Notes for Women

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21984, 20 June 1933, Page 13

Notes for Women

WOMEN’S DIVISION N.Z. FARMERS’ UNION The members of the Women’s Division gathered at the Council Chambers, Milton. The chair was occupied by Mrs Clark. The delegates, Mrs Clark and Mrs Lusk, gave a brief account of the conference held at Dunedin during Show Week. The roll call, “ The Uses of a Lemon,” brought forth a number of useful and simple hints. A baking competition—the “ Three best oven scones ” —was judged by Mrs T. Scott and Mi's Whytock, and the laurels were carried off by three ladies of the back road—Miss Inglis first, Miss Leslie second, and Mrs Finch third. The prize was given by Mrs Clark. A donation wag given by the branch to the Koyal Health Society, Milton. Mrs Courtier and Miss Inglis were hostesses.

The Hilderthorpe branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’, Union held its monthly meeting on June 14 at Mrs M'Kenzic’s home, a full attendance of members being present. The ladies of the district had been invited to attend, and, in welcoming them, the president (Mrs M'Latehie) spoke briefly of the aims and objects of the division. After the business of the meeting was dealt with, Mrs Whyte and Mrs gave a pleasing half-hour’s entertainment with story, song, and competitions, the winners of the latter being Miss E. Bishop and Mrs Dnncan. The roll call -was answered with handy hints. The competition. “ Something New from Something Old,” resulted in an excellent display of children’s garments, and wag won by Mrs Ha ugh. Mrs Preen, on behalf of the visitors, thanked members for their hospitality. Votes of thanks to Mrs Haugh, Mrs Whyte, and Mrs M'Kenzie brought a pleasant afternoon to a close.

* v * * Sf The June- meeting of the Clydcvale branch was held in the hall on Saturday evening, 10th inst. One new member was enrolled and duly welcomed by the president. Mrs Rfee. During the evening the delegates to the Otago Provincial Council gave their reports, Mrs Kee dealing with the business side and Mrs Maefarlane with the social doings of the conference. Both were interesting and instructive. After the business session was concluded the members of the Farmers’ Union, who also were holding a meeting, were invited to -partake of supper. Mrs Kee expressed the pleasure of having their company and the hope that the Women’s Division would be able to assist them in their -endeavours to improve conditions of the farming community. Mr Macfarjane, president, returned thanks, assuring the ladies present that their good wishes were reciprocated by the Farmers’ Union. A ballot was afterwards taken in accordance with the wishes of the Provincial Council to select a suitable boy between the age of 17 and 22 to attend the “educational” week in Dunedin. As a result of the ballot, I. W. Maefarlane was the fortunate nominee. The first issue of the New Zealand? Countrywoman met with general approval, and it was decided to order extra copies of future issues.

THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Houipapa Women’s Institute held its meeting last Wednesday, with a large attendance of members. The roll call, “ What Grandmother Did Without,” elicited many answers. The competition, “ Best article made from a flour bag,” resulted in a display of many attractive and original designs, and was won by Miss F. Bullen. A box on soap-making from the Home Science Extension Bureau proved helpful and interesting to all members. Mrs J. W. Miller and Miss N. Wright were joint hostesses.

The monthly meeting of the Moeraki Institute was held last Wednesday, the president (Mrs Cormack) presiding over a fair attendance of members. The motto for the month was “A stitch in time saves nine.” The correspondence being dealt with, Mrs Cormack, the institute’s delegate, gave, her report on the Otago Federation meeting. One new member was welcomed. The competition for the month was “ A fruit cake made with dripping,” and resulted in Mrs Hepburn gaining first place, while Mrs Watson and Miss Booth tied for second. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Dungey, jun., and Green and Miss Errington.

* >;< * A meeting of the Waianakarua Institute was held on Saturday afternoon, presided over by Mrs W.'A. MacNah (president). Mrs MacNah opened a box from the Home Science Bureau on “ Gardening,” which was greatly enjoyed by ail present. The competition— “A plate of oven scones ” —was won by Mrs G. Bugden (vice-president). Mesdames H. and R. C. Gibson were hostesses. On June 9 a cards and competitive games evening was held by which the institute benefited to the extent of nearly £3, and at Saturday’s meeting a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr R. C. Gibson for the able manner in which he had helped to make the evening a financial success. >!« # f

The monthly meeting of the» Benhar Institute was held on Wednesday evening, June 14. Mrs Twaddle presided -over a full attendance of members. The roll call, “ What our mothers did without? ” brought forth many varied replies. A competition, “ A Limerick on the Warepa Birthday,” was won by Mrs Williams, Miss Elsie Williams second, Mrs Gregory third. In the competition for the best home-made toy, Miss Lou. Anderson was first with a doll's cot, Mrs Williams second with a dog, and Mrs Willocks third (golly-wog). Mr Proudfoot acted as judge. 1 Mrs Williams (delegate at the Dunedin conference) gave a very interesting report of the business, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. - Mrs Lawrence was elected delegate to attend the New Zealand Conference in Christchurch next month. After the routine business had v been transacted a social evening was held, and, despite the inclemency of the weather, there was a fair of visitors. Songs were given by Mr Gordon Proudfoot, Mr Gregory, and a duet by Miss Maekie and Mr Wilkinson; a musical monologue and recitation by Mr Proudfoot: a playette, “Going for a Picnic,” by Mesdnmes Twaddle, Williams, Gregory, Harraway, and Miss M'Skimming; and a playette, “Her One Proposal,” by Mesdames Gregory. Park, Harraway, Misses M'Skimming, M Cord, Caldwell, and Willocks,

Taieri held a successful meeting on Thursday last, Mrs Blaekie being in the chair. Six new members were elected. Many remits were discussed in connection with the conference at Christchurch next month. A letter was read from the “ link ” at Lindean. Scotland, thanking the institute for a sheet of recipes prepared and printed for the use of members and others. Miss Stubbs had visited Lindean. and told of the work of Taieri. and bad demonstrated the making of articles of work to further trade in the Dominion. It was decided to send Lmdean a 101 b tin of honey, thug helping to advertise Aew Zealand honey. Mrs Henry gave an ,interesting report of the annual meeting of the Otago Federation, held during Show Week. Mrs Kirkland was congratulated on being made vice-president of the federation. A competition for the best home-made slippers resulted in Mrs Kirkland winning by a large vote. Mrs

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F. Leary, of Dunedin, was the demonstrator for the day. She had a good display of hand-made toys on exhibition, and showed how to make same. For .14 years she taught the children of the deaf school at Sumner toy-making as an extra subject; also barbola, raffia, and sealing-wax work. She later demonstrated for the Home Economies Association. Not only her demonstration but her instructive and humorous talk was much enjoyed. The thanks of the institute were given to Mrs Kirkland, who acted as convener for the industrial exhibit at the show, and to Mrs Bell for the gift of a birthday cake for the annual party. Hostesses were Mesdames A. Mitchell, Munro, A. Wilson, H. Hamilton, Spedding, and Kirkland. THE COOK’S CORNER Chocolate Junket.—lngredients: 1 pint milk, 2oz sugar, 3 measures of cup chocolate or cocoa, rennet. Method; Melt the cup chocolate into a little warm milk, add the remainder of milk and sugar. Warm the mixture and add the rennet, stir quickly and pour into dish. Put away in a cool place until firm. Note: A little grated nutmeg gives a nice flavour if sprinkled on the top before cooling.

Chocolate Cups.—lngredients: Sponge fingers, about half-pint chocolate custard. 4-packet vanilla jelly, jj-pint hot water, 6 dessertspoonfuls ground Barcelona nuts, whipped cream (for decoration), glace cherries (for decoration). Method: Crumble up as many of the sponge fingers as will be required to two-thirds fill six custard glasses. Dissolve the jelly in the hot water. Add a spoonful to the ground nuts to each glass and mix with the sponge crumbs. Soak them with vanilla jelly! Make some chocolate custard, either a powder or an egg custard will do; leave it until cold, then pour over the sponge crumbs, etc., and fill up the custard glasses. Decorate the top of each with some whipped cream and stick half a glace cherry in the cGntre. Stale Madeira cake could be used in place of the sponge fingers, if preferred, in this recipe. * # *

Chocolate Egg Custard. —Ingredients: 2 eggs,' 1 pint milk, 3 or 4 dessertspoonfuls sugar, 2 dessertspoonfuls cocoa, vanilla. Method: Mix the cocoa to a smooth paste with some of the milk. Boil the Remainder and stir on to it. Return to the saucepan, bring to the boil, and boil for one minute, then cool slightly. Beat up the eggs and stir the hot cocoa and milk on to them. Pour into jug and add sugar to taste. Stand it in a saucepan of hot water and cook until the custard thickens, keeping it stirred occasionally. Be careful not to overheat it or it wall curdle. When readv, remove from the hot water and add vanilla to taste. Serve hot or cold as required. Note: This can be used as a hot sauce with baked or steamed puddings, or can be used cold in a trifle, or served alone in small custard glasses. A ratafia biscuit placed on top is a nice addition. It can also be served with tinned fruits, such as pears, peaches, and apricots, instead of ordinary custard.

Chocolate -Cream Sandwich.—-Ingredi ents: 2oz margarine or butter, 3oz castor sugar, 2 eggs; |lb flour, 1 flat teaspoonfiu baking powder. Chocolate butter filling: ilb icing sugar, l|oz butter, 2 dessertspoonfuls cocoa, about 1 tablespoonful milk, vanilla flavouring. Method: Mix the flour and baking powder together. Beat the sugar and fat to a cream._ Add egch egg separately, stir it in quickly, and beat well before adding the second. When both are well beaten in, stir in the flour and baking powder, and mix all together lightly, adding just a little milk if required. Put into a greased sandwich tin, and bake in a hot oven for about 10 to 15 minutes. When cooked, turn on to a sieve and leave until cold. Split open, spread the chocolate butter icing over, then sandwich together. Dredge with castor sugar and serve. To make the chocolate butter filling: Roll the lumps out of the sugar, then rub through a fine sieve. Add the butter and beat both to a cream. Put the cocoa into a saucepan and mix to a smooth paste with the milk (a little more may be added if required), then stir until dissolved. Cool slightly, then add to the creamed sugar and butter and mix all together.'- Add vanilla to taste, WOMEN WHO LEAD ESSENTIAL QUALITIES. The following is an extract from the prize-winning essay chosen from several tl ousand entered in a contest arranged by the Ladies’ Home Journal:—“A true leader is not animated by selfish motives. She is one who recognises the public and general good above personal interest or the interests of a small group, and one who labours with greater zeal in the more disinterested cause. To lead effectively, she must comprehend human nature and understand modern social, industrial, and economic machinery, and her knowledge of the special field she has chosen for her own must be that of ai. expert. Without such equipment her leadership cannot receive respect from her followers or her critics. “ The woman leader must rise above the common stature, in spiritual, mental, and moral qualities; she must inspire, convince and sustain, not only her followers, but herself. She dare not be a fanatic in her own devotion to her aims, nor a sycophant in her endeavours to win a following. She must be able to discount flattery and praise and equally to weather disappointment and criticism. “ Above all, the woman who leads must keep alive her sense of humgfl values, her sense of proportion, and her belief that men and women who work unselfishly to create a better world do not do so in vain.”

vain.” The six qualities most frequently mentioned in a hundred of these essays were courage, love and understanding of humanity, self-sacrifice, sincerity and tenacity of purpose, personality, and vision. Constantly repeated was the following verse by Longfellow:— A woman with a lamp shall stand In the great history o£ the land; A noble type of good, Heroic womanhood.