The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-31
RED CROSS NOTES

the southern division, with headquar-
ters at Atlanta, addressed the Coying-
ton Red Cross chapter on last Friday
She is familiar with all
phases OF woman's activities in Red
Cross work, and her mission is to
assist any of the different depart
ments with advice and explanation.
She spent the morning in the surgical
dressings department and gave the
workers some valuable instruction.
As a speaker her manner is very
unassuming; she presents her sub
ject in a clear and concise way, and
those who were fortunate enough to
hear her felt that they gained a
great deal Of information and inspl-
ration.
The following are some Of the facts
that she presented to her audience:
The Woman's Bureau was organ
lied to standardize woman's work
Objection is often made in Red Cross
circles Oh account of red tape and
changes in the standards of the work.
The answer to this is that methods
Of warfare are constantly changing,
advance methods in surgery have to
be met, and physicians require that
changes shall be made accordingly in
the dressings and bandages. The adj
dition of the collar to the pajama
suits was made as an especial cour-
tesy to the French soldiers, to whose
heroism we Americans owe SO much.
The Frenchman wears his pajamas
during his conyaleseent period when
he is visiting his comrades from one
cot to another, and he does not feel
quite "a la mode" without collar,
and also likes a bright silk tie to go
with it.
In the sewing department new work
will soon be allotted. Garments are
to be made for French and Belgian
women and children, and patterns
will be sent in accordance with their
native manner of dress.
The question Of whether Red Cross
work could not be done more salts
factorily by factories has been fully
discussed. The conclusion has been
reached that in this time Of stress
and heartache, active work for the
cause has been the salvation OF. wo-
men. Some noted physicians off, At
lanta have sent their nervous patients
to work for the Red Cross at head
quarters, and they have been cured.
Supplies are sent out from Atlanta
as quickly as possible. On an aver
age carload week is shipped over
seas. The necessity Of using good
material in all work was emphasized,
Mrs. Cluis spoke in the highest
terms of the work being sent out
by the Covington chapter and it's
branches. saying that it was beauti-
fully done One department that has
not yet been organized is the Civil.
ian Relief Committee, one oil whose
objects is to look after families of
soldiers, and give them financial as
sistance or advice. Steps are being
taken by the chairman, Mr.. B. o.
Duggan, to perfect this organization.
The Junior Red Cross was mentioned
and the matter will be taken up
in connection with the schools when
they reopen. The colored boys Of he
manual training department of the
school here have been making TIE
toxes us4l for shipment, AMI have
been adding their bit in a very use
full way to their country's caue.
After the war it is thon~ht that
the Red Cross will be the one graf
charitable Institution Of the world
1t is now The only organization Of it's
kind that has government recognition.
Mrs. Cluis wore the red head-dress
of the instructor, and was asked to-
explain the different colts The au-
thorized instructor in surgical dress
ings wears the red Golf when in
structing. She appoints various mem
bers to serve as instructors for the
day, and they are entitled TO wear
the blue head-dress, while their Az
sistants are designated by a grey
veil, The members of the depart.
ment who are not engaged in teach
ing wear the attractive white cot
Mrs. Cluis, spoke of the chapter
chairmen sometimes being SO over
taxed that they became cross and ir-
ritable. Mrs. ]. Y. Peete replied that
we were fortunate in having a chair
man who was always amiable and
even-tempered, and that sentiment
was heartily endorsed by all present
The chairman, Mrs. William Sanford,
then made a few remarks thanking
the members for their loyalty and
devotion, and urging still greater en-
thusiasm in the work.
Mr.. B. 0. Duggan made a short
address stressing especially conserva-
ton Of food, with reference to the
lunches of the school children.
Mr.. Peter Fyfe then spoke in the
interest of Thrift Stamps and War
Savings Certificates, and urged the
Importance of this aid to our gov
eminent.
A few of the ladies' entertained
Mrs. Cluis informally at luncheon
at headquarters, and a pleasant So
cial time was enjoyed.