CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21324, 17 November 1934, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss Betty Aircl (Christchurch) is the guest of Miss Frances Davies. 'Borne Creek," Waiau. Nurse E. Bacon has returned to 45 Bealey avenue after spending several months in the North Island. ' Miss Threlkeld returned to Christchurch recently after an absence of four years in England. Mrs Duncan Rutherford (Leslie Hills) is visiting Christchurch and is staying at Warwick House. Mrs T\ T. Thompson and Miss Eunoe Thompson will leave Christchurch in March for Sydney, where they will join the Orontes for a trip to Britain. Mr and Mrs Denny-Brown (New Plymouth), who are visiting Christchurch, are staying at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs H. Honore and family (Papanui), who have been abroad (for several months, returned by the lonic which arrived in Wellington on Thursday. Major-General H. J. P. Browne, C.8., a retired Indian Army officer, accompanied by Mrs Browne, arrived at Wellington from England by the Ruabine and are now visiting Christchurch and are staying at Warwick Housed General Browne, who is a keen fisherman, has formerly visited Christchurch. Passengers for Lytlelton on board the lonic which arrived in Wellington on Thursday included the Rev. and Mrs N. E. Oakley and family, Mr B. Utiwin and Mr'D. P. Walker. Mesdames Lowery and Strickland (Wellington) are visiting Christchurch where thry will be spending a few days with Mrs Lowery's daughter, Mrs Dalgety, before going to Hanmer Springs. Mr and Mrs A. Stocker (Spotswood) are visiting Christchurch and are staying at Warwick House. Dr. Helen Simpson, who left Christchurch for England early this year, has returned to the Dominion and is at present visiting in Karamea. Miss Jane Wendcn, formerly of Craighead School, Timaru, who has been studying domestic scioncv in London, will return to the Dominion in January. Mrs J. A. Doctor (Wellingtor) president of the Kindergarten Union, is the guest of Mrs R. Kennedy, Littlebourne, Dunedin. Miss Helen Cox (Kowai Bush\ who has been visiting Mrs Thacker. St. Andrew's square, has returned home. Mrs Walker, wife of Dr. F. Walker, of St. Andrews University, Scotland, has arrived in Dunedin to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs J. G. Alexander, St. Clair. Misses Olive and Rae Scott ("Kenwyn," Bealey avenue) are spending a holiday at Godley House, Diamond Harbour. Miss Reay Trolovc ("The Shades," Marlborough) is the guest of Miss Dorothy Roberts, Dunedin. Mrs Clark and Miss Rita Clark (Christchurch) are spending a few weeks at the Cafe, New Brighton. The annual dance recital by the pupils of Miss Enid Lawson will be held at the Radiant Hall on Wednesday, November 21, at 8 p.m. A bright and varied programme of songs and ballets is promised. Among the singers will be Mr Douglas Suckling, Miss Norma Sturrock, and Miss Greta Archer. Miss Olive C. Anderson has notified the Board of Managers of the Petone Memorial Technical School of her intention to resign at the end of the year from her position as home science instructress. Miss Anderson has been in the service of the board for the last four years. The Board of Managers extended its thanks to Miss Anderson for her services and wished her happiness in her future married life. AND WE'LL ALL CHOOSE XMAS GIFTS EARLY THIS YEAR. Remember how we left it all till the last minute last year? Foolish—but this year it's going to be different. Some of us have already chosen from the fascinating, appropriate suggestions at Cameron Smith's, Chemists. There's lots of ideas—Perfumes. Powders, Brushes, Creams, etc. E. Cameron Smith. Ltd.. Chemids, Cathedral square. —6 REFRESHING. One of the most refreshing and enlivening things a woman can do this week is to treat her hair to the becoming luxury of a real Eugene Permanent wave. A genuine Eugene by the Annette Toilet Salon (2 doors from Tivoli) will please you in every way. Ring 41-042 for an appointment. —2 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. We confidently recommend Hotel Stonehurst, Christchurch, to intending travellers. This leading private hotel is centrally situated within convenient distance of theatres, parks, and gardens. Has splendid table, bathroom facilities, garages, etc. 12/6 per day, £3 10s weekly. Concesisons for parties, etc. —1 SLIM SAFELY. Regain your graceful, slender figure quickly and safely with NATURETTES, the simple Slimming Treatment. Purely herbal. No violent exercising required. Money-back guarantee. 17 days' treatment fcr 7s 6d. Insist on NATURETTES. E. Cameron Smith. Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. — 5 DEAR EGGS LASTINGLY BANISHED. Mrs B. Thrifty has discovered that there is no longer any need to worry about dear eggs. She serves her husband with "Ego" preserved eggs; and has cheap eggs all the year round. Perfect and fresh for boiling, frying, poaching, and no preserved taste. —3 If you cannot get BLU-IT from your " local store a postcard will bring our representative. BLU-IT, the perfect laundry blue, 16 weeks' supply 6d. Makes clothes snow white. N.Z. Sheet Blue Co.. 9 Chelsea street, Christchurch. 246 KING GEORGE'S JUBILEE. A personally escorted TOUR ROUND THE WORLD, with extended holiday in England, etc. Commencing April next, is now being organised. SIGHTSEEING WILL INCLUDE THE KING'S JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. Early application is essential by any wishing to join the party. For fares and prospectus of tour apply: "World Tour," Box 1620, Auckland 8317

i Mrs Wilson, C.8.E., widow of Dr. Edward Wilson, the famous scientist, who was a member of Scott's Antarctic Expedition, will arrive in Christchurch to-day. Mrs Wilson, who has done much war work in London, has recently been travelling in Rhodesia, Malay States and Australia. Miss Emily McCosker (Ashburton) has left lor Invercargili, where she will enter the Karitane-Hunt Hospital as a trainee. Mrs Denys Hoare (Kilmore street west) will leave to-day for a visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs Richard Moore (Cashmere Hills) has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Eileen O'Meeghan (Timaru; who has been the guest of Miss Agnes Barrett. "Gresford," Papanui, has returned home. Miss Ann Cooper (Brown's road) will leave to-day to visit Miss Betty Murray, "Woodbank," Clarence Bridge. Later she will stay with her cousin, Mrs Bryan Trolove, "Paripawa," Marlborough. Mrs Andrew Guild (Timaru) and Miss Willis (Dicton) are guests at Warwick House. The lady missioners of the Church Army, in their caravan, paid a visit to Yaldhurst last week and conducted short mission services at St. Luke's Church. Sister K. North and Sister E. Childs conducted the services. Lantern lectures were held in the schoolroom. During their visit all parishioners were visited and the nightly services were very well attended.

AFTERNOON PARTY i Miss Elisabeth Morris, whose marriage will take place early next year, was honoured yesterday afternoon at a very enjoyable party given by Miss Eunoe Thompson at her home in Papanui road. The hostess wore a pretty frock of white and blue patterned crepe de chine and Miss Morris wore a deep delphinium blue frock, with frilled jabot of white organdi, and a beige straw hat. The reception rooms were gay with roses, sweet peas, and Iceland poppies, and each guest brought for Miss Morris a gift for the bathroom in her new home. An interesting musical competition was won by Miss-Dorothy Loughnan, with Miss Peggy Loughnan second. The guests were Misses Morris, Peggy Loughnan (Lower Hutt), Dorothy Loughnan, Nancy Gard'ner, Joan Gard'ner. Barbara Bloxam. Katie Polemedis, Joyce Mac Gibbon, Joan Turnbull. Pauline Upham, Nancy Buchanan. Joan Whitcombe, Patricia Foster. Helen Thomson, Isla Thomas, and Joan Browne. PARTY AT FENDALTON Mrs Richard Hamilton (Fendalton') was hostess at a very pleasant flag bridge party, given in honour of Miss Roie de Pass, whose marriage will take place on November 28, Each guest brought for Miss de Pass a blue gift for the bathroom of her new home. The winners of the prize for bridge were Mrs Andrew Todd, Miss de Pass, and Miss Joyce Mac Gibbon. Those who enjoyed Mrs Hamilton's hospitality were Mrs F. N. Sinclair, Mrs Cecil de Pass, and Miss de Pass, Mesdames Cyril White, Douglas Smith, Andrew Todd, Horace Thompson, Misses Nona Hampton, Margaret Ogilvie, Ngawi Thompson, and Joyce MacGibbon. WELCOME HOME On Thursday evening a large number of friends from Glenmark. Waipara. and Omihi gathered at "Manahune.'' Waipara, to welcome home Mr and Mrs Walter Thomson. The drawing room was decorated with bowls of roses and the grounds were lit with gay Chinese lanterns. A very pleasant time was spent in cards, competitions, musical items, and dancing. •WHERE MODERN STYLES PREDOMINATE It will be of paramount interest to all women to whom a smart and welldressed appearance is important, to learn that in order to celebrate their tenth anniversary of successful business, McElwee's Millinery Salon (whose advertisement appears on this page) have decided to make a 4s in the £ reduction on all hats that are purchased on their premises during next week. Ladies are advised to take advantage of this exceptional offer. esDecially as the newly-arrived models include some of the most becomingly smart millinery seen in Christchurch. For every costume, for every occasion, you will find at McElwee's a hat that will harmonise perfectly—in every conceivable shade. McElwee's carry a large stock of the latest models, each smart and distinct—they are correctly styled, of highest quality, and at sensible prices. On the completion of the new State Theatre building, on the corner of Gloucester and Colombo streets, McElwee's will be installed in a more commodious and modern establishment in this building, where ample window display and up-to-date equipment will be a special feature. Present temporary showroom is opposite Frank A. Cook. Ltd.. same entrance as Beattie' toilet salon, first floor. —-6