WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20543, 11 May 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

ig The Lady Editor will be pleased to reeeive for publication g- •:•: in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. :g §: Such items should be fully authentic.~d, and engagement :|:; £: notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- g: :•:• enee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, •:•:

Mrs T. A. Burns (Sockburn) has returned from a six week's holiday at Reynoldstown, Port Chalmers, Dunedin. Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges donations from "Those in Need" and "Anon." Mr and Mrs J. E. Paterson (Nelson) are the guests of Mrs T. Black, Manchester street. Mrs T. W. Martin (Hataitai) is visiing her mother, Mrs G. Thomson, Linwood avenue. Mrs M. E. Begg and Miss Thomson, who have been visiting Sydney, returned this morning. Mrs A. Dickson, of Bealey street, is making good progress in Lewisham Hospital, after undergoing an operation last week. FREE TO BABY LOVERS. Are you interested in knitting dainty baby„wearp Then send to-day for free leaflet, "Woollies for Babies" illustrating forty-one different garments, and indicating the number ot the instruction booklet required for each garment. Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441 R. Wellington. —3 SOCIETY LEADER. Mrs Fitz-Patrick, a well-known London society leader, says: "I have reduced in eight weeks from list to 9st 21b, taking two Youth-o-form Capsules a day, and they have done me more good for rheumatism than anything I have ever known." Youth-o-form reduces fat safely, easily, and is absolutely harmless. Barnett and Co., and Other Chemists sell it at 6s 6d. —3 Recent arrivals of highest grade Furwear enable us to offer a wonderful range of Fur Coats and Necklets. Manufactured from the most beautiful pelts procurable, these attractive samples cannot fail to command immediate attention. Our prices are the lowest in town. McGIBBON'S, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 84-026. —3 EVENING SHOES AT LOW COST. Lovely Brocade Evening Shoes. Gorgeous in colouring and suitable for all frocks. Also White Brocades and [ White Embossed Velvet dyeing shoes. I Prices from 10s 6d to 18s 6d. James Shoe Stores, 148 Armagh street. —1 THE MAYORESS'S HEALTH. SLOW RECOVERY. Although the Mayoress (Mrs D. G. Sullivan) is recovering from her recent iliness, the improvement in her health is not as rapid as the Mayor and Mrs Sullivan's many friends would wish. Mra Sullivan is able to get up each day for a brief period and is slowly gaining strength. It appears, however, that it will be some time before she will be able to resume her public, duties. CAMBRIAN SOCIETY. An interesting event in the history of the Cambrian Society of Canter- ' bury was the opening of the new Cambrian Hall in Manchester street. A large number of members and friends attended. After the Welsh National Anthem had been sung in Welsh and English, the president (Mr A. Johns) declared the hall opened. In his address, Mr Johns drew attention to the hard work of the committee in preparing the hall. He also welcomed the presidents of the West of England and Lancashire Societies, Mr and Mrs Parry, who recently returned from the Homeland. Other speakers were Mr H. Williams (treasurer), Mr P. L. Davies, Mr T. Williams, and Mrs E. Rogers (one of the oldest members). Mr P. H. Williams presented the Society with the Welsh flag. Musical items were then given by Mesdames Filer, Caygill, and Reid, Mr Broad, and Master Bert Filer. Supper was followed by games and dancing. Among those present were Mesdames Rogers, Reeves, Joseph, Hetherington, Herriott, Kenna, Caygill, Bradbury, Smith, Edwards, Jones, Rogers, Poliard. Filer, Wells, Wood, Reid, Worsdell, James, Williams, Parry, Jones, Bardsley, and Johns, Misses Glanville, Edwards, Kenna, Parry, and Caygill, Messrs Johns, Caygill, Wells, 0. Jones. J. Jones. George, Wood. Nicholls, R. H. Williams, H. Williams. Evans, Broad. Rogers, Parry, Edwards, T. Williams, and Bardslev, and the hon. \secretary (Mrs G. A. Nicholls). WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION. i " | SPRINGFIELD BRANCH. | At the first annual meeting of the Springfield branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, Mrs tt. Milliken presided over a good attendance. The following officers were elected:—President, Mra R. Milliken; vice-presidents, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Ashton, and Miss Milliken; committee, Mrs Doody, Misses Gillett, Vaughan, Russell, and Popple; honorary secretory, Miss Mullay; trustees, Mesdames Donovan and Innes. It was decided to hold a cooking competition and to award a prize for the aggregate number of points at the end of the year. Members were asked to bring along any clean linen before the next meeting, to make up a. parcel for the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association. Afternoon tea was served. A large birthday cake, surmounted by a kewpie holding a lighted candle, was presented by the president. It is obviously impossible to judge the inside of a nut with'out breaking the shell. The Sanitarium Shop, therefore, protects its customers by offering them only the finest' nuts it is possible to procure, and covering them with a complete guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Shelled nuts are, of course, different—these are specially selected and carefully inspected, and conform to the highest standards. In addition to all the usual varieties of' nuts, the following are to be had ready shelled: Jordan Almonds, Barcelonas, and Brazils, packed in the country of origin in sealed airtight tins, which are not opened until the nuts are being sold in the Sanitarium Shop, 708 Colombo Chrotchuich, _ , <—4

SANATORIUM SERVICE SOCIETY. MEETING OP COMMITTEE. A meeting of the committee of the Sanatorium Service Society was held at the residence of Mrs A. E. Cooper. 117 Hackthorne road. Mr P. H. Harris was in the chair and other members present were Mesdames A. E. Cooper, C. J. Treleaven, F. W. J. May, W. D. Johnston, H. A. Young, Misses M. O. Stoddart and Farr, Canon Norris, and Messrs M. P. W. Blathwayt and E. A. Young (hon. secretary). Sister Maloney, of the Christchurch Tuberculosis Dispensary, was also present. The resignation of Mr F. W. Bieknell was accepted with regret. Mr Harris reported that until then the City Treasurer had acted' as treasurer to the Society. It was now felt that the Society's finances should be managed by its own committee, and the City Treasurer had agreed to a transfer of the funds held by him. A vote of thanks was passed to the City Treasurer for his services, and Mr E. B. Bohan was appointed treasurer to the Society. An anonymous contribution of £1 was received. Women's Sub-Committee. Mrs C. J. Treleaven reported that a woman at the Sanatorium was quite cured of her disease but was unable to find a home. She reported also that a soldier patient had asked her for a pair of boots for a size 7 foot. The committee decided to do what it could for these patients. Miss Farr reported that she had been instrumental in obtaining a new and more suitable home for the wife of a Sanatorium patient. A letter was received from Matron Trumble requesting more clothes for all types of patients—men, women, and children. She thanked the committee for the way in which it had assisted with suits of pyjamas for men patients in the past, but stated that great distress at present existed among many sufferers at the Sanatorium. Mrs Johnston and a band of workers promised to do their utmost to see that the needs of all patients were met, and a sum of £lO was voted to Mrs Johnston to expend on material necessary. Address by Sistei Maloney. Sister Maloney then gave the meeting an outline of the • distress that existed among tubercular patients in the City. She considered that the direst distress existed in many homes. To her mind the Society was doing a humanitarian work in endeavouring to assist Sanatorium patients and their dependents. She named several sufferers who were in want of such necessities as milk and blankets, and the chairman promised to do what he could for all these named by Sister Maloney. Mrs C. J. Treleayen offered to visit any persons named by Sister Maloney, and she was given permission to expend a certain amount of money to assist such sufferers. PLUNKET SOCIETY. CULVERDEN SUB-BRANCH. The arnual meeting of the Culverden sub-branch of the Plunkefc Society was held in the Plunket rooms with Dr. Smale presiding over a fair attendance of members. The balance-sheet showed the Society to be in a sound financial position, and although the amount received in subscriptions during the year was slightly less than that of the previous year, the number of subscribers was greater. The annual report recorded a year of achievement. To enable the branch to deal more effectively with the child of pre-school age, a new set of scales had been purchased. These had proved a decided asset to the equipment ot the branch, besides making it possible to lend the other set of scales to mothers for use in their own homes Arrangements had been made for the nurse to spend a whole day in Culverden once a fortnight in order to avoi<l the congestion during the afternoon hours, and so make the work much more satisfactory for the nurse and the mothers. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had helped the branch in any way during the past year, and particularly to Mr Gundy (auditor), Mocketb's Motors, the proprietors of the Culverden Hotel. Mr E. Hitchcock and staff, Mr E. Hitchcock, and Mrs Wilke. The following officers were elected: —President, Mrs L R. C Macfarlane; vice-presidents, Mesdames D. Rutherfordi M. Macfarlane, M. Bethell, J. Black, W. V. Mockett. E. Hitchcock, J. Murgatroyd, and Miss I. Rutherford; committee, Mesdames G. HartKnell, W. B. McMillan, W. .J. McMillan. Cochrane, Baker, Reid, L. H. Dalziel, Hadley, Moore, Harrison P. Thomson, F. Davison, Greuber, Loffhagen, and Dr. Smale; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs H. S. Ingram.

MARSHLAND SUB-BRANCH. Mrs Roberts presided at the annual meeting of the Marshland sub-branch of the Plunket Society. Mrs Cecil Wood (hon. secretary of the Christchurch Centre), and Mrs Gilmour (president of the Lyttelton branch) were accorded votes of thanks for their addresses on child welfare. The annual report was presented, and appreciation was expressed of the work done by Nurse Home. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory credit. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr A. F. Gabites (auditor). The nurse's report for the year was as follows:—Visits to rooms: Adults 120, babies 105, pre-school children 46; home visits 19, new cases 4. The following officers were elected:— President, Mrs Itelamain'; vice-presi-dent, Mrs Palmer; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mrs M. Lohrey; committee, Mesdames Gabites, Sturgiss, Monk, Chisnall, Boyd, T. Crozier, IN. Treleaven, E. Treleaven, H. Watson, Blank, and Kingston. Superfluous Hairs destroyed by "Rusma." Guaranteed Cure. Special Reduction to £5. Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay Place, Wellington. —6 Have you anything to sell —Do you wish to buy? If so a small advertisement in the classified section of The Pkkss will be all you need. 12 words is» three insertions 2s 6d» *—6

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. GLENTUNNEL BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Glentunnel branch of the Women's Institute was held in the Public Hall. The president (Mrs Boatty) presided over a large attendance of members, and welcomed the ladies from the Hororata branch of the "Women'B Division of the Farmers' Union, Avho were invited as guests. Items by Mrs G. Smith and community singing were enjoyed. The competitions were won by Mrs Dickie and Miss G. Harrison. The winners of a fireside stool made by one .of the members was Mrs Dickie. The competition, "An article made from a sugar bag" was won by Mrs A. Beatty, with Mrs Dickie second, and Mrs C6l- - third. Hostesses were Mrs "Vincent and Miss I. Hunt. It was announced that a 6d "bring and buy" sale will be held on the first Tuesday in Juno. WAINUI BRANCH. The April meting of the TVainui branch of the Women's Institute was devoted to sewing for the needy in Christchurch, and a parcel of clothing was forwarded to the Nurse Maude Association for distribution. At the May meeting, Mrs Noonan presided over an attendance of IV members. The roll call was "My favourite recipe." Miss Hawker acted as judge for the best plate of scones competition, which was won by Miss Gladys Stewart 1, and Mrs Noonan 2. Mr Lewthwaite, of the Banks Peninsula Electric Power Board, gave an interesting talk on electricity, and its uses and development^ Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Noonan, Bright, and Buckland. RAKAIA BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Rakaia branch of the Women's Institute was held in St. Mark's schoolroom, with Miss Paterson presiding over a good attendance. It was decided to support a resoluion in favour of forming a federation at Ashburton for branches in Ashburton County. The roll call was "The Uses of Lemons," and a competition for a programme for the year's work was won by Mrs M. P. Cooke. Arrangements were made to celebrate Ihe first birthday at the next meeting. The Rokeby Girl Guides, under their captain (Mrs Tank), gave several folk dances, which wore much enjoyed. Miss Paterson thanked Mrs Tank and the guides for the enjoyable entertainment. OMIHI BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Omihi branch of the Women's Institute was held recently, when Mrs Foster presided over a large attendance of meinLers. Two new members were welcomed. Members were reminded that for next month's meeting they were to bung garments or anything suitable for Nurse Maude's box, and they were asked to make flannel singlets for small children as these garments are so much needed. The roll call was "My Favourite Quotation." The competition, "something new from something old," was won by Mrs A. Stackhouse, with Mrs Campbell second. The best pastry squares were made by Miss D. Newman, with Mrs Russell second. Much interest was displayed in Miss It. Symonds's demonstration on wool rugmaking. Sister Christian spoke about Red Cross' work and sewing for the children of needy returned soldiers. It was decided to hold a euchre party and dance on May 26th to raise funds for buying material. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames W. Baxter, Brown, Campbell, and Burrows.

RICCARTON ROVER SCOUTS' DANCE. Members of the recently formed Ric- ' carton Rover Scout Club held an enjoyable dance in the Upper Riccarton Hall, which was decorated with yellow and green streamers, and autumn flowers and foliage. Messrs Carson's orchestra supplied the music, and extras were played by Mr W. Ballard. The lucky spot dance was won by Miss E. Renwick and Mr W. Chisholm, and the Monte Carlo by Miss E. Renwick and Mr David Ackerby. A foxtrot and jazz waltz exhibition was given by Miss P. Manson and Mr Noel Butler. Mr J. Colligau was M.C. Amongst those present were: —Mesdames B. O'Neill, A. Cook, F. Cossins, W. J. Wood, H. Purvis, Skerton, E. Evans, and C. Manning, Misses Ettie Renwick, Hilda Kennedy, Shirley Cook, Irene Innes, N. Buckley, Joyce Virtue, K. Millner Gladys McLelland, J. Eraser, A. McClelland, I. Millner, R. Fine, L. Skerton, N. Wood, M. Park, M. Halliday, Hazel Manning, Rene Welch Essie Rowntree, Thelma Granger. B. Raxworthy, B. Rose, Dorothy Eives, B. Stephens, P. Manson, J. Rosser, D. Eives, and Kitty Bonzier, Messrs P. Hamilton (District Scout Master), J. Colligau, E.' Cutts, C. Skerton, W. Daley, W. Jesson, J. Harrow, G. Tulloon, G. Humphries. A. Rooney, N. Cutler, J. Barr, J. Wadley, J. Harris, L. Wood, A. Kyle, R. Chisholm, D. Jennings, T. Bradford, H McLean, C. Manning, L. Ellis, W. Holmes, W 7 Brown, F. Nolan, T. Smith, W. Wood, S. Barber, and W. Barber.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. Arthur's Pass Hotel: Mr and Mrs Speden (Gore)", and Mr and Mrs Eichards (Christchurch). VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Recent guests at the Pox Glacier Hostel, Weheka, South Westland, included: Mi»s M. Sharp© (Rotovua), Mr and Mrs J. Monk, Mr J. Monk, jun., and Mr-and Mrs W. Diodrich (Lower Kokatahi), Mr Frank Bell, Mrs lies, Mr and Mrs G. Sampson, Master A. Sampson (Greyniouth), Mr Newcorube (Hari Hari), Miss J. Condon, Mrs Diedrich, Mr G. Diedrich (Hokitika), Mr R. Thomas, and Mr G. Mclntyre (Hokitika). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs E. Lord (Nelson). Mrs K. Foirarty (Greymouth). Hotel Federal: Mr R. Sewell (Wellinsrton), Mr A N. Button (Wellington), Mr B. K. Crow ("Wellington), Mr F. PL Cooper (Nelson), Mr R. E. Crawford (Danedin), Mr I. R. Ferguson (Victoria), Mr W. M. F. Moffatt (Sheffield), Miss E. Tester (Christchurch), and Mr B. O. Hurst (Timarn).