Woman’s World.

Patea Mail, 17 November 1939, Page 1

Woman’s World.

ITEMS OP INTEREST 'Mrs. A. A. Curcy leaves next week for Wellington, where she will attend the "Women's Instil ate Coid'ero'.vc. Mrs. Drake, who Las been the guest or Ai rs, !•’. Ramsbottom, lias left for Xcw Plymouth. Mrs. Thompson of Wuipukumu, is the guest ok her sistcr-iu-law, Mrs. T. Nelson. Talk—;; ml live long'. ‘‘Talking is one of the most health-giving pasliimes,” a lung specialist in Nice, Frarmo, 'declared recently. That, o . c aid, ui.iv explain -wiry IliVre arc many more widows in the world than widowers—talking maims the women live longer 1 The specialist pointed oat that many human ills result from weakness of the lungs. Intensive talkin;-, lie de< hires, strengthens those t]elicale .organs. How many men pause to think, while they do their oxendso on the ball; room floor, that their wives aie strengthening their lungs and tonsils by a morning chat?

The 'bliowlng story about a former Governor-Genera! of New Zealand was recalled by an old timer who had been one of the viee-rega! entourage at the time. Following the usual custom, His Excellency sent word to the minister in charge that he and his party would attend Divine service on Pun day. The party duly arrived at the church And after a little bustle wore shown to their seats. In due course the service commenced. In the distance another church be!] could be heard ringing for so long that my old friend began to wonder why. Only then did It dawn on ■rim that the Governor-General's party had gone to the wrong church.

A friend of the bridegroom had boon asked to preside at the organ, and he brought Iks own hymn hook with him. He was not a member of the congregation, and was unaware that; a new edition of the church hyjnnary was in use. The minister announced the first hymn—No. 424. The wedding party and congregation waited expectantly for the strains of a familiar wedding hymn, but the organ remained .silent. The minister looked around at the organist, and meeting a look of mingled amusement and appeal in that young man's eye he went to the organ. The kymnary was open at No. -121, certainly, but the kyinn in the organist’s book was: Courage brother! Do not stumble, ' Though thy path be dark as night. RECIPES A GOOD SPONGE Three eggs, I level cup flour, fj- cup sugar, 2, tablespoons butler, k tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, tospoon bi-carbouate soda. .Beat eggs and sugar till fluffy thou sift flour and cream of tartar am? add lightly. Have milk and butter hot then add and lastly soda. Put In a moderate oven. This keeps well. WORCESTER SAIT E One gallon vinegar, 4lbs black treacle, -10/s cloves, 2ozs cayenne, 4ozs garlfc or (i onions, 1 bottle anchovy sauce, ; alt to taste. Boil all for 2 hours, then strain and bottle. CAUGHT RED-HANDED If your hands become red, rough, and cracked with wind, sun and water, a few applications of Q-TOL will 'restore the natural stipple smoothness which makes them delightful to have and to hold. Massage the hands thoroughly with Q-TOL after gardening.

QUEEN ELIZABETH A QUEENLY WOMAN AND A WOMANLY QUEEN During a tour of the housing schemes in East Louden by the King ami Queen (he tenant;: were really thrilled by tie Queen’s keen -interest in little everyday domestic details. That she is genuinely interested there can be no doubt. The King himself once said, " !. know what real comfort cam lie given to a home by a wife mho is interested in domestic matters.” Surely that is one of La: greatest tributes that any husband can pay to his wife. It prove; —if wo needed proof—that Her Afaie.lv is nor only a queenly woman, but a womanly queen as well. Even in her busiest moments, the Oueen is thoughtful and considerate to others. Especially so for those who, through misfortune, or illness, may lie feeling rather out of things. Wlicn "nr; Duchess of dork sin; visited a famous girls’ school in Scotland, she insisted on walking' to a spot from which she could wave to three poor unfortunate ones in the sanatorium, who wore missing all the tun. And again, when Hoy Remits —heaps of them! paraded at Windsor Castle recently, she made a special point of speaking to the crippled Scouts.

HEALTH NOTES

During the early summer months skin (rouble of various kinds are likely to develop. To avoid any possible irritation at this time of the year, it is essential to change the diet —eliminating the more heating foods and substituting fresh fruit, salads etc.

Sunburn is also a source of frequent irritation, during the early stages of sunbathing.

Gradual exposure to tue morning and afternoon sun should be the rule, avoiding the strong mid-day sun. Commence the first day with ten minutes for the front of the body and five minutes: for the back, gradually increasing the exposure until the skin is well-browned.

Aiwa vs wear a wide-brimmed 1 at, however, to protect (ho eyes and the back of the head and neck. Defective eyesight, in an adult can otlcn bo traced to the carelessness —or pride-—of mothers Ixllo have allowed their cr.ildren to bo injudiciously exposed. to the strong sunlight.

During th.e summer if is a pa until i sight to sec children on the beaches and playgrounds minus their Tints. One visualises all manner of complaints that may arise from the effect ot the mid-day sun, especially on their tender little heads. tun The girl entered the bus with a pair of skates under her arm. A man immediately got up ami offered her his seat. '•'Thank you very much,” came the reply, "but I’ve been skating all the afternoon.” At Waterloo Station an -American, arriving by boat trail n, engaged a taxi to drive him to his hotel. Rteamei trunk:-, hat: boxes, dispatch cases, overcoats and walking sticks were piled ni the taxi. The driver peered out through a crack in the mountain. '‘ Is that all?” he asked. ” Yes,’’ said the American, ct that’s the lot.” "Well, well,” replied the driver, "I suppose they wouldn't lot you bring the Statue of Liberty.”