CURRENT NOTES.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20918, 27 July 1933, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES.

The Hon. G. J. Smith and Mrs Smith ("Riverlaw," St. Martins), who have been visiting Sydney, will return to Christchurch this morning. Mrs J. Chapman (Totara Valley, South Canterbury), who is visiting Christchurch for the Women's Institute conference, is the guest of Mrs T. Richards, Tancred street, North Linwood. Miss Betty Holmes and Mr G. Holmes (Rakaia) will leave to-day for a holiday visit to the Hermitage, Mount Cook. Mrs Arthur Rose and Miss Esther Rose (Manchester street north) have returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Eme Gallagher (Broadfield) is visiting relatives in Greymouth and Reefton. Miss Jean Newton and Mr T. Newton ("The Willows," Ashburton) will leave to-day for the Hermitage, Mount Cook. Mrs F. G. Sowden (Aylesbury), president of the Kirwee Women's Institute, is attending the Dominion conference of Women's Institutes. Mrs H. B. Gordon (Wellington) is visiting her sister, Mrs John Deans, "Kirkstyle." Coalgate. Miss Dunlop (Pigeon Bay) and Miss Sylvia Orbell (Pentlow, South Canterbury) are the guests of Mrs R. E. Alexander, Agricultural College, Lincoln. Mrs M. Varley (Bay of Plenty), who is a delegate to the Women's Institutes conference, is the guest of Mrs Stephen Temple, Madras street north.

Miss Diana Orbcll (South Canterbury) is the guest of Miss Katherine Westenra, "Camla," Dunsandel.

Mrs H. J. Norman, president of the Springfield branch of the Women's Institute, is visiting Christchurch, and is the guest of Mrs G. F. Reddell, Nicholls street, Shirley.

Mrs A. P. Bruce ("Kinkora," Pendarves) is visiting Christchurch as the Chertsey delegate to the Women's Institutes' conference. Whether women at Helen Connon Hall should be allowed to smoke or not was a question discussed by the board of governors at a recent meeting. It was agreed that it was a matter for the house committee to decide; and the women students accordingly passed a resolution permitting smoking.

For the convenience of guests who will be attending the ball of the Loyal Orange Lodge to be held at Hornby on Friday, a bus will leave the Orange Hall, Worcester street, at 7.45 p.m.

The engagement is announced of Eileen Ada, only daughter of the late Mrs Plunket and of Mr James Plunket, to Donald David youngest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Popplewell, Peel Forest. Mrs G." Barker (Hawarden) was hostess at an enjoyable "pantry' gift party in honour of Miss Molly Sidey, whose marriage will take place early in August. Amor"»st those present were Mrs Sidey and Miss M. Sidey, Dr. Wood, M-sdames White, Pawsey, Anderson, Boon, Owen, Evans, Fincham, F. Mason, Booker, Wickenden, Smellie, Misses E. Maon, A. R. Blakley, L. Boon, Edith Mason, Shirley White, and Joan Booker. Attend C. E. Jones's Auction Sale today, commencingat 12 noon. 253 Cashel street. City. Superior furniture of every description, linen, blankets, ®tc. Contents of 12 rooms. —6 HIP-FITTING CARDIGAN. An extremely smart pattern for a knitted cardigan with fitting sleeves, open front, and long revers is given in Booklet 414. The wool used is Rose Fingering, famous for its soft warmth, durability, and elasticity. Send 3d stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —4 The Improved "STOP-IT" is proving so effective in curing Coughs and Colds that you should get a bottle immediately. "STOP-IT" gives larger quantities. Handy size Is, large Is 9d, O.S. 2s 6d. —l2 FINAL BRUSH DRIVE. This week is your last opportunity to secure high-grade Brushes at E. Cameron Smith's specially reduced prices. Here are a few of the bargains offered! Satin-back Whalebone Brushes, usually ss, now 3s lid. Ebony-back Bristle Brushes, 255, now 12s 6d. Satin-back Bristle (extra strong), 30s, now 20s. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., The Big Chemists, New Regent Theatre Building, Cathedral square. — 1 ADULTS ONLY. When you consider the number of preparations on the market which are recommended (for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Night Coughing Asthma), all of which are suitable for children or adults, you will realise the necessity for a mixture which contains ingredients suitable for adults only. Tavener's "Plus 4" contains those ingredients, therefore must be much stronger and more suited for adult conditions of the throat, chest, and lungs. "Plus 4," 2s 6d and 4s Cd. all grocers and chemists, or Tavener. Chemist, 183 High street —6 SOCIAL AND DANCE. The fortnightly social and dance held under the auspices of the Papanui School Committee proved very enjoyable. The "flag 500" contest was won by Mr Cooper, Miss Haynes, and Mrs Shimanski. Mesdames Neville and Donald, and Mr Haynes were awarded consolation prizes. Miss Robinson and Mr Lynch won the lucky spot dance, and the Monte Carlo was won by Miss Owen and Mr Puddle. Music was supplied by Messrs A. Curson and T. Maine.