AUCKLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL OF METHODS

White Ribbon, Volume 17, Issue 4, 18 May 1945, Page 4

AUCKLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL OF METHODS

\ two-session School of Methods was held in the Temperance Room on April 16th, the president, Mrs. Kasper, presiding over a good attendance from the various Unions. At the morning session, a devotional period, a Public meeting study and a talk on the International work of the W.C.T.U. were given by Mrs. Kasper. Corres|>ondence from seine of the World** Officers was read. The work of the departments of Health and Nutrition, Loyal Temperance Legion, Notable I>ays and Educational Hureau were studied. At the afternoon session Mesdames E. Trussing, Mowday and Tennant

were present, and spoke of their departments. Plans of work were drawn up. The L.T.L. Notable Days were explained, and an Agenda for Mother*. Day was written up on the blackboard. Up-to-date papers are to be written for the Educational Hureau. Each Notable Day was discussed and suggestions made as to how they mi<pu Ik observed.

A discussion on Health and Nutrition’ resulted in the following suggestions: 1. A brief article with suitable cookerv reci|>es to lie printed in the “White Ribbon.” 2. The subject to be studied at the local Unions on the following basis—The use of fresh, luscious fruits, grams and nuts, healthful products of nature, will furnish to the body all the elements needed to Innld good nerve, bone and muscle; will keep the blood pure and will do away with the unnatural craving for stimulants. These facts should be made known. The Hible has long ago recognised what scientists are onlv now waking up to, that some foods produce strength, and other drunkenness (Eccles. 10:17). There is no need to take alcoholic drinks for any kind of sickness. Two dozen lemon>, if taken within forty-eight hours, will cure influenza, even when pneumonia is imminent. Take half a glass of pure lemon iuicc at, say, 5 t» in„ then half a glass before bed-time, half a glass first thing in the morning, and the rest of the fruit every few hours until the whole of the two dozen are consumed within the forty-eight hours. Eat only thin bread and butter during this period, but take plenty of hot drinks between the lemon juice drinks. I lie juice should not be diluted with water, or have any sugar added. W’hen the above course has been followed there arc no ensuing ill-effects from the attack. In fact, one feels splendid after it.

Gargling and throat-spraying should l>e introduced into all schools and homes, especially during an epidemic. A simple remedy for sore throats is a third of a teaspoonful of powdered alum dissolved in a tumbler of boiling water. When cold, use as a gargle three or four times daily. A healthy throat is a necessity if we are to be strong and well. This will cure tonsil trouble, hut you must persist and really try it out. This, and much more iirformation was given at the School. The Union**. were urged to work this department.