CONSUMPTION CASES

Taranaki Daily News, 16 April 1935, Page 8

CONSUMPTION CASES

HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLANS. ESTABLISHMENT OF CLINICS. Discussion at the Hawera Hospital Board meeting yesterday centred round the proposal of the Health Department to establish a chain of clinics in the North Island for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. No action was taken. The establishment has not been definitely decided on. The Director-General of Health, Dr. M. H. Watt, advised that the establishment of a chain of clinics for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis at local hospitals was proposed for the North Island on lines similar to those operating in the south. To further the scheme it was proposed that representatives of the boards controlling the sanatoria, together with a representative of the Health Department, should wait on the Hawera Board. Clinics at local hospitals were regularly visited by the medical officers of the sanatoria to give better service in the treatment of the disease. It was considered that the early treatment of tuberculosis gave greater probability of eventual recovery. It was not suggested that any financial commitment he asked from local boards but that a chain of clinics be established and that the medical officers from the North Island sanatoria visit periodically for consultation purposes. The chairman (Mr. J. S. McKay) said the matter did not greatly affect. Hawera, as patients from the district were always sent to Pukeora or Otaki, both of which gave satisfaction. The secretary, Mr. C. Harrison, mentioned that Dr. McLean, superintendent at Pukeora, had told him Hawera was the only board which met its obligations in regard to the sending of patients to Pukeora. '

“Does that mean keeping the consumption patients in the hospital?” asked Mr. W. G. Simpson. Dr. J. Cairney: It is difficult to say. It may mean, however, the establishment of an outpatients’ department, where the patients would be kept in tents.

GENERAL ITEMS. Te Roti Hafl Credit. At the annual meeting of • the Te Roti Hall Society there was an attendance of 14 members. Mr. T. J. Hurley presided. The balance sheet, presented by the secretary, Mr. Alexander, showed a credit of £lO 10s sd. Officers elected were: Chairman, Mr. Hurley; secretary, Mr. Condon; committee, Messrs. Rudkin, Cleaver, Henry and Hitchcock. The outgoing committee was thanked for their services. A meeting of the new committee decided to run a series of euchre parties throughout the winter. Winner of a Goose. A goose given by Mr. Thoumine for the 'Riverlea Men’s Hockey Club was competed for and its correct weight (101 b was guessed by Mrs. Munro, Mr. Williams and Mr. A. MacLeod. In a draw Mrs. Munro was the winner. Manaia Hockey Dance. A social evening and dance was held in the Oddfellows’ hall at Manaia on Saturday by the Manaia Men’s Hockey Club. The dance music was played by Mr. _M. Whalen, and supper was served by members of the women’s club. Messrs. E. Bennett, R. L. Hemsley ,and R. Duncan were masters of ceremonies. Motor Camp Visitors. The custodian, Mr. V. L. Warner, reported' to the Hawera Borough Council ■last night that 80 visitors used the Park motor camp during March. There were 29 cars, 26 staying for a night and a day, one for two nights and days and two for I a week. Jubilee Celebration. The Mayor, Mr. J. E. Campbell, and Messrs. E. K. Cameron, R. M. Rickard and L. H. Clapham were appointed by the Hawera Borough Council last night as a committee with power to act in arranging the celebration off the silver jubilee of King George’s coronation. Association Football. The Hawera Association Football Club was granted permission by the Hawera Borough Council last night to play oil the King Edward Park sportsground on the usual terms. Donation to Fund. The Hawera Borough Council in response to representations by the Mayor of Wellington, Mr. T. C. A. Hislop, decided last night to vote £2 2s towards the cost of hanging a portrait of Lord Bledisloe in the National Gallery at Wellington.

“FORSAKING ALL OTHERS.” HAWERA SEASON CONCLUDES. “Forsaking All Others,” the most starstudded film since “Dinner at Eight,” playing to capacity audiences at the Opera House, where it will screen to-day at 2 and to-night at 8 o’clock. With a cast as large and magnificent as the last year hit, the new picture is revolutionary in several respects. In the first place the cast is headed by three outstanding stars, Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery, who, while they have played in teams, have never before appeared together. Perfectly cast, they comprise what could be called the ace triangle of the year. The new picture has a .verve and pace not the slightest weighted or slowed down by the enormity of its cast. As a light comedienne, Joan Crawford reveals a new side to her many admirers. She is par excellence as Mary, Parkavenue-ite, who is left standing at the altar one minute and is pursued by two dashing males the next. Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery both deserve her by merit of outstanding performances. Billie Burke as the nervous society matron; Charles Butterworth (of the “dead pan”) as Gable’s closest friend; Frances Drake as the dark-haired siren; and Rosalind Russell as Eleanor, the girl friend, all make brilliant perfoMnances.

“THE UPPER ROOM” AT HAWERA.

On Tuesday night in St. Joseph’s hall, Hawera, Robert Hugh Benson's passion play, “The Upper Room,” will be presented. It is something entirely new in dramatic work and is based on events leading up to and after the crucifixion. Those taking part will be Misses Mary and Winifred Quin and Messrs. B. Malone, C. J. Roberts, A. E. Hynes, 0. J, Quin and Richard Maunder. The production will be assisted by a trained choir, and the effects from this quarter render a valuable assistance, particularly in bringing out the correct atmosphere. The play is being produced by Veronica Quin, and the proceeds are in aid of the funds of the Hawera Convent.