Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3667, 13 February 1940, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

(By Our Social Reporter)

PERSONAL Mrs E. H. Leigh, of Grey Street, ]eft on Sunday to spend a holiday at Paihia. ** . * Miss Jean Ferguson, of Hamilton Road, is spending a short holiday at Te Akau. • • • Mrs S. G. Muir, of Auckland, is visiting Mr and Mrs P. W. Suckling at Pukekura. # * * Miss Valerie Catran, of Hamilton, was the guest of Mrs L. Carey for the week-end. * * *' Miss Mollie Foster, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with her mother,. Mrs R. R. Foster, at Fencourt. Mrs S. Armstrong of Alpha Street, accompanied . by her daughter, Nancy, has left to spend a fortnight at St. Helier’s Bay. Miss Armstrong will also visit Whangarei before returning to Cambridge. Miss Mildred Horne, who has heten spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs Willoughby Horne, at Leamington, is returning to Sydney, where she will further her studies at the Australian College of Physical Education. NEWLY-WEDS “TIN-CANNED” At—Mr and Mrs Percy Beer’s farm at Roto-o-rangi a number of their friends arranged what proved to be a delightfully cheery party on Saturday evening. Among those present were: Mrs D„ W. McCathie, Mrs M. V. Halford, Mrs Harris,, Mrs S. Baker. Misses X Baxter, Joan Meredith, Shepherd iAuckland), Tod (Hamiton), Gwen Lowe, Audrey Morley, Jeannie Reid nnd Betty Wallace (Morrinsville).

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SATURDAY’S WEDDING BRIDE IN SOLENT BLUE McLEAN—CRAIG. The marriage was solemnised at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon of Mary Rebecca, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Craig, of Whitehall, Cambridge, and Wallace John, elder son of, Mr and Mrs J. M. McLean, of Ponsonby, Auckland. Blue and clover shaded hydrangeas had been artistically arranged in the church by Mrs R. Simpson. The Rev. H. W. Hitchcock performed the ceremony, and Mrs R. Hay* smith played the wedding music. The bride, who entered the church with Mr 0. White, wore a model suit of solent blue relieved with clover, clover straw hat and navy accessories. She carried a sheaf of regal lilies. Miss Gwen Brunskill, who attended the bride, wore a teal blue suit with clover trimmings. She wore a navy straw hat and accessories to match. Her sheaf was in shades of clover and blue. Mr Kitchener Forbes attended *as best man. V ; The bridal party and relatives were afterwards entertained at Mrs 0. White’s home in Dick Street, where blue and clover .. shaded hydrangeas had been arranged. The guests were received by Mrs Craig, who was wearing a gun-metal grey tailored costume with matching felt hat. Mr and Mrs W. J. McLean will make their home at Hobsonville.

BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED THREE HOSTESSES ENTERTAIN Dancing provided delightful entertainment for the guests at a jolly party which three hostesses, Mrs R. R. Foster, Mrs H. Goodwin and Mrs H. Webb had arranged in the Arawa Hall on Saturday evening, in honour of Miss Joan Hardy, who is to be married this week. Pink and blue streamers, with shaded hydrangeas lent an air of brightness to the hall. The guest of honour was wearing a frock of blue figured net, over taffeta. Mrs Foster wore a frock of fuchsia and blue .lace; Mrs Goodwin, 1 moss green satin, and Mrs Webb chose sea green Chantilly lace. Mrs 'Hardy was in navy witchcraft lace, and Miss Erica Hardy, midnight blue taffeta. .... Among those present were: Mesdames P. Graham, P. .\Vaßace, E. Levesque, J. Dunning, J, Wallace, J. Watt, D. McMillan, F. L. Tucker, Leo. Griffin, Don Cleniow, R. A. Waite... The Misses Joan Hardy, Erica Hardy, Mary Webb, Mary Hicks, Sheila Richardson, Coralie Foster, Mollie Foster (Hamilton), J. Thompson (Hamilton), M. Tucker, Marcia Hicks, Betty Graham, Kathleen Ibbotson, N. Griffith, Jessie Power, J. Campbell, N. Campbell, J. Maisey and S. McQuigg.

AMERICAN .RED CROSS A WOMAN TRAVELLER’S VIEWS The splendid work carried on by the New York Chapter of the American Red Cross in peace time as well as-in times of war'was a vivid impression in • the mind of one of the women passengers who arrived from overseas when a liner berthed at Port Melbourne, recently. The traveller said she had spent, a good deal of time in New York and had ample opportunity of seeing the work of New York Chapter and the amount of good it did, with only voluntary workers and a cost of only five cents of every dollar raised for expenses. “To show how they raise money when needed, they raised 341,000 dollars last year when they found

GIRL GUIDES CENTENNIAL CAMP On Monday, January 15th, two Rangers and a Lone Brownie Guider left Cambridge for Tauheranikan lo spend ten. days under canvas with 120 girls from all parts of New Zealand. The following is a description of the camp, written by two of them, which has just been received: We were divided into four groups of 30 girls, with a Commandant, quartermaster, and two assistants in charge. The groups studied for the Signalling, Pioneering, Campcraft and First Aid Badges. The following was the daily routine: 6.45 a.m., Reveille; 8 a.m., Colours and prayers; 8.15 a.m., breakfast; 9.45 a.m., drill; 10.45 a.m., training session.; 12.30 p.m., dinner; 1.30 2 p.m., . canteen; 2—3 p.m., rest hour; 3 —4 p.m., training session; 4—4.15 break; 4.15 p.m., training session; 5.30 p.m., tea; 7 p.m., country dancing; 7.45 p.m., campfire; 9.15 p.m., “Taps” and 10 p.m., lights out.

When we arrived on Tuesday we set about erecting tents, etc. After lunch each group was divided into patrols and we were given our duties.

The sessions consisted of drill and folk-dancing led by an English gymnastic instructor, signalling under a member of the N.Z. Corps of Signals, and mechanical training with a member of the Wellington Automobile Association. At the campfire we learned many new songs. One afternoon we went for a hike and cooked our tea over open fires. On Sunday morning we went to church and in the evening the Bishop of Wellington took “Guides Own” in the camp. Sunday was also visiting day, and many people arrived who seemed very interested in. the camp. On Monday afternoon many happy girls set out for the overnight hike, which was a great success, the girls arrived back at 10 o’clock on Tuesday. Lady Galway’s Visit On Tuesday we were visited by our Dominion president, Lady Galway, who arrived at noon, and after dining with the staff inspected the camp. She then watched the “Mechanics” workirjg, and a display of drill and folk dancing by the others. Afterwards she spoke to us all. On Wednesday we visited the Exhibition. in Wellington. We left Featherstone at 8.30 by a special train and arrived back in camp at 10.45 p.m., tired but happy after an interesting and enjoyable day.* On Thursday the rain began but jwe were all sufficiently accustomed to living in tents by that time to mind it. The rain continued on Friday but did not spoil our farewell campfire in the evening. On. Saturday morning camp was astir earlier than usual. As some girls travelled by a very early train, luggage had to be ready as early as 7 a.m.. We left the Centennial Camp with a greater knowledge, wider friendships, and feeling very fit after the holiday in the open air. Our thanks are due to the wonderful staff of Guiders who so ably carried out their duties.

they required,32s,ooo,” she said. She explained that the Chapter was divided- into 23 sections—with workers for each section distinguishable by a special uniform—and without overlapping, those 23 sections covered every conceivable need in the community. One section was life saving, another took care of veterans of "the last war, and the Disaster Relief Service always had a special room equipped for emergency, where officials claimed they could take care of 1000 people in< one hour. “They have what they call a roll call drive every year between Armistice • Day and Thanksgiving. During that time they increase the membership—which costs one dollar a year—-as much as they can.” The Metropolitan Opera Guild in New York was another organisation. run by a group of prominent women in New York who are interested in opera and anxious to see it survive. Members, are given lectures on various operas and relavant subjects and illustrations of famous and typical excerpts are given by well-known artists appearing in the opera. Members are also entitled to attend one “working rehearsal” and to take a friend.

CARE OF THE EYES BATHING ESSENTIAL Regular bathing of the eyes is a necessity to keep them bright and clear. Bathing may be done with boiled, warm water, or a solution of boracic crystals dissolved in boiling water, allowed to cool —one teaspoonful to one pint. Here is a beneficial way to use the solution: Dip a clean, cloth in hot water, wring it out, and softly dab the hot cloth round the closed eyes. Then apply the boracic solution, either on cotton-wool, lint, or in an eye-bath. If you use cotton-wool, be sure it is just out of a sterilised packet, and an eye-bath, too, should be sterilised before it is used by being put in cold water, which is slowly brought to boiling point. The introduction, of dust or a

germ into the eyes may do a tremendous amount of harm. - Bathing the eyes with a boracic lotion is excellent for eye strain, conjunctivitis, watery or inflamed eyes, and should be done twice a day for at least case, don’t neglect the eye-bath last thing at night, for it removes the day’s dust and gives the eyes a chance to recuperate during sleep. If you have any kind of eye trouble, don’t hesitate to go to your doctor. The_ eyes are too precious for any risks to be taken. Special care of the eyes is necessary in summer, for bright, glaring sunlight allowed to shine directly on to the eyes is harmful. Don’t write or read with the sunlight blazing on the paper, and wear tinted glasses when, driving, cycling or by the sea. It pays to buy tinted glasses of good quality, and if you already wear glasses it is best to seek the advice of your doctor.