The presentation to the matron, Miss Dorothy Baird.

IT is 35 years since the first Matron of Penrith New Hospital, Miss Dorothy Baird, left to head Carlisle’s maternity services. She was presented with gifts from hospital staff and patients, the League of Friends and the town’s doctors. Left to right: Miss Baird, Sister M. H. Ogle, Sister A. K. Tyres, Sister A. J. Rutland, Miss H. Baily, secretary of the Friends, and Dr. G. H. Kilgour.