WOMAN’S WORLD

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19866, 14 June 1927, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest, social or personal, should be sent to the Editress, c/o ** Chronicle. ” The sender’s signature is necessary, and news Intended for Saturday's paper must reach the office by Wednesday evening; for Tuesday, by noon, Monday. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs J. Powdrell, Raorikia, is the guest of her mother, Mrs W. A. Bailey. Mrs R. Lilburn, St. John ’s Hill, spent last week in Wellington. Mr and Mrs J # Beard, Mr J. Cullinane and Mr Nancarrow all left Wanganui last week for Sydney. Mr Gerald Wilson, Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Mrs Lionel Rhodes, Wanganui. Mrs Ashton, Gonville, visited Palmerston North last Saturday to speak at a British Israel meeting on “How Christianity camo to Britain.” Miss Cruickshank, Girls’ College, attended the conference of the Council Gf Education last week in Wellington. Miss W. Wilson, Eltham, is the guest of Mrs Lupton, Waver] ey. Mrs J. B. Jack, Wanganui, is visiting Waitara. Miss Iris Buekrell, formerly of Wanganui, but latterly of Napier, who has - tir the past two months been visiting Melbourne and Victoria generally, left e:i June 2 by the transcontinental train •ir Perth, West Australia. Miss Buck11 hopes to spend about a year in Aus- . alia before returning to New Zealand. On June 10, members of the Gonville aptist choir, arranged a surprise ‘‘kitchen” evening, in honour of two of their fellow choristers whose marriage takes place next week. The guests of honour were Miss Marie i bread gold, and Mr Edward Gregory. The large number of gifts received was a token of the esteem in which the couple are held. After a dainty supper had been partaken of Air Gregory feelingly responded. Mrs W. J. Melville gave a small lance last Thursday evening at her residence in Anzac Parade for Mrs T. 'ampbell of Lower Hutt. Among the guests were : —Airs T. Campbell, Airs iaync (Wellington), Airs W. Wall and Irs Ross (Hawera), Messrs Campbell,! Hartland, McDonald, and Crocker. A very enjoyable entertainment was held on {Saturday evening in All Saints’ choolroom, Wanganui East, at the con •lusion of a highly satisfactory sale of work, by All Saints’ Ladies Guild, ‘dr A. Jones opened with a humorous pooch; Alisses Jones and Hollis contributed a pianoforte duct, “A selection from Faust”; an interesting sketch was very ably portrayed by All •Saints’ Girls Guild; two songs, in character, by Aliss Audrey Lawson, who displayed great artistry; a charming recitation by Airs Barney: a song, delightfully rendered, by Aliss Mabel I’isk; a mirth-provoking comedietta, entitled “Solvina the ” ant Problem,” by .Misses Alarshall, Aforris and Mr i Wakcley. Two tunefuj numbers were given by the Wanganui East Girl Guides, under the able leadership of .Miss Burr.

Airs P. Higginbottom and Airs F. Bourne were hostesses last Thursday afternoon at Airs Higginbottom’s residence, Nelson Street, when a farewell party was given in honour of Mrs G. Baggett and Aliss Baggett, who leave Wanganui next week to take up residence in Sydney. During the afternoon songs were given by Airs G. Perrett, Airs Sherrills, Aliss Worry and Aliss Bourne, and recitations by B. Higginbottom. Opportunity was taken to present Airs Baggett with a handsome rug, made at the Wanganui Woollen Afills, and Aliss Baggett with a box of handkerchiefs, also an autograph book, as farewell gifts Among those present were:—Airs G Raggett and Miss Baggett (St. John’s Hid). Alesdames llaszard, Benjamin, Bevan, Treloar, Watson, Mewburn Peter Lewis, Robbins, Ballingall Draffin, Evans, Anstice, Rankin, Alon tray, Aleuli, Worry, Duigan, Seddon, Swan, Hine, Barrell, James, Ballinger Bogle, Perrett, Sherriff, Hunger Murchie, Alisses Be h Robbins, Higgin bottom, Bourne, Ballingall, G. Werry Mrs (Captain) White. ODDS AND ENDS. A meeting of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union will be held in the Luxor Cabaret, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, when Air R. Firth will give a lecture on “The Alaori Race.” Poi dances and songs will also be given and an interesting competition held. Word has been received that Rona Haszard (Airs Greener) has had the honour of having a painting hung in the Paris Salon. Airs Greener is a daughter of Mr H. D # Al. Haszard, of Waihi, and after studying art in Christchurch proceeded to Paris about 12 months ago to complete her studies. The nows of her outstanding success will bo received with satisfaction by her many friends in New Zealand. Her husband also had the honour of having a picture hung in the salon. The Auckland ladies’ provincial golf tournament will be played at Middlemore this week, when the players from the South will include Mrs Shailcr Weston, Airs Foreman and Miss Ward, Wellington; Mrs Russell Grace, Wanganui; Aliss D. Chrystall, Christchurch; Miss Gamble, Dunedin; Aliss F. K. Adams, Rotorua; Airs A. J. Bond and Aliss Manning, Hamilton. A conference of hospital matrons is being held this week in Wellington. An enormous machine is newly installed at Paris for washing the sides of railway cariages. It consists of eight huge brushes, which are made to revolve as water is flooded on to the trains massing between them. Dr Alary James, who escaped from Wu-Chang, near Hankow, curing the recent upheaval in China, is at present visiting Rotorua. Dr James contemplates returning to China at an early date. On Tuesday evening last she was a guest at the meeting of the literary section of the League of New Zealand Pen-women.

VICEREGAL DANCE. Government House, Wellington, waj en fete last Wednesday evening when a dance was given by Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson as a farewell to their son Air Simon Fergusson, who is leaving shortly for England after a visit tc New Zealand. Part of the large ballroom was used for dancing, while the upper end was carpeted and arranged with handsome pot-plants, stands ol flowers, comfortable chairs and sofa The drawing rooms were cheerful with bright fires and many flowers, and supper was set in the dining-room and entrance hall, the decorations being ol pink and white camelias in silvei bowls, and high golden candelabra, the lights being shaded in pink. The music was inspiring, and as usual a reel had a place on the programme, and was danced with much zest to pipe music Their Excellencies entered the ballroom at half-past eight, Lady Alice Fergusson wearing deep coral pink georgette with bands of the same edged witl brown fur, and touches of silver, and she also had a handsome wrap ol cream ostrich feathers. Among thosi present were the Prime Alinister and Airs Coates, the latter wearing pale pink embroidered georgette over silk ol the same shade. Their Excellencies nieces, the Misses Fergusson, were ii pale pink georgette, with pearl cuirass bodice, and lettuce green georgette patterned with gold paillettes, respectively.

GIIRL GUIDE NOTES WANGANUI GUIDERS’ TRAINING WEEK. Wanganui Guiders are to have the privilege of attending a training week to be held by Aliss Burgin, Diploma Guider, who arrives from Auckland on Tuesday morning. The classes are being held at the pavilion in Nelson •Street, which has been kindly lent by the Wanganui Bowling Club for the occasion. there will be two sessions each day. In the afternoon, from 2.30 to 5 p.m., when talks and demonstrations will be given on elementary Guide work, and in the evenings commencing at 7 p.m., when more advanced work will be taken. A certain amount of time is also being devoted to Brownie and Ranger work. Guiders from the country districts are visiting Wanganui for the occasion and a hearty invitation s extended to all non-Guiders over the go of 18 years, who are interested in the movement, and who feel they would like to know something about 'he work in view of ultimately becoming Guiders, to attend these sessions, picxerably those held in the afternoon and where they will gain first hand Knowledge.

ST. PETER’S COMPANY, GONVILLE This year we decided to celebrate the King s Birthday by giving a “Parents’ Evening and for some time we had i been eagerly planning our programme. | AVo have also been busy “trading” to try and raise money to buy material to make into clothes for the motherless babies at the Su. Barnabas Babies Home at Khandallah, and with that end in •view five of our patrols decided to work up a stall in time for the King’s Birthday. As our Brownies were also taking part we engaged the Gonville Town Hall for the occasion and spent .he afternoon decorating same and arranging the stalls, which looked very effective with the different patrol colours predominating. Our programme actually commenced at 7.30 p.m., but long before that time every available seat was occupied and the stall holders were having a very busy time, so much so that by 7.30 two stalls were actually sold out. After the National Anthem, Tawny Owl appeared and signalled the word “Welcome” and out ran seven little Brownies holding the seven letters painted in red, while and blue above their heads. The Guides then gave a display of physical drill, followed by a book-balancing competition by the Brownies, which caused much amusement. Then followed several very important items. First of all the inspection of the Brownies and then the' Guides by our Provincial Commissioner, Miss M. A. Newcombe, accompanied by, our District Commissioner, Aliss Hatrick, and then after the Guides had formed their horseshoe, two little Brownies were presented with theirwings—the first Wanganui Brownies to have this honour—and up they flew to the company. An investiture of a Second followed and then the Provin cial Commissioner enrolled a Guide; and after the Brownies had formed their fairy ring inside the horseshoe we ail sat down and listened to a splendid little talk by our Ccommissioner. After a country dance by the Guides, the Brownies gave a singing game entitled “I went to visit a friend one day,” and w r o think she must have been a Brownie friend because she was always busy washing, ironing, cooking, scrubbing or gardening. After “Brighton Camp,” great excitement was caused by a signaling competition amongst the Guides and then followed another country dance, “Sellengcr’s Round.” We then listened to an action song about “A Frog who would a wooing ride,” by the Brownies, followed by an exciting competition on the Laws of Health and a display of first aid work by the Guides. Then came “Jenny Pluck Pears,” at the end of which the Guides went into an adjoining room to return a few minutes later into a now darkened hall bearing little coloured lanterns which showed most effectively in the maze march which followed. Our last item was a camp fire into the circle of which ail visiting Guiders were invited and then we all joined in songs and rounds, ending up with “The Foxlease Vesper” and “Taps.” We performers thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we know our audience did because from all sides comes the question, “And when are you going to have another!”

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS’ UNION.

As part of their platform for bettering the conditions of women and chi Id - I reu on the land, the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union have already engaged a Bush Nurse and Visiting Housekeeper. In response to many enquiries we are publishing a schedule of the duties of nurse and housekeeper and also employer’s obligations. Bush Nursing Scheme. The objects of the bush nursing scheme of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union is to provide scientific and experienced nursing at as moderate a cost to all people living in the outlying districts. Nurse Duties.—(l) The nurse must have medical, surgical and general certificates, be prepared to work in any district where her services are required. She must understand country conditions and be prepared, should occasion arise, to help with the housekeeping, provided that it does not interfere with her duty to her patient. (2) The bush nurse is a health missionary and should be prepared to speak on all subjects relating to health; to call at country schools to inspect the health of the children (provided consent from the proper authorities has been obtained) and to furnish a report to the central committee of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. (3) In all cases the nurse is expected to work in with the local doctor. Any case with a temperature of 100 degrees or over must be at once reported. (4) All new cases must be reported to the secretary; the nurse will also forward a report of her daily work, name of patient, residence, postal and telephonic facilities, date of taking case, disease, doctor in attendance (if any) and date of discharge. (5) When accepting fees the nurse must issue a receipt in duplicate, one to be retained by the nurse and forwarded to the secretary, the other handed to the patient. (6) In ordering drugs, etc., the nurse must take a duplicate copy, one to be sent to the chemist, tne other attached to the weekly report. (7) An inventory must be kept of all nursing appliances and other property of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, the nurse being responsible for lheir safe and proper keeping. (8) The nurse’s salary shall be paid out of the Community Chest Fund of the Women’s Division. Patient’s Obligations.—(l) Patients are advised, if posible, in all cases to engage the services of a medical man. (2) The nurse’s fees range from 30s to 70s per week, the central committee reserving the right to lower fees in exceptional cases. (3) Single visits of nurse ss, plus travelling expenses. (4) All travelling expenses must be paid by ' patient except whore the government J supplies a free railway pass. (5) In midwifery cases, the nurse should be engaged as early as possible in order to obtain anti-natal advice. For this there is no extra charge, except when a visit is necessary. (6) When engaging a nurse, a retaining fee of £1 Is must be paid at the seventh month. The same to be deducted from the total amount when the engagement is terminated. (7) In order to safeguard the health of the mother as much as possible, the bush or homestead nurse must be engaged for three weeks after the birth of the baby. (8) If no doctor is employed £1 Is shall he charged for the confinement. (9) Patients are asked to get a neighbour or relation to help while the nurse is in the house. In no case will the nurse do the household washing, as she has her own, her patient’s and baby’s clothes to wash. The visiting housekeeper is an effort on the part of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union to provide a measure of relief for women on the land, where regular domestic help is inadequate. The visiting housekeeper is one who understands country conditions. She is prepared to work in any district, and undertake all duties. She also has some nursing experience. Her services can be engaged tor a day or a week, but not longer than a month, unless no other work is offering. The scale of charges as 10s a day, and from 21s to 30s per week to be paid by her employer, but the central committee reserves the right to lower these rates in exceptional cases. All travelling expenses (scond class) to be paid by the employer. A retaining fee of £1 Is is to be paid when engaging the services of the housekeeper, the same to be deducted from total amount when the engagement is terminated. Employers must sec that the visiting housekeeper is provided with a room to herself and with adequate moans of ensuring privacy. When accepting fees, the visiting housekeeper must isue a receipt in duplicate; one being retained by her, and forwarded to the central committee, and the other handed to her employer. The visiting housekeeper must, notify ihe secretary of her place of engagement, the name of her employer, dis tance from railway, telephonic and postal communication, date, of taking charge, and when the engagement will terminate. The salary of the visiting housekeeper shall bo paid from the Community Chest Fund of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union. Co-operation. —As the success of the bush nursing and visiting housekeeper schemes depends largely on the nurse( and housekeeper, employers and those members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union living in the district are requested to do all they can to facilitate their work, and to make their sojourn among them as pleasant and profitable as circumstances will permit.