FOR WOMEN Searching for Orphans in Europe

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 August 1946, Page 8

FOR WOMEN Searching for Orphans in Europe

An UNRRA report some weeks ago stated that 10,000 children, who had been, kidnapped by the Germans from countries occupied during the war, had been found. It was intended that they should survive, not as people of Poland, Czechoslovakia cr wherever they were born, but as Nazi-trained' workers for the Reich. It is remarkable that they were found a", all, and it will be still more remakable if they are alb restored to their original homes. Since the work, of UNRRA began in Europe, these little fugitives have been gathered into relief camps, while efforts have been made to trace their parents. First-hand Account A woman worker with UNRRA, who returned to England a few; months ago, brought her story of life in one relief camp. It was rather _ a special camp in that it had been built to house German workers of a huge munition factory hidden in the pinewoods of Bavaria. Thousands of foreign slaves lived there during the war. When it was utilised as a relief camp it was run in the initial stages bv one American officer and an UNRRA team of three men and one wcman. It housed betwee 2000 and 3000 men and women and about 800 children. Sometimes large evacuations would be ordered by the military when people of one nationality were being grouped together in another camp to await repatriation to their particular country. Then a new lot of displaced people would flow m. In spite of this moving population the welfare work was established on a comparatively firm basis. Teachers were found from among the people in the camp and they set up schools for the children in six different languages. Kindergarten teachers proved remarkably skilful and ingenious. Many of the children were badly undernourished, and were dealt with by a team of Hungarian doctors who, after X-raying each child, sent on to special homes in detached cottages those who were in need of special attention. The health of the children improved rapidly. Looting Troubles In her story the woman worker for UNRRA touched lightly upon the troubles of the camp. It seemed to be an accepted thing in all camps that hidden firearms would turn up, a distillery would be discovered. It was impossible to prepare rooms in advance for new arrivals because any movable things were apt to disappear mysteriously from empty houses in the camp. Over the months these troubles cleared up considerably, but most camps resigned themselves to the fact that looting • continued, although perhaps on a smaller scale as time went on.

Annual Meeting of Women’s Bowling Club

At the annual meeting of the Karoro Women’s Bowling Club, held at Harker’s Lounge, the following officers were elected:—President, Mrs. T. Coll; vice-president, Mrs. C. N. Gunn; secretary, Mrs. ,C. H. Davis; selectors and handicappers, Mesclames E. Griffiths, G. Smart, and R. Mcßobie-; committee, Mesdames S. Peek, W. McDowall, R. Mcßobie, P. Thomson, and G. Batty. Mr. J. M. Bunt presented the trophies and congratulated the respective winners, who were as follows:— Singles champion, Mrs. T. Coll; pairs, Mesdames N. Ellery and P. Joyce; rinks, Mesdames Roud, Batty, Orr, Harvey (skip); junior singles, Mrs. P. Thomson; handicap rinks, Mesdames Williams, Mardon, Mcßobie, and Griffiths (skip). Mr. Stokes, president of the West Coast Bowling Centre, also was present, and in his speech congratulated the club on its successful season and in the advancement the women’s bowling clubs had made in forming a West Coast-Buller Women’s Bowling Centre.

A vote of thanks was passed to the men’s club for assistance during the season, and to the retiring president, secretary, and committee members.

Women’s Institutes Reefton. Mrs. A. Wells presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Reefton Women’s Institute. The institute song was sung to open the meeting and Mrs. W. J. Duff read the aspirations. Four new members were welcomed.

It was decided to hold the annual birthday party on August 20. Mesdames W. Harvey and N. Sharpe were appointed the hospital visitors for the month.

Mrs. J. Eager demonstrated stitches used in the making of artificial flowers and in general sewing. Mrs. C. Hinton gave an account, of attendance at an institute meeting. Mrs. Chambers won the competition lor sewing on a button.* For the best bloom, Mesdames A. Wells and N. Sharpe tied for first place. Mrs. W. Mitchell won the prize for scones, with Mesdames R. Hobbs and W. Evans equal second. Mesdames R. Hobbs and W. Harvey were the hostesses for the afternoon. Brunner.

The monthly meeting of the Erunner Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs. Gutberlet presided over a good attendance. A visitor from Christchurch was welcomed.. The president demonstrated two different ways of making mats from unravelled wool. Competitions resulted: Best homemade bread, Mrs. Todd; an article for the Galway Guild, Mrs. Rodgers. Mrs. Beil won the “wandering shilling.” Supper was served by Mrs. Warren and Miss J. Warren, and the meeting closed with the New Zealand National Anthem. Personal Notes Miss D. Willis left for Nelson by air yesterday. Miss F. Howell left this. morning on a holiday visit to Christchurch. Miss P. Morant, of Greymouth, has resigned from the staff of the Social Security Department, Greymouth, in view of her approaching marriage to Mr. A. White, and subsequent to her departure for Auckland, she was met by members of the staff yesterday and presented with an electric toaster and a cup, saucer, and plate. Engagement

Kerr- Ramsay.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ramsay, Greymouth, announce the engagement of their second youngest daughter, Elizabeth Aileen, to John McNeil Kerr, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hornsby, Greymouth.

.Wedding McDonald —Smeaton. • ' The wedding took place recently at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, of Susan Robertson, eldest daughter’of Mr.' and Mrs. John Smeaton, Kilgour street, Runanga, to Christopher, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. N. McDonald, Christchurch. The Rev. W. S. Brettell officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father wore a delphinium blue silk suit with navy hat and veil. She carrid a bouquet of begonias, freesias and maidenhair fern. Jeanette McTaggart, niece of the bridegroom, presented the bride with a lucky horseshoe at the door of the church. The bride was attended by her sis- i ter Miss Nancy Smeaton, wearing a fawn suit' with tan accessories. She carried a bouquet of spring flowers. Mr. Donald Dickson, of Taylorville was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. For travelling the bride wore a pale blue woollen suit with navy accessories and a fur coat. , : Mr. and Mrs. McDonald later left| for the North Island. ■ j Well-Cooked Cabbage is ‘ Delicious I Your choice of vegetables is limited through the winter and until late spring, when the flush of the new j season’s vegetables fills the shops says a Health Department Bulletin.■ There is one standby that never fails, you—cabbage—but it is one vegetable that is more often abused than any other. In a great many homes cabbage gets half an. hour’s cooking I or more, and is put on the table as a soft yellowish conglomeration. It is not much use to anybody that way. I Cabbage is ruined by being boiled too long in too much water. Taste is spoilt, colour goes and vitamin C is practically written off—lost into the water and gone out with the steam. . ... If you grow your own cabbage, cut it at the last moment before use. Do not get into the habit of soaking it, or if you do, never more than half an hour in salted water; make the soak as short as possible. Preferably just wash and cut into quarters, then shred it with a sharp knife. Put it into the saucepan where a teacup of salted water (or just enough to prevent burning) has come to the boil. A quarter-pint of water —a teacupful—is plenty for 1-2 lb. of cabbage. Remember to have the water boiling before you add the shredded cabbage. Your pot hd should fit tightly to keep the steam in. If you have lost or damaged the lid so that it fits badly, use a plate with a weight on top. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes only with the lid on, and give it a shake every now and then. Strain off the water (save it for soup or gravy) and serve at once. Cooked this way the cabbage will be crisp and green and really pleasant to taste. Try this rapid cooking method, and cabbage becomes delicious.

! Meeting. of Lodge v i The rponthly meeting of the Golden West Rebekah Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held in Perotti Hall on ’ July 29. N.G. Sister D. G. Smart presided over a fair attendance of members. Routine business was dealt with and an invitation was received from the Brighter Greymouth Lodge, L0.0.F., to a card evening on August 12. ' ' . ' After the business was concluded members joined in an enjoyable game of badminton, followed by supper. , . i Meeting of Pan Pacific 1 Society ; Exhibits from most of the Pacific countries were on display at Thursday’s meeting of the Pan- Pacific Society at Harker’s Lounge, when 29 members were present. Members gave interesting explanatory talks on the articles they brought for exhibition. I ’ The meeting took the form of a soi cial afternoon. An amusing “quiz” I session was introduced by Mrs EvenI den. Items were given by Mrs Hag;lund (vocal solo), Mesdames Thomas l and Haglund (vocal duets), and Miss Grieve (pianoforte solo). I New Era in Manufacture I of Woollens ! MELBOURNE, July 27. 1 New uses for woollens were de'monstrated at a display arranged by the Australian Wool Board to show textile manufacturers, retailers and I fashion designers the latest successful experiments made in Britain and new styles in woollens created by Bri 7 I tish designers. . ~ Gossamer woollens of a new and glamorous kind have set Melbourne I women agog. This is big news in a place where woollen underwear is imperative and current designs not very aesthetic. The use of these gossamer woollens for lingerie showed imagination and chic, and was extended to negligees with all the frills and furbelows dear to the feminine heart. , The word “wool” will soon have new implications and, as far as lingerie goes, cease to be associated with rather grandmotherly garments. A whole new era appears to be opening up in the manufacture of woollens. Evening gowns, sophisticated and romantic, had also been dreamed up from these wool fabrics, forecasting an entirely new outlook on dinner gowns and dance wear. These materials hang softly, flatter the figure and lend themselves to the creation of enchanting gowns. Some are plain, other patterned, and the colours are tantalising. The present trend in evening wear seems to be getting away from the bouffant styles, so long favoured, to more shapely and sophisticated lines, and to these the new woollens lend themselves. Hints and Recipes Softening Polish. Mix a little vinegar with shoe polish should it harden; stir till soft and use as usual. Milk Substitute.

Emergency substitute for milk: Soak Mb. medium oatmeal in a quart of cold water for 12. hours; strain, and it is ready for use in tea, coffee or cocoa, giving a delightfully creamy flavour. Excellent too for mixing cakes or puddings. Lipstick Holders. Empty lipstick holders make handy emergency kits for the” handbag. Fill with several pins, a couple of small safety-pins and a needle and thread.

Cheese and Stuffed Eggs. Cut four hard-boiled eggs in halves lengthways, and stuff them with a mixture of their own, yolks, 3 dessertspoons of grated cheese, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, seasoning and a little butter, to make the mixture of proper consistency. Reheat and then serve with a white sauce or a cheese sauce poured round them.

Russian Vegetables! Cut the following vegetables into neat dice or pieces and place in a casserole, Mb. carrots, 1 parsnip, 1 onion, Mb potatoes. Add a few peas or beans, if available, an ounce of barley, 1 rasher of bacon cut into pieces, J cup chopped tomato, or tomato juice, and 1 cup of vegetable or meat stock. Season well, cover tightly and bake or cook 2 to 3 hours till all ingredients are tender.