YEAR OF PROGRESS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 June 1941, Page 2

YEAR OF PROGRESS

MASTERTON PLUNKET SOCIETY

Mr Owen Jones stated that he was sure the society would always receive the support of the public on account, of tile efficient manner in which it ran its business. He congratulated the nurses on* the way they had kept records of money collected. He commended the work of the treasurer, Mrs J. D. O'Connor.

Mr J. Robertson. M.P.. referred to the valuable work of the nurses. He stressed the fact that it was most important to keep the society functioning in war time. Social services should be maintained to enable a full contribution to post-war reconstruction. Tribute to the work of the president, Mrs Caselberg, the . treasurer, Mrs O'Connor, and the secretary. Mrs S. L. P. Free was paid by several speakers. On behalf of those present Mr Jordan presented Mrs Caselberg with a handsome vase to mark the completion of 11 years as president of the society. Mr Jordan referred to the devotion with which Mrs Caselberg carried out her work.

Mrs Caselberg, who was presented with a bouquet, acknowledged the gift. An interesting address was given by the district health nurse, Miss Craig. She stated that health was every child's birthright and stressed the necessity for laying the foundations early in life. Six per cent of the children of New Zealand were, of sub-normal nutrition. Miss Craig referred to the work carried out in the health camps, stating that a marvellous difference in the health of the children was noticeable after they had had a few weeks in camp. The child of today was called upon to face a life more strenuous and nerve-wracking than in the past. Dental caries in the. upper school standards was still to be faced. Every New Zealand child had the right to belong to a race which should reach adult life 100 per cent fit.

On the motion of Mrs Robert Miller Miss Craig was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Those present were entertained at afternoon tea. The election of officers resulted: Patrons. Mesdames Archer Hosking. T. F. Watson, Messrs Hugh Morrison, L. B. Maunsell; president, Mrs J. Caselberg; vice-presidents, Mesdames C. A. Cameron, J. ’M. Coradine, W. McKenzie, T. W. Wardell, T. Jordan. R. C. Drummond, R. Judd; general committee, Mesdames J. C. Broad. J. M. Coradine, C. Carmine. H. H. Daniell, R. C. Drummond, D. Donald. E. G. Eton, A. H. Fallcon, J. V. Gordon, J. M. James, T. Jordan, W. A. Michael, W. McKenzie, P. Nathan, J. D. O'Connor, Sortain Smith, R. Judd, A. F. Stewart, T. F. Watson, T. W. Wardell, E. G. Norman, C. T. Richardson, N. M. Irwin, I. Bunny, E. J. Keffer, G. C. L. Dickel, Graham Cowie and H. R. Keltie; advisory board, Drs. Archer Hosking, N. H. Prior, J. C. Forsyth, H. B. Berney, Graham Cowie, T. L. Parr, Messrs T. Jor--dan and R. Loe; hon. solicitor, Mr T. Jordan; hon. auditor, Mr A. Owen Jones; hon. treasurer, Mrs J. D. O'Connor; hon. secretary, Mrs S. L. P. Free; car committee, Messrs Neal Irwin. lan Cameron and J. T. Jameson.

MASTERTON PLUNKET SOCIETY IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVITIES DURING WAR TIME. PRESENTATION TO MRS CASELBERG. A further year of progress was recorded at the annual meeting of the Masterton branch of the Plunket Society yesterday afternoon. The Mayor Mr T. Jordan, presided over a large and representative attendance. The president, Mrs J. Caselberg. welcomed those present. She commented on the fact that representatives wore present from Pahiatua for the first time and expressed pleasure at their presence. It was regretted that Martinborough representatives were not present owing to their annua! meeting falling on the same day. Unfortunately Mesdames R. Judd. W. McKenzie and Cocker were not presen owing to illness.

Numerous apologies for absence were received.

Mrs Caselbcrg stated that the pas' year had been a busy one, particularly for the nurses. The war had brouglr additional problems but it was the society's intention to give every consideration to the mothers. She referred to the visit of Dr. Mulholland to the rooms and stated that mothers had been trained to act as plunket aids in the advent of an emergency. Mrs Caselberg thanked Nurses Cocker and Humphries for their services. They had been indefatigable in their devotion tc duty. Reference was also made to the assistance of the advisory board, the executive and general committee, and Mesdames Gordon, Falloon and James for decorating the rooms. "The branch has gone from strength to strength," said Mrs Caselberg. Mr Jordan complimented Mrs Caselberg on the annual report. That the public was shewing its appreciation of the society's work was shown by the support given the collectors. The number of adults who visited the rooms last year was up 300 on the 1931 figures and the number of babies was 40C greater. Mr Jordan expressed appreciation of Mrs Caselberg's support and assistance which he had received as chairman of the E.P.S. organisation. In Masterten they were not likely to be troubled by bombs although there was the possibility of a raider attacking Wellington. The sick and wounded would be brought here if that occurred.