PATIENTS AND PRISONERS' AID SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17504, 21 December 1918, Page 5

PATIENTS AND PRISONERS' AID SOCIETY.

A meeting of the committee of tho above society was held) on Thursday afternoon; present—Messrs Geo. Fen wick, (chairman), G. L. Denniston, P. Barr, W. Gow, W. Bull, P. M'Skimming, jun., W. Easton, E. R. Smith, W. It. Log-ie, and F. C. Camming. Mr Fenwick was welcomed on his return from the press delegates' visit to London. The agent's report showed that the influenza epidemic had in some ways prevented certain activities from receiving attention, and had made greater demands on his time. This was because, with the acting chairman's consent, he had taken the supesrintendency of the Knox Church auxiliary hospital. Still, no needed work of the society . had been neglected. Letters to the chairman were received from the Rev. R. E. Davies and Dr Bowie. Both expressed the thanks of tho committee for permitting them to have Mr Cumming's help during the recent epidemic. The position occupied by Mr Cumming was a responsible one, and entailed a largo amount of painstaking "labour, as well as administrative ability. Tho work has been done admirably. The committee expressed its pleasure at being able to assist the influenza sufferers.

The Rev. R. E. Davies's request for Mr Gumming 3 assistance in administrating a relief fund was granted. The hon. treasurer's report showed! that tho recent appeal through the press for financial assistance for the society's funds was very encouraging. The work was extending, and ask. present there was still need for further donations to be sent in!