Life And Work Of A Hospital Matron -- The Matron accepts an invitation to attend the Nurses' Council to discuss proposals put forward by representatives, The Council meets regularly once a month, is representative of all stages of training. The Hon. Secretary, Miss Joan Nash, sits on Matron's left and makes a full report which is later sent to the Nursing Sub-Committee. Chief matter on the agenda of this meeting was revision of the Constitution "but the obvious hilarity depicted here followed an announcement; of an increase in the nurses' soap ration. November 22, 1950. (Photo by Tom L. Blau, Camera Press).