OTAGO WOMEN'S CLUB

Evening Star, Issue 23681, 14 September 1940, Page 17

OTAGO WOMEN'S CLUB

LITERARY CIRCLE A delightful afternoon tea was served in the dimug-room of the Utago Women’s dub on Thursday, when tne committee of the literary circle entertained those who had entered stories in the short .story conipct.l ion, Mr R. T. Little, who had judged The stories, and Mrs Little. Lady Ferguson, woo was unable to he present, sent' an apology. -Miss M‘J)ongall welcomed the quests, and thanked Mr Little for his services in judging the literary efforts of the members. Mr Little, in reply, said that the stories had been of nearly equal merit, and it had been difficult to decide on the winning one. lie had, however, chosen the one which seemed to him to have the most vitality, a quality of great importance in a short story r . Mrs Alex Rennie, who wrote the winning story, ‘ The Telescope and the Blind Eye,’ said that she thought better results would bo obtained if they took more time over their work, and cited one author who took five months to write a short story. Mrs Porteous, whose story, ‘ Paradise Regained,’ was placed second, said that she had been

trying to write stories for years, but this was the first time she had received -the encouragement of being placed near the top. Those present were Mesdames Little, Rennie, Porteous, Todd, Galway, Park, Stephens, Fairbairn. Holmes, Anderson, Hervey, and Misses M'Dougall, Farnie, and Ross. Practical Psychology Circle. The Practical Psychology Circle of Otago Women’s Club held its monthly meeting on September 11 in the small lounge. Miss Vida Reynolds, vicechairwoman, presided over a good attendance. The subject under consideration was ‘ The Value of Decision.’ It was pointed out by various readings and expressions by the members, if one is called upon to make a decision, think of each main point singly and clearly; quickly review all important reasons for and against, then act. Don’t bo an echo, and wait upon others for an Opinion, learn to steer your own boat. Even if you have made a wrong decision, you learn by mistakes; be definite. He or she who hesitates is lost. A hesitant person is continually seeking udvice; he lacks confidence. Indecision is a great time waster. More is accomplished when there is a definite plan, brain and hand working in harmony.

In our vast Empire at present the need is very great for quick, decisive thinking and action; great decisions have been made. We should realise the value of decision and seize our opportunities. Red Cross News. The first-year examinations of home nursing, first aid, and hygiene will be held at the Medical School on the following dates: —September 23, 24, and 25, at 7 p.m. Directions for Knitted Waistcoat. The following pattern is approved for convalescent hospital wear, and guaranteed to fit a man of almost any measurements:—Boz wheeling wool. No. 6 or 7 needles. Cast on 44 stitches. Knit strip plain knitting 12in long. Decrease at one side for armhole by knitting two together at beginning of row; repeat this every other row until 32 stitches remain on needle. Continue

knitting those ‘32 stitches for Bin, tn form shoulder. Now inci'ea-e :it beginning of every other row nt same side of strips ns the {li'crease till t-1 stitches are on the needle. Continue knitting another I2in. Cast o!f loosely, and one side of tin? waistcoat is complete. Knit loft side in same way, limiting eight buttonholes on side opposite the armhole. To make buttonholes, knit three stitches at the beginning of the row, put wool over net die, knit two together. Leave about tin of knitting between each buttonhole. Sew up strips of knitting up the back for loin ; then sew 37 op each side for ]2in to armhole. Crochet round edge of waistcoat. Work round buttonhole,'s_to strengthen them ; sew on buttons with a piece of binding at back. Acknowledgments.

Thanks are expressed to the following for donations received through the week:—Mrs N. Brewer, Smith street; Miss Webster, Heriot Row; Mrs Campbell, Mrs Hanson, Mrs Bruce Smith’s V.A.D. group, Mrs Morrison, Mrs Knox, Mrs Percy, Miss Jones, Miss Jopp (Wanaka), and Miss M. Scott.

Beauty Culture. Since her arrival in New Zealand 15 months ago, Mrs Elizabeth Manners,

of London, personal representative of the famous beauty specialist, Elizabeth Arden, has studied the skin characteristics of New Zealanders and the various treatments to which they will react. Mrs Manners, who is paying her second visit to the D.S.A., is of the opinion that New Zealand women definitely realise the importance of making the most of themselves. South Island people, she says, are inclined to have sensitive skins, with broken veins, which need protective treatment, while the North Islanders are more prone to enlarged pores, due to humidity in the atmosphere. These difficulties can be overcome with care and attention, and every woman should give up some time, if only 10 minutes every night and morning, to preserve and cultivate beauty.

Robertson, Reatriee Jury. Audrey ABLeai,, June Reid ( I’almerston North). Joyce Rowley. I.rslcv Gnnn, Alison Bell. Helen Price. Aloyra lievis, Kate I'ivans, (I 11 ineliclilim Natalie CVeagb, Romola Sparrow, Joy Kerens, Joan Talbot. Rosslyn Brown, K. Sheddim, Nancy Taylor. Mary Ellen Kilroy, Patricia Blaekie. .Marie AHCailion, Claire Stevenson. V. Gunn, Sidney Kaehe. Jacqueline Fraser, Mary Fraser, Jean Caldow, .Mildred Scorgie, Barbara Mitchell Patricia Fraser, Nance iM‘Bellini. Maura Toomey. Ngairo Skinner, Alva Williamson, Patricia Boris, Betsy Minim, Rose W. Wilson. Messrs F. Diiuean, A, Hutton, R. Partridge, J. Beannan, R. Berry, C. Heydou J. W. Steel, F. G. Lane, L. Shaekleton, L. Houston, A. Blampied, C. N. B. French. K. Hardy, APLeau, N. Ackroyd, H. L. Gibson, H. T. Lusk, H. T. Pcarse, J. Hendry, R. Coulter, Higgins, D. Rees, Jones, J, M'Phail, J. Nicholson, J. Easton, J. Hanson, F. Kennelly, R. Holmden, I. C. Rowe, J. Patterson, T. Brent, W. Clark, S. Lambert, T. Mansofi, A. Richards, R. Anderson, J. Kilpatrick, A. Stevenson, M. ABKenzie, 0. Marshall, L. Baker, W. R. Young, N. Fairclough, W. Meek, T). Paterson, R. Martin, I). Fraser, W. Ballantyne, B. Cameron, F. Smith, J. Faris, K. Skinner, J. Valentine, I. Prisk, and K. M'Adam.