HEALTH SOCIETY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 253, 26 October 1933, Page 15

HEALTH SOCIETY.

The Catholic Women's League room was attractive with bowls or white snowballs, Iceland poppies and sweet peas last evening', when an "At Home" was held by members of the People's Health Society in Auckland. The president, Mr. A. J. Stratford, presided, and the joint hostesses were Mrs. A. J. Dreaver, who wore a frock of black rose patterned chiffon, and Miss Olive Young, who was in a frock of cameo pink organdie. During the evening a most interesting lecture, illustrated with moving pictures, was given on bacteriological research work by Dr. Eisdale Moore. The pictures showed the various types of bacteria connected witTi certain . diseases and substances, and illustrated the great amount of work and detail, as well as the great need for patience in the research laboratory. A talk on the choice of correct foods was given by Mrs. Leslie Crane, who stressed the value of living as near to Nature as possible. The use of meat three times a day was not in the best interests of health, while fruit and vegetables were unequalled in their food value; besides providing the necessary vitamins and minerals, they also provided roughage. Drinking with meals was another custom that ought not to be practised, if drinking between meals was possible. Puddings, which were excellent for children, were quite unnecessary to the adult. • Speaking of methods of cooking, Mrs. Crane said that the frying pan was one of our greatest enemies. .Meat should be grilled or roasted, or if the frying pan had to be used the meat should be put in a dry pan and smeared with a little butter. Frying in hot fat was detrimental to the vaiue of the food and even made the meat less tasty. Dr. E. J. Cronin gave an address on the advancement" of infant and child 'welfare work, pointing out the importance of exercise and correct foods that contained the necessary minerals; carbohydrates and proteins. In presenting a demonstration by her pupils, Mrs. Leah Taylor stressed the value of physical culture, which, as well as making the body supple and slim, made it well and strong, with a greater capability for withstanding illness. During the evening items were rendered by Mrs. Myrtle Hillier, Mrs. Hobday, Miss Bunty Stuart, Mr. Hillier and Mr. Arthur Wright. The accompanist was Mrs. Reed, who also gave a pianoforte solo. At the conelusion of the programme supper was served by members of the ladies' committee, comprising Mesdames H. Potter, Irene Terry, S. Kemp, Leah Taylor and Miss B. Stuart. Among those present were Mesdames Gore-Martin, McCorrie, M. Guthrie, B. Smith, J. C. Keller, E. Blanchfield, Atkins, H. Keesing, George Marsh, Florence Mcßride, F. Asher, Lambert, Bruce Bii»sett, J. W. Bissett, C. S. Korris, S. Dickey, M. W. Milne, College, Threlkeld, M." Spick, Abbott, | Misses Gore-Martin, T- Scott, J. Spick, Lee, College, A. Wagner, Stewart.