AMBULANCE WORK.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1977, 6 February 1914, Page 9

AMBULANCE WORK.

PRAISE' FOR THE. TRAM MEN. ■The following letter, addressed to tho Chairman, of the Tramway Board from the Wellington Branch,of J the. St. Jbhn Ambulance Association,'was read at,the meeting of tile City Council, last night: "As the officer in charge, of : the Si. John Ambulance - for the district," I-wteh to :esjprosS niy-.Satis-faction at the way'fhe'^merrtliofe'Sf'th'S' Tramway Division of the Bfiga'de, attcnded'in their own tiie to the-sicl^and

in jured at the barracks-and .'other" ambulance stations, rtcent indifstrial strike 'In' l and tjie'way they carried out . their work "■ gehorally . Between 350 'and 400" cases,' both accident and redressings, were - treated by the members -of the, Tramway. Division. The doctor in attendance expressed his satisfaction and appreciation of tho work dono. I have, to thank you for the assistance you havo given in afford-

ing the members'of the Tramway Divi- '' sion the opportunity of carrying out this work, and the interest, you manifested in the men. (Sgd.), H. H. 'Seed, As-sistant-Commisiioner, Wellington District." ;.' ' "The Mayor saidvhe considered,the'ietter a very great-compliment to - the tramway men. Councillor~Tregear:; That seems -' livery extraordinary, number, 300 or 400, to have been treated during the strike.' Surely there is a -mistake? '/ ' The Mayor;. Oh, I suppose a lot 1 of the cases were minor ones. Excitement probably caused some of them.