The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-04

and last year by only S4. This report was given to show where the gains and losses occurred during the past years.
 Analysis of the 1880 membership shows that this city had a total membership of 84. Sixty-four re- newed and paid back dues, more were reinstated for paying back dues and IA new members were enrolled. There were 27 who were members in 1929, but who failed to renew their membership in 1890.
 Six state members were lost by death tduring the past year. Eight were transferred from the G. N. A. to other states. From other states to this one the G. N. A. transferred ship last year was 2.514. Subtract state and the six deaths the mem- bership stood at 2,500.
 Acknowledgement was made of the splendid cooperation of the treasurers of alumnae associations and tribute paid to them and the membership committees for their untiring efforts.
 The report of the state chairman n of the Connecticut Red Cross con- mittee on nursing service concern ing the Red Cross enrolment in this state was read and showed Water bury credited with an enrolment of 104. Hartford topped the list with ward goal of a thousand Red Cross enrolled nurses in this state.
 Margaret K. Stack, chairman of tho fhroo f11ndS onr1 n,iftoo Snhn,it it = ted her report which dealt with the Isabel Hampton Robb memorial, McIsaac Loan and Relief funds. The first is fund for the advancement of nursing education by means of scholarships. The second Is consid- cred a business proposition between the nurse and the Robb memorial fund executive committee.
 Nine Connecticut nurses received help from the national relief fund. The first benefit was given in this state in 1920 to one nurse and she was the only beneficiary that year. The largest number of beneficiaries inc one year was noted in 1927 when there were seven.
 There are four beneficiaries on the list now and they are receiving a total of $45 a month or $54O.0OO a year. The diagnoses of these four follow: Rheumatism 1, arthritis l, mental incapacity 1, and pulmonary tuberculosis l. The four are grad uates of the following schools: C. T. S. 2. Meriden and Waterbury one apiece.
 Waterbury contributed $s3 to the relief fund in 1930. Hartford topped the figures with $375. Miss Stack reported that from her report, the question of relief for sick nurses is a big problem.
 With Miss Stacks report the busi- ness meeting adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. A gen. eral session followed over which Maud E. Traver, R. N.. and chair man of the education section, pre- sided.
 The meeting was entirely turned over to the address of Professor Maurice R. Davie of the department of economics. sociology and govern ment of Yale university. His speech entitled, What Should Nurse Know About Social Movements To- day?" created most favorable inn pression on his appreciative audi ence. His concrete illustrations DOT trayed more clearly the valuable es- sence of his address.
 Following his address an open discussion took place after which the association members partook of luncheon at the Hotel Elton.
 To-nights program opens at 8:15 o'clock with Mrs Irene Muller Will son presiding. Ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton will deliver the well come address while the principal speaker will be George Ross Wells professor of psychology at the Hart ford Seminary foundation, who will speak on "Ourselves".