GORE

Southland Times, Issue 23828, 27 May 1939, Page 14

GORE

RED CROSS SOCIETY DOCTORS WILLING TO SUPPORT BRANCH That the Gore doctors with whom he had spoken were willing to assist the movement was a statement made by the Mayor (Mr A. T. Newman) at a meeting of the newly-formed Gore branch of the New Zealand Red Cross Society held in the Council Chambers. There was a big attendance at the meeting, including official representatives of the various local organizations. Mr Newman outlined the points emphasized by Mr Ira Bridger, DirectorGeneral of the New Zealand Red Cross Society, when speaking at the first meeting. Mr Newman explained that at that meeting he had been appointed president and a general committee of 19 had been appointed. It was necessary that an executive and two vicepresidents be appointed. Mr Newman said that the doctors with whom he had spoken had expressed their willingness to co-operate with the branch. It was hoped to form various classes so that instruction could be given in first aid and home nursing. Messrs T. L. Macdonald and F. Ham were elected vice-presidents. The following executive was elected: Mesdames J. McKinnell, D. M. Cochrane, J. C. McDonald, R. B. Bannerman, A. T. Pettigrew, Miss M a. F. Paterson, Messrs G. L. Gerken, A. Watson and A. r . Taylor, the sergeant of police and a representative of the Fire Brigade, and Drs R. G. Stokes. R. S. Stewart, J. M. Watters and J. E. Rogers. Miss R. I. V. Aitken was appointed secretary and Mr W. D. Shelton treasurer. . At a subsequent meeting of the executive plans for arranging classes were discussed.

FAREWELL TO POPULAR BOWLER Members of the Gore Bowling Club met in the club’s pavilion to farewell Sergeant J. Abel, a popular member of the club, who has been transferred to Taumarunui. Mr Abel was presented with a solid leather bowling bag by the president of the club (Mr E. J. Columb) on behalf of the members, during the evening. “Mr Abel has been one of our most enthusiastic members and he has taken a keen interest in the affairs of the club,” said Mr Columb, in making the presentation. Mr Columb expressed regret that Mr Abel was leaving and said that during his association with the club he had gained the respect and esteem of every member. Mr Columb then made the presentation and wished Mr Abel, his wife and family the best of health and happiness in the future. Messrs J. Garrick, F M. Murray, A. C. Taylor, G. Anderson, James Hunter, Hugh Graham and T. Brown also spoke.

In reply, Mr Abel said that, it was with regret that he was leaving the town and club. He had enjoyed his stay in Gore and he did not want to leave. “You know and I know,” said Mr Abel, “that when a man joins the police force he becomes almost a social outcast, but I want to say that during my association with this club I have never felt at any time that I was not. welcome. I am very grateful for the way I have been treated ,by club members.” Mr Abel thanked the members for the bowling bag. and .said that he did not need anything to remind him f the enioyable hours spent on the Gore Club’s green. He wished the club every success in the future.

CRIPPLED “.DEEN SOCI VT Y “The sub-branch has now completed its fourth year of activity, and we review this 'page of bur history jwith gratitude that we have been enabled to register some degree of usefulness in mitigating the handicap of crippled children. throughout Eastern Southland,” slates the annual report of the Eastern Southland sub-branch of ’he Crippled Children Society. “Fifteen cases are enrolled on our books at the close of the year,” the report states, “and the needs of these have been met by specialized curative treatment or by facilities for academic and vocational education. As the work of the sub-branch becomes more widely known public interest is quickened, and we are able to report this year a big addition to the list of our personal members throughout the town and district. A canvasser was engaged for a brief period and all district schools within our boundaries have become enrolling centres. We are grateful for the co-operation of the head teachers and also for the generous response by district wellwishers who have helped in the success o' their efforts. We have to express our special thanks to the medical profession in Gore and its adjacent districts for whole-hearted co-operation in the activities of the subbranch, its expert advice proving invaluable in determining the course tending most effectually to the betterment of crippled children. Similarly we must thank the Southland Education Board and school authorities for their advice in educational matters, and the Gore Returned Soldiers’ Association for very practical help in securing the welfare of those handicanned.”