GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 July 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS INSTRUCTIVE DEMONSTRATION. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Greytown League of Mothers was held in the Parish Hall yesterday afternoon, when Mrs Bull presided over a very large attendance of members and friends. Several apologies for absence were received. Members stood in silence for a few moments in sympathy with Mrs Duff, who has just recently suffered bereavement. Mrs Bull said how pleased she was to hear Mrs H. Rees was well enough to return to her home from the Greytown Hospital. She reported that Miss Askew was still in hospital and also that Miss Kidd was progressing favourably after having undergone an operation. Mrs Bull, as Greytown’s representative at the last annual conference, read the King’s message last Christmas, and which was repeated at the conference by Mrs Cornish (Wellington Provincial President). Mrs Cornish said that she felt the message was an 'inspiration and help to mothers in these strenuous days. She said money was not the object of the League, it was really for mothers to enjoy a quiet rest and harmony at the meetings, and to go away feeling the benefit of the same.

Mrs Wiggins (secretary) read a letter from Mrs Page, 0.8. E. (Masterton), which had been sent by Mr Horton to the League in regard to refugee children. Mrs Farley sang “My Treasure.” The choir rendered two items: Brahms “Lullaby” and “Sweet and Low.” Miss Barnett of the Masterton Hospital was the chief speaker at the meeting, and was assisted by Sister Goudie and nurses from Masterton Hospital. The subject was “Care of Measles in the Home.” The talk was cleverly acted by Sister Goudie as District Nurse, one nurse as the child, the other as the mother, and the other as the mother-in-law. The humorous side was cleverly given by Sister Goudie and gave mothers food for thought, being happy while nursing the sick. The serious side was taken into consideration too. Sister Goudie said measles really was a serious illness and often resulted in grave complications. The first things to remember were cleanliness, take care to wash the hands after attending a patient, to keep the room either darkened or put dark glasses on the patient, to save the eyes from strain. Orange drinks, lemon with glucose D added, or pineapple to suck were very good for cleaning the tongue. Care should be taken to air the blankets after illness, to boil all dishes used by the patient and steps taken to prevent the spread of infection. Mrs Horton warmly thanked Matron Barnett, Sister Goudie and the nurses for their clever performance. Mrs Bull lif.'en presented Matron Barnett with aVbeautiful bouquet, which had been made by Mrs Knell. The bed, screens, etc., for the demonstration had been lent by Matron Higginson, of the Greytown Hospital. Visitors present were Mrs G. R. Jury (representing the Girl Guides), Mrs F. C. Bunny (representing the Red Cross) and several of her members and Matron Higginson of the Grey town Hospital. Mrs Bull thanked Mrs A. Nichols for preparing the room and also the hostesses, Mesdames Hay, Robinson. Bull. Wiggins and J. Rees. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and the National Anthem. RED CROSS SOCIETY A very successful bridge party was held in the Plunket Rooms on Monday evening by the members of the Red Cross Sewing Circle. An apology for absence was received from Mr A. W. Horton. ' The prize-winners were Sister Hughes, Mr G. R. Jury and Mrs Bunny. Personal Items. Mrs J. E. Parsons and family, of Titoki, North Auckland, are the guests of Mr and Mrs W. Everett. Main Street. Mr J. W. Tate, who- has been appointed to the staff of the Central Command, will leave for Wellington on Monday. School Contests. The Featherston District High School pupils visited Greytown yesterday afternoon. The football match resulted in a win for Greytown by 11 points to 5. At basketball the A teams drew <ll goals each) and the Featherston B team defeated Greytown B by 18 to 13. Evacuated Children. Notice is given that persons willing to provide homes for evacuated British children can obtain the necessary forms from the Town Clerk’s office.