ST. JOHN AMBULANCE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 116, 12 April 1930, Page 2

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE.

ADDRESS TO NURSING DIVISION* Despite the inclement weather conditions, there was a large attendance at a very interesting lecture, which was given by Dr. Goufreyj on “Tuberculosis,” at the St. John Ambulance Nursing Division Hall, No. 1 Oxford Street, on Tuesday evening. Dr. Godfrey stated that the tubercule germ was conveyed to the body by food, drink and air, and that no one in civilised life could escape tuberculosis, the germ even infecting domestic animals. In the majority of people the germ remained dormant, owing to. good health, but was always awaiting an opportunity to attack, and found weunness its greatest ally. Tuberculosis was more prevalent than most people imagined as about eight per cent at the age of five years showed signs of it, although, it was not so common in New Zealand as iu the Old Country, while in Manitoba it was very rare. The tubercule germ could not work while the body was healthy, and so made the most of its opportunity when' it had the chance for instance, after influenza, measles, whooping cough and pneumonia, but recovery was always possible, provided tlio person was given food, air, rest and sleep.” The lecturer' was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for his fine address. ' >