Woman’s World

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 2763, 3 October 1923, Page 3

Woman’s World

The “ Giornaie d’ltami,' 4 Home, states that the Princess Giovanna who was recovering from, typhoid, is now seriously ill with peritonitis. “BETTER TREATED.” N.Z. NURSES IN U.S.A. IMPROVED STATUS AND CONDITIONS. •‘‘At least twenty-five per cent, of the immigration applications received by the United States authorities from New Zealand are from members of the nursing profession.” This statement was made by an American to a “New Zealand Times’ - reporter, who said; "The authorities at Sari Francisco must think that you people raise nothing but nurses in this part of the world!” In addition to the number of nurses who have left the Dominion for America, three others are departing '.by this week’s steamer from Wellington. BETTER CONDITIONS IN U.S.A. This statement naturally led to the question as to why this exodus is taking place? The American informant declared it was largely due to the improved conditions in the United States, where the qualified nurse is regarded in every sense as a professional woman. The basic remuneration, he said, was equal to £5 per week in New Zealand. The question of wages for members of the nursing profession has been commented upon on more than one occasion in this country, as well as the difficulties encountered by nurses in this connection in their probationary stages. Many declare that it is almost impossible to live on their remuneration as probationers. “The nurse is regarded in every sense as a professional woman. She is regarded just as much so as the doctor ,is in this country,” said the visitor. “She is not engaged as a nurse-housekeeper, as is often the case here. Her work is to attend to the patient, and the nurse never entors the kitchen unless it is to prepart certain food necessary for the patient.” IMPROVED WAGES AND STATUS. Improved wages and status, and better conditions generally appear to be turning the eyes of New Zealand towards the Great Republic. It would be interesting to ascertain —if it were indeed possible —the exact number of nurses who have left to make their home on the other side of the Pacific within the last few years. The majority of inquiries, excluding the nurses, come from professional men in this country. It appears that very few farmers have evinced a desire to leave this country, despite the slump, and make their home m America. And is it not significant that nearly all inquiries in this country to the American immigration officials come from Christchurch and Dunedin. Both those centres train nurses m considerable numbers at their hospitals. v THE IDEAIi WOMAN. COURAGE AND SINCERITY. What are the qualities which go to the making of the- ideal worn in Controversy is raging round this question which bar been raised by Him interesting competition for an ideal woman, amr-rged by the hate Mr Peter Mitchell, a wealthy stockowner, of Albury, New South Wales, who left a. fund for prizes for the woman who most nearly filled a number of conditions, which include the follow•ing: Cheerfulness and brightness of disposition. Ability to rear healthy children. Wide knowledge of English literature and the Bible. Good horsewomanship and swimming. Knowledge of practical housekeeping and domestic economy. Proficiency in first aid.

Discussing the question with a “Daily News” representative, Mrs Rosita Forbes (Mrs A. T. McGrath) the explorer, considers that. A man’s ideal woman is one whom he can pick up and put down; a woman who dresses wonderfully on ■nothing at all; a woman who is quiet when he is depressed, and witty when he is witty ;a woman who reflects, without distorting his opinions. My own ideas of an ideal woman is a woman broad-minded enough to see many different points of view without losing sight of her own, a woman who can distinguish between events and Incidents, a woman who has the courage to strike out a line of her"own, who has the courage of her convictions, a woman with sympathy. Women roly on their personal appearance to-day more than on their quality of mind. This is largely the fault of man. Woman is so adaptable that she is very much the product of her country and her environment. She is always what a man wants her to be. ,

Men of to-day make woman Insincere. They look always to the exterior and not to the interior. If a capable business woman wants to carry out a serious transaction with a man she has much more chance of getting what she wants if she wears a Paris hat and a well-powdered nose. The English woman is new to her emancipation. She has, as it were, to build again from the beginning. She has the opportunity of being nearer to the ideal woman than any woman In the world. “MARRY YOUNG.” Yet another recije for longevity

has been put up| —this time by Mr Albert M. Johnson, president of the National Life Insurance Company, United States of America. "Marry young and live a century,” was one of the maxims preached by his company after statistical computation of results from a modern survey of life assurance. To live to 100 Mr Jonnson gave these tips:—Be religious in a true way; marry early; keep a "straight neck” when walking; »o neither rich nor poor; do not become a professional athlete or actor; refrain from indoor dancing; keep teetotal, and do not smoke till 21. On the research figures, it was found, said Mr Johnson, that husbands lived longer than bachelors, as they had more regular habits. Hard and long hours spoilt the actor’s life. Heartstrain was common in the athlete. Moderate incomes wore the “healthiest,” and churchgoing tended to regular habits. People who kept their neck straight avoided apoplexy, and exercise should be mildly not savagely taken. HEIRESS AND VALET. PARENTAL CONSENT WITHHELD. LONDON, October 2. The “Daily Chronicle” states Brig-adier-General Wilding has made a statement that the report that he had consented to the marriage of his daughter to his valet was Incorrect. He will say no more at present. The correspondent says his daughter is heiress to £IOO,OOO which she will receive when she is twenty-three-WILLARD CHILDREN’S HOME. The Board of Management acknowledges with thanks, the following gifts for the month of September: Sunday School Union, Broad-street ‘Methodist social, Mrs. Rawlins, Mrs. Beattie (Feilding), cakes;’ A. Butzbach. buns and scones; Y.M.C.A. Conference, milk, sandwiches and cakes; Mrs. R. B. Knight, butter; Mrs. J. Balsillie, apples; Mr. Livingstone, sausages; Mrs. J. Cunninghame, Kelvin Grove School, Miss Owtram, Mrs. Holbrook, Mrs. Christiansen (Linton), a well-' wisher and a friend, eggs; Mr. Thwaites, meat; ’Mrs. Nathan, doll's house and eggs; Mr. Ritchie, egg pre.servative; Mr. J. Hall, soap and work; Mrs. C. Taylor, clothing: Fcilding W.C.T.U., eggs and clothing. OUR BABIES. OPENING DOORS. —(Continued.) Last week’s article ended with Dr. Thomson’s notes with regard to the difficulty which backward children have in using their limbs. He goes on: — “In such cases what the child needs most is constant encouragement to use his will to overcome his difficulties. The general stiffness of the body and the uselessness of the hands are iftcn the first signs that the babv’" parents notice that anything is wrong with him, and they are very troublosome matters indeed. The general stiffness prevents the child from raising his head to look about him, fi om sitting, because th e thighs cannot be easily bent on the body, and also from standing and walking till long after the usual time;

“ Sometimes it also makes swallowing difficult; it often favours the dribbling of saliva from the mouth, and gives rise t 0 snorting breathing. It almost always interferes greatly with speech. The stiffness of the baby’s arms also seriously interferes with his learning many things, as other children do. from their free movements and from the constant handling of all objects within their reach. Some of these stiff-limbed babies are very difficult cases, taut many show steady progress under suitable training. A few or \hein are particularly interesting children, and improve remarkably In many ways. Whenever a child of tins sort shows pleasure and perseverance in trying to us e his limbs, we may expect tha.) he will do'well and improve not only In gaining control over them, taut in other ways also.

“ Strangers who do not know them as well as their mothers are apt to misjudge them, owing to the awkwardness of their gestures and the frequent lack of expression on their faces and to think them much less sensible and loss capable than they really are. “ If you find that baby is' doing too little with his hands for any reason, you must persuade him to use them more and more in ways that will give him pleasure. Try, for- example, r.o get him to clap them, or to salute you when you tell him, to grasp and handle all sorts of things and to play with any simple toys such as a rattle, a soft ball, or an indiarubber balloon. "When he can do these things find other little actions and games easy cough for him to learn. Rolling big glass marbles on a board or tray •will be likely to please him because of their colours and the noise they make, as well as on account of their movements. Toys which have t<s* he blown through—such as whistles and trumpets—are often useful for strengthening the control of the lips in those children who dribble too much. The baby should always be encouraged and helped in anything harmless that he does of his own accord. Sucn things please him much more than what you tell him to do. If he wants to do anything, tries hard to do it, and succeeds, this is always a most valuable as well as a very pleasant lesson for him.

'■ From th£ first you must be careful never to go on doing for him anything, however small, that he can possible be got to do for himself. For example, if he likes a loud noise, give him something to make it with —a spoon and a pot lid Or tin plate will do very well —but see that he maxes the noise himself. “ If the baby seems to notice too iitUe, encourage him to look at, hsteo.

I to, and handle anything he is taken up with. Take him often to the window to watch the people, horses, and cars passing, and if such things do not as yet attract him, perhaps bright lights, brilliantly coloured pictures, or music may. You must find out what tilings arouse his attention most, and let him have them. Any sort of interest will give him pleasure and make him brighter and more noticing. “ At first, liis interest in these things will be very short-lived, but as he gets used to seeing thqm you must encourage him in every way to keep his attention fixed on them for a longer time. This is a very important lesson for him. “Do what you can also to attract his attention to yourself by speaking to him a great deal, playing with him [and getting him to look at you. Try hard to make him smile to you if, as | sometimes happens witli such babies, i he is slow to do so.” LADLES’ GOLF! Following is the result of the L.G.U, silver and bronze medal competitions played yesterday:—. A grade.—Mrs Sim, 95 —20 —75; Miss M_ Warburton, 97—20 —77; Mrs L. Seifert, 94 —1C —78; Miss D. Collinsonv 97 —19—78. B grade —Miss B. Abraham, 101 — 24—77; Miss G. Smith, 104—25—79; Miss Porter, 107 —28 —79. Quite a mild sensation was caused in Palmerston North yesterday by a well known local leader of fashion appearing in a fur coat, the like or which has never been seen in the (own To say it was magnificent, is putting it mildly; it was just perfect, and the proud wearer made no secret of the fact that it was purchased a; ’much under wholesale price front Madame Menerc, the well known Christchurch furrier, who is holding a. display of magnificent furs, recently purchased in Paris by her, in No. 4 sample room. Club Hotel. The display is on all this week, and we strongly' advise all readers to see it. Ladies’ pretty marabout wraps from Collinson and Cunninghame need not cost you very r milch. For instance, a small cape shape lined brown silk and finished fancy cord fastenings, nigger brown or black, is only 25/-. A wide range for selection at other prices.*