SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 43, 15 November 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

With the Volunteer Influenza Corps. The numerous buildings which have, been lent to various organisations lor the assistance of our stricken citizens are already full of busy people. The Sydney Street hospital, under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, and Nurse Luke as charge sister, is filled to overflowing with cot cases, some of which ard very serious. Helpers are wanted there, especially to, work in the kitchen at night. All those kind people who are donating soups and lemon drinks arc naked to label the strength of the drink and what water should be added. Tho stuff is most grateful to Mrs. Jl'Parlune, the proprietress of the Hotel Cecil, who lias been kind enough to forward them hot dinners every day. In St. Andrew's Schoolroom, under the direction of tho Eev. Robertson Orr and Mesdumes Massey and Walter Nathan, people can inhale antiseptics, and get disinfectants free fit' charge, if they only bring their own bottles The Eev. Allan Johnson and Mrs. Johnson are among the helpers, but many more are urgently required. Ladies are wanted to give help in domestic duties in homes where tho workers are afflicted, and also helpers to mind young children and babies are required. Light nourishing food, soups, milk puddings, barley water, oranges, and lemons will be welcomed <it .ill the depots.

The Town HalJ cooks are busy with jellies and soups' but would be. glad of donations of milk puddings, cornflour shapes, rico puddings, all of which can easily bo carried in glass or enamel bowls.

The Normal School, at the corner of Hobsou and Brook Streets, will be opened for women and children sufferers today. Helpers are urgently required there, and th" usual nourishing foods, soups, and othui- liquids will be most welcome.

The »rent value of all our spelndiii war-tinie organisations has become most apparr-.t under the severe tests imposed upon than by this swooping down of the influenza fiend. Otherwise it would have been , impossible to have organised euch largo numbers of women in such a short space, of time; as it Is, every coinmiteeo knows exactly what to do, am), what is still more important, who cnn bo. depended upon to <lo it. It is also nu nxio.ii in the medical and nursing professions- that those folks who, while taking .i few common-sense prcraut ; .«ns f are ready to bo up and doing "with a henrt for any fate," arc far more likely to escape the epidemic than those who linger at home with a clinical thermometer in their hands, waiting , for a microbe to turn up. 'Varsity Women M.P.'s? Miss Margaret Milne Faniulmrson has been approached by graduates of l>ho four Scottish universities, which now form one constituency, to stand as their Parliamentary candidate. A graduate of Glasgow University, Miss Farquhnrsoii has already represented llio women of these four universities, with the additional experience of six years ofl varied political work as one of the leaders of the National Political League. "Polioencephalitis." In Ills annual report Dr. Hamer, Medical Officer'of the L.C.C., discusses the relation between influenza and polioencephalitis, which was recently prevalent, and was mistaken for botulism. Four hundred years ago, he says, encephalitis and influenza prevailed in Europe, and have periodically done so since. The events of the .past few months once more strikingly illustrate tho unexpected manifestations, and. the protean behaviour of influenza. The association of cases of polioencephalites this year in the early stages of the outbreak with eases of influenza, bronchitis, ami pneumonia, and later with cerebrospinal fever and poliomyelitis, can leave no doubt but that the 'prevailing epidemic was identical with all other "new diseases".of the last .five ccnturiee; in fact, with what, in the absence of km ledge of its essential ciiuse, can perhaps best be described as "the Influence"— influenza. Sals of Work. The annual sale of work in connection with St.- Mary's Home was lic|d m Karori yesterday. In order to preven. any possibilities of infection the goods for sale were arranged, on tables in Hie garden, and tea was also served outside. Miss Coatos, the president, was present and was introduced to the visitors by Miss Parliine. Mie' matron. . The attendance was small owing to the prevailing epidemic, but on the whole the sale was quite a successful one.

Tho Woodward Street Hed Crew Shop will not bo open to-dny, ns previously advertised.

Hie announcenienO has been received of Ihe marriage of : ictor Thomas, eldest son of Air. and iUrs. Victor Dimock (U'ellinglon), to .Aunio Jlurie, younßcst ilaiißhlor of Mr. ami Mrs. G. Urey, of West Crdytlon. .Surrey, England. Tho liiiiri'iasc took place at Croydoii on Auetist 7, 1918. fii-rgennt \ r . T. Dimock. who whs in Australia 1 on liia wny to England and America when war was declared, joined up with (.he Aiish'iiliiiiis, ami left with rhellain Body over four years ago. He was (laiißerouslj wounded at Lone Pine. Giillipoli, on August 12, IDIS. Eecoverin K from his wounds, he joined what was left ot his old eonnianv. in November, lDlfi, n mi lias been on active service ever since. He was a Wanganui College old boy.

A cablegram was received on U'i'dnc: day stating that Mi: and Mrs. Charles ■Ugiir, of jj'ernsiilo, I'eatheraton. arrived iu Ae\r York on November 10 en route to New Zealand.

If Lady Eliondda- persists in her alleged intention of claiming a seat in tho Lords, says an English writer, autocracy there limy become more difficult. There is timto ii covey of peeresses in their own right who might came up to challenge iMJountes:, Kobjrts, Lady Stmthcoiia. Viscouiittss Wolselcy, Lady Amherst Lady Bcauinonl, Ln<ly Berkeley, Lady Berners, Lady Burton (of brewing fame), Lady Clifton, Lady de Uos, Lady J'unii. val, and I.udy Wentworlh (Byron's grealgranddiiughter). Royalty would bo represented by the Duchess of Fife

Mrs. Rollostou, Specialist in Hair and Face Treatments (Qualified, London and Paris), is recommended for the most successful treatments for falling hair dandruff, and premature groyness, face massage, shampooing, nnd the permanent removal of superfluous hair by electrolysis A lnrge assortment of transformations' toupees, nnd switches always on hand at English prices. 2oG Lambton Quay — Advt.

Many a sweet fimiie is shadowed by the presence of an unkind growth.of hair on tho face. This humiliating disfigurement may he removed and the roots destroyed surely and safely by Kusma trtg'A.), without pain or possible disfigurement caused .by other methods. Call for advice and free trial treatment. Mrs. Hullen, Dept. (11), o,pp. Courteniiy Placo Tram Terminus (iipsluirs). 'Phone 1017.— Advt.

Lily of tho Valley—that dainty, fascinating flower which recalls enchanting dreams of weddings—is now coming in. Order your bouquet in good tini". Miss Murray's, Vice-Ke?al Florists, 3G Willis Slreet.-Advl.

Summer on the Beach: Sec our boys' Pamlimi Hats, 7s. Ltd. to 15s. lid.; washing hats in cotton, poplin, piqm;, silk, etc., from Is. to 3s. lid. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Slrcet.-Advt.

13, v tlio last: English mail wfi tpcpi'voi! sriino all-wool {jiilwrdino uml Iriciitiiics in Hie most oxcliisivi: shades — '"iiwn, piilly, fan<], ipsochi, Wiip, uri-en, ; nil bnnvii. Colpiiiiih's. l.udic:! . Tailor, ■ 'ustomlionso Quay.—Advl.

Invalid Recipes. The following recipes have been very kindly forwarded by.experts, and ladies who follow them carefully need have no fear, because excellent results will follow. All these liquids and foods will bo gladly received at all the depots:— Barley Water (Thin)-Two ounces pearl mirley. 1 pint boiling water, rind and juioo of one lemon, 4 teaspoonfuls sugar. This makes enough for four drinks. I'ut barley in a iar, add boiling water, sugar, lemon peel, and strained juice. Cover tho jug, and when cold strain. It can bo roheated. ilarloy Water (Thick).—Two ounces barley, I pint water, 1 tcaspooni'ul lemon juice, 4 tenspooufuls sugar, i'ut barley m a saucepan wilili water, sugar, and lemon juice, and boil until water is reduced to about two-thirds of the original quantity. Strain it, and use for diluting milk, liariey is blanched by covering it with cold water, bringing it to tho boil, and straining it. Orangeade.-Three oranges, 1 tablespoonful sugar, 1 pint cold water. Squeeze the juice of tho oranges into a jug, and add tho sugar and a. little of the rind. AVhon sugar, kas dissolved pour in the water. .Strain before serving. Jieef Tea (Quick).—One pint water (cold), 1!)/. lean beef, { tenspoonful salt (enough for four persons). Remove fat and ski.i from meat, shred finely, put in a saucep.ui with water and salt, and let it soak for 15 minutes. Put Hie saucepan ovor a very moderate heat, and stir with u fork for lhalf an Hour. Strain through a fine strainer. Add more salt if necessary. Serve hot. I3eef Tea (Slow).—Same quantities; shred meat and put'iu a jar with the water and salt. ■ Stand jar in a saucepan of rtiiiiineiing water or in a very moderate oven for two or three hours. Strain, remove any fat, and serve. Mutton Broth.—lib. mutton, 1 oaten, very snm'l quantity pepper and salt,, tab'lespoonful barley, Cut meat very small, jusr cover with water, .and soak half an" hour. Vat on to iire and bring slowly to the boil. Add other ingredients, and simmer very slowly two or three hours. Strain, and be siire all shreds of meat me removed. Serve hot.

A Nourishing Jolly.—Half-ounce gelatine, .'. c;:p water, 1 cup milk, 1 lemon, \ cup"sugar .(email), 2 eggs. Soak gelatine in water until soft; placo on h'ro until gelatine dissolves; beat yolks of eggs an.l sugar together; add milk, nnd when gelatine and water are nearly cold add to the milk mixture. Stir in the white stiffly beaten, and lastly lemon juice. Four into a mould and set. Apple Cream.—One cup soft apples peeled and sliced tablespoonful of sugar, 1 «jf{f. Heat apples until soft, add yolk of egg, nnd bent to a pulp, or rub through .1 sieve. Place over fire and let thicken without boiling, add' stiffly beaten white! of egg, and serve hot or cold with cream, if obtainable.

A good precautionary measure for everyoiu to adopt is to take a teaspoonrul of Kpsom salts every morning in a cup of liflr water, with a few drops from u lemon (if obtainable). In case of vomiting the patient should be given sips of hot water from time to tiuie. .