ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Taupo Times, Volume I, Issue 26, 9 July 1952, Page 1

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

IREPORT ON A^TIVITIES The annual Church Parade of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, was held on Sunday, June 29 at St. PauPs Presbyterian Church, Taupo. There were seventeen seniors and three cadets present. The Divisional Superintendent, Mr A. Kennedy read the lesson. It has been decided to form a Cadet Division of the Brigade. A number of boys are at present taking P'irst Aid instruction with a view to joining the Cadets. Any boy eleven years of age or over is welcome to attend the Cadet activities. It is hoped that shortly these will be held on a Wednesday between 5 and 6 p.m. The primary objeet of the Cadet Movement is to teach First Aid, but the boys have a wide choice of subjects including physical training, swimming and life-saving, signalling, handicrafts and many others. The number of cases carried through to Rotorua in the Ambulance during June was 10. Home Nursing lectures are in progress. These are held every Monday at 7.30 p.m. in Rickit's Hall. Transportation in the Ambulanc.e The manning of the ambulance by the Brigade is entirely voluntary, and employers of Brigade members are good enough to allow them time off work in cases of necessity without reduction in pay. It is desired that it be clearly understood that patients cannot be transported in the ambulance unless ORDERED BY A DOCTOR. First Aid Training. Would you know what to do if a work mate were crushed by a log? Could you give First Aid and possibly save his life? If not, what about joining the St. John Ambulance Brigade ? Lectures and practices are held every Monday night at 7.30 p.m., in Rickits Hall.