WAIKOUAITI NOTES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21032, 22 May 1930, Page 13

WAIKOUAITI NOTES.

(From Oue Owit Correspondent.) WAIKOUAITI, May 21. PLUNKED SOCIETY. On Monday last an afternoon function was held, arranged by the ladies of the committee of the local branch of the Pluntet Society. The object of the gathering was the introduction of the new nurse, and the hope of inducing the young mothers of the district, who were the especial guests, to take ah increased interest in the work of the society. In intro- . ducing Nurse Kirk, Miss Grahams: (assistant secretary of the brai(h) stressed. the propriety of the young mothers who were enjoying the benefits of the society, not only becoming 'members- 'themselves, but in assisting, in securing members among their friends. Some amusing. competitions were arranged by the Misses Orhcll,'followed by afternoon tea., Mrs Orbell (president of the- branch), after a brief speech, invited Nurse Kifk to address the gathering. ' Nurse Kirk dealt fully with the objects of the society and tbe benefits conferred. At the dose of the nurse’s remarks, Mrs J; Preston moved, a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker, which was carried with' acclamation. • . debating! Quite a large audience gathered last evening in the annexe of the Presbyterian Hall to hear a debate arranged by ■“ The Young People’s Own.” The,subject of the debate was ” That the advantages of the motor car are greater than” the evils attending its use,” the debaters being, affirmative, W. Hayward and G. Henderson ; negative, K. Heenan and E. Russell. For the affirmative, quick transport at any time, the improved conditions in back'? country life, more frequentmailsi greater comfort and safety for children attending school, and the benefits to children being ■ able fo attend a district school as against a small country school, the saving of time to farmers, doctors, and business men, and a number of other points were well brought out and ably handled. Little remained to be said on the negative side after the advocates bad finished their story. The greatly increased ' loss of human life, the loss to the railways-, added rush of life, loss of exercise, and increased facilities for spending money were only a few of . the many points submitted, altogether forming a ! novel and informative entertainment.