Trained Nurses' Home, Christchurch

Kai Tiaki : the journal of the nurses of New Zealand, Volume II, Issue 2, 1 April 1909, Page 47

Trained Nurses' Home, Christchurch

On Saturday last a very successful garden party was given by the Matron and Nurses of the Trained Nurses' Home, Salisbury St., about 100 guests being present. Music was very geneiously contributed by Mrs. Gower-Burns, Dr. Crooke and Mrs. Collins' Ladies Quintette, which played a selection from " The Prince of Pilsen," and several other numbers, which were much enjoyed by those present. An amusing feature of the afternoon was a nail-driving competition for ladies, won by Miss Ford ; and a hat-trimming competition for gentlemen, in which the first prizes went to Mr. Barrett, second prize to Mr. Cunningham. A mystic Egyptian Seer, rejoicing in the name of " Ziara " attracted a great deal of attention, especially from the ladies. A few of those present were Mrs. Julius, Miss A. Julius, Archdeacon and Mrs. Averill, Mrs. and Miss Gower-Burns, Dr. and Mrs. D. Anderson, Dr. Eleanor Baker, Mrs. Bean and daughters, Mrs. Orchard, Rev. and Mrs. Haggit, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett, Dr. Crooke, Dr. Moorhouse, Dr. Nedwill, Dr. Courteney Nedwill, Mrs. LeLievre,

the former Matron, Mrs. Moon, Miss Wood, Miss Grant, Mrs. C. J. Hart, Mr. T. D. Harman, Mr. W. T. D. Harma^, Miss Collins (Rangatira), Miss Morgan, Miss Wall, Miss Dunsford, Miss Lonagan, and numerous representatives from the various nursing institutions, and private nurses. B The nurses belonging to the Home who were able to be present, wore white uniforms, and assisted in handing round refreshments, and seemed to enjoy the relaxation of being duty." t' The guests expressed surprise and pleasure at the admirable provision made by the Home for the comfort of the nurses, and for the facilities it provides for those of the public requiring nurses in time of illness. The Home has been taken over by Miss N Hood, who hopes to maintain its efficiency and increase its usefulness to the members of the medical profession and the public ; who can rely upon obtaining the services of fully qualified and reliable nurses at short notice, and to the nurses, who will find a comfortable and economical home between their cases. An advertisement is inserted in another page.