UNIFORMS FOR STAFF

Taranaki Daily News, 16 April 1935, Page 8

UNIFORMS FOR STAFF

HAWERA HOSPITAL NURSES. CRITICISM AT BOARD MEETING. Criticism of the uniforms worn by nurses and maids at the Hawera hospital was general at a meeting of the board and after a long discussion the chairman, Mr. J. S. McKay, the medical superintendent, Dr. J. Cairney, and the secretary, Mr. C. Harrison, were appointed a committee to collaborate with the matron, Miss J. Fraser, in the proper provisioning of the staff. It was mentioned that a store of mauve material, ordered some years ago, had not been greatly disturbed. . The uniforms were in a shocking state, said Dr. Cairney at the start of the. discussion. Some nurses wore pink and' some mauve. All should really be given uniforms by the board at the end of the probationary period. Even in the lecture room, a class did not always wear the same coloured uniforms. The overalls were in an appalling condition and were most untidy. It was not fair to expect the matron to see that the shoes and caps worn by the staff were neat when the overalls had to be worn. He recommended that the clothes worn should be made uniform. Mr. Harrison suggested that the maids should also be given uniforms. At pres-' ent, they wore all the colours of the rainbow. Some years ago the maids had worn uniforms but the habit had been gradually dropped, though not by the board’s resolution. The discussion was closed when Mr. I. J. Bridger moved that the board approve of the principle of uniforms. “MESSIAH” MUSIC AT HAWERA. SERVICE ON PALM SUNDAY. As part of the eventide Palm Sun,day service at St. Mary’s Church, HaI wera, on Sunday there was a series of numbers covering the passion section of -Handel’s “Messiah,” with several of the instrumental numbers played on the organ. There were also three solos typifying the peace and quiet preceding the passion and the divine message of the “gospel of peace and glad tidings of good, things.” The recitatives and arias were sung by Misses A. Wilson, E. Gilbert and N. Death, and Mr. A. Galloway. All the singers caught the correct atmosphere of devotion and sang with a real appreciation of the beauty and impressiveness of music and words. The overture and opening fugal number, the Pastoral Symphony and three of the choruses were played by tho organist. Added numbers were the lovely trio from the “Elijah,” sung by Misses M. •Duffill and L, .Morris (soprano), J. Evans and S. Walters (mezzo) and N. Death (contralto) and the solo from an anthem “With My Whole Heart Have I Sought Thee,” by Douglas Lock. The young people sang with very good expression, securing perfect tune and good tone. The trio was sung unaccompanied. After the recital the vicar, Canon Malcolm, in a brief sermon stressed the value of devotional music and its good influence on character, but urged always the need of securing the right appeal from that music. TRIBUTE TO MR. L. O. HOOKER. SERVICES FOR SHELTER. Tributes to the work of Mr. L. 0. Hooker as secretary of the Hawera citizen’s shelter committee were expressed at a meeting of the Hawera Hospital Board yesterday and it wps decided to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Hooker for his services. Mr. W. G. Simpson, the chairman of the committee, said wonderful work had been done by Mr. Hooker in looking after the interests of the shelter. The annual meeting of those interested in the shelter had been recently held, and those present had expressed surprise at the liberal aid given by the board to the shelter. “There is no doubt that whatever Mr. Hooker does is successfully carried out,” said the chairman, Mr. J. G. McKay. “He has spared no effort in his endeavours.” PATEA GOLFING SEASON. OFFICIAL OPENING OF LINKS. The Patea Golf Club’s season was opened on Saturday, a 10-hole foursome being played in a high southerly wind. The visitors were welcomed by the club captain, Mr. E. Harris, in the absence of the president. Roots and Miss R. Harris were the winners and Gilbert and Miss Gilmour the runners-up. The prizes were presented by Mrs. C. Honeyfield, senior, andi afternoon tea was served. The. women’s club will open the season on Wednesday. PERSONAL ITEMS. At the annual meeting of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union branch at Awatuna special tributes were paid to the good work done for the branch by Mrs. Bourke as president and Mrs. Hughes as secretary. Mrs. Bourke was given a warm welcome on her return to the meetings. A motion of appreciation of the services of the chairman, Mr. J. G. McKay, was carried at the annual meeting of the Hawera Hospital Board yesterday. Mr. S. J. Bennett said Mr. McKay had given excellent rulings and had shown splendid judgment. Other speakers claimed that the fact that the year, de- , spite many difficulties, had been successful was due to Mr. McKay’s leadership. Tributes were also paid to Dr. J. Cairney, medical superintendent, to Mr. C. Harrison, managing secretary, and to the staff.

AUROA EUCHRE PARTY. The first of a series of Saturday night euchre parties was held In the Auroa hall on Saturday and proved a decided success, there being an attendance of 90. Mr. H. R. Wood was master of ceremonies. Music for the dances was played by Mrs. E. F.' Sandford, Miss Una West and Mr. S. Nuku. The prizes were won by Mrs. McLean, senr., and by Mr. James Stuart. Mrs. King and Miss Julian tied for the second prize trophy and Miss Julian eventually won. Mr. J. Watkins won the men’s second prize trophy. Auroa Personal Notes.

Mrs. Smith, Westport, has been visiting Mrs. Fred Hughes. Mrs. Smith, who was formerly Miss Ruby Surgenor, taught for some time in the Auroa school. '

The death occurred suddenly on Saturday night, at his residence on Oeo Road, of Mr. A. E. Ewans, who leaves a widow and a young daughter and son. Mrs. Reuben Hartley, Mohaka, is a stepsister. Mr. Ewans’ mother died only recently.