WOMEN'S WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 103, 5 May 1926, Page 21

WOMEN'S WORLD.

SOCIAL JOTTINGS.

Mrs. Leitchman is staying at Beach. House, Milford. Mr. and Mrs. McCosli Clark, Auckland, are visiting Christehurch. Miss Kemy Carpen is staying at tlie Hotel Cargen. Mrs. Eussell," Mrs. De Courcy, and Miss Eussell are staying at Hotel Mon Besir, Takapuna. Mts. Lewis, of tonsonby, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Stevenson, at Whangarei. The annual meeting of tie Auckland Women Teachers' Association "was held in the Institute Room at the Normal School on the evening of May 3. Miss Carnachan presided over the large gathering. The annual report, read by the secretary, Miss Flatt, showed somewhat of the immense amount of work that the executive had accomplished, and made mention of the many reforms thai had been advocated. The election of.isfx members of the executive -was then ; proceeded with. Miss Carnachan, as president, and Miss Thompson, as treasurer were re-elected unopposed. MusicaJ items,-which added greatly to the enjoyment. Were -iven by Mrs. Culpan, Misses Mitchell, Stewart, Bennett, Bagnall Soloman and Kennedy. A delightful afternoon was spent at Lady Elliot's house on Friday last in order to promote interest in the forthcoming girls' appeal for funds for the Y.W.C.A.. Among those present were: Mesdames D'Oyley, Neville" Neweomb (Dr.) Savage. H. E. Vaile, Percy Upton H. Nolan," Bright, Misses Elliot and Horton. Both Mrs. G. H. Wilson, president, and Miss Jean Stephenson, genera: secretary of the association, spoke bringing the needs of the girl of to-daji vividly before the meeting. Miss Stevenson emphasised the need for workers and explained that 100 women wen wanted to canvass the city in teams oJ ten. She asked for volunteers to helt in this -work, and several names wer« given in. Afternoon tea was served and after a hearty vote of thanks- hac been accorded to Lady Elliot, the meet ing closed. London now has a dressmaking eM for women, probably the first of its kin< to be started in the world, and one of the chief novelties of Woman' Clubland. The aim of the club, i» ti provide practical help for those womei who do their own dressmaking, anj the club room at Kensington i equipped with dressmaking tables, sew inj machines, fitting stands, and mud necessary impedimenta to suceessfii home dressmaking, but which the avei a<;e home dressmaker cannot bU£ fo herself. The c*ub is open. all. afternoon:

Sir James .Barrie subjects even his lunch to his self-enforced vow of hermitage. I was coming out of the Savoy when I saw the famou3 little man enter rather ■ apprehensively at the side (observes a "Sunday Chronicle" writer). The time was five minutes past three. "Sir James never comes in until everyone else has gone," said the head waiter. ENGAGEMENTS. The engagement is announced of Miss Dorothy Pezaro, younger daughter of the late" Mr. and Mrs. G. Pezaro, London, and niece of Mr. and Mrs. G, Pezaro, Shepherd's Avenue, Epsom, to Mr. Harry Courtenay, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Courtney, Mount Albert, Auckland. ■WEDDINGS. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mark's Church, Remuera, on Tuesday evening, when Doris Madeline, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gee, Remuera, was married to John, fourth son of Mrs. and the late Mr. William Gulliver, Herne Bay. The service was choral and the church was beautifully decorated by the bride's girl friends. The bride, who" was given away by her father, wore a hand-embroidered and sequin frock over white satin. Her veil, which was arranged under a coronet of pearls and orange 'blossom, formed a train. She carried a bouquet of white flowers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Ena Gee, and Miss Dorothy Devereux as bridesmaids, wearing frocks of delphinium blue -crepe de chine and silver lace. They wore silver leaves in their hair and carried bouquets of blue delphiniums and pink carnations. Mr. T. V. Gulliver (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man and Mr. John P. Somers as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.

MEALS FOR STUDENTS.

ADVANCED IDEAS. The subject of better meals for students i 3 being discussed in Wellington, and a report on the subject has been laid before the Technical College Board by Miss Bennie, who studied the matter when in England. It deals with the provision of* meals for high school and evening school students. Something similar was done in Wellington some years ago when the technical and ffrt instructionwere in one building, and many povertystricken students blessed the good plain plate of food which could be then procured at a trifling cost from the cooking classes, which always included some form of entree in their day's work. Miss Eennie now recommends the cafeteria plan or system of self-service, explaining the serrin o " of such meals where the students, entering in a queue, take each a tray and select dishes already in readi-' ness. The cafeteria plan is particularly

adapted to large institutions, but unless weekly coupons are used it is not so economical as serving meals in the ordinary way, for the members are more uncertain, and without strict supervision loss and waste are entailed. The school cafeteria is a most satisfactory solution when catering both for school lunches and meals for evening students. In providing a midday meal for students the teacher must bear in mind that such meals should have their proper nutritive, educational and commercial value. Both the psychological and the social aspect must be studied, and to secure the best results harmonious surroundings and.the arrangement of foods in suitable dishes are not the least important factors. A well-managed school cafeteria must furnish a margin of profit for equipment, renewals, repairs, etc. An allowance of 60 per cent, for food expenditure, 30 per cent pay roll, and 10 per cent running expenses would safeguard the undertaking without undue profit accruing. It is not desirable that the school cafeteria should be a money-making conj cern, but rather that it should exist for the benefit and convenience of staff and students. The daily menu should provide soups, a limited amount of meat dishes, vegetarian and cereal dishes, eggs, green vegetables, varied salads, milk puddings., fruit desserts, cocoa and milk always, sandwiches, rolls, brown and white bread, simple cakes, fruit, etc. By proper arrangement of the counter the foods which the student should be encouraged to take, can be served on the counter at the entrance to the steam" table, and. all beverages at the exit. The plan of the counter must be carefully thought but" when it is being up. The seating capacity in the lunch room should he in keeping with the serving and kitchen equipment. For a seating capacity of 250 people one serving counter is sufficient. The report goes on to enumerate the equipment necessary, which includes no less than three sinks, and. adequate cupboards with sliding doors. Miss Rennie also suggests that . plans should be worked out by senior students taking courses in building: construction. As to staffing, she -says: "The preparation of meals, for high school lunches could be carried out by students under the direction of a cookery instructor, but if evening students are to be catered for a salaried manager, who might well be an ex-student of .the college, would be necessary. Some hired help would be required for dish washing, the heavier work of the kitchen, and the cleaning of the room; but-such service as is required in the dining room at lunch time might well he performed hy students." Marketing and storing of foods is given special consideration in the report, and also the question of waste, breakages, and labour-saving appliances. Some specimen menus for school lunches and evening.meals are attached.* .

WAIKATO NOTES. Rev. and Mrs. F. G. Harvie, of !New Plymouth, have been the guests of Mrs. J. H. Hammond, Hamilton. Miss D. Wright, ■who" has been staying with Mrs. 0. R. Fairer for some weeks, has returned home to Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Vlggers, of Roto-o-rangi, are spending a holiday of some months in Australia. Mrs. Caplen, of Hawera, is the guest of Mrs. T). Hay, Hamilton East. Miss Cave, of Auckland, has been on a visit to Mrs. Reynolds, "Trecarne," Cambridge. Miss Churton, of Auckland, ia the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. L. MacDiarmid, Hamilton. Mrs. A. Mac Lean, of Whakatane, has been on a visit to relatives in Cambridge. Mrs. McGilL of Waiuku, has been on a visit to Cam- [ bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Tompkins returned to Hamilton during the week from a trip to the South Island and Mount Cook. Mrs. A. F. Meldrum has returned to Hamilton from a long holiday spent in Wellington and Christchurch. Mrs. G. Mac Murray, of Parnell, has been the guest of Mrs. Cowie, the Vicarage, Hamilton. Mrs. W. Graham, of New Plymouth, has been on a visit to Hamilton. Mrs. H. I. Biggs has returned to St. Helier's from a holiday spent in the Waikato. The Rev. and. Mrs. R. Barnett have taken up their residence in the Frankton parish. Miss R. Lamer, of Auckland, has been staying in Hamilton with her sister, Mrs. C. B. Wake. Mrs. P. Gannaway i 3 spending an enjoyable holiday in Dunedin. Mrs. Lenihan, of Hamilton, is spending- a holiday at the Islands. Miss L. Wallnutt, of Ponsonby, was the guest of her sister for the races. Mrs. Cumminss, of America, was a visitor to Hamilton -during the week. On Thursday the members of the Hamilton Rotary Club gave a dinner in honour of overseas visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hill and Mrs. Cumming3, of America. Amongst' the ladies present were Mesdames D. Hay, A. L. Yule, A. W. Green, E. Cann, C. L. MacDiajmid, G. Boves, E. Bouillion.. H. Valder, P. Stewart, Lowry. Higgott, F. C. House, F. Booth, H. Clark, , Wyvern Wilson, A. G. Waddell. A bridge party took place at the home of Mrs. T. B. Insoll, Hamilton East, on Friday evening. Mrs. Insoll wore black georgette, with silver overdress. Those present were: Mesdames J. E. Chitty. E. Rawson, F. B. Jolly, P. E. Stevens, D. Dillon, E. A. Cox, H. J. Greenslade. O. M. Monckton. Reid (Auckland), G. Hyde, T. F. Jolly, C. Rees, H. Hasler, A. Beaie 5 W. D. Ross, H. J. McMullin, Harper. (Wan'ganui), T. Lnsk, E. H. O'Meara, Gibbons, P. Stewart, Misses HarrowelL Stevens, L. Walinutt, C. Jolly, C. Wallnutt, Wyatt. The official closing of the Hamilton oTnquet lawns was held on Thursday afternoon. Mr. H. H. Howden, president, presented the trophies won during the year. Those present "were: Mesdames

P. E. Stevens, 0. Smith, C. B. Mercer, R. Menzies. A. Joll, Noy, Baker, G. Wilson, J. Hutchinson, W. Horton, IS. Coombes, .A. H. Powell, T. Platt, J. Murray, Andrews, Barker, Curling, Adams", T. Lucas, Walders, E. M. Masters. W. J. Stevens, H. Haseler, G. Wilkes, Brocklesby, T. B. Dillicar, Hodgkinson. Prentis, O. M. York, E. G. Johnson, Baggarley. A lunch party was given on Friday, when Mrs. E. F. Peacocke entertained a number of her friends. Those present were: Mesdames E. Rawson. P. E. Stevens, L. Cussen, H. T. Gillies, H. Greenslade, E. B. Walker. Gibbons. T. F. Jolly, 0. M. Monckton, Vere Chitty. H. A. Hopkins, H. J. McMullin, Harper (Wanganui), 0. R. Farrer, E. H. O'Meara, H. Ferguson, Misses Peacocke. N. Monckton. A farewell afternoon for Mrs. H. Valder, who leaves shortly on a trip to England, was given by Miss A. MePherson on Thursday. Those present were Mesdames G. Valder, 0. R. Farrer, F. A. Quick, H. Clark, A. S. Brewis, J. Barugh, S. Simmons. R. Clark, Misses N. Valder, Clark, Brewis. The wedding took place on Wednesday in St. Paul's 'Church, Cambridge, of Miss' Ruth Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, "Treearne/' Cambridge, to Mr. Harold Hardcastle, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Hardcastle. of Tasmania. The bride wore a white panne velvet frock, a Limerick lace veil with silver embroidered flowers. The chief bridesmaid. Miss Doris Clark, wore pale pink georgette, and pink veil. The other bridesmaids, Joyce and Betty Clark, -were dressed alike in pink crepe de chine, and pink tulle caps. Mr. Keith Reynolds was the best man. At the reception following the ceremony those present were: Mesdames R. Reynolds, H. Clark (Hamilton), A. Mac Lean (Whakatane), McGill. Robins, R. Clark, W. Stapley, W. Williams, Chitty, W. Carr, Rush, Thornton-Walker (Takapuna), A. Gane, R. Cox, W. J. Elliott, K. "Browne, Roche, Misses Browne (Hamilton), Cave, Gwynneth, Clark, and A. Brown.