ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 255, 28 October 1939, Page 9

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

CENTRAL DIVISION NOTES The Central Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade is still maintaining a veiy busy period in all departments. The first aid class being held in the | ambulance hail is now hail way through its course. The keenness ana aptituoe of the students is commencable. A full muster has been register-I ed at every practice and much; valuable work accomplished. The next j lecture will be given by Dr. Kenrick i Christie on Monday night next at 8' o’clock. That the knowledge gained by a ■ study of first aid may prove of great ; service at all times has been very j forcibly brought to mind by the recent poisoning case in ‘ There can be no doubt that at least ; some of the young men concerned owe their lives to toe trained practical ' skill of the member of the St. John i Ambulance Brigade who so oppor- ' tunely appeared on the scene. We are greatly indebted to Mr. T. : Luff, captain ot the Castlecliff Suit; Club, and his te«m ot helpers, wno I have so kindly attended the classes io I give practical instruction in artificial I respiration and resuscitation. During Labour week-end Corporal | Arnold look a team of m-moers to me ■ Boy Scout camp oeing held at Castieclilf, and instructed me boys in iirst . aid worx. Recently the Central Cadets held; their annaul competition for the junior j' Gilberd Cup. Tne test includes oral | and practical first aid and attendancej at parades. Messrs. W. Bourne and A. E. Allpress were the examine:s anu I' their comments on the work of the J boys was not as encouraging as mignt | be. So. boys, its up to you. On Thursday mght last the St.Pauls Choir arranged a concert an-i supper to help along the tunc!.-. Unfortunately it proved a bad nigni. for | was poor. However, sin< ’:• y thank the uh<.i; fn, Itv ir spier. ;(1 .effort, and although th* nsuii, v • no doubt disappointing to them, v. e ‘ can assure them that their kindness] was none the less appreciated. The Central Nursing Division is keeping up its good v -rk and attend- i ance at the weekly parades is being .' well maintained. Asked why she took i up first aid one lady replied: T think every housewile and mother should i have a practical knowledge of first aio i as it proves invaluable in the daily routine of any home.' Maybe there is . something in that, too. The annual corps parade wili_ L held on Tuesday, November 7, at ■ p.m. at the Central Fire Brigade St a-. tion, and a full attendance of members of the Central Division is requested. A representative gathering o. ; public bodies will be present, and it » , hoped also that the general public will j be well represented.