Woman’s World

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 55, 6 March 1942, Page 2

Woman’s World

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs. R. F. Harris, Taumarunui, is the guest of Mrs. H. G. Horsley, Anzac Parade. Miss Thelma Larcom, Wanganui, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A. G. Larcom, Ararata, Hawera. Miss Jean Campbell, national youth secretary of the Y.M.C.A., Wellington, is visiting Wanganui as the guest o. Mrs. W. b. Alexander, Wanganui East. The live little Dionne quintuplets, with their sister Paula, have recently formed a Brownie Six, and a teacher in their nursery is to be their Brownie Owl. They received their uniforms on their recent birthday, and chose the “Sprites” for their six emblem. HITHER AND THITHER. Pre-niarriagp, Party. Miss Jean Barton, whose marriage will take place this month, was guest of honour at a party given on Wednesday night by Mrs. N. G. Parsonson, at her home in Anzac Parade. Twenty-five friends attended, ana each brought a gift for the kitchen, and a favourite recipe for the bride-to-be. Two competitions, won by Miss Joan Webster and Miss Beth MeKnight, caused a great deal of amusement. Two New Zealanders, Miss Moya Winifred Boak, of Tauranga, and Mr. Harold L. Baker, of Gisborne, have been married at the Falkland Islands. Miss Boak’s journey to the Falkland Islands, by way of Los Angeles, NewOrleans, and Montevideo, took three months. Mr. Baker was studying at the Serbonne in Paris when war broke out and made an adventurous escape from the city, three days before the German occupation. After further study and air-raid duty in England, he was selected by the Colonial Office for an appointment in the Falkland Islands. Air Force Relations Committee. The committee of Air Force Relations met at the home of Mrs. Pritchard on Monday afternoon, Mrs. Millen presiding. Apologies were received from Mesdames Gifford Moore and Brown. Correspondence received included interesting letters from boys overseas acknowledging receipt 01 parcels, and one from tne hon. secretary ol Zone C, Wellington Provincial Patriotic Council containing text oi acknowledgment of parcels contributed to the Provincial quota. The financial statement was presented b> the treasurer, Mrs. Nelson, and it was decided to arrange a comprehensive insurance policy covering goods held by A.F.R. Various sub-committee reports were submitted. The wool convener reported that another large parcel of knitted garments had been sent to headquarters in February. Very full discussion took place on suggestions for the annual effort in May, and final choice will be made al the general meeting on Monday next. Arrangements were completed for the “bring and buy” stall for that meeting, and members are urged to come early. W.W.S.A. OHAKUNE BRANCH Since its inauguration on April 11, 1941, the Ohakune Women’s War Service Auxiliary has made steady progress in its various sections. The first aid class was completed on December 10, 1941, twenty-two candidates being successful. The second first aid class has commenced and the home nursing class is now in progress. The canteen class is getting/ practical experience by assisting all the local dances, and at Waiouru Camp. One Plunket aid course hai been completed and a second course is being arranged. A large quantity of twine has been distributed for the making of camouflage nets, and the secretary has been able to report that the first batch of nets have been dispatched to Wellington, and a further number are nearing completion. We take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Alec Millar and others who assisted us I with the making of camouflage net | needles. We would also like to thank those at Waiouru Camp who have been responsible for arranging the series of dances, which have been much enjoyed by the members of the w.w.s.a: THE CARE OF BABY. ADVICE TO MOTHERS IN EMERGENCY. The following advice given by the Plunket Society should be helpful to mothers with babies:— In preparation for an emergency it is advisable for every mother with a baby to have ready a bundle containing: A blanket or rug, a pillow, feeding bottle and tea, a mug, three or four napkins. It is advisable also to have a small first aid outfit containing: 1 bottle Dettol or cyllin, 1 triangular bandage, 2in. roller bandage, cotton wool (small roll), Karitane ointment, lanoline or vaseline, lint or clean old linen (4in. to 6in. square), adhesive tape, scissors, label with name and address to tie on baby’s wrist. If obliged to leave house see that baby has sufficient warm clothing; take your bundle and emergency outfit. Put shawl or rug over baby to protect from splinters. If you have shelter take baby to i» or take him to safest part of house decided on. Place him under table or bed. and cover him. Place eiderdown or mattrass hanging over table to protect him. When out with baby and no shelter is available get into a house if possible. If you have a perambulator put cushion on ground or in dry ditch. Lay baby on it and place other cushion or rug over him. Lie down yourself face downwards—protect baby—remember you are much safer lying down. Acquaint yourself with the nearest Plunket “Resting” station in your district but do not go to it unless you need help.

However frightened you may feel, keep outwardly calm and unflurried, so that your child’s confidence in your own protectiveness may not be shaken. For use in emergency mothers have been instructed to keep a small supply of dried milk and other Plunket preparations, extra feeding bottles and teats.