HERE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 101, 26 October 1934, Page 15

HERE AND THERE

Flimmerton W.C.T.U.

At a. recent meeting of the Plimmertou branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union tbo chair was taken by the president, Mrs. Hooper. The devotional section was conducted by Mrs. McCaughey. A discussion on religious instruction in school was followed by ! a unanimous decision to take steps to secure it. A favourable report on Band of Hope work was received, and it was decided to arrange for a "Parents' Evening" with a programme supplied by tho members. Arrangements were made for the annual meeting of this j branch next month. An instructive address was delivered by Mrs. Cummins on the subject "Why 1 am a Member of the W.C.T.U.'' The noed was stressed for all women to work wholeheartedly for peace, purity, and the abolition of the drink traffic. Forceful instances were given from the speaker's personal experience in the work. Befreshments were served, and the meeting closed with the pronouncement of the benediction. A Forthcoming Dance. The Island Bay Army Njyses' Auxiliary will hold a dance in the Masonic Hull, Clyde Street, Island Bay, toinor-) row. The object of the dance is to raise funds for unemployed returned soldiers and their families, and it is hoped that many people will' support this excellent cause. Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary. Tho vice-president, Mrs. Pope, presided at the recent meeting of the Wellington Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary, at which there was a large attendance. Arrangements were made for the annual meeting. Reports of visiting at the hospital by the members of the affiliated societies were received, showing that a very good and necessary work was being done for lonely and_ friendless patients. The societies taking part found patients most appreciative^, the attentions shown and gifts distributed. Very great regret was expressed at the retirement of Dr. Ewen, at whose instance the auxiliary was established. The success which had been achieved, both as legaids the benefit to the patients and members' pleasure in the work was regarded as being largely due to the guidance and consideration shown by Dr. Ewen at all times. The Late Miss Eiley. The chairman of the general committee of $c Lower Hutt Free Kindergarten Association made feeling reference to the death of Miss Eiley at a recent meeting. The late Miss Eiley was one of the first principals of the Free Kindergarten in Wellington, and, after some years' work there, went to Moera, where, with others interested in kindergarten work, she started the Lower Hutt Free Kindergarten Association. Her untiring efforts and ideals in the welfare of children won the love and respect of all. The committee intends to have an enlarged photograph of Miss Biley placed in a permanent position in the Moera Hall. Hearty tribute was paid to the fine work of the late Miss Eiley at a recent meetiag of tht Lower Hntt Free Kindergarten Mothers' Club, which Miss Eiley had inaugurated. Mrs. Atkins, the acting principal, spoke of the great loss her death had been to the district. The mothers of the Lower Hutt intend to erect a memorial to her. Solving the Servant Problem. '' Women, as a rule, are the great advocates of flat life," states a London writer. "They like the labour-saving amenities of this form of domesticity. But, after' going over some of the more recent blocks of flats built in London, both a.t Hampstead and Hammersmith, I confess to a little doubt whether feminism is wise in backing the town flat movement. In these very up-to-date flats everything is provided as a fixture except chairs and perhaps pictures. Furniture is eliminated. Thore is a communal kitchen in tho basement. Bach flat is dusted once a day, beds made, and occupiers' shoes cleaned. Once a month the windows are cleaned. If this sort of menage becomes generally available, will not the housewifo become a modern and feminine example nf occupationloss Othello? In the London suburbs we are rapidly solving the domestic servant problem. What I ;i.m wondering is whether we are not iihso putting a high premium on single blessedness,'* j