CRIPPLED CHILDREN

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 212, 6 August 1940, Page 2

CRIPPLED CHILDREN

MANAWATU BRANCH. The Manawatu branch of the New Zealand Crippled Children Society met last night. Those present were Messrs W. G. Black (chairman), J. C. Aiming, H. B. Free, G. G. Priest, F. W. MeL<2od (collector}, A. Grigor, W. Jt. Winks, Dr. D. Cook, Mr K. G. Chamberlain (secretary), Misses M. Eoole, K. Spenslev, M. Grant, Mesdames WG. Black, and J. T. Horne (representing the Woodville branch). A report by the combined ManawatuWanganui committee on the work ot welfare officers was read. This report said that the time had arrived when an assistant welfare officer should do provided for each branch, and recommended that an assistant be procure at once for Palmerston North. I le purchase of two motorcars lor tie welfare officers was also recommended —After the chairman had explained the advantages of the proposal, the report was adopted. Miss 1 oole w appointed assistant welfare officer ro six months as irom August 1, the position then to he reviewed. It was decided that the V anganm branch be advised of the confirmation of the proposal. A letter was read from Mr Chamberlain placing before the meeting ns resignation as honorary secretary, tie said his action was only in accordance with the progress of the society, a the logical step was now to combine the offices of secretary and treasurer with someone who could gi' time to the work. , The resignation was accepted, and on Mr Black’s motion it was decided to place on record appreciation ot M Chamberlain’s services as secretary or .the branch for the three years since its foundation. Mr Chamberlain s name was added to the executive ot tne branch, and appreciation was also recorded of his action a jear ago forgoing his honorarium so sfs to ass s the development of the society.. Miss Poole also expressed appreciation o the assistance which Mr __Chamberlai had g’ven her in her weltare work. Mr Priest was appointed organising secretary, in addition to his °® ce treasurer, and returned thanks for th. confidence shown in him, at time expressing regret that M bcrl-ain had resigned Fie also expressed appreciation at the ■ spirit operation which had been shown by tile’ Wanganui branch. . It was decided that the diroetio of the welfare office and of the collector be in the hands of the secretaiyMessrs" Black and Prievt were appointed delegates to the New Zealand conference. , „ + i,,, Rules were adopted governing the establishment of sub branches in tne district and their operation. It was reported that subsei lption had been collected from 192 a » nnP q members, tins number - including 19 former and 75 new members, and that 17 subscriptions bad been paid at tUc office. The collections amounted to> -MUi 10s sd. Accounts amounting to ±-<4 ■ Id were passed for payment. It was decided to circularise local bodies wlucb had previously contributed sceki. g a continuation of their annual subsidies. The report of the welfare officer (Miss Aitken) ‘stated that 20 visits had been received. Cases . transferred and new cases were reported and mattei.s r * quiring recommendation wore given consideration. Grateful acknowledgment was made of gifts of Coleridge’s »>ncwnt partner” and D. Maclue’s “Storv of He Norman Conquest” from Miss Nj Monelrton. Bussell- Street to be sol; for the society’s funds: also for | clothing from Mrs D. Evans (Ladies Welfare Committee') and material fr™ the Manawatu Canvas Company 101 remedial toys.