WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15955, 17 July 1917, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Matter for insertion in this column should be addressed to the Lady Editor, and should be fully authenticated.

Mr and Mrs Cuthbert Hamilton (Southbridge) are staying at the Vicarage, Fendalton. Miss Daphne Beadel (Fendalton) is the guest of Mrs Wilfred Hall, "The I Gunyah," Glenroy. Mlrs and Miss Robertson (Eketahuna), who have been staying with Mis Potts at Sumner, returned home last week. Miss -Geraldine Macdonald, of Geraldine, who was staying in Christchurch recently, is now paying a round of visits in Wellington. Mrs W. Hall and Miss Hall (Glenroy), who were lately staying at Sumner, returned home on Saturday. Mrs Templer (Dublin street) has returned from a short holiday.

Miss Eileen Todd is visiting Christchurch.

At a recent State examination of nurses, the following Christchurch candidates were successful, the first five mentioned having gained over 75 per cent, marks: —Nurses M. Mcllwraith, V. Opie, N. McClea, J. Leech, L. Tobin, A. Franklin, M. Casslin, M. Lees, A. Mitchell, V, Oppenheim, and M. Tkm-ohue.

Miss H. E. Buncehall, who has been for several years shorthand-typiste attached to the district office, in Christchurch, of the Department of Agriculture, has been transferred, on wellearned promotion, to the Public Service Commissioners' office, Wellington, and left on Saturday for the North. Prior to Miss Buncehall's departure, she was presented by Mr J. Andrews, the district officer of the Department, on behalf of the staff of tho Christchurch office, with a wristlet watch and toilet table requisites. Mr Andrews, Mr A. Macpherson, and other s spoke highly of the work done by Miss Buncehall whilst a member of the Christchurch stuff, and wished her all prosperity in her new sphere. Miss N. Sunley, St. Albans, takes Miss Buncehall's place in tho local office of tho Department of Agriculture.

Miss Henderson (Invercargill) is staying at Warwick House.

Mrs L. Manning, of St. Albans, and the Misses Bruco (2) have left for Wellington, where they will reside during the -winter months.

The chapel attached to tho Convent of the Sacred Heart was the scene of an impressive ceremony yesterday morn, ing, •when ten sisters mhde their profession or first vows. His Lordship Bishop Brodie officiated, and was assisted by the Itev. Father Long, Dr. Kennedy, Father Hanrahan, I>ean Itegnault, and some of the visiting priests. Tho ceremony was witnessed by a number of tho parents and friends of tho sisters, and tho chapel "was beautifully decorated with lilies for the occasion. The musical portion of tho Mass "was contributed by the sisters' choir.

An appellant stated at the Military Service Board at Hawora that his mother, who was 65 years of age, last season milked 2-5 cows night and morning, and she would probably do the same this season. "The Taranaki people ought to present her with a special medal as an example to the younger people," remarked Mr McLaren, a member of the Board.

A CHILDREN'S PARTY. Mrs Bernard Wood gave a party for children at her residence in Papanui road yesterday afternoon, to celebrate the birthday of her small son, Bernard Joseph Ward Wood. About twenty children were present, in some cases accompanied by their mothers, who assisted the hostess in her obviously pleasant task of entertaining. Tho teatablo presented a charming appearance with its decorations of violets and coloured bajloons, while in the middle a big birthday cake, whereon were burning two candles, attracted the delighted admiration of every juvenile eye. Mrs Wood was gowned in grey crepe de chine and chiffon. Lady Ward wore a black coat-frock trimmed with fur, and Mrs Cyril Ward a navy blue costume. Urown-ups present included Mrs William Wood, Miss Henderson (Invercargill), Miss Ward, Mrs Elworthy, Mrs Firth, Mrs Nedwill, Mrs God by, Mrs Thacker, Mrs Kinsev, Mrs Carney, and Mrs Harper.

WOMEN GARDENERS. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs:—Visitors to the Botanical Gardons lately may have noticed tho step taken by tho City Council to lighten the demand for man power in the present crisis. Some time ago the Women's 1 National Reserve suggested that women might be employed as gardeners, and tho Reserves Committee decided to give the suggestion a trial. In consequence, two women were engaged, and are now to bo seen attired in sensible working costumes weeding, hoeing, and performing all the lighter duties of gardeners. They commcnco work at the same hour as the riien, and appear to be earnest and desirous of giving satisfaction.

ABOUT GLOVES. Gloves are an. important adjunct to tho toiletto, and Jiot infrequently add tho little finishing touch, that makes or mars the whole. Thcro is an old theory (says a Sydney writer) which declares that for a glovo to ba [satisfactory it is necessary for three industries to cooperate in its production. Spain must dress the kid, France must cut it, and England sew it.

From time to time efforts havo been made by the manufacturers to popularise something more decorative in the way of gloves than is furnished by the customary range of black and white, fawn and tan. But, in spite of this, the plain, unadorned glove of good cut and quality continues to hold its own.

As glows are an expensive item nowadays, they should be well-chosen. It is always a wise policy to buy gloves of a good quality: the slightest increase in price makes all the difference in their wearing qualities. Then, again, gloves should fit exactly. If too iTmall 'they will look strained, if too large they will wrinkle. Another point to remember is not to draw them too tightly over the nails, as this causes tlie finger tips to wear.

It is a good plan to buy white "washing gloves at the winter sales, as they are sheaper then than in the summer when they are so much in demand. This -winter it is an especially good idea, for the leading glovers say that they are doubtful of being able to procure fresh supplies in the summer Anyway they will then bo sold at a considerably advanced price. Most -women feel the necessity of duplicate gloves for the right hand because, as a rule, the right hand glove wears out long before the left-hand one that economy is the world-wide fashion, manufacturers may recognise

TO-I>AY'S RECIPE. Dried Apricot Jam.-Take about 21b of bcst-qualny dried apricots, nine pints filtered water, Sib of sugar, and oos o A blanched almonds. First of all the

apricots should be well washed and then put to soak for one day and one night in the nine pints of water. Pour into tho preserving pan in the morning, and start over a good fire. When tho fruit is quite soft and "tender (not before) put in the sugar and almonds. Continue to boil for some time—say about 45 minutes, or at any rate till tho jam sets when tested by putting a small amount on a cold plate. Pour into pots and corer with paper when cold.

WOMEN POLICE. THEIR APPOINTMENT URGED. The appointment of women polico was urged as a matter of urgent (necessity—almost as a war measnro—by a deputation consisting of Mcsdame3 Hall and Smith (president and secretary respectively of tho New Brighton branch, of the W.C.T.C.) and Miss Henderson, v.'hich waited on the Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs, yesterday morning. It was I made clear by the speakers that they i did not expect women police to discharge the same duties as male police, but to engage m patrolling the New Brighton beach, giving attention to the conduct of week-end shacks, and advising young people found in tho streets at night not under adequate protection. Tho Minister, in Teply, said that police matters were under the charge of the Hon. A. L. Herdman, and he I,Mr Russell) did not think that there was much chance of the appointment of women police to do the work done by policemen. . He was having a Bill arafted. and it would be submitted to Parliament this session, providing for the appointment of women as patrol officers. They would act iit the interests of young people by warning them of danger, and by aiivising them to return to their homes at night. If necessary they could call the attention of the nearest policeman if no notice was taken of their advice.