WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 9, 11 July 1922, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The nurses' report for the month of June, given at the meeting of the Plunkst Society, showed the number of new cases (total) as 107—Headquarters 95, Eastbourne 5, Ngoio, Khandallah, wad Johnsonville 5, Wadestown 2. Number in cases visited in homes, 1388; viaito to office, adulte 1181, babies 948—headquarters, adults 1044, babies 850; Eastbourne, adults 30,■ babies 40;' Ngaio, Khandallah, and Johnsonville, adults 15, babies 15; Wadestown, adults 10, babies 10; Seatoun, adulte 32, babies 34. Babies solely breast-fed 76, partially 18, artificially 13; expectant mothers' visits, 5; mothers taught to make humanised milk, 27; letters received 11, answered 10. The nurses gratefully acknowledge a parcel of knitted baby garments from Miss C. Richardson, and parcels of clothing from Mesdames Kirkcaldie, Mirams, Munsber, Scbrveideman, M'Kenzie, Clenry, Barnes, and anonymoiis donors, which were very much appreciated by tho recipients; also s, donation of JBI la from Mr. Jacobion, to provide . sugar of milk ot 'emulsion to , any nsedy mother. Donations and subscriptions acknowledged were as follow:—Lady Bell, £3 3«; M>esdaraes Culford Beli and Maearthy R«d, £2 & each.; Mesdames Morris, Scot*, Mirams, A. de B. Brandon, Hedson, H. B. Bridge, 0. Finch, Lextohfield, Dr M'Lean, J. A. Tripe, W. Luke, Lady M'Gavin, and Misses E. Bell Baxrand, and E. Leckie, £1 Is each; Mesdames Smith, M'Evedy, Shakes (Linton), Spiers, White, J. ■ W-. M'Donald, Shake, £1 each; Mesdames Bews, Wiate, Howe, P, Isaacs, J. W. Richardson, Bale, Burd, *nd 0. R. Bemdall, 10s each; Mrs. Speen, 6s; Mesdames Frederick, M'Lean, Harris Batcheldr-Cooi, Logan, M'Lean (visitor), W- BhindeH, M. Myers, Harrison, Wynyard,.D. Gillies, Vi. G, Reid, 5s each; Mrs. Schniedsan, 4s 6d; Mrs. M'lnervey, 2s 6d; box at rooms, £1 16s.

The Navy League fancy dress ball for children will take place on Saturday evening next at the Town Hall. Attention is drawn to the details in an advertisement in this issue.

The Ladies' Night given by the Wellington Savage' Club will take place on Friday evening next at the large Town Hall. His Excellency the GovernorGeneral will be installed as Chief Savage, and the usual bright and cheery entertainment will follow.

Much pleasure was expressed at the Plunke'i. Society meeting yesterday at the presence 'of Mrs. Massey, who hae been obliged to be absent from the meetings for a considerable 'time past.

Mrs. Herbert's day jat the Memorial Chapel Fund sales passed off most successfully on Friday. Mrs. Herbert was aaeisied by Lady M'Gavin, Mrs. F. Dyer, Mrs. Arthur, and Miss Gunn.

In speaking at the Y.W.O.A. health campaign meeting at the Conceit Chamber last night, Dr. D. Wikon l'efeirred to th© time of King Alfred., awd stated tjiat the King arigiuated the subdivision. of bh© twenty-fouv hours into eigjht for work,, eight for .recreation, and eight for sleep, and the doctor remarked that the common-sense .and iiaefulnefie of this division still held good. Still, he hoped that th« subdivision would mean that sleep was taken from midnight until 8 a.m., with work beginning at 9 a.m.! The doctor urged moderately early rising, bo that a walk could be taken in the office direction, and not a hasty breakfast and" tram all the way. A walk home, or "port of the way, at the end of Uie day would greatly benefit those who were in sendentary occupations. Late hours mad© nervows breakdowns by- undermining' Nature's ;defensive measures.

Apropos of the approaching marriage of Colonel 8.. C. FreyDerg, V.U., D.5.0., of Wellington, "Lady X" of the Evening News writes: "Mrs. Francis M'Laren is busy making preparations for her marriage to Colonel S'reyberg, V.C., Which will probably take place at the end of this month or the beginning of July. .Mrs. M'Laren is the daughter of Lady Jekyll, whoso literary'tastes she shares very strongly. Her late hugband was the' 'baby' of the House, of Commons, and a very popular one too. He joined the Flying Corps on the outbreak of war, and was, alas! one of the earliest victims of. flying. ~j Colonel Freyberg has had a most romantic career. He comes from the. .colonies (New Zealand, I think) and would seem to' be a born fighter, foi'he began fighting in Mexico, and when the Enropean war broke out he came' straight over and joined up. He won his V.p. in France; but one of the bravest things he ever did was in Gallipoli, where he was the first man ashore. He swam for two hours in the pitch1 dark,'hia body painted black, and pushing a raft in front of him laden with decoys, which he lit directly he reached the shore.' " These lights were intended to deceive the Turks as to oftr proposed landing place. Havingl accomplished his task, Colonel Freyberg then crawled through the scrub and listened to the Turks' conversation as they sat round their camp fire, thus collecting much valuable information. Mrs. M'Laren is very like her sister, Mrs. M'Kenna, and both belong to the blonde type of beauty. It is possible that Mrs, M'Laren may settle abroed after her marriage, as Colonel Freyberg is very keen to take up farming on a large scale."

Mrs. Hosking presided at the monthly meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children (Plunket Society), ond on behalf of the society welcomed Mrs. Down's, of Roseheath, and Mrs. Jewett, of Eastbourne, members of the recentlyformed suburban branches. The remits from the branches for discussion at the General Conference to ,be held in the Accountants' Chambers, on 25th, 26th, and 27th July were read. Delegates appointed to attend the conference were Mesdames J. Tripe and M'Vicar, and Miss.Barnett. A very interesting letter was read'at the meeting, which showed the world-wide knowledge of ;the Plunket Society. The superintendent of the Wembley Urban District Council, Middlesex Public Health Department, wrote asking that a family lately arrived in New Zealand should be visited by Plunkefc nurses, as the mother is anxious to have sympathy and counsel in the welfare of her children. . A vote of condolence to Mrs. Nathan, also to Mrs. Farig, in their recent bereavements, jvas passed by the meeting.

The burial of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Donald took place at the Featherston pemetery on Sunday afternoon, the Service at the graveside being conducted by the Rev. G. K. Aitken. The cortege was the largest seen in Featherston, and included friends from every town in the Wairarapa, thus' showing the esteem in which Mrs. Donald wasiield. The pallbearers (pioneer settlers in this district) were Sir Waiter Buchanan, Messrs, A. Matthews, W. Benton, W. G. Hodder^ Donald M^Kenzio, and S. Oundy; the bearers, grandsons of the deceased, were Messrs. J-, Q., B. s and J. Donald, and J. and D. Duncan. Over seventy beautiful floral wTeaths were received, including those from the following :—Dairymen on Donald's Estate, employees on Donald's Estate, Featheraton Co-opera-tive Dairy Co., Wairarapa Racing Club Mayor and Councillors of Featherston. Borough, minister and managers at the Featherston Presbyterian Church, president and members of.the South Waira.rapa Working Men's Club (Greytown), teacher mi mhohu of Standard II Feath«rit<?n gch&l. •

Mrs. C. J. Parr has, returned from a visit to Auckland, and is now back at her residence at No. 47 Moleßworthstreet.

Mrs. Robertson (Wanganui) is staying with Mrs. Shirtcliffe for race week.

Mm Campbell (Hawkes Bay) and Miss B. Cameron are in town for the race ball, and are staying at the Midland Hotel.

Dr. Wilson, in speaking an the Concert Chamber last night in connection with the Y.W.C.A. health campaign, urged the modern thinker's practical and sensible notion, which is that to-day we must think of prevention of disease; whereas in the past the first consideration was of treatment when, the harm ■was done. He alluded to the million per annum spent on hospital and mental homes, and the £16,000 on public health. . ' .'

Another very successful danoe was given at the Lower Hutb Lyceum Hall by the local Jazz Club, when theie -was a good attendance of dancers, who hadi a, most enjoyable evening. The bail wa* decorated with coloured streamers, an 4 the lights in the ball and supper rooms were shaded with mauve and pink, with, a charming effect. Music, floor, and1 suppar were all of the best, co . success wa« ensured.

The following recipe |or dried apricots and pineapple jam has been kindly'and promptly supplied by a correspondent in response to a request :—Wash well'2lb of dried apricots (cut up if preferred); soak for two day*; add one pineapple cnt finely, and 71b sugar. Boil until very soft. This is recommended as an excellent jam. ■ -.