Of Interest to Women

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 213, 16 September 1940, Page 2

Of Interest to Women

WHAKATANE BRANCH THE PLUNKET SOCIETY I have pleasure in presenting the report for , the year 1939-40. The health of the babies has been satisfactory and we congratulate Nurses Strachan and Armstrong on their care and attention of those who have been in their charge. In September 1939 Rotorua Sub-branch Committee formed their branch. Therefore the Nurse has t\vo extra days to devote to our district. She now visits Opotiki every Thursday, Taneatua and Rangitaiki twice monthly, Ohope Beach Monday afternoon, Plunket rooms Monday and Saturday mornings only, Wednesday and Friday all day. After nine years of faithful service Nurse Strachan was transferred to Patea. Nurse Armstrong was appointed in her place. With Mrs Southey I attended the Taneatua Sub-branch annual meeting. They are very grateful_to Nurse for. the" extra time she devotes to their district. I w#s unable to attend the Opotiki and Rangitaiki sub-branch annual meetings. We held a combined garden party and farewell to Nurse Strachan at Mrs F. Prideaux's beautiful 1 grounds. The proceeds amounted to £11 0s 3d. We forwarded £5 5s of that amount to the Truby King Memorial Fund. The street collection held in March amounted to £25 12s Id. We sincerely- thank the collectors, also members and citizens for donations, the Motor Companies for free transport for Nurse, the voluntary drivers throughout the district and Mrs F. Prideaux fpr the use of her garden. I wish to thank the Treasurer, Secretary, and all members of the committee for their co-operation dur ing the year and wish the incoming committee every success. (Mrs) C. G. CAISLEY, President.

Nurse's Report. / The general health of the mother? and babies has been quite satisfactory, said Nurse Armstrong in hei annual report. There have been several cases of chicken pox and a fe~v\ minor upsets during the year but all have responded to treatment. Several mothers were advised. to consult their doctors. Summer sickness lias been prevalent during latter months of the year, Birth notifications have been received and ii the mothers have not come in Jfloi advice a letter has been sent statim. hours and inviting them to bring baby in. The attendance at the rooms has been quite good but 1 would take this opportunity of re-minding-mothersthat they are quite ' welcome to bring their chiMren in for regular weighing and general "checking Up,' : until they are five years of age. After that they are under the care of the school medical officer. These early years are very important ones and a regular "checking up" is a guide to their growth, development and general nutrition. We must not forget that "The strength cf the Nation is in its people" and that these toddfers of to-day are the men- and women of to-morrow. I am sorry to see so many "Dummies" in the district—one hears people say they see no harm in a baby having a dummy but they should stop and think how much better the baby will be hi later years if it does not have one,, It would help the work in the district if some scales suitable for test weighing could be procured. It requires a smaller set which could be lent out to mothers for use in their own homes when necessary. The ones in the rooms are not suitable for this purpose. In conclusion I would thank the mothers for their faithful carrying out of the advice given—the members of the committee for their help and consideration,. the doctors for their co-operation and' any others that may have assisted, me in my work in any way. SWAB WITH "DRY" SUDS Go easy on water when you mop the floor, but don't spare soap.. For washing any kind of floor surface or covering, clean abundant suds are the most important factor. The water should be changed and the soap replenished the minute the suds take on that flat grayish look. Keep the water tepid when mop-! ping linoleum-covered floors or wooden floors that have been varnished or waxed. Hot water is preferable for un-coated wood or tiled iloors.

I WOMEN'S INSTITUTES AT OTAKIRI FULL ATTENDANCE AT MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Otakiri Women's Institute was held recently when Mrs Tickner presided ovei; an attendance of twentytwo. Two new members were welcomed to the branch. The secretary read "Headquarters Notes" from "Home and Country." It was decided to postpone until October 23 the Institute's social evening for Patriotic Funds and members agreed to give the proceeds of the October Bring and Buy stall to the fund for Lepers. The contents <of the soldiers' parcels were arranged for —various members offering to make cakes and shortbread. ' A game "Musical Parcels'" was won by Mesdames Dunning and Gristall. The roll call "My Favourite Flow ■er" was answered by all present. Competitions resulted as follows: Best Bloom, Mrs Whiteside 1,, Mrs Tickner 2, Mrs Hyams 3. Neatest Ovencloth, Miss Tunnicliffe 1, Mrs Kedgley 2, Mrs Tickner 3, Vase of Bulbs, Mrs Tickner 1, Mrs Kedgley 2, Miss Murray 3. Miss Tunnicliffe demonstrated the method of making crochet gloves and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The hostesses for the afternootn were Mesdames Whiteside and Tickner. MEETING AT TANEATUA

COMPETITION RESULTS The monthly meeting of the Taneatua Women's Institute was held in the T'aneatua Hall, with the president, Mrs Carter, in the chair... It was decided to hold an Institute stall at the "Fair," organised by the committee of the Taneatua Patriotic Society on Thursday, the 26th instant, as an endeavour to help the proceeds of that day.. Competitions were: A, Jar Ma;rn malade Jam, won by Mrs L. McKenzie. B, Best Bloom, daffodil, won by Mrs V. J. Alexander. The roll call was Avell responded to, and after afternoon tyea had been served, the meeting closed with, the singing of the National Anthem. THESE RECIPES

SEND THE BOYS A CAKE Eltham Ginger Nuts. This is a very popular recipe indeed and excellent for sending overseas. As a matter of fact, ho few'er than 300 pounds of these biscuits were made and despatched by the sender of this recipe during the last war. She sent six of her eight sons, too, and has already sent another son to this war. These quantities make about 4%lbs of ginger nuts —■ perhaps 51bs. Keep them in tins, of course. Half quantities can be made if desired. It does not hurt to leave the mixture standing over-night, so if you have more leisure for mix-' ing them up in the evening just do so and bake them next morning. Two and a quarter pounds of flour, lib of light brown sugar, %lh of butter, loz of ground ginger, and 21b of golden syrup. Rub the dry ingredients well together then mix them with the warmed golden syrup. Make into small marbles and flatten them slightly. Bake in a moderate oven for about 15 minutes, or less —Regulo 5. Chinese Chews. One cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 11 cup of melted butter, 1 cup of chopped walnuts, 1 cup of chopped dates, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 2 tablespoons of miljc, 1 teaspoon of bak-> ing powder and 2 eggs. Beat the eggs and the .sugar, add the melted butter, then the flour and baking powder, and lastly the fruit and essence. Bake in 'a flat tin til] golden brown.