NURSE’S DISTINCTION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 194, 16 July 1935, Page 10

NURSE’S DISTINCTION.

HEADS STATE EXAMINATION. MISS LAWSON CONGRATULATED. Congratulatory comment upon the distinction achieved by Nurse P. Lawson in tying for first place in New Zealand in the nurses’ State examination was made by members at the meeting of the Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday afternoon. The chairman (Mr J. K. Hornblow) stated that it was the first time for a number of years that a Palmerston North Hospital nurse had received the premier honour, and he intimated his intention of donating a gold medal for presentation to her. Passes in the State examination conducted for nurses in June had been obtained by Nurses Parr, Donald, Clare, Grigor, McKinnon, Durrant, Phillips, ami Lawson, reported the matron (Miss McGhic). Nurse Phillips had obtained honours and Nurse Lawson had tied for first place in tho Domin- I ion. Successes in the maternity examinations had been gained by Nurses Valentine, Richardson, M. Tarpey, T. Tarpey, and McElnea. The hoard decided to convey its congratulations to the successful nurses. The previous occasion on which, such a high honour was gained by a Palmerston North Hospital nurse, as mentioned by Mr Hornblow, was that on which Miss Mabel Sbere, a member of the Hospital staff, headed the list for New j Zealand in the examinations, Miss McLagan being the matron at that time. Miss Shere was afterwards married to Mr G. Currie, and now lives in Carlton Road, Auckland. WHAK.ARONOO WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. The Whakarongo Hall was filled to overflowing on Friday evening, the occasion being the third birthday of j the Women’s Institute. The large! audience pleased the committee, who I had worked hard to make the evening] a success. Mrs Johansen, after j welcoming the members and visitors, ! called on Miss Grant, who said a tea words. At a suitable interval, beau-!' tiful bouquets were presented to j Mesdames Johansen, Oxenhani, and Christensen and Miss Grant, bv 1 Ngaire Olsen, Aileen Olsen, Dapline

Hazlehurst, and Iris Johansen. The opening item was a duet by Miss Steel and Mrs Riddel, followed by a song by Miss Burrows. A Highland dance was given by two small girls, Nola and Betty Ford. Mr Henderson sang a song, followed by an elocutionary item by . Mrs E. Vautier These were received with applause. A clever card trick was given by Mr Payne and bis small daughter. Two enjoyable songs were sung by Miss O’Brien ; then followed a violin solo by Mr Inkpen, and a solo by Mr Packer. Mr Payne surprised the audience with many tricks, which were enjoyed bv all present. A playette entitled “The Bathroom Door” was also entertaining, those taking part being members of the local Drama Circle. The beautiful birthday cake, made by Mrs Waugh, and iced by Miss Vautier, was much admired. The candles were lit by Miss Grant, and blown out by the former president, Mrs McLeavev. Supper was handed round, after' which the floor was cleared for dancing, Mr Gore being M.C. The lucky Gay Gordons dance was won by Miss M. Vautier and Mr C. Puklowski. while the waltzing competition was won l>v Miss Field and Air O'Neill. The institute funds should benefit considerably as the result of the gathering.