The Republican journal., 1918-02-28

On ACCOUNT VI IAC oCdIClIy VI AoOA tuS
Thursday evening class in surgical dress
ings will meet Thursday afternoon. This
will continue until the hall is warm enough
to use without artificial heat.
Both Red Cross rooms were closed last
Friday on account of the holiday, Wash
ington's birthday.
A meeting of the Chairmen of the
Maine Chapters was called in Portland
on Thursday, Feb. 2lst, by James Jack
son. Manager of the New England Divi-
sion A. R. G.
About fol ty delegates were present and
also several members of the Boston staff
including Major Lavinia Newell, Direc-
tor of the Woman's Bureau, Miss Nc
Mahan of the Civilian Relief Depart
ment, Miss Emerson of the Educational
Department and Mr.. Philpotts of the
Publicity Department.
The delegates were addressed by MI
jackson and these staff members, and
questions and discussions followed.
At one o'clock through the courtesy
of Mr.. jackson an attractive luncheon
was served.
Miss McMahan spoke on Civilian Re-
lief and said too much importance could
not be attached to this work. Its great
object is to help preserve the morale of
the U. S. Army by keeping the men in as
close touch as possible with their families
at home, and showing them that the
American people, through the Red Cross,
are back of them ready to do for the SOL
dier's family what he would do were he
here. Army officers say that the morale
of their troops is as important as the
supplying of guns. No man makes
good fighter who is worried about his
family at home. 1t might be stated here
that through the Bureau of Communica-
ton of the r. C. information may be
procured in regard to men in the service.
In the case of men in France the X. G.
will also cable at the expense of the
sender. obtaining information in from
ten to twelve days generally.
Miss Emerson made an urgent appeal
for the enlistment of trained nurses for
whom there is great call in the canton
ments in this country. Private nurses
should be the first to respond and all peo
pIe employing private nurses where the
need is not extremely urgent should con-
slider it patriotic duty to dispense with
them. Any nurse in Waldo county, wish
inp to enlist may apply to the Chapter.
She will not be sent to France without
her consent but must be ready to 60 to
anv part of the United States when or
dered. AS nurses are drawn from their
customary work to the army work their
loss will of course be felt. Miss Emerson
SUGGESTS the great importance of first aid
classes for Young women who may in
shorter time learn the elementary nurs-
ing and be of assistance at home when
trained nurses may not be had.
The government has recently COM
mandeered the entire gauze supply of the
country to make first aid kits for each
soldier in the army. Several months
may elapse before the supply will again
be normal and in the meantime surgical
workers are asked either to use the IN
ferior quality which is just as satisfactory
although difficult to handle, or to make
muslin bandageS.
Attention was also called to the fact
that under an act of Congress approved
Oct. 6. 1917, members of the U. S. mill
tary forces are given the right to take
out insurance with the government
This offer is open for limited period
which expires on April IL, 1918, for per-
sons already in the service. A person
may insure for any amount between one
and ten thousand. Information may be
had from the Bureau of War Risk lnsur-
ance, Treasury Department, Washington,
or from a commanding officer. The Red
Cross will also give general information
Mr.. jackson hopes to hold these meet
luSS dS OlICI do pOSSlpiC ehAe AA> -A-~' e~N
in closer touch with the chapters and
help them to do the most efficient work
possible He also plans an April meeting
in Boston for chairmen of the whole New
England Division.
The Thursday evening class IN surgical
dressings will meet Thursday afternoon
until further notice.
The Supply Service needs no more now
of the following articles: comfort pillows,
knitted wash cloths, hot water bag covers,
hakfs., and napkins. Branches please
take notice.
No socks will be sent Chapters for
mending and refooting: this work has
been assigned elsewhere by the War De-
partment.
REV. Irving B. MOWER, VICE.
PRESIDENT.
WATERvILLE, Me-, Feb. 20.-Resolu-
tions. supportinq the effects of the Gov