WAIPUKURAU

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 305, 11 December 1929, Page 8

WAIPUKURAU

'NEWS AND NOTES. Special Representative.) To the monthly meeting of the Waipawa Hospital Board held in Wtiipukurau to-day, the medical superintendent (Dr. J. L. Reed) repotted that there were 54 patients in the Waipukurau Hospital as at the Ist inst., two being in the isolation ward. He stated that the average number ot occupied beds per day for the month had been 52.23. There were 36 surgical operations performed under general anesthesis of which nine were major and 27 minor. The work in the wards had proceeded satisfactorily, and fortunately these were not overcrowded, so that no inconvenience through the building operations (which are now approaching complotinn) occurred. The clerk of works (Mr F. Heasman), reporting to the Waipawa Hospital Board on last month’s activities in connection with the erection of T.B. shelters at the Waipukurau Hospital, stated that steady progress had been made by the contractor, completion of the work being expected Irefore Christmas.

The pupils of the secondary department of the Waipnkurau District High School are holding a final term social for the year on the 18th inst. The parents of the scholars have been invited to attend.

The Borough Council’s street improvements staff is at present proceeding apabe with the converting of a pathway (half-width) along Reservoir road. The adjacent street (Nelson) is also to receive similar very needful attention.

The matron of the Waipnkurau Hospital reported to the hoard meet ing to-dav as follows:—“The isolation ward has been opened again with two scailet fever cases and two of typhoid fever. Sister Cairns and Staff Nurse McLean are at present on holiday. On the 25th pros.. Masters Jack Bryce and Bernie Atkins, with many other young performers, rendered a very nice concert in the women’s ward. It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.” BOY SCOUTS. A meeting of the citizens’ oomniittee of the Waipukurau Boy Scouts was held at St. Andrew's Hall on Monday evening, the Rev. Canon E. D. Rice presiding. Mr Gray (treasurer) reported that the finances showed a credit balance of £2 12s sd. Special votes of thanks were accorded Mrs Haswell for raising £3 IBs 2d towards the funds, and Mrs McLean fern enrolling a number , of new member's. The Cubmaster (Mr Jamieson) reported that the Cubs’ roll call numbers 30, but attendance varies from 9 to 19. Since last committee meeting 20 Cubs have passed their Tenderfoot test, and several of (he best Cubs are preparing for their First Star test. With Mrs Jamieson's help, the Cubs have been making raffia tea-pot stands, papier maehe dishes, paper heads and passe partout picture framing. An enjoyable picnic was held on November 16 nt Mount Herbert, with 19 Cubs present. Scoiilmaster G. Black was thanked for the use of his ear, and appreciation was record-

ed of the help given by Scouts Harold Green and John Sparkman. The Scoutmaster (Mr G. Black) reported that the roll had increased to 45, with average attendance of 34 boys had now completed their first aid course, thanks to Dr. Raymond, and Dr. Fisher will examine tor the badge on Wednesday. In moving that the reports be approved, the chairman paid a sterling tribute to the work of Mr Black, who, ho said, was giving a great deal of time and careful thought to the troop, and the splendid results were a striking tribute to the tuition given. In returning thanks. Mr Black said that his work wa s made a pleasure by reason of the splendid type of boy that came under his charge. The troop was growing steadily, and warranted the appointment of a second assistant scoutmaster

It was decided tn forward Troopleader Norman W. Taylor’s name to the Dominion headquarters with a recommnnedation that he be granted a commission.

The chairman said that Mr and Mrs Jamieson were doing splendid w< rk with the Cub pack, which was growing steadily. Both officers were accorded hendty votes of thanks

It was decided to purchase patrolleader badges and one-year service badges.

The question of holding a Christmas camp for Scouts was discussed at length, and the matter was referred to Scoutmaster Black to make ar. inspection of the Lindsay Reserve. The date of the camn was fixed ten tatively for the second week in January.