HOW HEALTH CAMPS ARE RUN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 1, 2 January 1936, Page 2

HOW HEALTH CAMPS ARE RUN

I FEATURES OF THE DAILY PROGRAMME The camp programme of the Sunlight Health League of Xew Zealand, which 1 conducts four camps for children in ! Canterbury, shows that there is a skilI ful blending of fun, recreation, and health-education. For instance, the children hear talks given by local resido.nts about the old days, and this summer will hear short lectuies on the stars and about the. wild flowers and ■ grasses of the neighbourhood in which | they are camped. At one of the camps i for country girls there will be demonIst rations on the making of cream I cheeses and how to run poultry farms. : Sometimes ponies are loaned to the I camp and riding lessons given. To touch good citizenship there is an election at each camp of “the best citizen,” both the children and the staff voting. The v.hild elected as best citizen receives a medal and is invited to camp the following year. Tearn-work and ideals of service and hel.plulness are encouraged by developing the competitive spirit, the children being divided into group.- of eight under the charge of a secondary school prefect. At the end of the camp, the name of the winning group is placed on a roll of honour. Whenever the weather permits meals are taken in the open air, and that delight of children, the camp lire, is provided every Saturday evening, when there-are sing-songs, short health lev--1 hires, and health plays, which enable j the child:en to almost unconsciously ■ absorb useful knowledge. Sun-bathing is very carefully graduated and sea- | bathing is also closely supervised, i Among the girls the importance of pos- ! hire is strongly emphasised, a special I badge being given to the girl who I holds herself best according to the ver- | diet of the children themselves. Tn i the following week the badge is passed | on to the girl whose postme the chil- | .Iren think has improved most since j they all came into vamp. Rest for an I hour, on ground-shoots after the midI lav meal is part of the routine Most I children go to sleep, because strict sil- ■ once is kopt. The diet, plain and wellI cooked, includes two pints of milk per j child daily, and only whole-meai bread | is used. —:

. i I , i ■■ HITHER AND THITHER )f Party for Bride-to-be. s. A much-enjoyed picture and supper ii- party was that hostessed by Miss Anne b Veitch in honour of Miss Muriel James, whose marriage takes place shortly. At *f the supper party, which took place at r - the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Veitch, Gonville, the guest of honour was pre--5' rented with many useful gifts for her future home. it I. Elrick Cabaret. l * The carnival spirit prevailed at the Elrick Cabaret on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance of enthusiastic dancers to celebrate the end of the old year and usher in the year .1936. Merry dance tunes were played by the orchestra, and a very pleasant time was spent by all. Balloons, carnival effects, and lovely flowers added to the attractiveness of the room, with its golden and vari coloured 11 lights. r Sixty Years Married. i- Hearty congratulations were on Suns day extended to Mr. and Mrs. J. Hole, f of Timaru, on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of their wedding, which v took place at Wingfield, Wiltshire, Engv land, on December 29, 1875. They came cl to New Zealand in 1879 and resided In \ Timaru for many years. Mr. Hole was Mayor of Timaru from 1899 to 1902, t and he is the oldest living ex-Mayor. , He has been prominently associated with f many public bodies. e A NEW YEAR, CUSTOM. There exists a very beautiful custom j. in Germany, which it would be well to l' imitate everywhere. On the first day of the New Year, whatever may have 1 been the quarrels or estrangement between friends and relations, mutual ’ visits are interchanged, kindly greetings given and received—all is forC gotten and forgiven. —Foster. MAORI ATMOSPHERE PARTY ON BOARD SHIP Typical Maori decorations were a feature on board the Maunganui at Sydney last week, when the New Zealand ‘Women’s Association held a Christmas party in aid of the club funds, states the Sydney Morning Herald. New Zealand Christmas bush decorated the dining and music rooms. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mr Peter Dawson, kept many young people happy with bonbons, toy trumpets and jazz caps, while older guests were provided for with cards. A musicale was held in the lounge, and Mr Dawson 1 made a quick change from his red suit • and -white beard, to assist with the programme. Other artists were "Mrs L. I Bridge and the Misses Tni Hall and J. - Werrv. Home-made cakes and novel- - ties were sold at stalls conducted by Mesdames A. I. E. .Tones, A. R. A\ atson and Miss Enid Tavlor. I PALAIS DE DANSE Summer-time, Christmas-time am] fes-tival-timc all combined to promote the . gayest of dances held on Boxing Night - night at the Palais de Dancv. A well t conditioned floor and congenial sur- • roundings, together with music of high : degree as played with masterly I skill by musicians chosen for their individual ability, thus ensuring a stand- : ard that for several seasons has remain - ■ ed unexcelled by other musical organii sations has earned for the Palais de t Danse the distinction of the city’s ] leading dancing hall by the acclama- ' tion of patrons. A myriad twink- ] ling lights resembling all the colours of the rainbow, the . whole suffused by tints of amber, blue, ’ green and red create a scene that defies description. This galaxy of colour and beauty is the setting for every 1 Palais de Danse terpsichorean function. A specially selected pro- ■ gramme was indulged in from 8 o'clock till the midnight hour. ’ A delightful supper was served in ’ a number of sittings and reflected • credit upon those responsible for its dispensation. The lucky winners ot. 1 Xmas hampers were: Mrs. McPhern ) and Mr. R. Rosemergy, Miss ID. Scott - and Mr. J. Barber, Miss D. Gradery i and Mr. F. C. Doudell, Miss Patter--1 son and Mr. Beale. Mrs. Hatcher and - Mr. Andrews, Miss E. Underwood and > Mr. V. Alaneer. Winners of the i novelty gay Gordons were: Miss M. Joyce and Air. King, Miss Rodger ami t Air, Christensen, Miss Tabruen and . Air. Trowen were applauded by those less fortunate. Air. B. Gilroy, as usual, fulfilling the duties of MA', in his I inimitable manner and brought a delightful function to a happy termination as the midnight hour was reached.

HAZARDS IN THE HOME Many minor accidents in the home are caused through thoughtlessness. Here is a list of accidents which oe’cur in everyday life, and suggestions for remedying them. Polished Floors These are a frequent source of danger, especially to the young and aged. Sewing a strip of rubber underneath the ends of mats and rugs reduces risks very considerably. Never polish under them. Electric Switches Never turn these off or on with wet fingers; if so, the result will be a severe shock. Cases are reported from time to time of persons who, while in a bath, switched off or on an electric radiator, sometimes with fatal results. Leaving Things About Domestic articles, such as brushes, pails of water, and dust-pans, etc., left on stairways or in dark corners, are a frequent source of danger. Wireless Set Never switch this on when wearing ear-phones, if the set is operated from the electric mains. Sprained Ankle When this happens, lie down and have the shoe and stocking removed as painlessly as possible, if necessary by the aid of a knife. Afterwards applv hot and cold towels alternately, and rest. Cleaning with Petrol Indoors, this is positively dangerous. because of the extreme inflammability. Instead, do the job in the open air, and also let the garments dry there.