PLUNKET SOCIETY

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3626, 14 April 1927, Page 4

PLUNKET SOCIETY

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Fox ton sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Plunket office on Monday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members, presided over by the President Mrs. F. Robinson. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames A. Ross, W. H. Walton and A. Heasman. ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET. The fifth annual report stated that during the year the work of this sub-branch has made steady progress, and compares favourablyffivitil that of the previous year. The following are the details of the Nurse’s work: Nurse’s visits to Foxton 47; adults visits to office 773; children visits to office 669; nurse’s visits to Home 140. Total 1582. (1926, 1440). New cases numbered 39, 21 of these being naturally fed, 6 partially, the remaining 12 were artificially fed. Our financial position is satisfactory. We were fortunate in receiving a grant of £25, from the Macarthy Trust. For the purpose, of raising funds, our committee has again worked in groups. Through unavoidable circumstances No. 3 group was unable to arrange their effort in time to be included in this year’s balance. Their shop day held on April the 9th netted £l6 5s od. The matter of providing two rooms in place of the present office has not been lost sight of, and we confidently expect that during the coming year we will be able to make satisfactory arrangements. With this object in view we have endeavoured to increase our funds so that wo will lie in a position to furnish and equip them. M e are pleased to state that our committee were unanimous in donating £5 towards “The Lady King Fellowship,” thereby showing our appreciation of this propressive move. We wish to place on record our great regret during the year, death having removed Lady Truby King, one of the ablest pioneers in the work. Mrs. F. McDonald, vice-president, who had been a member of the committee for over four years, removed to Pahiatua in August of last year. Mrs. Austin-Jolmston was elected president when this snb-brancli was formed in 1921 and has taken a very active interest in the work but recently she took up her residence in Wellington. Prior to her departure Mrs. Austin-Jolmston was entertained by the members at a farewell tea, and presented with a token of esteem and remembrance. We wish to thank the public for the support given to the various efforts to raise funds, also Mr. T. Madge, for free conveyance of the Nurse, Mrs. W, Kirkland, who provided lunch for the Nurse, Mr. A. Grady and Mrs. J. Walls, morning and afternoon tea, Mr. H. Osborne, free cartage, Mr. W. J. Toms, repairing bicycle, Mr. \\. Trueman, auditor, Mr. I. Corn, whose weighing machine has proved so profitable to the Society, and the Press. The balance-sheet showed receipts totalling £134 13s G-id, made up as follows:—Cash donations: Foxton Borough Council £2 2s, Chamber of Commerce £2 2s, Macarthy Trust £25, Mr. I. Corn’s weighing machine £4 10s 2Ad, office box £2 10s Bd, anonymous £2, small donations £3 7s 6d total £4l 12s 4kl Group efforts Mrs. C. A. Pearson’s group £l4 6s 6d, Mrs. F. Procter’s group £l7 15s Id, Annual sub £6 10s Od, Emulsion sales £ll 11s Od, sundry items £1 3s fid, credit balance from last year £4l 14s 7d, total £134 13s 6Jd. ExpenditureSalary £32 10s Od, rent £2O 11s 3d, donation to Lady Truby King Fellowship £5, purchase of emulsion £9 16 4d, assessment fee £2 2s 3d, printing and advertising £1 3s lOd, insurance, shipping charges, petty cash £1 14s lid, repairs to furniture 19/6, total £73 18s Id, leaving a credit balance of £6O 15s 5Ad.

In speaking to the report and balance-sheet, the president said it was due to the committee activities that the financial position was so satisfactory. The Society hoped to get permanent offices for the work in the near future. The fact that the Nurse was kept fully occupied and the increasing number of visitors to the office was very encouraging. Mrs. Robinson concluded by thanking the committee for their loyal support throughout the the year. A special vote of thanks was accorded the secretary, Mrs. R. MeMurray and also Mr. W. Trueman, auditor. ELECTION OE OFFICERS. The election of officers resulted as follows: — President Mrs. F. Robinson, vieepresidens, Mesdames C. A. Pearson, D. Christie and W. Trueman, Hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs. R. McMurray, committee: Mesdames J. M. Barr, A. Baker, D. R. Barron, I. Corn, J. Chrystall, H. Downes, A. Heasman, F. Procter, A. Ross, F. Rimmer, R. Roore, A- Stevenson and W. H. Walton; lion, auditor, Mr. W. Trueman. It was agreed that the committee again work in groups for the purpose of raising funds. The president and secretary were authorised to endeavour to set up an advisory committee of three gentlemen, and to report at next meeting. Mesdames McMurray and C. A. Pearson were appointed to operate on the branch account.

Mrs. F. A. Mason was elected an honorary member of the society. A

vote of thanks to the chair concln ded the meeting. MONTHLY MEETING.

Prior to the annual meeting the monthly committee meeting was held. Those present were: Mesdames F. Robinson (president), C. A. Pearson, H. Downes, D. Christie, A. Stevenson, D. R. Barron, F. Procter, A. Baker, J. M. Barr, I. Corn, W. Trueman and R. McMuvray (lion. see). Accounts totalling £1 5s 9d were passed for payment. Nurse’s report showed visits to Foxton 5, homes visits 27, adults to office 62, children to office 75, new eases 3, letters received 2. *• Mrs. D. R. Barron handed in the sum of £l6 5s lOd, proceeds of group effort held on April 9th. A vote of thanks was accorded Mesdames Barron, Roore, Stevenson and Chrystall, for their workin connection with this effort. Mrs. F. Robinson was appointed flower steward and Mesdames F. Robinson and H. Downes visitors for the month. Proceeds of Mr. I. Corn’s weighing machine 8/7. Office box 4/1.

The winners of competitions at Saturday’s shop day are as follows: —Dinner, Mrs. A. Baker, men’s sox, Mr. R. N. Speirs; silk shirt, J. Phipps; cake, Mrs. J. Spicer (Oroua Downs): flour, Miss M. Symons; ladies’ hose, Miss Murray.