RED CROSS SOCIETY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3890, 2 October 1928, Page 10

RED CROSS SOCIETY.

The monthly meeting of the Red Crosg Society was * attended by the Rev. V, G. Bryan King (in the chair), Lady Ferguson, Mrs George Roberts, Miss Rattray, Miss Graham, Messrs E. A, Rosevear, C. B. Smith, and E. J. G, J ohnston (secretary). A letter was received from head? quarters, Wellington, stating that, at the request of the Otago Centre, it was communicating with Sister Kirkpatrick in regard to her carrying on peace time work in the Otago district for a further term.

In regard to co-operation between the Health Department and the Red Grose in Taranaki a comprehensive and very satisfactory report was furnished by Captain M. S. Galloway, secretary at headquarters, following a visit to New Plyfnouth. Co-operation bad been entered into for a period of 12 months. The Taranaki Council had recommended that Sister Inglis should be appointed to work in conjunction with Sister Corkhill. Sister Inglis was an exNew Zealand Army nurse, and during the war was a matron. She was admirably suited for the work, both by training and temperament. At the New Plymouth meeting a warm tribute was paid to Sister CorkhiH for her excellent work on behalf of the sick and distressed. The applause which greeted the utterance showed in what esteem this lady was held for her good deeds; and, further, to what good purpose th® Red Cross was directing its Captain Galloway felt convinced thatM in entering into the scheme the society would be taking a wise step, which would result in a broadening of its field of useful activity. Referring to this broadening of the field of work in New Zealand, Lady Ferguson was of opinion that there was a possibility of too much work being put upon the Red Cross. Mr Rosevear considered that the executive committee at Wellington would have an eye to the matter to preserve an even balance. Mr Smith pointed out that Sister Corkill had been a full-time nurse. Now that a second nurse had been appointed the Department of Health would pay for half time for two nurses. The superintendent of the Seacliff Hospital wrote thanking the society for comforts supplied to soldier patients. A satisfactory report was received from Mr Neil H. Colquhoun, representing the Red Cross at Oamaru. A letter was received from the League of Nations Union in regard to holding a special meeting to make arrangements for a civic gathering on Armistice Day. —Mr Rosevear moved that the Rev. Bryan King be appointed to represent the society.—The motion was seconded by Lady Ferguson, and carried Mrs Roberts reported that the Red Cross visitors were keeping in touch with soldier patients in hospital. There were four men at Wakari and about 23 at the Dunedin Hospital. Matron Macmillan sent in a good report in regard to Montecillo Home. Five patients had been admitted, and two discharged. The men receiving treatement numbered 16. . The patients gratefully acknowledged a number of gifts received.—Lady Ferguson confirmed the matron’s report, and said that everything was progressing satisfactorily. The question of carrying out renovating at the home was referred to and it was decided to bring the matter up again at a later meeting. Mr King said that, in the event of Captain Kingsford-Smith and his comrades reaching the city by aeroplane the patients at the home would have an opportunity of getting out to Wingatui as motor cars would be available. A taxi driver had very kindly made such arrangements for the men at Montecillo.—This offer was appreciated by the members. Miss Graham referred to a special phase of peace time work which might be undertaken by a committee.—Mr King said that the matter could be dealt with by the Joint Peace Council, which would be called together at ao_ early date. J Mr Rosevear submitted the monthly financial statement, which showed that the society was in a satisfactory position.—On the motion of Mrs Roberts, seconded by Miss Rattray, the statement was adopted, and a number of accounts were passed for payment. *

“ Darling, I didn’t want you to go tor such expense for me! ” “ I thought you wouldn’t, dear boy« So I had them put straight to your acj, count! ”• «—Der Brummer, Berlin.