MOTHER-CRAFT

Evening Star, Issue 22086, 20 July 1935, Page 24

MOTHER-CRAFT

INSTINCT LARGELY PREDOMINATES. The task of rearing a family frequently becomes quite complicated as tlie children grow up, but even tjhe most inexperienced mother invariably, docs the right thing in a crisis. Instinct, born of the ages, is her guide. A mother usually knows what ails her child, , and most mothers know that, when a child is peevish or sickening for a cold, it needs Wilson’s “ Maltexo ” to restore appetite and tone up the system. " Maltexo ” is Nature’s own tonic food —the concentrated extract of the finest malted barley—and is rich in diastase as well as vitamins, the properties needed by the child that is backward in growth or lacks the stamina to resist the ills and chills of winter.

.Wilson’s “ Maltexo ” is obtainable, with or without Cod Liver Oil. in 11b and 21b jars and 71b tins for family use. With Cod Liver Oil it is especially beneficial to those with weak chests.—[Advt.]

The engagement is announced of Donaldina Iklna, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs John M'Gregor, Church street, Mosgiel,- to Ronald Kenneth youngest son of Mr and Mrs Parker M‘ Skimming, of Patearoa, Central Otago.

Mr and Mrs J. M‘lndoe will leave at the week-end, eu route to Sydney, where they will join with Mrs John M‘lndoe (Mabel Hill) and her son, Dr Kenneth MMndoe, of Liberia, West Africa, who is at present on furlough. They will all arrive in Dunedin in about one month’s time.

A very successful seventeen-table bridge drive was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Wilson, in Grant street the proceeds being in aid of the funds of the Watea Croquet Club.. The prize winners for the _ afternoon’s play were Mrs F. Christopher, Mrs R. Crawford, Mrs Shaw, Mrs J. Y. Love, and Miss Nantes .-

“ It has been said that England is dotted with beds in which Queen Elizabeth slept,” said Dr Neige Todhuntcr at a social gathering in Christchurch, “ but they are few compared with the trees in the Eastern States of America under which George Washington stood and the churches in which ho worshipped.” Dr Neigo Todhnnter, assistant professor of nutrition at the Washington State College, United States, and Miss Edna Moorhouse, who is on the staff of Columbia College, New York, left Christchurch yesterday, and passed through to Invercargill. They will return to Dunedin next week-end. On Friday next Dr Todhnnter will be the guest of the alumna; of the home science faculty at Upper Studholme House, and on Saturday morning she will be the guest of the Federation of University Women at tea at the Vedic.

A very delightful party was held on Thursday evening* in the guide headquarters, when the guest of honour Was Mi ss Helen Ewing (provincial camp adviser), whose marriage takes place early next month. Games and charades, with a special “ stunt ” by guides, formed the evening’s entertainment. Miss Vida Barron (provincial commissioner) in a very happy speech, presented Miss, Ewing with a small gift from the guides and guiders of Otago, and the evening concluded wih a “ camp-fire.”

The following is the list of the guests who have registered at The Hermitage during the past week :—Wellington : Mrs E. Fossey, Mr Macleod. Christchurch : Mr N. Graham, Mr and Mrs E. A. Adams, Mr R. C. Stewart, Mr (). E. Duncan, Timaru: Mr F. H. Drewitt, Mr C. L. Mahan, Mr E. Hunter, Mr H. It. Wigley. Albury: Mr FT. 8. Hcdley. Waimate: Mr A. G. Paterson. Cheviot; Mr R. Forbes, Miss Bertha Forbes, Miss Jessie Forbes.

Prior to her marriage, which took place on Wednesday last, Miss L. Johnson'was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable gift evening at the home of Mrs J. Wilson in Grant street. During supper Mr Wilson, on behalf of the firm of Smith and Wilson, of which Miss Johnson was an employee, presented her with a travelling rug. Many gifts were also added to the bride’s “ box.”

The Somerset Lounge was the scene of a very enjoyable party on Thursday evening, given l by Dr and Mrs W. Evans to the members of the choir of the Moray Place Congregational Church. Music, competitions, games, and charades made the time pass with zest, and created a spirit of enjoyment in the gathering. Mrs H. C. Campbell played a solo. Miss Agnes Guy sang two songs, Mr Finnie, Mr Vernon Smith, and Mr J. D. M'Kechnie snug solos, a sketch was given by Miss Roberts ami Mr Lowther, and a further sketch by Mrs F, T. Anderson, and community singing was conducted by Mr W. R. Sinclair, Mrs H. C. Campbell being accompanist on every occasion. The competitions were of a particularly amusing nature, and allowed scope for everybody.

The first meeting for the 1935-36 season of the British Music Society (Dunedin branch) was held in Begg’s concert chamber on Wednesday evening, when a delightful recital of chamber music was given by Misses Mary and Adele Bucklin and Mr Frederic Page. The two girls—the ’cellist in maize-coloured satin and the violinist in ice-bluc—made a charming picture, and, with Mr Page, were enthusiastically received by the large audience. At the close of the recital an enjoyable supper party was held in the Tudor lounge.

The Roslyn branch of the League of Mothers met on Tuesday last, Mrs G. W. Reid presiding. Miss Helen Johnson gave an interesting travel talk on ; Here and There Along the Streets of India.’ Taking her audience from Bombay to Lucknow, through Delhi and Agra, she gave a vivid description of tlie wayside scenes and the wily ways of the street vendors. She also described the magnificent buildings of the Indian Emperors and showed various works of art made by the people. Songs by Miss Dorothy Mackay added considerably to the afternoon’s enjoyment. A hearty vote of thanks proposed by Mrs H. L. Paterson was accorded Miss Johnson and Miss Mack ay.

The home of Mrs Edwards was the scene of a bright little birthday party given in honour of her daughter, Miss Hennie Hollander. The rooms were gaily decorated for the occasion. Mrs Edwards, who received the guests in the drawing room, was becomingly gowned in navy blue georgette, and Miss Hennie in a pretty party frock of cherry silk mnrocain. Miss Mavis Edwards delighted all with her pianoforte solos, and Mr W. Hollander was pianist for the parly. The invited guests were Air and Mrs Fnlburph, Mr and Mrs Hodges. Mr and Mrs W. Hollander, Mr and .Mrs J. Hollander. .Mrs M‘lntyre, Misses Rowell, Hollander. Edwards, Messrs d. Harvey, A. Hodges, A. Didharn, and MMntyre,

The July meeting of the Musselburgh branch of the League of Mothers was held on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance of members, four new ones being enrolled. The speaker was Rev. G. C. Taylor, who chose for his subject 1 The Sanctity of Marriage.’ Mr Taylor contended that in the upholding of the purity of the home and the true observation of -the marriage bonds lay the salvation of the world. In aiming at unity and happiness in the home it was advisable not to make that home too self-centred, but to include outside interests, preferably of a moral and religious nature, and so help to make other lives happy through the emulation of that home. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded, to Rev. Taylor for his sincere and inspiring address, and the usual dainty supper concluded the evening.

The July social of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Association was held on Saturday' last in the Unity Chambers, Stuart street. The president, after welcoming those present, feelingly referred to the passing of Mr Maden, who had been with the society since it was reorganised in 1932 and had served in the capacity of vice-president since February of this year. The society will be the poorer for the passing of Mr Maden. As a mark of respect those present stood in silence for a minute. The programme consisted of a vocal duet by Mr and Mrs Crossley, and solos by Mrs Finch and Messrs P. Devereaux, Jackson, and Sharp. Two elocutionary items were contributed by Miss Noma Brown. After supper the rest of the evening was spent in dancing, Mr A. Pettitt supplying the music and Mr A. Muirhead acting as M.C.

The annual meeting of the West Harbour Ladies’ Bowling Club was held in the pavilion on Wednesday, July 10. The annual report and balance ’sheet were read and adopted. The following officers were elected for the coming season;—President, Mrs Webber; vicepresidents, Mesdames David and French; secretary and treasurer, Mrs David; assistant secretary, Mrs Tannage; selectors, Mesdames French and Silver; delegate to centre, Mrs David f committee, Mesdames Page and White. The prizes for the club singles were presented, the . winners being Mrs David and Mrs Tunnage (runner-up). The retiring president (Mrs Silver) entertained the members at afternoon tea, and a hearty vote' of thanks to Mrs Silver and all those who had helped the club last season brought the meeting to a close.

A very enjoyable party was held in the Harrop Street Hall on Saturday evening, when close on 70 friends ast, inbleci to do honour to Mrs V. Walton and Miss E. Frye, who were celebratihg their birthdays. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers, early spring flowers, and autumn leaves, and presented a gay and festive appearance. The decoration and catering were done by Mrs. Walton, assisted by some of her friends, and the birthday cake, which was partaken of and enjoyed by Ml, was baked by Mrs Frye. The evening opened with a short community sing, led by the M.C., and followed by a varied programme of items supplied by the following ; —Piano duet,. Misses E. Frye and Crossley; songs, Mrs Olliver and Mr G. Kerr; Maori song (ukclele' accompaniment), Miss Tui Pennell; humorous item, Mr C. Frye; song, Mrs Magon; clog dance (in costume), Miss A. Ramsay; song, Miss B. Pocock: banjo-mandolin duet, Mrs F. Jones and Mr J. T. Ramsay; song, Mrs Scurr. After a dainty simper had been served a short toast list was honoured, when Mr J. T. Ramsay, in a neat speech, proposed the health of Mrs V. Walton, and Mr C. Frye, in a few well-chosen words, proposed that of Miss Frye. These toasts were most'enthusiastically drunk to musical honours. Mr Walton suitably replied on behalf of both ladies. The rest of the evening was passed in dancing, under the control of Mr J. T. Ramsay, who acted as chairman and M.C. and kept evei-ything going merrily. The accompaniments were played by Miss E. Frye, Miss A. Pocock, and Miss M. Renwick. The music for the community sing ’ and dancing was supplied by the Jollity Boys’ dance band.

Charity Ball Supper Committee. Six weeks of preparation on the part of the Ladies’ Supper Committee under the leadership of Mrs W. J. Crawford promises to result in a triumphant achievement in supper arrangements for the Charity Ball to be held on Tuesday nest in aid of crippled children and the orphanages. The thanks of the committee is due to a large number of friends and donors who have been most generous in answering the appeals of the collectors. A banquet supper has been the aim of the committee, and a glance at the menu shows roast turkey, ducks, and chickens, with vegetable salads and potatoes, followed by trifles, fruit salads, and other things, too numerous to mention. The decorations of the sapper room and tables are again in the hands of Mrs W. .Jones, and will be carried out in natural flowers and foliage in light colourings. Mrs Stewart will again be supper room hostess, and will he supported by a supervisor for each of the 10 long tables.

A very happy social evening was held in Green Valley Hall, when the hall committeemen honoured the Green Valley ladies with a special “ ladies’ evening,” the event being an appreciation for their work and help during the past year. The evening commenced with progressive euchre, Mrs W. Campbell winning the ladies’ prize, Mr A. Murray the men’s prize, and Miss Margaret Stone and Mr J. Kemp the consolation prizes. A sumptuous set-down supper was partaken of,' and everyone did justice to the good things provided. The chairman (Mr D. G. Mathesou) proposed the toast of “ The King,” “ Ladies,” and “ Visitors,” Mesdames W. Mathesou (president of the Ladies’ Committee), ‘W. Freeland, T. Cousins, and Miss M‘Kay suitably responding. Speeches were made by Messrs W. Matheson, A. Purvis, F. Rouxelle, and Stone. Towards the close of the entertainment Mrs T, Cousins, in an appropriate speech, commented upon Mr D. G. Matheson’s capabilities in everything relating to the interests of the hall. Music was supplied by Mr Cameron for the dance, which was kept up till the early hours of the morning. The singing of ‘ Auld Lang Syne ’ brought a very happy and never-to-be-forgotten evening to a close. Dance at Officers’ Club.

1 A very enjoyable dance was beld on Thursday evening at the Officers’ Club, Moray Place, when, in army parlance, the subalterns entertained the ” Old Pots.” Lieutenant and Mrs Fahey acted as host and hostess, and received the guests. Dancing formed the major part of the evening’s entertainment, 'and was interspersed with several topical turns in which the juniors cleverly burlesqued certain peculiarities of their senior officers. Among those present were Colonel and Mrs Scoular, Colonel and Mrs Jeffery, Colonel and Mrs M‘Pherson, Colonel and Mrs Falconer, Mrs M‘Ara, Major and Mrs Samson, Major and Mrs Sleigh, Captain and Mrs Cowie, Captain and Mrs Orr, Captain Spiers, and Captain Clark.