WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 138, 7 March 1942, Page 5

WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Plunket Preparations For Emergency Unless their homes are damaged by enemy action, mothers with babies and other small children are requested to refrain from reporting at Plunket rest centres during emergency periods. The most patriotic mother is the one who can “stay put” in her own home and attend to the wants of her family, it was decided by the Wellington branch of the Plunket Society at its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Plunket nurses have already given advice 'in connexion witli food and clothing reserves and household hygiene, so that mothers should be able to cope with any eventualities. It was mentioned that non-inflammable identification dises may now be procured, and that these should be worn by every member of the family. 'The society has trained 250 Plunket Aids, who are fully versed in their duties. They will be stationed at rest centres throughout the suburbs, the care of mothers and babies who need assistance being their special responsibility. Each centre lias 'been equipped with emergency supplies of baby food and warm garments. A Generous Gesture.

The Wellington branch is deeply sensible of Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Bidwell’s public-spiritedness in making available the homestead “Rototawai” for the Sir Truby and Lady King Karitane Hospital for the period of the war and such time afterward as may be considered necessary. Mrs. 11. Jowett, president of tlie Plunket Society, the Wellington executive, and the chairman of the hospital, visited “Rototawai” last Tuesday, where they met Wairarapff members of the Plunket Society. A house committee was formed from tlie Walrarapa members, comprising Mesdames 11. Blundell, Martinborough, Quentin Donald, McKenzie, Baker and Bloxam.

News of the week at Robin and Co., 17 Grey Street, is a very handsome solid silver tea and coffee service. The outline of the pieces is perfectly plain but beautifully modelled and deeoratted with a charming foliated engraved design. The pieces are large, and both the teapot and coffee pot are finished with melon knots. It is a lovely set, admirable for a large family.—Advt.