SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2932, 18 November 1916, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Entertainment at the Pioneer club. TJio new members of the Pioneer Club are organising an entertainment i in aid of Dr. Agnes Bennett's hospital unit in Serbia. The entertainment will bo in tho form of a conrersaziono 011 Wednesday, November 29, and tliero will bo one or two stalls for sweets, flowers, horae-mado cakes, and a few fancy articles suitable for Christmas presents. Mr. Buckeridgo lias kindly arranged a musical programme, which will include an aria by Verdi, a group of songs by. Francesco Quaramby, "Far From Thee," by Piccola, "If Love and I Vc'er Meet-," Ashcroft Noall, and "Through tho Way," by Jliss Medley, who will also play the accompaniment. Mrs. Natusch will play the other accompaniments. Wellington Central W.C.T.U. The annual meeting of the Wellington Central W.C.T.U. was held in tho Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday. The meeting was well attended. Mrs. A. R. Atkinson presided, and the secretary's report showed that much good work had been done during the year. For Mrs. Loe-Cowie's patriotic fund the union has forwarded £80, and 1300 woollen comforts have been dispatched to the mine-sweepers. Tho local superintendents of the various departments read their reports. Tho following officers were elected:—President, Mrs. A. R. Atkinson; recording secretary, Mrs. John Smith; corresponding secretary and Press reporter, Miss Helyer; local superintendent of "White Ribbon," Mrs. John Port; cradlo roll and L.T.S., Mrs. Remington; purity, Mrs. Withy; hygieno, Mrs. Macdonald; literature and work among 'sailors, Mrs. Ninuno. Votes of condolenco wero passed to Mr. L. M. Isitt and family and Sirs. Isitt, widow of tho late Frank lsitt. Featherston Flower Show. Tho Spring Show of the Featherston Horticultural Society was held on Thursday, when the exhibits in all classes were numerous and of high quality, roses being a prominent feature of the show. Tire-Buchanan Bowl for most points in rose classes was awarded to Mrs. W. J. Martin, who also won it last year. Tho special prize for tho best roso on exhibition was also gained by Mrs. Martin. In the decorated tables (open class), Miss Tyer was first, Mrs. D. Collins second, Miss H. Liffor third, and in the class for those who had not previously won a first prize, Miss Hursthouse was first, Mrs. C. J. Carlyon second, Miss F. Lyford third. Tho award by popular vote on both classes was: lilrs. R. N. Barton, 1; Miss Goodrick, 2; Miss H. Lyford, 3. Tho special prize for most points in sweet peas was won h.v Mrs. W. Barton, Mrs. J. 0. Bidwill being second, and for fruit and vegetables the highest number of points was secured by Mrs. J. 0. Bidwill, tho next in order being Mrs. W. J. Martin and Mrs. J. C. Bidwill. How to Take Milk. In tho courso of an article on Milk, Dr. John li. Kellogg, Bottle Creek, Mich., states that milk should be eaten, not swallowed as a beverage. "All foods," ho adds, "need to be masticated. Tho calf and the nursing infant chow milk. Tho movements of the jaws and tho sucking movomonts executed by an infant in nursing induco an abundant flow of saliva, which, mixing with the milk, 'properly dilutes it, and to a high degree promotes its digestion. "Milk when- swallowed rapidly as a beverago is likely to form in tho stomach large and hard curds, which aro very slowly digested. Many persons who suffer from taking milk in this way imagine themselves to bo unable to lake milk, and so abandon its use. "Milk should bo sipped slowly and with a sucking movement of tho throat, so as to. securo a liberal admixture of saliva. By this means the formation of hard, indigestible curds may bo prevented. , "Milk also must be taken in right quantities, and in right combinations. It can not be deuiod that milk digests better when taken by itself or in very simple combinations than when mixed with a largo variety of other foodstuffs. "In some instances a large quantity of milk is more easily digestible than a small quantity. When the stomach produces a largo amount of highly acid gastric juice, tho curds formed when a small amount of milk is taken will he largo and . tough, whereas if a larger amount of milk is taken, the curds fornied_will bo smaller and also softer. "It is, of courso, impossible for the stomach to make gastric juice that is at once suited for tho digestion of meat and for tho digestion of milk. "When milk is largely usod at a nutrient, tho rest of the diet should consist chiefly of fruits and vegetables for the reason that milk contains an oxcess of lime and is deficient in jiotash and soda,' which arc necessary for perfect human nutrition. The last-named elements are abundant in fruits and vegetables, and particularly sn in the potato. "A diet consisting exclusively of milk and cereals is less satisfactory. Such, a diet often gives rise to scurvy in infants. Cereals aro deficient in the alkaline element that aro needed to neutralise acidproducts developed in tho body." The lion, secretary for Lady Liverpool and ilrs. Pomare's Maori Soldiers' Fund acknowledges- tho following donations : —Queen V ictoria College, balaclavas 35, scarycs 4, cholera belts 28, Kaugitukia Native School, scarves. Hana Hekia, Paku Waaka, Ngapoki I'onihai'e, Paku i'oi 2, Annie Tauaho, Hera Makiwliara 2, Makarini Ngata, Tcuhakarua Poliika, Mauri Morcta, Materoa Atkins, Here Hina George, Mrs. Purangi, Panaia Atkins, To Rui Kaui, Hoki Waipapa, Hiria Kana, Tai Ngata 2, Katarma Pohutu, Ropua L'uraugi, Hcnqri Makiwliara, Bora Maoka, Arahia Makiwhara, Whkarua Kox, llineliou Ngata, Ami Makiwhara, Meredith Bros., Aratapu, 15 do?,. tins of toheroas; per Mrs. Hamilton, Turakina Native School, 6 scarves, 6 balaclavas, 9 pairs socks; G. P. Donnolly, £3 35.; per Rev. Mr. P. K. Paikea, Maori Committee, Qtorohanga, largo case.of woollen comforts.

Returned soldiers' Hostel. At the monthly meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Hostel Committee, there were present: Mesdames Wilford, Fletcher, Levvey, Radcliffe, Miss P. Myers (chair), Miss- Arrow, and Mrs. Boden, hon. secretary. Various domestic details have been discussed and arranged, aud it was deeto'od to purchase six HeTc mattresses and pillows to enable still nioro men to be accommodated on special occasions. A letter of thanks is to be sent to the soldiers now in hostel conveying the committee's appreciation for their offer to recover tho billiard table at their own expense. The matting round the table is to be replaced by tbe committee. It was decided that the committee should assist the Returned Soldiers' Club in their appeal on December 1 and 2. Mrs. E. C. Levvey, Miss P. Myers, and the hon. secretary are to wait upon Mr. R. R.' Martin, tho club's secretary. It was resolved that Miss P. Myers (president) and Mrs. Boderi, hon. secretary, wait upon the executive of the Patriotic Society re certain cases. Mesdames Levvey, Fletcher, and Radcliffe undertood to take charge of Christmas pudding and calcc-making. Contributions for Christmas and NewYear's dinners to be canvassed for when possible, especially amongst country friends. Tho necessity for covering in some of tho roof and balconies is urgent, and anyone having tent flys or canvas to sparo would enable a number of convalescent and week-end camp soldiers to enjoy the fesh air and find comfortable accommodation ■ and' . good food. Mr. Percy South, whose'health rendered it necessary that he should leave for Nelson, was farewel.led .by the soldiers' staff and •■■committee, and- presented by his friends • with a case of pipes. - • The following contributions were f ratefully ncknowledwed:—Hurt Ladies' Patriotic Society. £3 (monthly); Mrs. Charters, Lyall Bay, hovril (monthly); Newtown School children and Mr. M'Kav, regular simply of flowers; British Empire Trading Co.. tobacco (monthly); Mesdames Crepd, Stacey, M'Gaw, Stott. Boys' Friend, arid Richardson and Hayes, hooks arid magazines. An auto-harp given by Miss Richardson was highly appreciated by the soldiers. Ah anonymous donation of parsley and herbs is thankfully received each week, also spring salads. 'Jlio committee will welcome offers of Christmas fare and trust that sympathisers in the country will rxivo duo notice of what they aro sending, and when. Frec/.inrr space has been kindly placed at tho disposal of the hostel for perishable goods. It is expected that a bundred men will partake of .Christmas and New Year's faro. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss acknowledge with thanks tho following contributions to their flower stall:—Misses Levin, Mrs. Shine, Miss Guthrie, Miss Godfrey, Mrs. Hulmo, Mrs. W. Ferguson, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Siincox, Miss Marchant, Mrs. Bristow, . Miss Humfrey, Mr.' Webster, Miss Adams, Mr. Budd, Mrs. Marsdon, Mrs. Weston, Mr. Gorrie, Mrs. B. Chambers, Miss Bianchi, Mrs. Doughty, Sir. Mowbray, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Skerrott, Mrs. Rolleston. ...In. connection with the -Women's Na-, tional Reserve "Our Day" Red.- Cross ; Fund,'. tho doll dressed"'as-a"R-itssian: nurse in national costume, donated by Mrs. J. E.'Pultoii," has. been'wbn by. Mr. W. A. Kennedy, and tho doll's house ifuniislied -' by' Mrs.'' Mathow Holmes, by Miss Ireno Da\Ts, ■ 151 Grant Road. On Saturday last a successful and enjoyable garden party was held atLower Hutt in aid of funds for use of chaplains among the ■ soldiers at tho' front. Mr. A. Barry, of "Glenmorn," generously lent his lawn and garden for tho purpose. Stalls were erected for tho sale of sweets, flowers, and sewing, and afternoon tea was served to the visitors. The Trentham Band was a. big factor in onlivcning tlio proceedings, and Miss Ivy Donnistpn sang nicely. Miss Marjorio Wiggs, a, clover litt.lo dancer and pupil of Miss Bcere, contributed gracefully, and perfect weather further tended to make the afternoon a happy one. Tho financial result was very satisfactory, tho sum of £35 clear, being raised. Great credit is due to the ladies who organised the function and carried.it through to such a successful issue. Mrs, Mitford Taylor,- of Napier, has,presented a violin to somo of tho members of the 19th. Mounted Rifles, who- recently asked the Mayor of- Napier for a gift of that nature Culteno Balm is a wonderful wrinkle remover and clear complexion giver. A sure aid in preventinu tan, sunburn, and freckles. Invaluable for motorinjr, golf, and outdoor pursuits. For use by day, 3s. 6d.