clothing and bandages to care for the wounded on the

battle—fields. Mr. McFadgen, who had just returned from the war, gave a

vivid description of the supplies sent by the women’s group and extended deep appreciation to them. Hon Charles Dalton, who donated an ambulance for the soldiers fighting the war, was one of the speakers. He gave great praise to the work done by the women. The group of women did not stop there, but continued to help families suffering from poor living condition, and fighting infectious diseases that were

spreading at an alarming rate. This kept the women busy

making bedding, along with knitting and sewing for new- borns. A Red Cross nurse began making regular visits to the schools and began setting up

health rules that was expected to be carried on in the homes. A personal hygiene for mothers and babies was set up at the

home of Florence Cameron, R.N. in the village. Mary Kinch McNally, RN, taught home'nursing classes. The Sisters of the Convent set up a Red Cross ”How To Be Health Day” every Friday afternoons. A Red Cross loan cupboard and Red Cross first aid posts coming into existence in the area followed this. Dr Evelyn Cud more, director of Red Cross services spent many long hours visiting the community, showing films and giving lectures. Weekly broadcast to promote What was happening through the volunteer work of the Red Cross was aired weekly over CJRW radio in Summerside. To help families in time of need a ’

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