For WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23947, 14 May 1943, Page 2

For WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES

Miss C. E. Robinson, of Christchurch, was elected president of the New Zealand Technical School Teachers’ Association, at the annual conference In Wellington yesterday.— (P.A.) A general meeting followed by a tea meeting was held by members of the women’s branch of the Citizens’ Association at Ballantynes yesterday after, noon, when amendments to the rules of the association were passed, and Mrs G. H. Watts presided. Mr J. N. Clarke (chairman of the milk committee of the Christchurch City Council) spoke on the work of supervising the municipal milk supply. Mr P. L. C. Inder (secretary of the Fresh Milk Producers) spoke on the ideal milk supply for a city. Miss M. G. Havelaar gave a talk on prisoners of war parcels and explained how they are sent, at a meeting of the Styx-Harewood sub-centre of the Red Cross Society, held recently, when Mrs F. McArthur presided. Motions of sympathy were passed with Mesdames Baker, Logie, and Ross McDonald, and mention was made of the death of Mrs F. M. Stewart (Kaiapoi), at the May meeting of the Mairehau Women’s Institute. When speaking at a meeting of the Animal Protection Society, held on Tuesday evening, Miss Trott. the vicepresident, said that the chief purpose of the society was to rescue lost and homeless dogs from the streets, and to find owners or new homes for them. She. added that the society hoped to start a home for animals where dogs and cats could be comfortably housed till owners could be found for them Mr McLean gave a talk on veterinary subjects, discussing at length the vicious circle of hydatids. An impromptu “bring and buy” table realised the sum of £3 for expenses. Mrs Lowry was the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Sydenham branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, held recently. The item on the syllabus was “Peace Day ” and the address discussing this subject. dealt with women who have been outstanding in their work for the benefit of humanity in various countries of the world. An elocutionary item was given bv Mrs Hutton. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Miss S. M. Straw, also with Mrs J. E. Brown in her recent bereavement, at the monthly meeting of the Sydenham branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. A tribute was paid to Mrs A. Duff, secretary of the housekeeper scheme of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, at the North Canterbury Provincial Executive meeting held on Wednesday. It was due to the untiring work of Mrs Duff that the scheme was working successfully in the country districts, said the report. FREEDOM FROM CARE. There is no need for "those days” to cast a shadow over your fun or your work Nu.tex, the new internal sanitary protection, brings you new found mental and physical assurance of secure and untroubled protection It ends personal discomfort and chafing and obviates clumsy belts, pins and pads The new trial size. 3-unlt packet costs only 10Jd. and the standard 10-unit packet 2s 6d. Departmental stores and chemists everywhere have ample stocks of Nu.tex. —3 GENERAL SERVICE CORPS Group leaders’ reports were read at the monthly committee meeting of the General Service Corps, at which Mrs Cecil Wood presided. The assistance given by the corps to wives and children ol men on active service was discussed, and it was reported that 624 pairs of footless socks had been sent in during the last six-months. The knitting groups and the mend-all clubs were doing good work. For the nursing division the report stated that two new members had been enrolled, thus bringing the division up to a strength of 30 members, who were taking regular duty at the parks and on the ambulance. One member had been chosen for overseas duty. Socials and small dances were being continued at fortnightly intervals at Z Company’s recreation room and at Battery Point. The canr'uftnge netting grou; n d been diverted to selling national savings stamps in the coming campaign, as the supply of twine had ceased, and the depot had been closed. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Audrey, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldred Grigg, Alford Forest, and Wilbur, third son of Mr and Mrs H. E. A. Lock, Methven. The engagement is announced from the Middle East of Pte. Danny O’Connor (2nd N.Z.E.F., Div. Grd.), youngest son of Mrs Dan O'Connor, Yaldhurst road, to Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick McGourty, 10 Sleigh Gardens, Restilrig, Edinburgh, Scotland. PLUNKET SOCIETY LINWOOD-AVONSIDE Nurse H. M. Thyne reported at the annual meeting of the Linwood-Avonside sub-branch of the Plunket Society that she had seen during the year 2537 mothers and 2552 babies at the Linwood rooms, and had paid 680 visits to homes. Officers were elected as follows; —Pre; sident, Mrs J. E. K. Brown; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames Beveridge Davis and R. A. Stacey: secretary, Mrs P. J. Ashworth; treasurer, Mrs H. Ayers: honorary auditors, Messrs W. Jamieson and Son; committee, Mesdames H. J. Fleming. A E. B. Turner. P. C. Browne, S. Temple, K. L. B. Johnston, F. G. Rhodes, and Miss B. Skipworth. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES MAIREHAU Mrs Judd .presided at the May meeting of the Mairehau Women’s Institute, and Mrs Collard gave a report on the annual federation meeting held recently. Mrs Jarman gave a demonstration on making soft toys, and Mrs Beck was in charge of a well-stocked sales table. Hostesses were Mesdames McFadden, Southward. Webster, Mickaelis, and Sanders. Competitions, judged by Mesdames Good, Ashton, and Sturgess, resulted as follows:—Best bloom: Mrs Young 1, Mrs Bean and Miss Emmett (equal) 2, Mrs Sheffield 3. Eggless cake: Mrs Bean 1, Miss Emmett 2. Mrs Coleman 3. HAVE YOU TRIED MARMALADE TART ? It is proving popular among many users of Fether-Flake who have already found Fether-Flake pastry such a boon in making jam tarts, treacle tarts, etc. Here is the recipe for Marmalade Tart; Jib Fether-Flake pastry. Roll out thin, line patty pans or one large tin plate with pastry, half fill with Marmalade filling, and bake 20 minutes. Filling: loz butter; loz sugar: 1 beaten egg; 2oz flour; J teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons marmalade. Cream butter and sugar, add egg and other ingredients. Use as above. Fether-Flake is puff pastry perfectly mixed and ready to roll out and is obtainable at all Ernest Adams’ Cake Shops and Agencies at lOd lb. —1

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