for WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23587, 14 March 1942, Page 2

for WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Roberton and Mrs Browne-Phelp. who have been visiting Christchurch, have returned to Auckland. Mrs Rivers Carlyon (Auckland) is staying with Mrs John Moore, Garden road, Fendalton.

Mrs T. Shortal (Riccarton) has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs T. W. Ross, Invercargill. Mrs G. Smith (New Brighton), who has been staying with Mrs H. Slade, Fairton, Ashburton, has returned home. Visitors attending the Canterbury Society of Arts Exhibition at the Durham Street Art Gallery yesterday, were entertained at a “war-time” afternoon tea by Mesdames Sydney Thompson, Richard Wallwork, J. G. Collins, M. Friberg, T. A. Fleming, Misses M. Harkness, O. Spencer-Bower, J. Peter, and D. Manning.

The lady editor of “The Press’’ gratefully acknowledges receipt of a bundle of periodicals from “A Friend” for men on minesweepers, and six knitted helmets from an anonymous friend, for the Merchant Navy. To raise funds for entertaining men of the services at the National Club, a bridge party was held in the National Club lounge, and the sum of £l2 was raised. Prize-winners were Mesdames G. E. Simon and G. C. Black (auction) and Mrs E. M. A’Court (contract). The members of the Shirley Methodist Bible Classes held an evening party in honour of Miss Rae Barrell and the Rev. C. H. Bell, whose marriage will take place soon. The evening was spent in games and competitions, and supper was served by the members of the Intermediate Girls’ Bible Class. On behalf of those present, Miss K. Moore presented the guests of honour with two pictures. Now that you can’t go home for lunch, remember Ethne Tosswill can provide you with a delicious lunch to take away. Call at “Ethne’s” r.t Hereford Court and make your own selection. Something different every day -6 The Louise Millinery Salon’s special display of autumn and winter millinery features . bowlers, high-crown slouches, halos—in fact all the styles for the coming season—in beautiful new shades. Call at the Salon, 708 Colombo Street. —3 SOMETHING GOOD OUT OF WAR! Yes! Britain has produced something really good this time—a new ELASTIC STOCKlNG—they’re different—they’re better than any other on the market. Exclusive stockists of these New Elastic Stockings—E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Cathedral square, Christchurch. X 5432 PLUNKET AIDS MEETING IN EMERGENCY The Dominion-wide scheme being carried out by the Plunket Society to safeguard the health of babies and preschool children in the event of an emergency, is developing now in Christchurch, in co-operation with the Housewives’ Service, recently organised by the Red Cross Society and handed over to the E.P.S. on completion.

The duties of a Plunket aid are to provide in her own home in the city or suburbs a place where a mother and her small children can receive help after an air raid or other emergency, when doctors and Plunket nurses are unable to carry on their usual work, owing to the claims of the sick and injured. Nearly 100 Plunket aids have already been trained by the Plunket nurses, and nearly 100 more are at present attending lectures to qualify them to give help to the young mother in a difficulty over her baby’s welfare. It is realised that an emergency may create problems for the mother that can be solved by a Plunket aid nearby, and an endeavour is . being made to select sensible, motherly women in each suburb who will readily open their doors to their fellow women. Each aid is asked to provide herself with an emergency kit, containing baby clothes, and the requisites for making infants’ food, in case it is necessary to go to the mother instead of requiring her to visit the Plunket aid’s home. All applications for help will go through the wardens to the aids, whose gates will bear a notice stating “Plunket aid.’’

So far the Riccarton district is more fully staffed with aids than the other suburbs, but it is hoped that many more women will volunteer for this work.

The committee of the Plunket Society is concerned at the lack of volunteers in the vulnerable and closely populated suburbs of Sydenham. Spreydon. and Woplston, and would urge at least 50 women to come forward for these districts.

In parts of the suburbs where there are fewest babies, Plunket aids might prepare themselvs to receive mothers and small children in their homes, for areas that may have to be evacuated owing to damage by air raids. i The nurse in charge at the Plunket rooms, 65 Chester street, will gladly give intending aids any information required about the course of lectures, which cover a period of six weeks, and which are simple, common-sense directions regarding the care of a baby in an emergency.

APPEAL TO WOMEN WAR WORK AND PEACE WORK (P.A.) WELLINGTON, March 12. _ Mrs Agnes F. R. Mclntosh,-of Tuhikaramea, Dominion president of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, has issued the following appeal to women:— "On Tuesday—Farmers’ Day—of this week, a meeting was held in Hamilton which gave evidence of the keenness of Waikato women not only to do their part in the present world crisis, but to encourage men who are anxiously doing their best to equip themselves for service in emergency, while at the same time carrying on daily work in shop or on farm. “It is one of the important and satisfying parts of women’s life at all times to enthuse and encourage her men folk and family; to keep their courage high; and to comfort them with appreciation and confidence in their strength and ideals. “Let no woman forget this to-day. It may- have greater effect for success in reaching the goal toward which we all strive than any other work we do. Keep the goal in sight yourselves and before all people, so that the stumbles and knocks do not dismay. Keep confidence and self-confidence high. Deprecate talk of waiting for a lead. It is those who show initiative who win, and where can initiative be bette shown than in, for instance, the Home' Guard. Why, Home Guardsmen should find their job a thrilling, youth-giving, adventure if we all take it as such. Women, keep cheer in all hearts! That is a war and a peace work to your hand. Are you worthy of it?” ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Second-Lieutenant Ernest T. H. Taylor, Ist Battalion. Canterbury Regiment. nephew of Miss M. E. Taylor, Wairarapa road. Papanui, to Adrienne Frances Crichton, youngest daughter of Mr A. F. Wricht and the late Mrs Wright, “Tirohanga,” Cashmere Hill*.