6/4.