GERALDINE DISTRICT NURSE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21529, 16 December 1939, Page 4

GERALDINE DISTRICT NURSE

Valuable Services Annual Meeting Held Canon A. H. Norris was elected the new president of the Geraldine District Nurse Committee at the annual general meeting held yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance present and Mr B. R. Macdonald presided. The general committee was reelected with the addition of the Revs. F. O. Prosser and W. R. Lapsley. The work of the Geraldine District Nurse continues as needful as ever stated the report. During the past financial year the nurse paid 1049 visits to the sick tan average of three a day) but of the total. 653 were made to patients who had not been charged for the service. The fees charged totalled £66 14. -. but fees collected only amounted to £59 7 6. With the annual grants the total receipts were £139 06. The expenditure, including salary, car expenses and other items was £276 1/5, leaving a deficiency of £137/0/11, which had been paid by the Hospital Board. In the eight months of the current year, the report continued, the nurse had paid 837 visits and of these 553 were not charged for. To date £36 7 - had been received in payment and the grant from the Hobson Trust Fund of £2O brought the total receipts to £56/7/-, which had been forwarded to the Hospital Board. During the year the Rev. W. J. Couling, the president, had removed to the North Island, and the committee extended to him the best wishes for his future. The secretary (Mr T. H. Bannehr) said a letter had been received from the daughter of a very sick mother paying tributes to the work being carried out by Nurse Rattray. Other verbal tributes had also been made. In moving the adoption of the report, Dr L. C. Mail said the report gave an excellent idea of the work being carried out, and the way their finances were being looked after by their very capable secretary. It was also pleasing a note that the nurse’s services were being appreciated. It had been thought that the Social Security Scheme might have some effect on the nurse, but in any case her services could not be done without. It was agreed to allocate £4O to the car renewal fund, which showed a credit of £B6/15 6. The secretary reported that a grant of £7 had been received from the St. Barnabas Guild and £l/17/6 had also been received. Congratulations on attaining 90 years of age were conveyed to the secretary, and the meeting expressed the hope that he would continue to enjoy good health. The chairman also paid tributes to their past president (the Rev. W. J. Couling) who had removed to the North Island. One month’s holiday was granted the nurse and the secretary reported that arrangements had been made for Miss E. Templer, of Geraldine, to relieve during the nurse’s absence.

SCHOOL PUPILS MEET FIVE YEAR RE UNION HELD This year the end of-term social of the Geraldine District High School took the form of a re-union of expupils for five years back and a masked fancy dress ball. There was a very good attendance, and the evening was spent in dancing and competitions. Novelties were won as follows:—Traffic cop waltz, Miss N. Winmill and Mr K. Lysaght; balloon race, Miss M. Gresham and Mr J. Thatcher; statue waltz, Miss J. Lapthorn and Mr A. Lysaght; lucky spot fox-trot, Miss M. Friend and Mr J. Thatcher. During the evening Mr D. Jones gave an exhibition of tapdancing. Those in fancy dress were:—Misses J. Lapthorn. M. Friend and H. Pierce (three kindergartens); J. Sherratt (Mary, Mary quite contrary); H. Brown and Z. Stevenson (Turkish boy and girl); H. Watts (Japanese lady); A. Kelman (Early Victorian); N. Winmill (Turkish lady); R. Robinson (French Peasant lady); E. Adamson (Old English lady); J. Bowkett (Pierette); P. Murphy (Romany Peasant); L. and M. Kerr (Fashions years ago); M. King (Jockey); N. Maister 'Simple Simon); I. Hearn (Swiss Peasant); N. Collins (Old English Lady); N. Crotty (Night); M. Timblick (Victorian); A. Lee (Question Mark); M. Smith (Rambling Rose); S. McColl (Early Victorian); J. Ragg (Night); L. Morgan 'ltalian Peasant); J. Wills (Gypsy) ; D. Turner 'Fashion 40 years ago); P. Volckman and M. Bates (Dutch boy and girl); D. Nutsford 'Gypsy); S. Greenall 'Page boy); Messrs A. Gray burn (Soldier); J. Bowkett (Sailor of Nelson’s day); J. Watson (Parson); D. Morgan (Admiral);

A. Woods (Red Cross Nurse); C. gelman (Skeleton); A. Tiplay ‘Minister) ; P. Ragg (Prisoner); W. McNamara (Cow-boy); A. Robinson (Red Indian); P. Grayburn (Chinaman); N. Withers (Pirate); A. Bennett (Mexican); and M. Costello (Doctor). AFTERNOON FUNCTION METHODIST LADIES’ GUILD A very delightful afternoon was spent at the Parsonage by members of the Geraldine Methodist Ladies' Guild. The Rev. and Mrs F. O. Prosser welcomed the guests and thanked the ladles for their activities during the year. Competitions were followed by a dainty afternoon tea served by Mesdames Prosser, Ellery and Grayburn. The winners of the competitions were: Golf. Mr W. H. Broad: croquet. Mrs Vincent; corks, Mr J. Prouting. At the close. Mrs Neutze (Christchurch) suitably thanked the host and hostess for a splendid afternoon. CHRISTMAS PARTY PROCEEDS FOR RED CROSS An enjoyable Christmas party was held by the Geraldine Ranger Troop in the Geraldine Parish Hall on Wednesday evening when many friends were present. The proceeds of the evening will be handed over to the Geraldine Red Cross. The Troop Captain (Miss E. L. J. Davies) extended a warm wecome to all present and was presented with a bouquet by Miss Sylvia Powell. Dancing and competitions were enjoyed during the evening. The winners of the competitions were as follows: Car slogan, Messrs J. Bowkett, A. Grayburn and Misses B. Borrell and J. Orford; novelty blindfold race, Mr Hunter Bell and Miss Nita Crotty. Mr W. Chapman was pianist and extra were plaved by Miss J. Fifield. TENNIS The following will represent the Geraldine Tennis Club against Temuka Park at Maori Park to-day: Messrs A. H. Steward, R. Gibson. H. Lapthorn, M. Hughes. Misses E. L. J. Davies, J. Lapthorn, Mrs W. C. Webb. Miss P. Harper. “SUEZ” “Suez," which will be screened at Geraldine to-night at 8.15, tells the story of de Lesseps, portrayed by Tyrone Power, whose heart was torn by two great loves. One woman. Annabella. ever at his side wanting everything he could give; one. Loretta Young, haunting him with the image of lips and arms denied him. Yet his flaming vision and courage lashed men on to fight the choking sands, tame the wild Bedouins and face the dread black simoon in all its savage fury. NOTES The Oran Bridge Hall Committee will hold a dance to-night in aid of hall funds. A Christmas carol service will be held at the Geraldine Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 7 p.m. The Pleasant Valley Tennis Club | will hold a carnival dance on Saturday December 23. Meetings of all interested in the forming of Patriotic and Farewell Committees will be held at Orari on Monday evening at 8 o’clock and at Arundel on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

WASHDYKE

SCHOOL BREAK-UP The annual break-up and prize giving of the Washdyke School was held in the grounds on Thursday afternoon in the presence of a large assembly of parents. The handwork done by the children during the year was on view. A sports ! meeting was also held. A tin of sweets donated by ‘Mr W. Field was much appreciated. Mr Fahey, chairman, presented a book to every pupil and also the following special prizes: Dux of school: John Falvey. Most helpful boy (Mrs Ellis): John Young. Most helpful girl (Miss Saunders): May Griffiths. First-Aid 'Mr McNamara ): Gordon Alexander. Neatness (Mrs Alexander): Jean Cloughley. Tapestry (Miss Saunders): Allan Bell. Sewing—Form II: May Griffiths. Form I: Margaret King and Margaret Hooper. Std. 4: Myrtle Blay (Mrs Glenday’s special for best sewing in school): Rona Shaw (Mrs Cartwright’s special for second best sewing In schoo). Std. 3: Joan Bloxham. Std. in school). Std. 3: Joan Bloxham. Std. Falvey. Upper P.: Margaret Wilson. M. Nixon (Mrs Alexander’s special). Sports Results The following were the sports results'. Boys’ Events—Under school age: Lester Mulligan 1, Paul Gallagher 2. Five years: Don Harris 1, lan Shaw 2. Six years: L. Robinson 1, G. Harris 2. Seven years: D. McDuff 1, D. Cloughley 2. Eight years: C. Robinson 1, D. Shaw 2. Nine years: M. Thompson 1, H. McMillan 2. 10 years: A. Bell 1. N. Loomes 2. 11 years: L. Wright 1. H. Shaw 2. 12 M. Gason 1, R. Mulligan 2. 13 years: R. McGill 1, G. Alexander 2. 14 years: J. Falvey 1, E. King 2. Sack races—Std. 5 and Std. 6: J. Falvey 1, K. Blay 2. Std. 3 and Std. 4: L. Wright 1. A. Bell 2. Std. 1 and Std. 2; D. Shaw 1. W. Bell 2. P; G. Harris I, L Robinson 2. Spider races: Std. 6: J. Falvey 1. G. Alexander 2. Std. 5: R. Mulligan 1, G. Applegarth 2. Std. 4: H. Shaw 1, J. Peebles 2. Std. 3: L. Wright 1, J. Applegarth 2. Std. 2: J. McNamara 1, D. Goodman 2. Std. 1: C Robinson 1, H. McMillan 2. P: L. Robinson 1, G. Harris 2. Girls’ Events—Under school age: Ann McNamara 1, Janet Peebles 2. Five years: Margaret McNamara 1. Josephine Goodman 2. Six years: Margaret Nixon 1, Margaret Wilson 2. Seven vears: J. Hornbrook 1, D. Falvey 2. Eight years: J. Cloughley 1. D. Shaw 2. Nine years: P. McMillan 1. D. Alexander 2. 11 years: J. Hay 1. M. Blay 2. 12 years: B. Loomes 1, S. Breen 2. 13 years: M. Hooper 1, R. Falvey 2. Sack races—Std. 5 and Std. 6: M. Griffiths 1. B. Loomes 2. Std. 3 and Std. 1: M. Blay 1. R. Shaw 2. Std. 1 and Std. i: D. Shaw 1, J. Young 2. Chariot races: B. Loomes, N. Hornbook. J. Hay 1. S. Breen, J. Bloxham, 5. Bell 2, J. Hornbrook, B. Mulligan. L Young 3. Old Girls’ Races: M. Aitken 1, M. 2. E. Cooper 3. Married Ladies’ Race: Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs McMillan 2, Mrs Applegarth 3. Old Boys’ Race: E. Seyb 1, R. Harris '• Exhibition Race: W. Parlane 1, W. Blay 2, G. Cartwright 3.