NOTES FOR WOMEN

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21688, 5 July 1932, Page 13

NOTES FOR WOMEN

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. By Phillida.

WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION. BRANCH ACTIVITIES.

The Purakanui branch held its monthly meeting in the school on June 21, when Mrs Young (president) presided. The Home Science Extension Bureau box, Diseases traceable to unwise selection of food,” was studied, and gave valuable lessons on diet to all. A special meeting was held, on June 7, when the secretary demonstrated lessons learnt at a leaders' school, and gave a talk on the conference. « ¥ * The monthly meeting of the CambnanSt. Bathans branch was held on the afternoon of June 30, when there was a fair attendance of members. The two delegates who attended the provincial conference gave an interesting account ot their visit. The box for the meeting wag “ Vegetables and their use,” a most interesting subject. A euchre party was held last month in aid of the community chest, and as a result a donation will be forwarded to the executive. Mesdames Kerr, C, Davies, F. Morgan, and Johnson were hostesses, * * * On Saturday afteimoon the Clarendon and Milburn ladies gathered in the Clarendon Hall and listened with interest to Mrs J. F. Drake, Otago provincial president of the Women’s Division, and Miss F._V. Finlayson, who spoke of the work being done by the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union and the advantages of forming a branch in the district. As a result of the meeting an enthusiastic branch was formed, with the following officers elected;—President, Mrs Elliott; vice-presidents, Mrs Cullen and Mrs Fowler; secretary, Mrs Gordon; committee —Mesdames Morton Driver, Brichan, Casey, Hay, and Miss Grey. *, * * On June 24 a children's pajty was held at Berwick, when practically all the children of the district assembled at the Public Hall as the guests of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Drake opened proceedings by giving a little friendly advice to the children, after which she was presented with a bouquet by one of the small girls. Games of all kinds were indulged in till 10 o’clock, after which the children sat down to supper, at the conclusion of which Master Toby Grant, in a neat speech, thanked Mrs Drake and the members of the W.D.F.U. for the enjoyable evening they had.

The June meeting of the Middlemarch branch was held on June 23, when there was an attendance of 45 members and friends. Mrs F. James,-who presided, called on Miss Crowe, of the Home Science Extension Bureau, to deliver her lecture on the “ Fireless Cooker." Mrs James then introduced Mrs Drake, Otago provincial president. Mrs Drake touched on the various items of interest at the recent conference in Dunedin, explaining certain business matters which had arisen and mentioning the many activities of the Women’s Division. Mrs James thanked Mrs Drake for her excellent address. At supper about 45 of the Farmers’ Union were present. ¥ ¥ ¥

The monthly meeting of the Hillend branch was held in the hall on June 11, Mrs Linklater presiding over a large attendance of members. A home science box on “Utility Poultry Keeping” was opened and studied by those present. As Mesdaraes Gordon, Linklater, Findlay, Haggitt, and Bishop had attended the “Leader School” at Balclutha in May, Mrs Linklater gave a resume of the dressmaking as demonstrated there, and showed how to make a correctly-fitting pattern, and Mrs Gordon also gave a lengthy and interesting account of a “Four Square Meal,” as studied at the “ Leader School.” Members of the men’s division joined the women at supper supplied by Mesdames Bishop and Linklater. At an afternoon meeting held at Mrs Findlay’s, Sister Westwood, assisted by Mrs Kussel, gave an interesting and instructive address on “ Home Nursing and Bandaging.” Mrs J. M'Millan also demonstrated a new wool work suitable for cushion making.

THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. BRANCH ACTIVITIES.

The Waipiata branch met in the local hall last Wednesday, Mr s Collins presiding over a good attendance of members. The roll call, “ From What Part of the Dunedin Exhibition Did I Derive Most Amusement,” proved both interesting and entertaining, each member recalling the particular section that'had held most attraction for herself. The competition for the best nut loaf brought forth a large number of winners being Mesdames Collins and Hickey first equal. The nut loaves were divided and distributed among the local unemployment camps. Later Mrs Collins, in a happy little speech, presented Mrs Gumming with a posy, and wished her, on behalf of the members, a very pleasant holiday. The hostesses for the occasion were Misses Trusler and Lauren.'

PUBLICATION RECEIVED We are in receipt of the July number of Weldon's Bazaar of Children’s Fashions, which contains free patterns of a boy’s blazer (nine to ten years), a tiny tot’s frock (one to two years), a school frock and dress, and dress with epaulette sleeves (seven to eight years), as well as an animal transfer (teddy bear) There are over 70 fashion designs, and several articles, among them “Happier Baby Bureau and Mother Circle” and "Happier Motherhood by Nurse Vincent. A complete story, "Pamela Wanted to Know,” by Bessie Reynolds, is a feature of the fiction in the publication. HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS A cheap camphorated oil is made by grating three pennyworth camphor in three pennyworth sweet oil. Put in bottle loosely corked and stand in hot water till camphor is dissolved. Coarse salt sprinkled on the floor occasionally before sweeping is a good preventive for moths. Methylated spirits _ polishes mirrors easily and is quick, as it dries so rapidly. Kerosene oil rubbed on tin tea kettles will make them like new. . If cutlery is wrapped in coarse brown paper it will not rust. After peeling onions, rub hands with a stalk of celery and there will be no odour. To prevent pickles going mouldy, lay a little bag of mustard on top of the jar. When sewing on buttons, place a knot on the right side of cloth directly under the button, and the button will remain on much longer. The shell qf an egg well crushed makes a snlendid saucepan cleaner. When pasting down jam use clag; it saves mixing paste, and neither mice nor ants will eat through the covers. To make the unpleasant task of blackleading the stove easy, rub the stove with a cloth dripped in kerosene and allow it to dry before polishing. Add a little white wax when preparing boiled starch: use whilst hot. and the ironing will be very much easier. When dripping is very hard and it is desired to use it for cakes or buns, take the required quantity, add hot water, and beat. The dripping will cream nicely and the water can be poured off before adding the sugar. To prevent currants or sultanas from sinking in cakes, add them to the cake with the last half-cup of flour and they will not sink.