PREPARATION OF COOKED HAM: HEALTH WARNING

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 September 1947, Page 10

PREPARATION OF COOKED HAM: HEALTH WARNING

A warning about the danger of eating cooked ham which has.been transported a long way from the factory which prepared it is contained in the annual report of the Department of Health, which referred to 158 cases of food poisoning in Wellington in February and March. Cooked ham is a very perishable product, and is not suitable for dispatch over long distances by ordinary means of transport, the report says. It is far preferable that hams should be transported in the dry, raw state, and cooked locally as required, rather than distributed over a wide area from one factory. Referring to the investigations after the cases of poisoning were reported, the department said that it was found that a cool store in Wellington where the cooked hams were received was in a dirty, neglected condition. The refrigerating mechanism was defective, and the temperature control unit out of action. It was also found that the cardboard cartons in which the cooked hams were packed were being returned to the‘factory, and used a number of times.

The refrigerators' were thoroughly cleaned, and the most important of all measures taken by the department was the strict prohibition of the use of second-hand cardboard cartons.

CONVENT OLD GIRLS’ FIRST REUNION The first reunion of former pupils of the Greymouth Convent, sponsored by the recently-formed Convent Old Girls’ Association, was held at Harker’s lounge last evening and was largely attended. The lounge was decorated with spring flowers and native foliage. The following contributed to the programme of musical items: Mrs M. G. Kelly, Mrs W. Connor, Miss C. Moore, the Rev. Father McCarthy and Mr T, G. Hatch, The accompanists were Mrs E. L. Kehoe, Mrs E. O’Brien and Miss E. Keating. One of the most enjoyable items was an impromptu debate in which Miss D McGonagle and Miss R. Shaw took part.

The Very Rev. Monsignor Long addressed the gathering, outlining the objects of the association and brief addresses were also given bv Father McCarthy and Mrs Kehoe (president of the association). Wedding Walker—Ellery The wedding took place at the Salvation Army Citadel, Christchurch last Wednesday, of Esther Muriel’ daughter of Mr H. and the late Mrs Ellery, of 164 Montreal street, Christchurch (formerly of Elaketown) and Gordon Walker, of Wellington. Adjutant Baker officiated. The citadel had been tastefully decorated with spring flowers and white heather. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a fitting frock of | magnolia satin and lace. The bodice was all-over lace over satin, and the skirt was made in panels of satin and lace. The long sleeves were fitting at the wrist. A Peter Pan collar and bodice buttoning down the back completed the frock, The back panels flowed in a long train, and she wore an embroidered veil, gathered from a slightly raised coronet of orange blossoms.

Mrs Phil Amberger, of Christchurch (matron of honour) wore a pink sprigged organdi frock made with a heart-shaped neckline and ruched round the neck. The fitting bodice had pink velvet bows down the centre and puffed sleeves ruched around the edge. The full skirt was gathered at the waist with a point centre back and front, and two long ties of velvet were attached at the front peak. Her headgear was a heart-shaped silk velvet halo, softly gathered around the edge. Miss Margaret Ellery, of Greymouth (bridesmaid) was dressed similarly, ip pale blue organdi, sprigged with white with blue velvet trimmings and hat. Each carried a bouquet of pink and blue . flowers. Mrs Amberger and Miss Margaret Ellery are nieces of the bride.

Mx - Viv. Hansen, of Greymouth (nephew of the bride) was best man and Mi’ P. Amberger, of Christchurch, was groomsman.

Following the reception, Mr and Mrs Walker left for Auckland, the bride travelling in a rose-pink frock and 'hat, with a pale blue gathered coat, made with full bishop sleeves, and navy accessories. ■