PLUNKET SOCIETY

Grey River Argus, 12 February 1938, Page 10

PLUNKET SOCIETY

The monthly meeting of the Greymouth Plunket Society was held in the Rooms on Thursday afternoon the following members being present: Mesdames Dennehy (chair), Wallis, Carter, Meldrum, McKane Leahy, Fletcher, Smith, Webber, Ramage, Barrett, Wilde, Trott, Denton, Phillips (secretary), and Miss Anderson. Before business was commenced a vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Sir Truby King, founder of Plunket work, members standing in silence as a mark of respect. The nurse’s report for January was received, and the monthly accounts were passed for payment. The resignations of the president and secretary were received, and a vote of thanks was passed for their services.

Mrs Jas. O’Brien was elected president, and Mrs W. P. McCarthy secretary. After the meeting, Mrs Dennehy was farewelled at afternoon tea and presented with a bouquet by the committee.

The following was the nurse’s report for January: Greymouth—Visits to home 107; visits to office, adults 358, babies 316, older children 78; total 752. Outstations: Visits to homes 128; visits to office, adults 230, babies 206, older children 57; total 493. The total of new cases was 67.