Of Interest to Women

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3764, 30 September 1940, Page 6

Of Interest to Women

(By Our Social Reporter)

PERSONAL Mrs E. G. Martyn has returned to Princes Street., after visiting her daughter, Mrs F. H. Vincent, of Auckland. YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB DANCE IN PARISH HALL The first Young Farmers' Club dance was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening, and proved a great success. A large crowd filled the hall. Among those present were: Mesdames Bruce Bromwich, black moire taffeta; C R. Haworth, violet embossed French lame. Misses Cleone McFarlane, pale green satin; June Boulton, primrose velvet; Lily Bone, bottle green velvet; Betty Boucher, black taffeta; Phyllis Nelson, black chiffon; Agnes Wallace, blue cobweb lace; Barbara Gane, green shot taffeta; Joan Cowie, blue ninon; Mary Stranger (Hamilton), shell pink taffeta; Mary Turney, parchment floral satin; Sybil Carey, strawberry taffeta; Betty Ross, blue crepe de chine. Misses Betty Hall, cyclamen taffeta; Jean Low, patterned blue faille; Jean Lang, blue pin-spot marocairi; Mary Palmer, black and .striped taffeta; Joan Garmonsway, hyacinth mauve ripple cloque; Mary Peake, chintz linen; Jean Wright (Hamilton), cyclamen georgette; Laura Browne, black chiffon; Betty Hill, pale green taffeta; June Clayton, primrose velvet; Nancy Fairbrother, pastel pink self-striped georgette.

Social g Doings, Feminine News and Notes.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEETING AT ROTO-O-RANGI The September meeting of the Roto-o-rangi Women's Institute was held in the local hall. Mrs W. Wakefield presided and extended a cordial welcome to all. Mrs H. D. Hills was responsible for the following motto: "As you ascend the hill of prosperity may you never meet a friend going down." The roll call, "Savoury Hints," produced some palatable suggestions. The committee were entertained by members. Mrs H. Martin, who Was mistress of ceremonies, gave some humorous readings. Mrs J. Reid told of an incident in the life of Queen Elizabeth. A most amusing play entitled, "Releasing a Man," was presented by Misses Gwen and Fay Nickle and Miss M. Cornwall. Competitions arranged by Mrs Hurst and Mrs S. Nickle were won by Mrs Drummond. A newspaper competition, arranged by Mrs Hills r was won by Mrs H. W. Campin. Mrs W. E. S. Perrott gave an excellent demonstration of icing a cake. The cake was afterwards presented to the Red Cross Society. A letter of appreciation from the Borough Council, in connection with the recent tree-planting ceremony conducted by the Cambridge Group of Women's Institutes, was read. The Red Cross Society had also written in appreciation of the assistance rendered by the Roto-o-rangi Women's Institute members. Expressions of sympathy were extended to Mrs C. S. Shale in her recent bereavement. In the flower competitions the awards were as follows: Polyanthus: Mrs M. Cornwall 1, Mrs W. Nickle 2, Mrs Drummond 3. Bowl of Flowers: Mrs A. White and Mrs Hills equal 1. Vase: Miss Gwen Nickle 1, Miss Fay Nickle 2, Mrs Cornwall 3. The hostesses who provided a delicious afternoon tea were Mesdames J. Reid, Keoghan and Kendon. FENCOURT ACTIVITIES The September meeting of the Fencourt Women's Insitute was held in the local hall recently. The president, Mrs R. Muir, presided over a very good attendance. Miss Findlay was welcomed as a new member. Mrs M. C. Tierney's resignation was accepted with'regret. On ' behalf of the Institute, Mrs Muir presented her with a small gift in appreciation of the services she had rendered to the Institute as a past president and leader of the drama circle. Mrs Baer gave an interesting account of the tree-planting. Mrs T. Turnbull, in the absence of the president, planted the trees for Fencourt. Members were asked to give calico for the packing of soldiers' parcels. " The Federation president, Mrs H. Chapman, was present and gave an interesting account of the Dominion Conference, held in Wellington last month. Mrs J. Watt thanked Mrs Chapman for her interesting and

instructive talk. The roll call, "An Irish Story," was well answered and proved very amusing. The competition awards were as follows: Bowl of Spring Flowers: Miss E. Burns 1, iM-rs E. Tomsett 2, Mrs D. McMillan 3. Prettiest Coathanger: Mrs E. Tomsett 1, Mrs Hill 2. Rainbow Cake: Mrs G. Bartiett 1, Mrs J. R- Haworth 2. Mrs J. Watt was in charge of the sales table, and Mrs R. Hughes the competition table. The hostesses were Mrs R. Hughes and Miss V. Appleby. DOMAIN CROQUET CLUB BRIDGE AFTERNOON HELD Members of the Domain Croquet Club held on enjoyable bridge afternoon at the home of Mrs F. L. Tucker in Thornton Road on Thursday. Spring daffodils and freezias had been artistically arranged in the room. The first prize was won by Mrs 0. E. Gane, and the consolation by Mrs E. Beer. Among those present were: Mesdames W. J. White, 0. E. Gane, F. L. Tucker, I. L. Ibbotson, H. Oaten, H. Williams, E. Nicolls, A. Attwood, E. A. Henson, G. Goodwin, D. Kelly, P. T. Glanville, E. Beer, W. Wilkinson, I. Peebles, A. C. Wallis, E. A. Rigby, T. McLarnon, T. Kane. Misses )M'. McDevitt and M. Kelly. ECONOMICAL RECIPES OLD-FASHIONED GINGERBREAD i lb. flour, 6 oz. black treacle, 4 oz. sugar, 4 oz. butter or dripping, i oz. ground ginger, 2 teaspoons baking powder, a little milk, one or two eggs (if available), a little crystallised ginger if desired. Warm the treacle, sugar, fat and ground ginger in a pan until the fat is melted —avoid allowing the mixture to boil. Pour this into the flour and baking powder and mix well; use milk to bring the mixture to normal cake consistency and fin* ally add the egg or eggs. Bake in a well greased tin in a moderate oven. The above quantities fill one fairly large cake tin and need 2-3 hours cooking. BRAN BISCUITS Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, & cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 breakfast cup flour, 1 breakfast cup bran, pinch salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, a pinch of carbonate of soda. Method: Cream butter and sugar, add egg. Then sift flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in bran and sifted flour until stiff dough. Bake in a moderate oven. May be eaten with butter. DON'T NEGLECT A COLD! Take care—take Baxters Lung Preserver. "Baxters," the proved remedy, quickly soothes inflammation, relieves congestion, promotes expectoration, and restores normal breathing. "Baxters" has tonic properties, too. Dilute "Baxters" with water as directed for young children. If you really want to get better, get "Baxters."