NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12393, 12 March 1926, Page 4

NOTES FOR WOMEN

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

SUBURBAN NURSING DIVISION The inaugural ceremony in connection wix-h the Wellington Suburban Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade took place on Tuesday in the Berliampoie School. Dr Cattell, acting-divisional surgeon, presided over a large gathering of visitors and members and extended a welcome to the district corps and divisional officers, among whom were Major Vine, Dr Platts Mills ; Mrs Barltrop (district officers), Mr Richardson and Miss Fo-ssette (corps officers), Mr Dutton, .Dr Line Mrs Gaby, and Mrs Preston (divisional officers). Apologies were received from Mr Hislop, district superintendent, Mrs Stace (Wellington Division), Mr Blick, and Mr Bary. Dr Platts Mills congratulated Mrs Osborn, the actinglady superintendent, on the formation of the new division, and wished it every success. Dr Platts Mills spoke feelingly of the demise of Miss M. St. C. Butts, a most esteemed member of the brigade, and a motion of condolence was passed with the relatives, members standing in silence. Mrs Barltrop presented the division with a handsome silver cup for squad competition. In making the presentation the donor urged members to he true to the Order to which they belong. Mr Richardson and Major Vine, assistant commissioners, made appropriate speeches, the latter taking the opportunity of wishing Mrs Barltrop (who is leaving on an extended visit to England) an enjoyable holiday and a safe return. Dr Bine, Mrs Gaby, and Mrs Preston (Wellington South Nursing Division), and Mr Dutton (superintendent Wellington Ambulance) briefly conveyed the best wishes of their respective divisions. Mr R. T. Bailey, chairman of the Berhampore School Committee, welcomed the advent of tho division to that district, and in doing to pointed out the great need there was for more knowledge in this class of work, and hoped that many would avail themselves of the opportunity to join the first-aid data now being formed. ' Supper was provided by the members. The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to the following : Mrs Barltrop, Dt Platts Mills, the Berhampore School Committee, and all who contributed towards the equipment of *he division. On behalf of the visitors Dr Line thanked the division for their hospitality. Prior to this meeting Mrs Osborn, acting-sup-erintendent, presided over a large attendance of members. After the business of the evening triangular bandaging was practised under the supervision of Mrs McWhannell, aeting-am-bulance officer. One new member was enrolled. *

USEFUL HINTS Whipping Cream.—lf a little cornflour is added' to thin cream—about as much as will go on a two-shilling piece to a quarter-pint of cream—it will whip and become quite thick and stiff. Even when cream is of good consistency, a pinch of cornflour expedites the whipping. Baked Bacon.—lt is not generally known that baked bacon (in the piece) is much better than boiled bacon. Place it in a hot oven at first so that the fat quickly runs and bastes the lean, then at a lower temperature, allowing about 30 minutes to the pound. A Cream Substitute.—When you cannpt get fresh cream, a good substitute may he made by placing a small quantity of dissolved gelatine in rich fresh milk. Let it stand to the setting-point, then whip lightly with an egg-beater. Sweeten and flavour to taste. Protect the Fingers.—Use adhesive tape to protect your fingers when ripping seams or paring harff vegetables. I>uit Stains. —Remove fruit stains Irom the liandij by rubbing them with cornmeal and vinegar. Cold Compress.—Whenever a cold oempress is needed, remove the cover from a hot-water bag and fill the bag with the coldest water procurable. Place the rubber surface direct against the skin. It will keep cold for a long time, and there is no risk of a. wet pillow or bed. This is used in hospitals. A Novel Duster.—A bicycle pump will be found an excellent instrument for removing dust from carved furniture, wire mattresses, marble statuary, etc. It will reach the crevices which defy dusters and feather brushes. An Odour Destroyer.—When burning potato skins or, any garbage in your stove put in a handful of salt so as to prevent any disagreeable odour. Freshening Vegetables.—Lemon juice to the water in which vegetables are standing will freshen them immeasurably.

Butter in Jelly.—Jelly is not so apt to boil over i p you put butter around the edge of TTie kettle in which it is cooked.