ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12607, 18 November 1926, Page 3

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

WELLINGTON NURSING DIVISION The annual inspection of the Wellington Nursing Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, took place in the Sydney street schoolroom, there being a good muster. 12 ambulance sisters on parade, with four officers, 10 more being absent through sickness or away from Wellington. Dr Platts-Mills, lady district superintendent, conducted the inspection. Mr Hislop, district superintendent, and Mr Richardson, corps superintendent, took the drill. Dr A. Palmer, house surgeon, examined the squad work. Miss Fossette, lady corps superintendent, examined the divisional books and records, and Mrs Steptoe, lady corps officer, took her annual inspection, attached to the division. All the'senior officers spoke in turn, in appreciation of the excellence of the work doue by the members, and congratulated Mrs Stace, Lady Superintendent, on the increased numbers on parade, and urged one and all to continue the good work they are doing, and to still increase their numbers. Mrs Stace was in charge of members, and Miss McKniglit. accompanied Dr Platts-Mills in her inspection of the uniforms. Dr Agnes Bennett, house surgeon, was unfortunately unable to be present, and several apologies were received. Mrs Jolly was present, and received a hearty reception.