Glass & Cabrach Nursing: Compliment on “Sound Policy”: In aid of the funds of Glass and Cabrach District Nursing Association a sale of work was held yesterday in the Public Hall, Glass, and was opened by Mrs. C. M. Gordon of Buchromb. The Rev. W. G. Guthrie, who presided in the absence owing to illness of Mr. J. A. Ingleby, paid tribute to Mr. Ingleby’s active interest in the Association. It was due to Mr. Ingleby’s business ability and help that they had been able to think of a scheme whereby the district of Glass and Cabrach would have a new car every year. After purchasing outright, the first car they would table £50 a year and get a new one for that sum. Introducing Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Guthrie said her name was a household word because of her kindness and public-spirited work. Before calling upon Mrs. Gordon, the chairman intimated good wishes from Lady Davidson and Commander and Mrs. Pinsent. Sound Policy: Mrs. Gordon, who was accompanied by Mrs. Ingleby of Blairmore, referred to the importance of district nursing and the faithful work of the nurses. She said she was interested to hear of their annual scheme to get a new car, and she considered it a very sound policy indeed. She knew how generous and loyal the folks of Glass and Cabrach were, and she did not need to ask them to make that sale a success, because she knew they would all buy to the utmost of their means. She had much pleasure declaring the sale open. …
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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974