CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21728, 10 March 1936, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

' Miss Nancy Green (Watford i street), who has been visiting hen sister, Mrs A. J. Aitken ("Kereone," Morrinsville), has returned home. ;Mro Gladstone Boyd is spending 1 a holiday in Dunedin and Timaru. Miss Betty Macassey (Dunedin) I is the guest of Miss Lorna Mann,, Papanui road. Miss Jocelyn Webb, of Wellington: and formerly of Christchurch, left 1 Wellington by the Makura for Sydney. She was accompanied by Mrs Connelley. Children of the High Street Methodist Sunday School held their annual picnic at "Merchiston," St. Martins road. Games and races j were enjoyed, the winners being:— Primary. Edna Clarke, R. Rice; junior, Alice Knight, Doris Parkin, Charles Rice, Ray Dalley; senior, Violet Knight, "Belle Campbell; mothers' race, Mrs Campbell. On February 1$ the London correspondent of 'The Press" wrote: Mr S. J. Hearn (Christchurch) has brought his wife and family from New Zealand and is joining the staff of Powers-Sstmas Accounting Machines, Ltd., at Aldwych House* Mr Hearn has taken over a residence in Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent. He was for 14 years assistant accountant at the Municipal Electricity Department, Christchurch. The Misses Winnie and Eva Hayward, who will leave Christchurch shortly for a visit to England, were 1 entertained by several nurses of the Karitane Hospital at a pleasant little morning tea party held yesterday at Ballantynes. i Oil February 10 a son was born to Lady Gwendoline Latham, wife of Major Edward Latham, M.C., R.A., and eldest daughter of the late Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe and of Countess Jellicoe. The child was born in London Mrs H. J. Quarrell and MisS Nora Quarrell (Christchurch) have been enjoying London since their arrival, and they have now left for a visit to Mr Quarrell's relatives at Bridport, Dorset, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" recently. Miss Doris C. Pinfold, B.A. (diristchurch), who has come under the exchange of teachers' scheme, will be stationed at Liverpool under the direction of the Liverpool Education Authority, wrote the .London correspondent of "The Press" on February 15. Miss Pinfold expects to be in.Liverpool for 11 months. Toward the end of June she is hoping to be joined there by hert sister and by Miss Williams (Wellington). Then all three Will go to the Continent for the. August vacation. Miss pinfoloVssister hopes to continue her musical study in London during the last three months of the "year; arid toChristmas the Misses .Pinfold and Miss William?' : . will leaye for ;New Zeajajnd vijl : Suez. ';f A large* of women bowlers the w%ek-end ? iroffif the .tournament held - at. TiWass, Johns, Ramsey, arid OUiver (skip), of the Shirley Club, were the winners of the B section (rinks); Mesdames Kent and Swansori, of . the Sydenham Club, were the winners of K section, and. Mesdames Wass and Ramsay, .of Shirley, were the winners of section L (pairs). The'officers of the three centres—Christchurch, Timaru, and. Dunedin—took the op- [ portunity of meeting, the result bej ing that the South Island Women's Bowling Council was formed. The [next tournament will be held in I Dunedin.

146 NEW KNITTING STYLES,

Knitting, crochet, rug-making—l 46 photos of the most attractive 1936 styles contained in Patons and Baldwins latest catalogue "Make it in Wool" (sth edition). An invaluable guide to choosing "Helps to Knitters" instruction books. Post free—write today to Patons and Baldwins, Box 1441R, Wellington. . 1

CALLING ALL HIKERS!

The new Hiking Shoes are here—and they're great! Here's an example —Black or Brown Hiking . Shoes, leather soles, stand any amount of rough wear, yet will riot look out of place on the street, 15/6 at Robinsons, m High street (opp. High street Post Office)— The Hiker's Shoe Store. —6

Have you arranged for your permanent wave? Be wise in time and book your appointment early. The Annette Toilet Salon, 277 High street, will emphasise your individuality by the most modern process of Eugene Permanent Waving. 'Phone 41-042 for an appointment. —3

WONDERFUL LEGACY. ,

Pay a visit to Goodman's Mantle Showroom at 644 Colombo street, and see what it is possible to SAVE by buying your winter coat or costume from the DIRECT manufacturers. If we cannot fit you our expert London cutter, Mr Dunham, will be pleased to make to your individual requirements. After many years of manufacturing for the trade we are fully qualified to give you expert service. Our VALUES and Fittings are outstanding. Goodmans (J. B. Bremner and T. H. Dunham, co-managers), 644 Colombo street (5 doors past Mason, Struthers). —ti

ST. CUTHBERT'S GUILD

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Ladies' Guild of St. Cuthbert's Guild. It was decided, to hold a chrysanthemum show on May 9, in the Allendale Hall, and to have a "bring and buy" stall for cakes, sweets, and afternoon tea. Mesdames Blain and Brown were hostesses at the tea hour.