AFTERNOON TEA

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 749, 23 August 1929, Page 5

AFTERNOON TEA

INFORMATIVE TALK BY LONDON VISITOR PRISON REFORM Mrs. A. Dewing, of Aldred Road, Remuera, was hostess to a large gathering in her drawing room yesterday afternoon, of members of the Howard Penal Reform League, and others interested in the movement. Specially invited to hear Mrs. Holman, J.P., of London, speak, those present were keenly interested in the visitor’s informative remarks concerning Borstal Institutes. Mr. N. M. Richmond, president of the Howard League for Penal Reform, introduced Mrs. Holman, and briefly outlined the objects and aims of the league, which stands for the promotion of the right treatment of delinquents and the prevention of crime. "The attitude in England,” said Airs. Holman, "has changed toward the offender. We now ask, ‘What does he need, or what can we do for him?’ instead of ‘let’s get rid of him.’ A point she made was that from her experience in tho quarter sessions’ bench she emphasised that every possible step is taken to avoid sending young offenders to Borstal. As an alternative there are hostels for from 12 to 13 .boys in the country whence they are hired out to farmers. Classification for the Borstal is very thorough. On entering the reception institution they stay for three months for careful observation and are then drafted to one or the other four Borstals, where again they are classified in different houses under their own leaders. These Borstals are practically self-supporting with farm Avork and varied industries. Mrs. Holman described the splendid work in England of the women police in preventing crime and taking statements from women and children. It was incredible, too, she added, that anyone who has seen them work could stand out against them. She further explained that England has fully empowered women police and not of the status of mere women patrols. Dr. Mildred Staley spoke of the fine work in prison reform in Canada. Mrs. Dewing was assisted in serving tea by Aliss Joyce Dewing, who had on a vellum tricolette frock and tangerine belt. Mrs. Holman wore a pastel frock and black coat, with fur collar and cuffs, and black straw hat clustered with ospreys. Among those present were:—Mrs. Browning. Mrs. John Cook. Mrs. Dest, Mrs. W. Johnson, Mrs. W. Morris, Mrs. Radley, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. CarrSmith, Airs. Mitchell, Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, Mrs. C. J. Dickinson, ALrs. IT. Gilmour, Mrs. Laery, Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Blundell, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Mason. Aliss Stephenson. Miss Reynolds, Miss V. Graham, Airs. Fletcher, Airs. Ormiston and Airs. Tomlinson. HOW TO PICKLE LEMONS Use as many lemons as desired (try two or three till the correct result is obtained), cut in quarter-inch slices, omitting th© ends. Place a layer of slices in a jar, and sprinkle with curry powder and salt. Fill the jar with layers, shake daily, and keep airtight. Tlie lemons make their own liquor, and a.re ready for use when the liquor covers the contents of the jar.