TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 108, 9 May 1930, Page 13

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Mrs. T. 11. Coltman and Miss Polly Daubnc-y have left Wellington on an extended visit to.Botorua and Auckland.

Dr. Ada Paterson has left for a visit to the South. Miss Irvine Smith, Wellington,^ is a visitor to Christchureh.

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. P. Davidson and their sou left for Sydney by tho Maunganui, and will be absent for some weeks.

Mrs. J. D. Gray, Auckland, is paying a visit to Wellington, and, is staying at Peudennis.

Miss Ernestine Hadfield arrived from Timaru this morning to spend the holidays with hef parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hadfleld, Hill street.

Mrs. Howard Jackson, Dunedin, is a visitor to Wellington.

Mrs. John Frankham, Kohiinarama, Auckland, has returned North after a visit to -Wellington.

Mrs. Percy Cox has returned from a visit to Wellington to Christchureh.

Miss Betty. Crawford, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. "F. Studholme, Christ-church, has arrived in AVellington from the South.

Mrs. J. and Miss Simpsom, Mrs. Stewart, and Miss 0. Clarkson are among tho Wellington visitors to the Hermitage.

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Strang, Heretaunga, with their daughter, Mrs. Asford, and her small daughter are leaving for an exteifded sojourn in England.

Mr. and Mrs. Macarthy Reid are leaving a,t the beginning of next month for a winter visit to California.

Sister Gladys Mac Andrew, daughter of Mrs. John E. Hunt, Highland Park, who has been* in Australia for the last two years, is leaving next week for a twelve months' holiday in England.

Miss Gretta Don, the Scottish soprano, will be tho guest of honour at tho Pioneer Club on Monday afternoon next, when she has consented to sing some of her Hebridean and Scottish., songs^ in costume. It is hoped that many members will be present to hear the overseas singer. Wedding. A recent wedding quietly solemnised at St. Barnabas' Church, Khandallah, was that of Miss Nancy Eochfort, eldest daughter of Mrs. Rochfort and the late Mr. Hugh Roehfort, of Khandallah, and Mr. H. J. V. James, older son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. James, also of Khandallah. The Rev. E. M. Cowie officiated, and Mr. A. Niell provided tho organ music. The church had'been charmingly decorated for the ceremony. The bride's dainty frock was of autumn-tinted floral ninon, with a felt hat to tone trimmed with velvet. The» bouquet carried was of cream roses and carnations. Tho bride was. escorted by her uncle, Mr. Guy Eoehfort, of •Hastings, her bridesmaid being her sister, Miss Mary Eochfort, who was in a frock of pale green jersey silk. Mr. G-. A. Nicholls was .best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Roehfort, who received the guests, wearing an ensemble of navy blue and white, with a hat to match. Mrs. James (mother of the bridegroom) was in black crepe de chine with touches of pink, and a black hat. Children's Courts. j The article on "Children's Courts in New Zealand," which Miss Phoebe Myers (Wellington), was asked to write by the International Child Welfare Association, of Geneva, appears in the current issue of the journal, and reprints in pamphlet form have been circulated (states our London correspondent.) Miss Myers gives a great deal of valuable information, and in,' her summing up she says: "It may be gathered that the aims and objects of the New Zealand Children's Courts, from the fact that they form a part of the Education Department and enlist the aid of all social agencies, are to train the whole community to regard the unsatisfactory child, from whatever cause, as a problem that it is tho business of every member to try to solve. The growth of the 'Big Brother' movement, the latest development, is worthy of more than a passing notice. It aims at putting the wayward boy in direct touch with soma man who is willing to act the part of personal friend and guide to a weaker brother. The latter in this way becomes attached to some social agency, thereby realising that ho is a part of the corporate life of the community. The.V.M.C.A. and various religious bodies have taken up the idea keenly, and the movement is extending in every direction." A Use for Grapefruit.' Many women are finding the popular < grape fruit a great aid to slimncss." Strict dietists cut out all fat-forming foods, such as cream, butter, sugar, oil, fat meat, and bacon, from their daily rations. It is not wise, however, to undergo such drastic treatment without first consulting a- doctor. Slimness may be achieved by these means, but the health may be impaired at the same time. Rich cakes, pastries, sweets, chocolates, alcohol, strong tea, and coffee can be safely omitted. Dry toast, weak China tea, served with lemon and no milk or sugar, grilled meat and fish, plenty of salads, vegetables and raw fruit, and, above all, an abundance of water, hot or cold, can be taken freely. The breakfast of a woman on diet often consists of China tea, a lightlyboiled egg, dry toast and a little butter, and a raw apple, orange, or grape fruit. In the middle of the day she takes more grape fruit, an egg or cheese salad, or a little fish or meat, vegetables, baked apples, stewed fruit or an orange and banana salad. Tea consist's of China tea, thin bread and butter, or more probably tea-rusks and biscuits. At dinner or supper much the same kind of dishes that were served at lunch are. taken. Vegetable soups, light broths and poultry, aro permitted, but not thick soups, stews, suet puddings or pies. Oranges, lemons, apples, arid grape fruit aro eaton every day aud two or three glasses of water aro drunk between meals. It is said that persistence in this diet, combined with regular exercise, will result in the loss of considerable "too, too solid flesh," while the health of a normal woman will not be injured. Anyone with a tendency to rheumatism, chilblains, or any other ills should be very careful in their diet and seek medical advice about it. Kelburn Plunlcet Society. The Kelburn Plunkct Society, winch recently held its annual meeting, had an excellent record of work to show for the year, close on £150 having been paid to the central committee and tho work among the mothers and children having been steadily maintained. Nurse Millar reported having attended at the rooms 518 babies, 96 older children, and 561 adults, and that sho had paid 763 visits. Mrs. F. Maclean, who presided, heartily congratulated the committee and workers upon the excellent results attained by tho branch. Tho committee elected for tho year was as follows: —President, Mrs. F. C. Widdop; hon. secretary, Mrs. O. T. Evans; hon. treasurer, Mrs. C. Mirams; committee, Mcsdames Maclean, Morpet.li, Jolly, Cramond, Forgio, L. Blunclell, Dallard, Callcndor, Smith, Kirkcaldie, Dumin, Halligan, Rowley, Miller, Cockayne, Caughley, Darling, Alderton, Thomas, Morgan, Mawsqn. '.

"On Approval." A noted London storo received theother day from a customer a fur coat which had been sent out on approval, and ill one of the pockets was a wedding service with a good sprinkling of confetti! .

"The problem of goods on approval is one of tho most delicate with which wo have to deal," said the manager of a London store recently. '' We can easily tell when a garment has been worn, and sometimes fur coats and hats have been returned with the linings damaged. Naturally we draw the customer's attention to this, and the' inevitable reply is, 'Oh, it happened when I slipped it on to show my husband.'

"A favourite habit among some women is to send for danco frocks and return them the next day, but it is known from "the aroma of scent and small particles of dust that they have been worn. As a rule, the customer has two dresses sent. She wears one. and returns it, and buys tho other, so that she she has a new one for'the next function." Jewellers aro.also victims of tho evil. The manager of ono prominent firm said he had actually seen his customers wearing rings sent on approval. The League of Mothers. The monthly meeting of the Miramar Ijranch of the League of Mothers was held in the Methodist Hall, Devonshire road. The president, Mrs. T. C. .Brash, was in. tho chair. Thero was a record attendance, some eighty members being present. The speaker for tho afternoon was Mrs. Henry Hadficld, and her subject was "What Mothers Must Tell Their Children." Mrs. HadfieldV addross was most instructive, and was received with the keenest interest. • A helpful discussion followed. During the afternoon a solo was beautifully rendered by Mr,?. Kinder, and a pianoforte duct by Mrs. Kidson and Mrs. Murray. Afternoon tea was dispensed amid friendly intercourse. At the close of the meeting several new members were enrolled. The singing of the National Anthem closed an afternoon of- pleasant interest and good-fellowship. A Royal Gift. As New Zealand delegate to the Naval Conference, Mr. T. M. Wilford, High Commissioner, received from His Majesty the King a very beautiful memento of the occasion in the form of a gramophone record of His Majesty's speech (states our London correspondent). The record bears tho inscription "King's speech on the opening of the Naval Conference, London, Slst January, 1930." The record is encased in book form in a handsome dark blue- morocco folding cover, .heavily padded. On the outside are the Eoyal Arms, and on the lower left corner is Mr. Wilford's name in gold. Inside the cover is inlet a white card on which is the King's own personal signature. The memento is something quite exceptional and will be a treasured possession.