Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 521, 26 November 1928, Page 5

Feminine Interests

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S I MISSIONARY UNION CONFERENCE CONTINUED On Thursday morning the annual conference of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union commenced. The morning session was occupied with hearing reports of the various activities of the union, and in the afternoon the annual meeting took place in St. David’s Church. The moderator, the Dev. Professor Hewitson, occupied the chair. On the platform were Mrs. Dobb, president of the union, and other officers; also several missionaries, who represented various fields. An interesting address was given by the moderator appreciative of the work of women in the Church. The annual report and balancesheet were adopted; then Nurse James, of the missionaries from Canton, gave a most interesting talk on China. She told how the political condition had altered for the better; Quito a friendly feeling had taken the place of the boycott of Britain. She told of some of her experiences during the revolution, with the hospital filled with wounded from the Red Army. Her Plunket training was invaluable. She was the only Plunket nurse in South China, and by her teaching 25 per cent, of the babies are being saved. The opportunities for women and girls are greatly altered now. Universities are open to them, medical schools, even theological halls. Even though the older women aro still steeped in superstition, the girls are going to fight this. Sister Dorothy, who works among the Maoris, also spoke of her high opinion of the natives. ALFRISTON FUNCTION PRESENTATION SOCIAL There was a large attendance of residents of the Alfriston district at the Alfriston Public Hall, on Thursday evening, to do honour to Mr. Lionel Embling, on the eve of his approaching marriage to Miss McColl of Papakura. (ho function was organised by Messrs. J. Muir, J. Sutton and Albert Davis, and during the evening Mr Chadwin. on behalf of the residents of the district, presented Mr. Embling with a beautiful dinner service and a set of fruit salad dishes. Mr. Chadw in eulogised the good services i endered the district by the recipient, and wished him every happiness. Dancing was indulged in to music played by Mcsdarnes 11. Ivempton, F. Ivempton, Misses Fenton, Widding and* Mr. White. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. J. Sutton. A number of very enjoyable musical items were given by Miss Phyllis Claris and Mr. Gregory, vocal solos, and Miss Millie Claris, elocutionary item.

MANUREWA CATHOLICS I QUEEN CARNIVAL ELECTION ! COUNTRY QUEEN WINS Keen interest was shown in the final night of the Manurewa Catholic queen carnival, held in the Manurewa Town Hall on Thursday. The hall was filled to capacity, visitors being present from all the surrounding districts. Father Duffy, who is in charge ot the Manurewa Parish, ably fulfilled the duties of returning officer, and was able to keep the large gathering interested in the proceedings, with the prompt posting of the progress results. The final result was made known soon after the closing of the poll, and it disclosed a good victory for Miss Marie Darby, the country candidate, with a total of 13,120 votes, netting a total of £164, over Miss Helen Marshall, the town representative, who polled a total of 7,520, netting £94 15s. Immediately after the announcement of the result Miss Darby was proclaimed queen and was the recipient of many congratulations. Misses Ralph and Harrison, queenselect for the forthcoming Papakura Catholic queen carnival, presented both candidates with beautiful shower bouquets, tied with their respective colours. A very enjoyable programme of musical items was arranged by Madam Aileen Frost. Items were contributed by Mrs. Denize and Mrs. Pilcher, vocal solos; Misses Connie Gilbertson and Marjorie Prende.rgast, character sketch; Mrs. Wrigley, musical monologue; Misses M. Darby and Pope, pianoforte duet; Miss Diana Lodge, dance. Madam Aileen Frost acted as accompanist. Riddell's and Darby’s combined orchestras, supplied a programme of dance numbers, and extras were played by Miss Marie Darby. PRETTY VOGUE FOR SLIM GIRLS SCARF WORN AS SASHTWO OF LIME SILK If you like sleeveless frocks, and are tall and slender, try out the new three-piece vogue of hat and two scarves to match. Pretty silk scarves are ideal for the sleeveless frock, but are inclined to make a summery ensemble very heavy looking when sleeves finish at the wrists. Two scarves of the same material and design, worn with a hat trimmed to match, make a plain frock very smart. One scarf is worn in the usual place around the shoulders, and the other is tied about the waist to form a novel sash. A girl seen recently wore two lima silk scarves patterned in black over a perfectly plain cream frock and a large hat trimmed on the crown with silk to tone, and lined beneath the brim in black.

WHEELBARROW FAIR ST. JOHN’S GIRLS’ CLUB The wheelbarrow fair organised by the St. John’s Girls’ Club was held in St. John’s Hall at Rotorua on Thursday evening. The fair was officially opened by the Mayoress. Mrs. J. N. McLean. A wood-sawing competition and nail-driivng competition was won by Mrs. Moorland. The bedmaking by the men was a very amusing competition and the prize was awarded to Mr. W. A. McLean. The cake was won by Mrs. E. Robertson and the doll ‘“Emily” by Miss I. Malcolm. Musical items were given by Misses Murray, Worrall, Davies, M. McKenzie and Mr. H. J. Sanders. Miss T. Johnson delighted the audience with her elocutionary item. Accompaniments were played by Miss M. McKenzie. HARD-UP SOCIAL HUNTLY AFFAIR A most successful social in aid of the Robbie Dobbs benefit fund took place on Thursday evening in the Tluntly Town Hall. The function ook the form of a “hard-up” social and enthusiastic support was accorded the outing, which was held under the auspices of the Sunshine League. The competition prizewinners were: Euchre, Mrs. Teare, Ist; Mrs. J. Douglas, 2nd. Men, Mr. G. Diddle, 1; Mr. S. Farrar, 2nd. Booby prizes: Mrs. Jack Shaw and Mr. C. Sherwin. Best hard-up character, Mr. 11. Waugh. Spot waltz, Miss J. Reid and Mr. Evan Davies. Monte Carlo, Mr. and Mrs. Marinitch. Mrs. W. M. Shaw carried out the secretariel arrangements. The social should result in a handsome credit balance fo.r a most deserving cause. HIDE YOUR KNEES IN BALLROOM FLOUNCED FROCKS WITH VARIATIONS Has the girl of 1928 suddenly grown ashamed of showing her knees? Newest dance and afternoon frocks seem to imply that a certain bashfulness in respect to knees has suddenly decided our young misses to lengthen their skirts. At the biggest dances held recently there has scarcely been one frock worn by any of our best-dressed girls which dicl not practically cover the ankles. Jean Patou, the famous Parisian designer, is actually responsible. He has told the world that the short frock is unfeminine, and has introduced tlio much flounced skirt, but with variations. New Flounced Frocks The new flounced frocks show the reverse of the peacock hem. In place of the longer line at the back show the longest point directly in the front, with a slope upwards toward the back. Others combine the long line at botli back and front, while the side flounces and drapes have been almost completely routed.

JAM-MAKING LOOK TO THE JARS A FEW TIMELY HINTS Collect sufficient jars to hold the jam you intend to make. Fill a pan "with fairly hot water, and thoroughly scour jars inside and out. Be most careful to see that the bottom ridge and neck of the jar are scrupulously clean. Rinse in clean hot water and turn downwards to drain. Dry thoroughly with clean cloth. Place jars in the oven, resting them on the grids, keeping them as far as possible from the flame of the burners. Light the oven, and turn down immediately until the flames are very small, as low as they will go without extinction. This is essential, for glass jars will crack. Close the oven and leave until ready for jam. When your jam is cooked try your jars. They should by then be too hot to handle without a cloth. If the hand can be placed on them without discomfort, turn gas up a fraction for a few minutes. But this is very seldom necessary. TO AVOID CRACKING The next step is very important. Do not stand the jars on a cold surface after removing them from the oven, and make sure that the handcloth is perfectly dry, or your jars will crack. The best way is to warm and dry some old newspapers and spread them on a Avooden table. Remove jars as quickly as possible from oven, and pour jam in while still boilng hpt. Fill jars to the very brim as jam will evaporate when cooling, and leave to set for not less than 24 hours. Covering is important. Excellent materials ready for use can be obtained from most stationers, consisting of a waxed disc and an outside gummed paper cover. Store your jam m a cool, dry place. If jam is kept in a damp cupboard, it will soon become mouldy, and a place that is airless and too hot is equally bad. WAR ON DUST UNNECESSARY POLISHING The housewife will do well to consider how modern science will assist by providing labour-saving devices for her use in the war she wages daily against dirt and dust. First of all, in the arrangement and furnishing of her house she will do well to select materials for wall and floor coverings that are easily kept clean. The wood and metal work should be of a character that does not easily soil or tarnish. In coping satisfactorily with housework, much labour is eliminated by banishing unnecessary metal fittings, ornaments, stair-rods, etc., and by using stainless steel or untarnishable metal for sucli articles. In the same way the use of a tile kerb, or one of stainless steel, saves unnecessary polishings. If the household necessitates the retention of brass fenders, etc., then the discreet housewife will provide herself with a metal polish that gives ft good lustre in return for a minimum polishing effort, or, better still, she will lacquer her fenders, etc., and do away with the need for polishing. Gloves play a great role in the costumes o£ the smart woman. The smarter the woman, the plainer the gloves she chooses. In winter, a plain pull-on antelope glove is her choice, to be replaced for warmer weather by the same glove in lighter suede.