WOMEN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 243, 12 September 1929, Page 11

WOMEN’S WORLD.

(By “GERA!

Air and Airs F. C. Brady, of Napier' are visiting Palmerston North. ’ The friends of Airs Kenneth McDonald will be pleased to learn that she is progressing favourably after undergoing an operation at a private hospital. At the recent examination of students of the Palmerston North Technical School in Pitman’s speed typewriting Aliss Melva Wright, of the junior grade evening pupils (91) passed with distinction.

Airs Alary Ann Pilkington, aged 93, who died this week, was one of Auckland’s oldest residents, having lived in the city for 80 years. She was probably the oldest Aucklander to have actually lived in Queen Street in the ’forties. She was in excellent health until a few weeks ago, when she fell and sustained a broken rib.

Aliss V. Lee, a daughter of Air A. J.ce, of Foxton, met with an accident while cycling in Alain Street this week. She had the misfortune to be struck by a car in which there were two youths. Aliss Lee was thrown heavily to the road, and was later conveyed to' the house of a friend, suffering from bruises and abrasions of the right leg. The Alanawatu Croquet Club members held the last of their winter season card afternoons yesterday at the pavilion in Fitzherbert Avenue. Spring bulbs were used for the decoration scheme. The hostesses were Alesdames Hampton, Benfell and Iladford. The prizes were won by Airs Bow?.ter (bridge), Airs AVebb (euchre) and the lucky number by Alrs Boris.

Air and Airs R. A. Fuller, of Awetori a Avenue, last evening arranged a deiight c ul dance for Aliss Alolly Campbell, of Dunedin. It was an impromptu affair, but everyone had a most jolly time. The rooms were gay with spring flowers and blossoms, and the young people enjoyed dancing and games, after which a dainty supper was served from an artistically arranged table. Aliss Grr.ee Fuller assisted her mother to receive and entertain the guests. The fashion exhibition at Olympia, London, revealed jealously-guarded secrets, says the Daily News The new dresses were equipped with petticoats and pantalettes. Curves and covered knees will return and the mannequins are dieting in order to recover the curves which are essential for the new bodices. Skirts have frills, flounces and fullness of length. The collections show as many trousered as skirted costumes, while ankle-length skirts or uneven dipping hems eclipse short skirts, which are restricted to walking, golf and outdoor wear. The leading colours are Vatican purple, brown green, blue and pink. Coloured kid elbow-length gloves will be prevalent for evening wear.

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dance Party. The residence of Air and Airs A. K. rew\ of Sanson, was the rendezvous or a very happy da nee party on Aloni aj’ evening, the occasion being in nonour of their son AA’inston, who is Rome troni Nelson for the term holidays, an! two guests, Aliss Doris Sirniii and Tack Alabin, also of Nelson. Dancing was held Ln the ball toom and caps, squeakers and streamers were distributed. Aliss D. Saunders contributed several humorous recitations il n d a dainty supper was served. Airs Drew received her guests in a frock of blue crepe de chene, Aliss Simm wearing blue georgette. NO! , No sun—no moon ! No morn —no noon No dawn—no dusk—no proper time of x- , da y iAo sky—no earthly view—no distance looking blue. No road—no street—no t’other side the way— No end to any row—no indications where the crescents go — No top to any steeple—no recognitions of familiar people. No courtesies for showing ’em —no knowing ’em ! No travelling at all —no locomotion — No inkling of the way—no notion — “No go”—by land or ocean — No mail—no post—no news from any foreign coast— No park—no ring—no afternoon gentility.—• No company—no nobility— No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease— No comfortable feci _n any member — No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees — . No fruit, no flowers, no leaves, no birds— November! Thomas Hood in The Argosy. 22 MARRIES 84. BRIDE IN BATHCHAIR. Following a three years’ friendship, Cyril Alills, aged 22, a son of Frank Aiills, formerly a leading Australian racing cyclist, was married to Airs F. Stevens, aged 84, a widow owning much property, at St. John’s Parish 1 Church, Woking, Lmidon. | The bride, who is a confirmed in- 1 valid, attended the ceremony in a bathchair. The bride’s solicitor gave 1 her away in tlie presence of interested j villagers. j

HOCKEY

AIANAAVATU RETAIN HARPER CUP. FEILDING’S CHALLENGE SUSTAINED. A very even game of hockey was forthcoming, yesterday, when the Alanawatu ladies’ eleven staved off Feilding’s challenge for the _ Harper Cup by four goals to three. The play was of a fairly high standard with touches of brilliance. Among those present were two New Zealand selectors, Aliss Kitto (AVellington) and Airs Dobson (Dannevirke), who were viewing local players with the view of ascertaining their claims for inclusion in the New Zealand team to participate :n the Empire tournament in South Africa next year. The teams were as follow: —

Alanawatu (green).—Alisses AI. Railson; E. Robson, Wereta.; AI. Godfrey, Scott, AlcAlinn; AI. Linklater, Hall, W. Ranson, Simpson and Newth. Feilding (blue). —Alisses _ Scott; Burke, Alanagh; Bridge, R. Linklater, R. AlcKelvie; Dixon, Worsfold, M. AlcKelvie, Waterworth and Dewe. Although Feilding had the advantage of the stiff breeze, the holders of the cup were the first to bo dangerous, Alisses Ranson and Hall being associated in a nice combined effort. Alisses Dixon and AVorsfold made breakaways for the Feilding team, but Alanawatu retaliated. Play was held up temporarily owing to an injury to Aliss Godfrey, who was able to continue. After a lengthy period of green domination, the visitors began to take a larger share of the game. Aliss Linklater made a nice opening and Aliss AlcKelvie was through like a shot, only to miss, the ball completely when inches from the goal. The visitors continued to carry the attack, but time and time .again they were robbed of scores that appeared certain. Aliss Wereta cleared from the attack, Aliss AlcAlinn continuing for the scene of play to change rapidly to the other end of the field, but Alanawatu could not bold their opponents, who swarmed back to force two penalty corners. From both of these the visitors were penalised for carrying the hall, half-time coming with the score sheet still * a blank. Feilding had had the better of the game at this stage. SECOND SPELL. Feilding opened strongly' after the interval, but a missed pass by the forwards saw the greens away. They went from end to end of the field with pretty combination, Aliss W. Ranson capping a brilliant movement with a nice sliot to put the holders in the lead. A strong right wing attack by Feilding saw the bail go across in front of the goal but Aliss E. Robson cleared. Not to be denied, the blue forwards with close passing again threatened Alanawatu’s citadel and Aliss Waterworth shot the equalising goal. Alisses Linklater and Hall took the ! Feilding’s end of the field, but could | not drive home the advantage. The ball came through tlx3 melee to Aliss Scott, whose shot was a fraction wide. However, almost immediately Aliss Simpson came through with the ball to goal with an accurate drive. Feilding retaliated in great style, giving the home defence some anxious moments, but a penalty for obstruction relieved the pressure. Aliss AlcAlinn cleared to Aliss Simpson, who passed m.'.tly to Aliss W. Ran,-on. The centre took the bail cleanly and coolly threaded the defence for her final shot to be never m doubt.—Alanawatu 3—l. The holders nearly added to their tally' almost immediately but a free hit for obstruction halted the movement. Feilding made a determined effort which was nullified by sticks against the centre'forward. Continuing on the offensive they .came close to scoring again. A breakaway by Aliss AlcAlinn brought temporary relief to the greens, but Feilding came back irresistibly for Aliss Waterworth to score. A long pass out to Alanawatu’s left wing enabled Aliss Newth to go down the sideline for a fifty yards’ run. She centred nicely but Aliss Hail was a little slow iii shooting and the goalkeeper cleared brilliantly. Playing with the* dash they had exhibited towards the end of the first spell, the visitors swept downfieid lor Aliss AlcKelvie to put a shot in from the edge of the circle to again level the scores. Aliss Dixon made an electric dash through the greens, drawing Aliss Ranson out of goal, to stem her advance. With the’ winning goal in sight she appeared practically certain to score when Aliss Godfrey came back fast to save in the nick of time. Alanawatu were then seen to better advantage. They made a strenuous attack and were awarded a penalty bully which gave Aliss Ranson an easy goal. Play'ing in winning vein Alanawatu launched some pretty’ combined movements. but offside prevented them from scoring again before the final whistle. Alanawatu thus retained the trophy by lour goals to three. Messrs C. Aitchison and J- S. Herdman refereed. At the conclusion of the game the visitors were entertained at tea by the Alanawatu Ladies Hockey’ Association.

•PERFECT HUSBANDS

ALSO PERFECT WIVES

The perfect husband, according to the New York Evening World, “must be a lover as well as a plumber, lie must know all about the care of children, and he must be a St. George in slaying moths and flics.” In fine, we' learn from news stories and editorials, the perfect husband must be able to do 143 things, and if lie does them all lie has a batting average of 1000.

The first requirement is tliat_ lie should he a good provider. Under this head come forty minor qualifications. He must be able to repair gas or water pif>es, set up and adjust stoves, manage tire furnace, look after the doors and fences and “be prepared to sell at a maximum advantage old clothing and old furniture.” He ought to be able to care

for the family clothing, and to see that it is properly protected against moths and the effect of light. He must know how to manage a checking account, and be able to verity bills. 'That is not all by any means. He is expected to know something about the care and management of children; to bath, dress and feed them will give them moral, intellectual and religious training. Naturally he will be called upon to beautify the house and lawn and keep the place free of flies. Last, but by no means least, it is lus business to keep peace and harmony in the home. He must control lus temper and tolerate the faults of lus wife and children.

This causes the Baltimore Evening Sun to suggest that Professor Peters state the requirements for the perfect wife, and offers these suggestions as to what qualities she should possess: Amiability. Behaviour with regard to unexpected guest, invited b,v husband. Ability to recognise that real trouble with husband ana children is that she is herself a trifle tired. Staying within her market money allowance. Doing the upstairs rooms by 11 a.ni. Avoiding a regular routine in daily menus. , Unwillingness to substitute steweu fruit for a made dessert. Remembering to keep furnace going in winter while husband is at office. Abstaining from telephone conversations during working hours. Going to market in person. Sales resistance against house-to-house canvassers for an interesting variety of merchandise. Getting up in the morning to superintend husband’s breakfast. Knowing where the children are. Keeping beautiful and not “just letting herself go.” OUR BASIES. By Hygeia. Published under the auspices of the ltoyal Now Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children (PI linker Society). “It is wiser to put up a fence at the top of a precipice than to maintain an ambulance at the bottom.”

AIOTHERCRAFT AND THE TODDLER. WHAT DO WE AIEAN BY ‘‘MOTHERCRAFT" ? By “Alothercraft” we mean the simple science and the art of correct mothering. Does anyone • nuinnui "the maternal instinct ' ; does anyone still pooh-pooh tlie idea of applying science to motherhood, saying, "The bird needs no science, nor the cut, a mammal like ourselves”? To such objectors we would say, in the vivid words of Dr. C. W. Salceby: “Just because the human mother is human her forte is not instinct, but intelligence The insect, avian, and feline mother has instinct in various forms and degrees. The cat never gives her kittens 'the same as we have ourselves, but her own breast. AYitliin the limits set by a certain range of environment to which they are evolutionary adapted, sub-human mothers ‘know’ all they need to know- —which is well, for they can scarcely icarn. To learn is to be intelligent. The human mother is chat; but intelligence, whilst it can learn everything, has everything to learn. That is why the sub-human mother (and father, of course), relying upon fixed, well-adapted, readymade instinct, seems superior to ourselves, who make the most deplorable mistakes from the moment we begin. ...” . Modern human mothering is an art, not an instinct —else why so many bottle-fed babies, when “the good God gives the milk with every mother ? Wliv so many delicate babies, dead babies? And why lias the death-rate fallen and the. standard of infant health risen in the community with the increasing application ol rational, scientific principles to the feeding and rearing of babies? THE AIOTHERCRAFT IDEAL.

All over the world people are waking up to these facts, and are striving to achieve the motliercraft ideal, which aims at having every baby naturally fed, and 100 per cent, healthy, happy, and good; every toddler and school child sturdy and robust; every bov and girl aware of flic simple essentials for good parenthood—and so back to the beginning of the cycle again, with the mother, healthy and happy before and alter the birth of her baby, equipped to rear A 1 citizens and to deal serenely and successfully with the dangers and diffculties which may come —in other words, to be “the competent executive in her own home.” A grand ideal for which to work! And how much, how very much, remains to be done, especially with regard to the health of the pre-school child and the teaching of simple motliercraft to school children. THE HEALTH OF THE PRESCHOOL CHILD. Whilst it is true that our infantilemortality rate and the standard of health amongst our babies under one year is unequalled anywhere, it is too sadly true that this standard is by no means generally maintained through the later period hum one to five years. The splendid babies of a year to 18 months old do not necessarily enter school in the “splendid” class. THE TRAGEDY OF THE TEETH. School doctors and dentists tell a woeful tale of the teeth. The proportion of children in New Zealand entering school with perfect, or even reasonably good, sets of teeth is shockingly small. We cannot be satisfied whilst this is the case. WHY DO THE CHILDREN FALL OFF IN CONDITION? Speaking very generally, the babies up to 12 or IS months old are “splendid” because the principles of good mothering are understood and applied to the upbringing of babies, at least in some degree, by the great majority of mothers throughout the country. Again, speaking generally, the older children “fall off” because the importance to them of those same principles is not understood, and they are denied the advantages of some at least of the simple essentials for good health-—studied diet, regular habits, ample- sleep', etc.—which are generally conceded to be necessary during infancy. CONTINUITY. As a matter of fact, of course, the life of the child cannot be split up into sections labelled "infancy,” “pre-school age,” etc. It begins at conception and during the first nine months is bound up with the health and fitness of the mother, but. throughout that period and the whole of infancy and childhood the health and well-being of the child is one problem, governed by the immutable laws of Nature. AN APPEAL. There is no royal road to success and no short cut. But there are some first steps which all can take. First, we must frankly face the position and realise that we are not doing the best we can for the “little runabouts.” The next step is to seek authoritative advice and conscientiously endeavour to understand and follow it. We have appealed many times to mothers to bring the older children to the Plunket rooms at intervals throughout the pre-school period, and we appeal again. It, is only by whole-hearted ‘ /‘getting together” on the part of both!

parents ami nurses that the host results can be achieved. Then let us get together to remove this blot on our national record.

For the special benefit of parents who are unable to get in touch with a Plunket nurse, we shall presently deal with several aspects of the care of the runabout child in this column.