For WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23716, 14 August 1942, Page 2

For WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES

CAMP SUPERVISOR

Mrs E. G. Kerr, who has been appointed commandant of a camp to be established near Christchurch for women who are joining the army, will arrive in Christchurch on Monday. Miss H. Hull (Canon street) will leave Christchurch to-day to visit friends in Morven. Later she will return to Christchurch and stay for a short time before leaving for Napier, where she will make her home. Mrs W. E. Hazlett (Invercargill) is visiting Christchurch. Mrs H. Flather (Vaucluse, Sydney) has arrived in Christchurch to visit her mother, Mrs John Rennie, Fendalton.

Mesdames J. M. Tripp (Geraldine), John Montgomery (Riccarton), J.' H. Grigg (Longbeach), George Hennessy (Morven), W. G. Tweedy (Timaru), and Gilbert Grigg (Hororata) will be amongst South Island visitors to Wellington next week to attend a Red Cross conference. They will leave Christchurch on Tuesday. Among latest contributions to the Mayoress’s Parcels Fund are the following:—Anonymous £l. Friends of St. Helens £5, Metropolitan Trotting Club £SO, Hagley Ladies’ Golf Club £4. Sumner-Redcliffs , Soldiers’ Comforts. £3O: Waimairi County Council, £125.

The president presided at the monthly meeting of the New Brighton Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs Flower was elected superintendent of the Band of Hope, and Mrs N. Fraser was presented with the long service badge. A successful “bring and buy” was held, proceeds to go to the Mayoress’s Parcels Fund. At the last meeting of The Peaks Women’s Institute, sympathy was expressed w : t.i Mrs Costello in the death of her nephew, Sapper G. M. Twiss, who was killed in action. "How many women to-day can honestly say that they never experienced foot discomfort?” asked Dr. Helen Deem, medical adviser to the Plunket Society, when addressing a conference of Auckland provincial branch representatives recently. The causes of corns, callouses and bunions were often traced to early childhood. Painful feet influenced not only the physical but also the mental welfare, she said; therefore the correct development of the growing child’s foot was a question of profound importance. M.USIC ALE GATHERING AT COLDSTREAM LODGE Music lovers in Christchurch have come to realise that some of the finest musical programmes they are privileged to hear are those given, at intervals, at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne, who. on several occasions, have lent the music room of their home, Coldstream Lodge, Fendalton, for first-class recitals, the proceeds of which have always been given to some worthy cause. The high standard maintained at these concerts is due chiefly to Mrs Ballantyne, who is one of Canterbury’s leading violinists, and she has gathered round her a band of artists who, like herself, abe generous in giving of their time and talents for the pleasure and benefit of others. So it was not surprising that last evening, when a musicale was given at Coldstream Lodge under the auspices of the Overseas League, there was not a vacant chair in the large music room. The proceeds, which will exceed £3O, will be given to the Mayoress’s Parcels Fund. The programme, which was of unusual merit, was as follows: —Quartet in E. Flat. Op. 27 (Schumann), Mesdames Ballantyne and K. W. Robinson, Misses Nancy Estall and Altlfta Har-ley-Slack; three Hebridean songs and "The Tryst," Mrs Boyd-Wilson, accompanied by Mr Claude Davies; Sonatina Op. 137, No. 1, for violin and piano (Schubert). Mrs Ballantyne and Mr Davies; piano duet, “On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring” (Delius, arr. by Peter Warlock) and “Siesta (W. Walton), Miss Harley-Slack and Mr Davies: four songs by Brahms. Mr Arthur Bell, accompanied by Miss Har-ley-Slack; trio in E Flat, Op, 40 (Brahms), Mrs Ballantyne, Miss Estall. and Miss Harley-Slack. At the conclusion of the programme, the Mayoress (Miss E. Couzins) thanked the Overseas League, Mr and Mrs Ballantyne, and assisting artists for their generous help, and spoke appreciatively of the work being done by her executive committee. Mr C. G. McKellar, president of the Overseas League, also thanked Mr and Mrs Ballantyne, for whom three cheers were given by the audience.

AFTERNOON PARTY

TWO PRESENTATIONS In the lounge of the National Club rooms yesterday afternoon Mrs H. T. J Thacker, president of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association, entertained the combined staffs of the association’s 10 kindergartens in and aroupd Christchurch and representatives'of. the local committees of each kindergarten. Guests of honour included Miss H. Hull, formerly principal of Kindergartens in Christchurch, Mrs A. Keith Hadfield (treasurer), and Mrs C. H. Gilby (secretary of the association). Miss H. Gorrie, a valued member of the association’s staff, who for many years has been director of the Sunbeam Kindergarten, and who will leave soon to take up a position at Lower Hutt, was presented by Mrs Thacker with a parting gift from the association, and by Mrs E. Hitchcock with a gift from the local committees. In wishing Miss Gorrie success and happiness in her new position, Mrs Thacker, Mrs Hitchcock, and Miss Hull, under whom Miss Gorrie trained as a kindergarten teacher, praised her efficiency as a teacher, her steadfastness and reliability, and her loyalty to the association. A presentation of a wedding gift was made to Mrs Lane, formerly Miss Ella Scotter, who was, for a time, director of the Selwyn Kindergarten. Recitations were given by Miss Jean Heath, and plans for supplementing the proceeds of Daffodil Day were discussed. These plans included the working of an autograph quilt, the holding a bridge party next month, and arrangements for a meeting of the friends of the kindergartens at an early date.

MRS E. G, KERR’S PUBLIC SERVICE

Mrs E. G. Kerr, who has been appointed woman supervisor of a women’s military camp in North Canterbury, is one of the best known and most public spirited citizens of Timaru. She has been chairwoman of the Timaru branch of the Women’s War Service Auxiliary since its formation 18 months ago, and has worked in its interest with characteristic thoroughness.

Mrs Kerr for many years has taken part in almost all movements for the betterment of Timaru. Before the outbreak of war she was, for a time, president of the Women’s Club, and for a long term was captain of the Timaru Ladies’ Golf Club. She also served on the Dominion branch of the Golf Union, and was a leading player, winning on one occasion the women’s Dominion golf championship. Her husband died suddenly some time ago. Two of her sons are in camp, one who left New Zealand with the Ist Echelon, having returned recently from the Middle East. Her other son, an airman, is a prisoner of war in Germany. At a public meeting held in Timaru on Wednesday evening, the ActingMayor, Mr P. B. Foote, who presided, expressed deep regret at Mrs Kerr’s impending departure from Timaru. As Acting-Mayor and chairman of .the E.P.S., he had, he said, had great assistance from Mrs Kerr, who was a citizen of the highest order. He wished her luck in her new undertaking, and said he knew she would make a success of it. GOLDEN WEDDING MR AND MRS W. T. TURNER To celebrate the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W. T. Turner, of Geraldine, members of their family entertained relatives and friends recently, the guests including Mrs J. Rice, who was bridesmaid at the wedding. Mr and Mrs Turner were married at Temuka in 1892, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. John Dellow. There were nine children and 15 grandchildren of the marriage. The Rev. F. O. Prosser presided at the golden wedding celebrations, and other speakers were the Rev. J. Johnston, Messrs B La Frantz, J. Kelliher, J. D. McKechnie.' A. J. Burinester, W. McColl, R. Scott, and D. C. McKechnie. Reference to Mr and Mrs Turner’s hospitality and to the active part Mr Turner had taken in the affairs of the community, particular mention being made of his connexion with the water supply scheme for Raukapuka and the Downs, the Geraldine Co-operative Dairy Company, the Geraldine Racing Club, and the Geraldine Bowling Club. The programme included -duets by Mr and Mrs F. O. Prosser. _Mrs G. B, Couch acting as accompanist. Miss Ngaire Turner (Ashburton) gave a tap dance. IF YOU LIKE OYSTERS If you do, or if your family and friends do, you will find Fether-Flake a boon in providing the following Oyster specialties that usually come within the range of only the very accomplished cook. Fether-Flake is perfect puff pastry ready to bake. OYSTER FINGERS: i lb FetherFlake rolled to Jin. thickness. Cut in small strips and bake. When cooked split and fill with following mixture: 1 oz flour, 1 oz butter, 4 pint milk, 4 teaspoon lemon juice, salt and pepper. Make sauce with above ingredients. Beard li doz oysters, chop and’ add to saucfe (do not boil). ,

OYSTER SAVOURIES: i lb FetherFlake rolled out thin. .. -Cheese sprinkled bvfer arid rolled out agatn Jin thick. Cut in small rounds and bake. Put teaspoon of whipped cream on each. Place oyster on top. Garnish with red pepper. Fether-Flake is sold by all Ernest Adams’ Cake Shops and Agencies at lOd per lb. —1