PLUNKET NURSING

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 34, 24 February 1937, Page 11

PLUNKET NURSING

Miss Malcolm Farewelled At Wairoa Miss Malcolm, who has capably filled the position of Plunket Nurse for the Wairoa district for the last three years, was tenered a farewell on Friday afternoon by the local branch of the Plunket Society. There was a large gathering of ladies present, and the hall was nicely deeorated, as well as the tables. During the afternoon, and in between the business of the day, a pleasant time was spent by all. , At the official table Mrs. J. Ross, president of the society, was in the ehair, with Miss Malcokn, the guest of honour, on her right, and Mrs. Isdale, the convenor, pn" her left and facing her were Mrs. J. R. Gillespie, a vicepresident, with Miss Coad, the new Plunket Nurse, and ,Mrs. Gilkinson, representing the committee. After the carrying out of a humorous competition, songs were sung by Mrs. Dunne, "Desden China," and Mrs. F. H. Jones, Until," both being eneor-

ed. Mrs. E. B. Jardine was the ac-. companist. A dainty afternoon tea was . served, atf er which Mrs. Isdale, on behalf of the country people, especially those of Tuai, who had been fortunate enough to have been able to get the advifce of Miss Malcolm over a period of years, conveyed their high appreciation , of that lady's work. On behalf. of Tuai she asked Miss Malcolm to accept a gold-aiounted fountain pen as a -mark of their esteem, and with it went their best wishes for her future welfare. Mrs.'" Ross, the president of the society, said that Miss Malcolm had had a wide area to cover, involving many miles of bicycle riding, and through it all she exhibited the true spirit of service and endurance in the nursing profession, never sparing herself day or night. Her services had been a great boon to the mothers and greatly appreciated over the entire district. She was now leaving for Wellington to take up a post-graduate eourse, and not to England as some of the papors had it. Wherever she -went she wished her the best of luck and a happy time. She added her welcome to the new nurse, Miss Coad. Mrs. Ross then presented the guest with a handsoaie traevlling bag and a cheque. Miss Malcolm replied in a humorous speech, thanking the committee for its gifts and the mothers for their kind appreciation. Miss Coad briefly acknowledged the kindly welcome, and the gathering broke up after singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and the National Anthem.