Palmerston North Hospital Women’s Auxiliary

Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 229, 27 September 1940, Page 5

Palmerston North Hospital Women’s Auxiliary

Mrs. M. Aitchison presided over the monthly meeting of the Palmerston North Hospital Women’s Auxiliary on Wednesday afternoon. Also present were Mesdames J. Stone, E. Saunders. F. J. Nathan, 11. Fry, W. Mouldey, A. M. Wilson and Mjss E. Clark. There were apologies for absence from Mesdames F. Bennett, T. R. Moore, R. D. Spraggon, S. J Parkes, J. Barsanti, A. E. Mansford, W. 11. Richardson, E. L. Christian, and Miss L. M. Banks. In the absence of the secretary (Mrs. Parkes), Mrs. Mouldey carried out her duties. The president reported that tho chair to be presented to the Awapuni Home had been purchased and a plate was being affixed with the name of the auxiliary. Miss Clark reported on purchases of materials. A report was also given on the work of supplying books to the hospital, it being mentioned that the patients showed a preference for magazines. The president reported on the Women’s War Service Auxiliary meeting and said that the Hospital Auxiliary secretary had been elected as one of the nine committee members. In response to an inquiry as to whether Toe II was still functioning and offering to carry on the work of distributing reading matter in the hospital, Mr. F. Opie wrote explaining that the organisation had gone into recess for the duration of the war. The president reported on a case which had come to her notice, and assistance was granted. Miss Clark was authorised to make the necessary purchase and also to replenish the supply of cotton.