KUMARA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 17 September 1937, Page 2

KUMARA NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent]. Apathy is the word to apply just now to public matters in Kumara. Practically no interest is being shown in effecting the welfare of the community. The efforts made by the few persons who act as a Medical Committee fall flat for want of public support. However, once again an effort -is to be made to obtain a resident doctor for the .town and district, and with this object in view the Chairman of the. Westland Hospital Board has been delegated to meet the Medical Committee in Kumara at an early date. To-night is the occasion of the League Football Club’s Victory Ball. The Executive Committee are catering for the pleasure of many visitors, and decorations, prizes, an excellent floor-and a popular dance band, will combine to make it the ball of the season.

A further step towards the establishment of a district dental clinic at Kumara, was undertaken when representatives of the State and Convent Schools, together with the Mayor, as representative of the Coronation Committee, discussed the matter. Mr. T. W. Walker, Secretary of the State School Committee, read two letters from Mr. Jas. O’Brien, M.P., and the Minister, both of whom were in sympathy with the proposal, but stated the difficulty was in securing the necessary trained nurses. Rev. Father Healy said that he had received encouragement from Mr. McCutcheon, Director of Dental Clinics, and thought that a suitable room could be built and the clinic established in readiness for when a nurse was available. Mr. J. Reedy said that the State School Committee had had suggestions from surrounding district schools workable from a central clinic at Kumara. The Mayor proposed that a conference of all schools interested be called for the evening of September 25th., to discuss the proposal. This was carried. Mr. Seebeck offered to act as Secretary protein and communicate with all schools.

The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon. ,Mrs. Peever presided over a good attendance. In responce to a request from the Kumara League Football Club, it was decided to assist the Club by undertaking the catering for the supper for the ball. Members expressed regret at the illness of Mrs. McNabb, and decided to send her a letter of sympathy, wishing her a speedy recovery. The President, Mrs. C. Thorn, and Miss A. Hamer, were chosen as delegates to the conference in Hokitika. Miss Annie Schumacher, gave a very interesting demonstration in the making of wood fibre flowers, for which tue President expressed the thanks and appreciation of members. Competition for the best arranged afternoon tea tray for two, resulted: Mrs. A. Hamer Ist., Mrs. M. Mitchell 2nd., Mrs. J. Reedy 3rd. A competition for the best bloom resulted: Mrs. Wise Ist., Mrs. West 2nd., Mrs. Thorn 3rd. In the social half hour competition, Mrs. Wise and Mrs. Wilton were an equal first. “Emotion and Health” was the subject for the “Golden Thread” talk given by Mrs. Wise. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Reedy and Rooney, and Miss Clare Murtha. The advent of fine sunny weather has prompted the local Tennis Club to make an early start, and all members and friends are invited to the annual meeting to be held on Sunday evening at 8 o’clock.