WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 19, 18 October 1926, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. B. Teasdale (Kelburn) is visiting Judgeford. Mrs. A. de B. Brandon has returned to Wellington from a visit- to Masterton. Mrs. Alpers is the guest of Mrs. George Buchanan, Christchurch. Mrs. Walter Macfarlane (Kaiwarra) is visiting Christchurch. Air. and Mrs. J. Earns-Grahain and family (Gisborne) returned to New Zealand by the Tamaroa on Saturday. Air. and Airs. Maurice O’Rorke have taken a house in Christchurch for a few mouths. Airs. F. Hickey (Wellington) is the guest of Airs. Al. C. Keane, Christchurch. Airs. Noel Nelson-, of Wellington, is visiting Auckland. Miss Jean Smith (Christchurch) is the guest of Aliss Al. Young, Wellington. Aliss Malcolm (Wellington) is visiting the Wairarapa. Airs. Miles, sen., is visiting Gisborne. Air. and Airs. A. Murdock (Wellington) are visiting Timaru. Aliss Phyllis Read (Wellington) is visiting New Plymouth. Aliss Olive Herd (Wellington) has been visiting Hastings. A particularly pleasant gathering took place at the offices of the Eastbourne Borough Council on Saturday when the council and staff made a presentation of a suitably-engraved silver tea service to Miss H Perry, of the borough office staff, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. In asking Aliss Perry’s acceptance of the gift, His Worship the Mayor, Air. H Al. Jones, referred to the recipient’s many years of faithful service to the borough, and said how sorry the council were to lose such an efficient officer. In her they had the greatest confidence and respect, and in saying that be was quite sure he was voicing the feelings of everv member of the council and its staff’. One and all wished her future happiness and prosperity. The general manager, Mr Menzies,. also spoke in glowing terms of Miss Perry’s work. Miss Perry suitably replied.

This month’s number of the “Junior Red Cross Journal” contains an interesting article about Hungary, besides some excellent poetry. A number of new schools have been welcomed into the Junior Red Cross, including St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Stratford; Bird Road School, Stratford; District High School, Wainiate; Kilbirnie School, Wellington; and Whanganarino School', Waikato. News of the activities of the senior and junior divisions in New Zealand go to make a very interesting number.

The skirt dance performed by Aliss Carswell Cooke at the Old World fashion parade drew an encore. The beautiful cerise silk skirt contained no less than fifty yards of material, and was lent by Mrs E. Aliddleton, of Brooklyn. Mrs. Grey acted the part of “Airs. Gamp’’ admirably, and caused much amusement as she soothed the “baby” to sleep by “jigging” it up and down, which formed a contrast to the placid movement of the Plunket nurse.

The monthly meeting of the Upper Hutt Plunket Society was held last week, when, despite wintry conditions, there was a good attendance of committee members, presided over by Mrs. F Leckie. During the month’ two dances and a shop day were held, and were most successful. Votes of thanks were passed to Mesdanies Dalton and Telford, Messrs. Marshall, Greig, Guthrie, Howe, Kitchen, Henry, French, Halley, and Leighton for assistance given at the dances, and ,tlie committee also desire to thank all those who so generously helped to provide the supper. Nurse Ellis’s report for the month was as follows:—New babies, 5; wholly breastfed, 3; partly, 1; artificially, 1; visits to homes, 174; visits to rooms, Upper Hutt, 138, Trentham 28. Silverstream, 13; emulsion sold, 71b. Mrs. D. Nicol was elected assistant treasurer and Mrs. Wright a member of the general committee. Subscriptions were received during the month from the Upper Hutt Borough Council, Nurse Lomas, and Mesdanies Leighton and Cooper.

On Friday evening a very successful gathering was held at the Nurses’ Residential Club, Kensington Street, as a farewell to Miss Jessie Thomson, M.8.E., who has been matron of the club for the last seven years, and who is leaving to return to her home in Napier. There was a large gathering of nurses, ex-nurses, doctors and their wives, and friends. The rooms were prettily decorated with coloured streamers, greenery, and flowers, and later dancing was much enjoyed. Miss Thomson bad war service, as she was travelling in England when war broke out, and took charge of a nurses’ hostel at Walton-on-Thames. The fact that Miss Thomson has shown many good qualities in her charge of the home in Wellington was shown by the appreciation of all who came in contact with her. The nurses showed their appreciation of her services to them by presenting her with a silver tea service from all those who had passed through the home. The council of the Trained Nurses’ Association presented her vn’tli a set of silver entree dishes, while from the Wellington doctors she received a leather suitcase. This came during the day with a letter from the doctors, many of whom were present to substantiate their gift, and others sent apologies. Miss Pengelly (president) made the presentation on behalf of the council, and Miss Todd on behalf of the nurses, while Miss Inglis, secretary of the New Zealand Trained Nurses’ Association, spoke also. Great regret was expressed by all at Miss Thomson’s departure, and she was presented with a bouquet of tulips. Miss Ratcliffe (an English nurse), who succeeds Miss Thomson, was welcomed. The nurses present included: Miss Bicknell, A.R.R.C., Director of Nursing; Miss Willis, Miss Agnes McLean, Miss McCrae, Miss Stctt (matron of Wellington Hospital), Miss Hayes, Miss West, Miss Inglis, and others.

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The engagement is announced of Jean, youngest daughter of Air. and Airs. Allan Cameron, of Alarangar, Wanganui, to Heathcote, second son of Air. and Airs. W. A. D’Arcy, of Campbell Street, Wanganui.

Aliss Rita Symons, Oamaru, was a passenger by the Wahhie from Lyttelton.

“The children of New Zealand appear to me to be well developed physically—big for their age and bonny,” stated Miss A. L. Hurst, an English school teacher now visiting New Zealand under, the exchange system. “Of course,” slie added, “you have more sunshine here and the children live under the best conditions.” Aliss Hurst, who is a teacher at Tottenham, London, was in Australia for some time before she arrived in New Zealand on June 1. “I like New Zealand very much, and my term of exchange out here with a Wellington teacher has been a wonderful year’s experience,” she stated.—“Waikato Times.”

A new pack of Brownies has recently been formed in New Plymouth. They were enrolled by' the provincial commissioner, Airs. Rex. Brewster, at the Central School, where, despite the bad weather, some seventeen little ones gathered. The Brownies sang their song and gave their howl, which was awe-inspring to some of the uninitiated onlookers. Each Brownie also recited (states an exchange). Alajor Sandford told the Brownies stories about his visit to England. Considerable trouble was gone to bj’ the ladies of the company committee in preparing afternoon tea, for which they were accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the motion of Airs’. Brewster.

The president and committee, of the Hntt Bowling Green and Tennis Club have issued invitations for a reception to meet Aliss Millicent Knight on her return from Europe after several years’ absence. The reception will take place in the Lyceum Hall, Lower Hutt, next Wednesday afternoon.

The engagement is announced between Captain T. Warren Jones, Lieu-tenant-Commander, R.N.R., eldest surviving son of Air. C. H. Jones, C.8.E., late Registrar-General of Shipping and Seamen, and Airlie, elder daughter of Air. George Al. Morris, of Wellington.

Pioneer Lodge, No. 11 1.0.G.T., held their weekly session on Monday ,in Webb Street, C.T. Airs. Devereaux presiding over a good attendance. Three new candidates were presented for initiation. Two others were proposed for next week. Greetings were received from the Naval and Military Lodges in Malta per favour of Bro. Smith, D.G.C.T. of Star of India Lodge oti board H.AI.S. Delhi. These were heartily reciprocated. Several prizes were won during recess. Coffee supper was handed round, and the meeting closed with the usual ceremonies. Sister Bessie is to speak at next week’s meeting.

The monthly meeting of the Upper Hutt Plunket Society was held on Tuesday, when there was a good attendance of committee members, Mrs. F. Leckie presiding. During the month two dances and a Shop Day were held, all of which were most successful. Votes of thanks were passed to Mesdames Dalton and Telford, ATessrs. Marshall, Greig, Guthrie, Howe, Kitchen, Henry, French, Halley, Leighton, for assistance given at’ the dances; the committee also thanked all those who so generously helped to provide the suppers. Nurse Ellis’s report for the month was as follows: —New babies, 5; wholly breastfed 3, partly 1, artificially 1; visits to homes, 174 ; visits to rooms, Upper Hutt 138, Trentham 28, Silverstream 13; emulsion sold, 71b. Airs. D. Nico! was elected assistant treasurer, and Airs. Wright a member of the general committee. Subscrip- ■ tions were received during the month from Upper Hutt Borough Council, Nurse Lomas, Alcsdamcs Leighton and Cooper. Waimarie Croquet Club. The Waimarie Croquet Club opened the season on Saturday afternoon. The gathering assembled at the new Plunket Building by the Hutt Bowling and Tennis Club, and the Alayor, Air. W. T. Strand, declared the season open. Friendly games were played oil the well tended lawns. Afternoon tea was provided in a hall tastefully decorated for the occasion. The following cups and shields have been presented for competitions among the members—The Baldwin Silver Cup, presented by the ex-Mavor of Lower Hutt, Mr. H. Baldwin; silver mallet shield, by the Alayor and Afayoress, Air. and Airs. W. T. Strand; a shield by Mrs. L. T. Watkifis, and a miniature silver cup from the members. The success of the gathering was due to the excellent cooperation of members. Lettuce Loaf. Lettuce-loaf makes good use of lettuce heads not quite fresh enough for salad. Clean the vegetable thoroughly and let boil in salt water.. Drain, chop, and pass through a sieve. Add some breadcrumbs soaked in milk. Make a white sauce with butter, flour, and a little water, and ’mix this with the rest. Let boil five minutes and season well. Add two whole eggs, and put the mixture into a buttered mould. Cook in a double-boiler for one-half hour. Turn out on a platter and serve with white sauce. TO-DAY’S RECIPE Sponge Pudding and Fruit Sauce,— Sponge mixture: |lb. flour, 3oz. butter, 3oz. sugar, 1 teaspoonful baking powder, 1 gill or more milk, 1 egg. Fruit sauce: 2 cupfuls fruit; 1 tablespoonful granulated sugar; 1 tablespoonful butter; 1 teacupful castor sugar, 1 white of egg. To make the sponge: Rub the butter into the flour, and add the sugar and baking powder, free from lumps. Alake a well in the centre and add the egg, well beaten, and enough milk to form a stiffish dough. Put it into a well-greased dish, and bake in a moderate oven about 4-hour. Sprinkle with sugar and serve the sauce separately. To make the sauce: Small fruit is the best to use, such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or loganberries. Prepare them, and put them into a basin with the granulated sugar, and mash them slightly, to draw out the juice. Beat the butter to a cream, add the castor sugar, and when mixed stir in the white of egg beaten to a stiff froth. Mix with the fruit when ready to serve. This sauce will transform a plain pudding into a dainty dessert.