Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 507, 9 November 1928, Page 5

Feminine Interests

HAMILTON NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent) Miss Eila Guy leaves to-night for ; a holiday in Wanganui. Mrs. W. H. Stevens lias returned from a holiday on the Waihi coast. A surprise party visited the homo of Mrs. E. J. Jones in the Palmerston Estate on Saturday evening, and took kitchen gifts for Miss Millicent Jones, who is to be married this week. A very jolly evening was spent with competitions and games, supper and ! song. Among those present were Mesdames E. Jones. J. F. Sanders. Stubbs. ( Mayo. McKenzie. Garvan. H. Burn. R. | -Dingle and the Misses M. Jones, V. ; Sanders. M. McKenzie. B. Higgott, N. i Capper. D. Clegg and A. Barrett. FLOWER SHOW The November flower show at the Town Hall on Tuesday was a very successful one. It would be hard to pick out any special feature to praise, but the exhibit of Hamilton East was particularly delightful, while its unsuccessful rival. Hamilton West, was a very good second. The country exhibits were also fine, Gordonton’s winning the judge’s favour. The decorative classes and the individual blooms all aided in making a fragrant and beautiful hall of bloom. Among the many present were: Mrs. W. Tudhope, Mrs. V. Chitty, Mrs. P. Stewart, Mrs. M. Gudex, Mrs. Toombs, Mrs. A. Gifford, Mrs. R. B. Cranwell, Mrs. J. Strang, Mrs. G. D. Smith, Mrs. H. T. Gillies. Mrs. H. Douglas, Mrs. A. Ramsay, Mrs. R. O. E. Carey, Mrs. T. Carey (Matamata), Mrs. C. L. Mac Diarmid, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. N. Taylor (Gordonton), Mrs. L. Swales, Mrs. P. Cleary (Gordonton), Mrs. C. Sutcliffe, Mrs. E. Day, Mrs. H. Hammond, Mrs. E. P. Cowley, Mrs. H. Ferguson, Mrs. S. Green, Mrs. Tonks, Mrs. O. Haseler, Mrs. Dawson (Te Awamutu), Mrs. J. Page, Mrs. C. Carr, Mrs. Dingle, Mrs. T. Fraser, Mrs. R. English, Mrs. H. Hopkins, Mrs. A. E. Manning, Mrs. Ranstead, Mrs. Annette (Matangi). Mrs. E. Mears, Mrs. Eiby, Mrs. A. E. Manning, Mrs. W. Taylor (Ohaupo), Mrs. Eben Wilson, Mrs. A. Beale, Mrs. C. Lambeth, Mrs. W. McNieol, Mrs. J. Prentice, Mrs. Sherratt (Gisborne), Mrs. O. Monckton; Misses Wliitton, Von Stunner, Tv. Wilson, N. Taylor, M. Allen (Morrinsville), C. Chitty, C. Hunter. B. Hunter. B. Manning, E. Wilson, Serancke, N. Tizard. * * * DIOCESAN SCHOOL SPORTS On Wednesday afternoon a large number of interested parents and friends visited the Diocesan School for the annual sports. They were welcomed by the lady principal, Miss E. Neckar. A very jolly afternoon was spent and the sports were good and entertaining, a fine testimonial to Miss Denning, the sports mistress. During the afternoon the staff and pupils gave an excellent afternoon tea

to all. At the end of the programme Miss Neckar in a gracious little speech thanked all for the interest shown and announced the winners of the challenge cups; the senior girls winning the Form Cup and the boarders, on their average, the Points Cup. Among the spectators were Lady Cooper, Mesdames "Wilks (Morrinsville), D. Hay, Sergei, R. English, H. Hammond, F. Vickery, H. T. Gillies, L. Gilfillan, E. Mears, H. Barnett, A. English, Annette (Matangi), Holloway, Pountney, Fronde, H. C. Ross, A. Beale, J. Bollard, H. eft. McMullin, Glendinning, G. McDonald, S. Greene, J. MeNicol, E C. Clayton-Greene, Bernstein (Morrinsville), W. King, Tonks, Dumbleton, Sergei, Kent Johnson, House, G. Rogers, O’Callahan, A. Joseph, G. Smith, Magnus Johnson. Barugli, L. Swales, Newell, Waddell, C. Smith, Sanford, Robinson, T. Wylie, J. Strong, R. Clark, J. D. Smith, Yule, Petersen, T. A. Milroy, Cowie, Vautier, Colin 7#ylor, A. E. Manning, J. Pratt, R. Guy, J. Prentice, H. Hammond, H. H. Sterling, Misses Patton, Denning, Clark, B. Vickery, Carter, M. Young, F. Jolly, E. White, Hey wood (Auckland), Hall, D. Clark, A. Gilfillan, Tizard, Hogg, Wyatt, F. ClaytonGreene, Lovell, B. Manning, N. Sergei, J. McKinnon, B. Hunter, C. Hunter, D. Yule, K. Cowie, E. Guy, Nicholls, E. Hammond.

FOR THE COOKERY BOOK

American Corn Soup Cover the contents of one can of sweet corn with three cupsful of water; simmer gently for one hour, strain and press through a sieve. Bring three breakfastcupsful of milk to boiling point, add the corn and a tablespoonful of butter well mixed with a tablespoonful of flour. Stir ujitil the whole is perfectly smooth a»id free from lumps, add salt and pepper to taste, and a little celery salt if liked. Finally put in half a cupful of cream and continue stirring until boiling point is reached (but do not let the soup boll again). Remove from stove, add quickly the well-beaten yolk of one egg, and serve immediately with tiny squares of toast. Stuffed Peppers You need four green pepper of medium size; cut a little hit off the stalk end of each and remove the seeds and divisions. Throw the peppers into a saucepan of boiling water, cook for five minutes, remove from stove and drain thoroughly. Now prepare the stuffing. Mix together In a basin four tablespoonsful of breadcrumbs, four tablespoousful of cold cooked ham (minced), a dessertspoonful each of chopped parsley and onion, and seasoning to taste, moistening the whole with a little tomato puree. Fill the peppers with this stuffing, put them in a greased baking dish, cover the tops with browned breadcrumbs and put a little piece of butter on each. Pour a little stock round them and bake for half an hour (or a little longer) in a moderate oven. Chocolate Fudge Measure into a saucepan one cupful of castor sugar and not quite a cupful of milk. Grate two bars of plain chocolate and add to the sugar and milk. Dissolve slowly, stirring all the time; bring to the boil, and continue boiling till the mixture collects In a lump round the spoon. Take the saucepan off the fire, stir in a piece of butter the size of a walnut, and leave the fudge in the saucepan till cold. When cold beat it with a wooden spoon till it becomes a very thick, smooth paste. This beating is hard work to begin with, but easier as you go on. When you can handle the fudge, and it does not feel too sticky, press it into a greased dish, smooth it fiat, cut it into squares, and wwiK (and leave to dry.

FOR THE GARDEN

GAY COLOURED FURNITURE At this time of the year the garden lover expects to reap the fruits of his earlier labours. Shady trees are in leaf, summer flowers are blooming, and the pleasant smoothness of the j lawn invites us to rest and comfort. | Nothing could be more delightful than a siesta on the lawn on a sultry after- , noon, and the charm of meals served in the open air never wanes. If the garden is carefully furnished it really becomes a useful outdoor room, where a healthy opeu-air life can be enjoyed wl/enever weather permits. This is a great advantage in this climate, where even a good summer is but fleeting, and it is well to . make the most of every day. A garden looks very gay when a canopy or tent umbrella forms part of its equipment. This year most effective awning stripes are used, in gay colour contrasts that show up well against a background of cool green grass and trees. Such colour contrasts as black and orange, or red and white, are very pleasing when arranged in striped or quartered effects. The covers of these tent umbrellas are made of various materials. They should be fadeless and proofed, so that they afford satisfactory shelter from both sun and showers. Woven striped material is good, because, unlike the ordinary printed material, thecoloured threads are dyed before weaving. This enables the fibres to take tbe colour very thoroughly, and the material is unlikely to fade. Striped canvas can always be proofed for use as a garden shelter, and an effective finish is provided by a deep cord fringe. Deck-chairs are now available with a detachable canvas cover. This is made in a strong weave with specially woven edges that will not tear or fray. Another type of chair is almost upholstered. The soft, quilted seat is upholstered in waterproof cretonne and stuffed with kapok. It is unaffected by damp or rain, and is also instantly reversible. On the under side is green rotproof canvas, and the frame is made of seasoned beechwood. The advantage of this chair is that the quilted seat can he taken off ill a moment and the frame can then be left in pouring rain without coming to any harm. When chairs are not made of waterproof canvas it is advisable to put them under cover in a shed or porch or summer-house at night to keep them free from damp. APPLE CHUTNEY Take lib of apples, core and cut them up, and cook gently till tender in one quart of brown vinegar. Chop up an onion and 31b currants. Place them in a bowl with 2oz salt, Joz mustard seed, Joz ground ginger, and lib brown sugar.' Add the apples, and after boiling up the vinegar, pour it over everything. Stir each day for a week, keeping the bowl covered up, and then bottle in air-tight bottles. This chutney will then keep in good 'condition for some time. It is delightful eaten with cold meat.