WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 19550, 7 May 1927, Page 20

WOMAN’S WORLD

[By DIANA.]

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

one of the chosen ones burst out laughing. A visit to wards, specially the children’s, made much impression, and should the vounger generation realise how much is needed to alleviate the sufferings of others. Tea in the Nurses’ Home was, of course, a popular item. And now at the end of this memorable week, to-morrow, special services are to be held iu the morning at St. Joseph’s at 11, and in the evening at 6.30 at Knox Church. Nurses of all the public hospitals, including the Batchelor and St. Helen’s, the resident and honorary staff of the general hospital are asked to be present, and tbe new hospital superintendent, Dr Thompson, will read the the lesson. It will be a fine sight, as nurses will parade in uniform, as will tbe Girl Guides (who are asked W gather in the hall at the corner of Frederick and King streets). Miss Bicknall, director of nursing for New Zealand, will be present also. The object of this special week is not only to bring the whole work of hospitals before the public. It is chiefly to interest the growing womanhood of the community in this fine profession, and to make the future mothers of the race realise the beauty and sacredness of nursing. The public is cordially welcomed to attend these special services.

“Inquirer.”—lt is ■ quite easy for you to renovate the costume, but care is needed. An ironing board should be used, but the table will do. Prepare as for ordinary ironing, lay the skirt on it, right side up, and-spread over it a piece ot wet muslin or fine cotton. Iron this with a thoroughly hot iron. Do not wait for the cloth to dry, but while it is still damp pull it up off the skirt. This will raise the fine hairs of serge, and take away all the shine.

“ Constant Reader.”—l think these orange cakes may suit 3-011. Take three tablespoons of butter, two-thirds of a cup of sugar, juice of one orange, grated rind of one orange, quarter of tea spoonful of salt, one and threequarter cups of flour. Put the butter and grated rind in a bowl, and work till creamy. Acid the sugar gradually, beating all the time, then add the salt, orange juice, and flour gradually. When well mixed pat it out on the board, and roll out to about -Jin in thickness. Shape with a cutter, put on a, shelf covered with buttered paper, and bake in a moderate oven.

“ A.B.”—lt may not be possible to ,whiten your piano keys, as much depends on the material used in their making. However, 3-011 might try this method. Rub the keys with lemon juice, then apply fine whiting on a damp cloth, or with a little methylated spirit, taking each key separately and polishing it after with a dry cloth.

A correspondent sends mo the following paragraph that appeared in a Home paper, and as it deals somewhat with Dunedin, it will bo of interest to readers of this column: — “ A baby that never cries and is never fretful is to be seen in the Babies’ Hospital of the Mothercraft Training Society, Cromwell House, Highgalchill, N. This is the dummy baby_which amused the Queen during her,visit to the hospital on Saturday. Approaching the ‘ baby’s ’ cot, she leaned over to smile at tbe baby, and smiled still more when she found it was only a dummy. This dummy baby has helped to make hundreds of real live babies cry less and laugh more. Made of celluloid, with jointed arms and legs, this model baby is named Karitane, after a famous hospital at Dunedin, New Zealand, where Sir Truby King, a pioneer of infant welfare work, first started his work. Sir Truby King is also founder of the Mothercraft Training Society. Karitane is dressed and undressed many times a day, and mothers are shown how to dress their own babies to make them comfortable and healthy. 'When not being used for demonstration purposes Karitane remains in its cot.”

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs G. Ritchie the other day gave a very successful bridge party lor the Christchurch golfers.

Miss Bicknall, Director of Nursing for Now Zealand, is staying with her sister, Mrs David Todd.

Mr and Mrs C. Chapman are back from their holiday in Christchurch.

Mrs Thos. Brown, of “ Broomlauds,” is also back at her home.

Dr Lillian Storms, who loaves the Home Science College shortly, has been the guest of honor at several farewell parties. This week Miss Wells and Miss Little both gave parties for her.

Among Dunedin residents who have recently been guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, are Mr and Mrs 1,0 Cren, Air and Mrs Sim, Mesdames Graham, Lynsky, Misses Drummond, Bo.vd, Templeton, Swan (3), Moore (2), Blaney, Scorgie (2), M’Elrea, and Johnson.

At the annual meeting of 1 the- St. John’s Ambulance Sewing Guild, held on Monday, the following office-bearers were elected for the year President, Mrs G. M. Baker; vice-presidents—Mes-daracs J. J. Clark, R. W. Glenclining, H. E. Shacklock; secretary and treasurer, Miss B. M‘Nab; committee— Mesdames Beaumont, More ton, and Miss Healey.

The St. Cecilia Club met in the class room, Barth School of Music, at the Bristol, on May 2. The president (Miss Irene Barth) suggested that each evening a short talk should be given by the various members on travel, starting from those who have been to Stewart Island and to Auckland. The items for the evening were given entirely by the new members, and were much enjoyed. These were : —Piano solos, Misss Marjorie M'Dowell, Olive Moreton, Rita Stevens, Zona Gladstone; vocal solo, Mrs Marshall; recitation, Sheila Ncilson; paper on the ‘ Origin of the Organ,’ by Miss Hina Lightfoot. Supper was served at 9.30, and all enjoyed a chat.

The Girls’ Mutual Hclp_ branch of the Junior Home Economics Association held its fortnightly meeting at the home of Mrs F. C. Cooper last Monday. After the usual chorus singing and the president had welcomed the visitors, the secretary read the simple pledge reminding all members that the keynote of this group is “ service to others.” Mrs Smith then called on Mrs F. C. Cooper, and this lady gave a very earnest talk on youth, with its many privileges, and marriages, with its joys and responsibilities. In conclusion, the speaker road an extract from a book on ‘ How to Take the Drudgery Out of One’s Occupation.’ The rules laid down were so simple that one felt_they_ could be easily applied to each individual life. Supper and elocutionary items brought another enjoyable evening to a close. A pleasant little ceremony took place on Wednesday afternoon, when at the invitation of Mrs Denton Leech (secretary for tbe League of Nations Union), Mrs Hanan presented the prizes won by the scholars at the L.N.U. Poster Competition. By courtesy of Mr J. Richardson, of the Carlton Hotel, one of the adjoining shops was lent for the exhibition of posters, and for the function. Mrs Hanan, in a neat little speech, reminded those present that # these poster competitions had been inaugurated to stir up the interest of the rising generation in this world-wide movement, and there was no doubt that many new members had been enrolled by this means. From as for as Havelock North and Wanganui right down to here, schools bad sent in work, and excellent many of the posters were, A large number of people visited the exhibition, especially men in the advertising trade, many of these latter commenting most favorably on the originality of the work sent in.

The monthly meeting of the Mornington Branch of the Homo Economics Association was held on Monday evening in the Council Chambers, Mornington. The meeting was well attended, thirty-one members being present. Miss Canty, the lecturer, explained to the members the budget, what it is, why it is kept, who keeps it, and how it is kept. She explained that we have two incomes, a money income and a real income. Money itself is of _no value; we should not save money just for the pleasure of hoarding. It is what money procures that is our real income. We should save for some definite object.- The Greeks, hundreds of years ago studied home economy as we do in these days. Husbands and wives should work out their _ budget together, and draw up a definite plan of spending in proportion to the family income. While planning for our material wants, wo shoudl not lose sight of the higher life, and we should endeavor to help others to the best of our ability. When spending money it is necessary to definitely decide whether wo really need what we are purchasing, or if we are buying merely because we want it. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss Canty at the conclusion of the meeting. Hospital Week began last Saturday in an excellent manner, for a. very large number of girls from the secondary schools were invited to _ see the working of the general hospital. To the intense interest of all, some were X-Rayed, so that the movements of the internal organs could he seen, a?

WEDDINGS

TORRANCE—BURRELL. A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Sydenham, recently, when Beulah Jsobel Burrell, daughter of Mr and Mrs \V. H. Burrell, Christchurch, was married to James Alexander Torrance, son oi Mr and Mrs J. Torrance, of Dunedin. The Rev. J. D. Webster performed the ceremony, and Miss M. Carmichael presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of ivory crepe de chine, with trimmings of silver lace. Her handsome embroidered veil fell in graceful folds from a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers. The Misses Olive Margaret Burrell and Dora Agnes Burrell attended their sister as bridesmaids. They wore dainty frocks of pink mauve crepe da chine, made with pouched effect at the waist line, and trimmed with cream lace. They wore black satin hats, ami carried shower bouquets. Mr Alexander Torrance attended his brother as best man, and Mr William Burrell, brother of tire bride, was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Dorothy Tea Rooms, where Mrs Burrell received her guests, wearing a navy repp frock trimmed with powder blue and a navy hat, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs Torrance, mother of the bridegroom, wore a charming frock of navy charmoiinc, trimmed with gold made with the cape effect, and a navy hat. Her bouquet was of marigolds and roses.

Kotwrfcs of social functions will be welcomed for thin column. “Diana" win also answer all reasonable qneotions relating to the homo, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to her sex. But each letter or report must bear tbe writer's name and address as a guarantee of genuineness, aid questions that do not permit of a public reply cannot be answered. Questions should bo concisely put and the writer’s nom da pltuaa clearly written.

When the bride left for her wedding tour she wore a smart costume of rosewood repp cloth, and with this she wore a close-fitting hat of: grey velvet, finished at one side with a feather mount. DOTTING—MITCHELL.

A pretty evening wedding took place at the Strand Salon, Dunedin, on April 11, the officiating minister being the Rev. E. 0. Blamires. The contracting parties were Ella, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Mitchell, Wylie’s Crossing, Mpsgiel, and Ernest, sou of Mr and Mrs R. Rotting, Gladsone road, Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed in a frock of ivory embossed crepe do chine, with georgette and pearl trimmings. Her veil of tulle was worn with a coronet of pearls, and it fell to tho floor, forming a short train. The bride also wore a string of pearls, the bridegroom’s gift, and carried a bouquet of lovely white flowers and maidenhair fern. There were two bridesmaids—Miss Evelyn Mitchell (sister of the bride) and Miss Margaret Hotting (sister of the bridegroom). Both were frocked in apricot georgette and silver lace, and carried bouquets of bronze flowers with apricot streamers to match their frocks. Tho best man was Mr Harold Botting (brother of the bridegroom), while his cousin, Mr Jack Morris, was groomsman. Mrs Mitchell, the bride’s mother, received tho guests. She_ was dressed in a navy repp frock, with a black hat. Mrs Botting, the, bridegroom’s mother, was gowned in a fawn repp dress and a fawn hat to match. Eighty guests sat down to the wedding breakfast, after which the evening was spent in music and games. Later in the evening the bridal couple departed, the bride’s travelling dress being of fawn charmeline, with rose and gold lace trimmings, and a coat of -rose velour with beige fur collar and cuffs, and a bat of rose velvet and silk. The honeymoon was spent in a tour of the North Island, which included Rotorua and tho Waitomo Caves. BOWMAN—PORTEOUS.

A pretty wedding (the first to he held in tbo new Presbyterian Church at Ohai) was solemnised on Wednesday, April 6, when Margaret Auld, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A, R. Porteous, “Springdale,” Ohai, was.united in wedlock to Mr Donald Ivor Bowman, elder son of Mr and Mrs S. Bowman, Dunedin. The church was filled with a large gathering of guests and friends, and prettily decorated with flowers and palms by friends of the bride. The huge floral bell suspended over the bridal party was much admired, and was also the heather intertwined with the decorations. Rev. R. 0. Boyd, of Nightcaps, was the officiating clergyman, Miss Cathie Porteous I sister of the bride) was chief bridesmaid. Miss Cathie Strang, Timarn (cousin of the bride) being second bridesmaid. Mr Prank Henderson, Braemar, acted as best man, while Mr Rennie Porteous, brother of the bride,

was groomsman. Mrs P. Grant, Isightcaps, presided at tho organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked beautiful in an imported frock of ivory broche crepe de chine, hand-beaded with pearls and pearl ornaments, the train hung from the shoulders, and was finished off with loops of pearls; the hand-worked veilj which reached to tho ground, was.arranged coronet style, and finished with touches of orange blossom; her only ornament was a rope of pearls. She wore silver shoes and stockings, and carried a bouquet of white and purple heather, to which was suspended, streamers, hung with miniature silver horse shoes. The chief bridesmaid wore s frock of lavender crepe de oleine, dainty coronet of silver and mauve, and silver shoes and stockings. The second bridesmaid wore pink crepe de chine, coronet of silver and pink, and shoes and stockings of silver. They both carried shower bouquets. Mrs Porteous wore a Parisian model frock of biscuit crepe de chine, heavily' embroidered, shoes and stockings to match, and a becoming hat to match the frock, a handsome black fox fur and bouquet completed her toilette. Mrs Bowman, mother of tho bridegroom, was attired in a biscuit colored embossed georgette and lace frock, a hat to match, and a bouquet. After the ceremony the guests motored to the residence of Mr and Mrs Porteous, where a sumptuous breakfast was held in a marquee erected on the lawn. Mrs Porteous received i her guests at the entrance, where also the newly-married couple received congratulations. The playing of the bagpipes by a fully-dressed Highland laddie enlivened the proceedings as the guests took their places at the tables.

The Rev. R. C._ Boyd presided, and fcho usual toast list was honored. A number of congratulatory telegrams were read. The numerous presents received by Mr and Mrs Bowman testified to the popularity of the young couple. Mr and Mrs Bowman left in the evening by motor for the north for their honeymoon. The bride’s travelling frock was a smart ensemble suit of smoke grey ; vagabond hat, and crocodile shoes, silver fox fur (gift of the bridegroom), and she carried a handsome musquash fur coat (gift of the bride’s father). The happy pair left ’mid showers of confetti _ and good wishes from their many friends. The bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids were a gold armlet and a signet ring respectively. The bride’s gifts to the bridegroom and best man were silver cigarette cases, and to the groomsman a fountain pen. On behalf or the Presbyterian Church session, Rev. Mr Boyd presented the bride with a beautifully bound Bible, in commemoration of the first wedding ceremony in the church. TWO PIES Curry Pie.—Gut 21b of veal in small pieces (it need not bo the best'part of the animal), and chop a mediumsized onion small. Fry veal and onion in a little butter till brown, add two small tablespoonfuls of curry powder,

mixing it well with the meat, and then sift in one tablespoonful of,flour. Stir well, and then add one tablespoonful of grated, carrot, one small chopped apple, a little grated lemon peel and juice, and a seasoning of salt. Pour in, one pint of stock, and stew slowly for two hours.' Pour iuto a piedish, and, when set, turn out. : Sea Pie.—Make some suet pastry, lib of tender steak, one carrot, one turnip (dr part of one), one onion, and three pr four potatoes. Cut the steak into small convenient-sized pieces, and peel and slice the vegetables. Put a layer of meat into,, a saucepan and sprinkle lightly with pepper~no salt while the meat is raw as it will harden it. Now add the vegetables and the rest of the meat alternately. Pour, in just enough water to cover all, and cook slowly for three-quarters of an hour, adding seasoning of salt. Now roll out the pastry to fit the saucepan and lay it on-the top of the contents; put the lid of the saucepan firmly in place and simmer for hours. When done, take off the crust and cut it into quarters. Put meat and vegetables on a hot dish, cover with the crust, and pour the gravy round.