PLUNKET SOCIETY.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 288, 16 May 1929, Page 5

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

(To the Editor). Sir, —The thin end of a wedge goes first, and if it is very thin it may hardly be noticeable. In opening thus I do so from the view point of an outside observer. The who-e refers to the Plunket Society, a worthy cause greatly in need of public support, and the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, a laudable institution. From the very nature of these two societies they cannot possibly function together particularly regarding a rest room. The Plunket Society does not nor cannot carry on its work in any form of public or semi-public rest room; in other words it must have the privacy of its own rooms, as demonstrated in the

various centres throughout the country. Among some members of the Plunket Society of Putaruru there seems to be an obsolete belief that the Women’s Division can carry on the Plunket Society work. This is not so, for any person may be a member of the Plunket Society, whereas any member of the society or general public cannot be a member of the Division, as membership is bound by certain defined regulations. Truly they may become hon. members for 2s 6d, but as such have no voice in the proceedings of that body. Apparently an attempt is being made to deplete the membership of the society by enrolling them as hon. members of the Division with the object of having a joint rest room. For reasons previously explained the Society members would be well advised to stand and function alone. Your Town Board has already promised you their support in the way of p rope "-.accommodation when municipal buildings are being planned. Support both institutions if you desire, but do not desert the Society and let it lose its identity. Backed as it is by the Farmers* Union and controlled by very able ladies, the Women’s Division is strong enough to secure unaided the rest room which it requires. Poorlv backed as it is by the general public and only kept together by a comparatively small body of enthusiasts, .the Plunket Society at present needs all its funds to secure the services of a specially trained Plunket nurse. Town and country memoers all benefit alike; it is not a charity but a free education.—l am, etc., OBSERVER.