MANY URGENT APPEALS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22419, 4 June 1938, Page 2

MANY URGENT APPEALS

RED CROSS DEPOT SUB-CENTRES PROMISE HELP The Red Cross Society in Christchurch is not finding that returned soldiers and their dependants are in better circumstances than they were last year. During April and May, as many urgent appeals were received at the depot as were received -in the same two months in 1937, These facts were reported at a meeting of the women’s executive of the society, held in the society's rooms, Hereford court, yesterday morning. Mrs Herbert Smith presided. She said that in April and May 169 families and 400 children had been helped. Garments given out to them totalled 1175. In addition, 131 men had received 283 garments, and 126 pensioners had received clothing. Clothing of all kinds and money were urgently needed, Mrs Smith said. The sub-centres were not holding sewing bees this year, but she appealed to them for financial help. Ways and means of raising money were discussed, and each sub-centre undertook to arrange some form of entertainment to raise money for the purchase of clothing. • Mrs Smith reported that the head office had appointed Mr I, J. Bridger organiser for New Zealand for -Red Cross peace-time work. In response to an appeal' for bandages for China, Mrs E. E. Hardy had enlisted the help of the Missionary Union, the Mothers’ Union, and the Girls’ Friendly Society, with the result that a splendid supply of bandages and surgical dressings had been packed and sent forward by the depot. BRIDGE PARTY At a bridge party organised by the Raunai Club, the president, Mrs F, H. Ansley, welcomed the guests. Prizes were won by Miss L. Winny and Mr V, H. Main. Those present included Mr and Mrs H. V. Main, Mr and Mrs L. E. Vemazoni, Mr and Mrs J. H. C. Davies, Mr and Mrs Goldsmith, Mr and Mrs Me-' Gillivray, Mr and Mrs W. Harris, Mr and Mr# W. Forgie, Mr and Mrs R. Capstick, Mr and Mrs T. A. H. Taylor, Mr and Mrs F. W. Hughes, Mr and Mrs J. H. Shaw, Mr and Mrs L. R. Hurrell, Mr and Mrs J. T. Robertson, Mr and Mrs A. Watson, Mesdames W H. Main, J. H. Wear, W. D. Walsh, E. Barnes, A. E. Foote, C. Vowell, G. Clark C. S. Jenkin, W. H. Holdsworth, J. H. Sluis, A. D. Norris, A. M. Payne, E. Lucas, D. M. Mcßae, C. Uren, M. Biggins, C. W. Murray, T. M. Moore, R. Mahalm, E. Cummins, R. Storrie. M. Woods, J. C. Arnott, T. Hobbs, C. Evans, Powell, L. Lawrence, C. Witty, H. McMaster, G. Beilbyv B. W. Banks;. E. Rastrick, A, Winterbourn, Turner; T. Auton, F. if. Moore, J. Hall. Rox-, burgh, A W. Judge, Misses A. Bridge, M. Cunningham, M. K. Lawrence, L. Winny, L. * Martin, M. Palmer, S. Waters, D. and M. Hounsell, B. Luisetti, K. Armstrong, A. E. Banks, O. Hunt, Puschel, M. Smith, Roxburgh, E. Miles. E. and D. Winny, and Mr R. S. Palmer. OCTOGENARIAN HONOURED BIRTHDAY PARTY A pleasant surprise party, organised by Mrs R. Evans, of Huntsbury Hill, St. Martins, was held at the home of Mrs A. Cristofanini, Aynsley terrace, Opawa, to honour her on her eightieth birthday. Many congratulatory messages and telegrams were received by the guest of honour, who; also received many usefuT gifts. Afternoon lea was served by Mrs Evans, assisted by Miss Cristofanini. Those present Were Mesdames Toms, Osborne, Lawson, C. Clark, Skeukel, Jarden, Wickes, Everett, Beale, Evans, Munro, Rosendale, A. Clark, Misses Pattrick, and Cristofanini. SOCIAL AT KAIAPOI Members of the Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club held a successful evening social in the club social hall. Items were given by Misses M. Yates and D. Fisher, Messrs P. McLeod and W. McCormick, and a novelty dance was won by Mrs Meikle and Mr PuUan (Christchurch). Mr A. O. Eyles supplied the dance music and Mr W. McCormick was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr , and Mrs S. Robson, Mr and Mrs J. Price, Mr and Mrs J. Baylis, Mr and Mrs J. Taplin, Mr and Mrs E. Read, Mr and Mrs G. Thompson, Mr and Mrs A. Brown, Mr and Mrs J. Cowan, Mr and Mrs R. Drabble, Mr and Mrs J. Burnip, Mr and Mrs P. Clark, Mr and Mrs R. Bartley, Mr and Mrs A. O. Eyles, Misses U. Baylis, M. Yates, N. Trousselot, N. and M. Wright, K. Dempsey, D. Fisher, Z. Read, J, Hall, D. Kaan, D. Tavendale, B. Bartley, D. Huria, D. Seeker, E. Clarke. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENT Soap-Making Recipe In response to “Inquirer’s” letter concerning the failure of her soapmaking recipe which hitherto had proved successful, the Lady Editor of “The Press” has received several replies from readers.- “Dunsandel” reader advises the use of fnore water. If making soap in a copper, the tap may •be turned on and when sufficient water has been added the mixture will blend. She has often had to add an extra bucketful of water. If the soap mixture has been left overnight, it should be reheated before water is added. “E.E.” (Horrelville) sends the following recipe which she has'used with success for many years;— 2 Gallons -water in kerosene tin. li Tins caustic soda. 71b Fat quite free from salt, preferably mutton fat. 11b Resin, lib Borax. Method: Crush up resin and put in water with fat and bring to the boil, stirring frequently. Boil half an hour at least, then stir occasionally while cooling. When fairly cool set aside for two days, then turn out and cut into bars. LIKE A LIFE PJNTENCE. “1 felt sentenced to stoutness for life,” wilte Mrs R. G. P„ of Spreydon, “and had resigned myself to permanent fatigue and ill-health. But last month 1 began Naturettes. Already I’ve lost Hlb, and gained excellent health. Naturettes are wonderful.” 17 days’ guaranteed treatment 7s 6d. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square, —2