CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21733, 16 March 1936, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

* Colonel R. E. Barker (Royal Signals, Aldershot) and Mrs Barker arrived in Christchurch yesterday from England and left later for South Canterbury, where they will visit Colonel Barker's parents, Mr and Mrs Arthur Barker, Winchester, and Mrs Barker’s parents, Mr :and ; Mrs F. Million, Orafi. Mrs Hillyer, widow of a former manager of the Hong Kong-Shang-hai Bank, is visiting, Christchurch and will leave this morning for Queenstown. She will visit South Africa and Britain before returning to China. Mrs Cl R. Kiver (Papanui Road) has returned from a visit 'to her daughter, Mrs Roger Clifford, Ashley Hay, Waipara. Mrs W. Atkinson (Fendalton) is visiting . her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Harold Atkinson, Masons, Hills, North Canterbury. Mrs J. D. Ormond (Wallingford, Hawke’s Bay) has arrived from the north to stay with her daughter, Mrs J. Acland, of Mount Peel. Miss M. Hookham, who is paying a short visit to relatives in the North Island, will not return to Christchurch until after Wednesday, March 18. Dr. and Mrs F. W. Helmore (Sockburn) returned yesterday from a holiday spent in Auckland. Mrs I. C. Vidal, of Milton, is spending a holiday with Mrs W. H. Stevens, Ashburton.' Miss Frances Cleary, of the Waikato Public Hospital, Hamilton, is visiting her parents, Sergeant and Mrs J. F. Cleary, Ashburton. Miss Irene Milnes (Banks avenue) has returned from a visit to Great Britain. Miss M. M. MacKay, a prominent member of the Queen’s Club, Sydney, arrived in Christchurch yesterday and is staying at the United Service Hotel, Mrs R. A. Fougere, Lincoln College, has been appointed honorary secretary of the North Canterbury Federation of Women’s Institutes, Succeeding Mrs Ross Macdonald, who has resigned. Miss Dorothy Harkness (Westport) will arrive in Christchurch to-day for a short visit to her sister, Miss Muriel Harkness, Peterborough street west. Mr and Mrs Peter Wood (Sydenham) will leave by the Monowaion Thursday for a visit to Sydney. Mr and Mrs Frank Palmer (Marshland) have returned from a holiday visit to South Canterbury. This afternoon at 2.30 o’clock, at the Anglican Cathedral, a service of intercession, to be attended by members of the Mothers’. Union, will be held. At a meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Miss Blackwell expressed appreciation of the president (Miss C. Henderson) for her devoted and untiring service as honorary corresponding secretary of the Dominion Council. Miss Henderson will retire from office this year. The interest tha£ Is taken in the work of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union was shown by the numerous gifts given by members at a recent meeting of the Sumner branch of the union. Miss E. A Scott presided and Mrs Sedgwick (Hanmer Springs) spoke of mission work she had done amongst aborigines in Queensland. Mrs Walker read a letter describing home mission work in Kaitaia, Auckland, and,'‘as the box of gifts will be sent to Nguna, New Hebrides, Mrs Topping spoke of Presbyterian missions in Nguna. A small band of British nurses, led by Gertrude Lady Decies, left London last month to join the Abyssinian Red,, Cross in the war zone. Lady Decmf, generally known as Sister Holly in nursing circles, served in the Great War and during the Russian revolution. ; Mrs H. J. Marriner’s assistance and strong practical common-sense had been a great asset to the Te Waipbunamu Maori Girls’ School, . said Dean Julius when expressing regret at Mrs Marriner’s resignation from the school council, at the annual meeting held on Saturday afternoon. Canon A. H. Norris expressed the hope that members would soon be able to welcome her back. Miss N. Foley was appointed to take Mrs Marriner’s place. At the annual meeting of the council of the Te Waipounamu School on Saturday afternoon, apologies were, made by Dean Julius for the absepce of Bishop and Mrs WestWatson,".and; it was moved that a be conveyed from the meeting to Bishop West-Watson expressing the sorrow and regret of member their deep sympathy with him in Mrs West-Watson’s illness. “The children of the school have a big place in Mrs WestWatson’s heart, and I think that she has a great place in their hearts, ’ said Dean Julius. LOVELIEST NEW KNITWEAR. .Ten adorable styles in latest Specialty Knitting Book-No. 31. Doublebreasted Golf Coat, Jumper Suit, Cardigans, Jumpers. Photos, and full instructions for knitting in Super Lustre Crepe, White Heather Bouclet. Homespuns, Fuzzy Wuzzy, Totem, Patona qualities. Four garments in 2 sizes. 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One of the tiniest babies born in New Zealand was received at the Karitane Home, Mount Albert, Auckland, three and a half weeks ago. She weighed only lib 1002, but how, after devoted care from the matron and nurses, she weighs 21b 2oz, -and is progressing satisfactorily.;-’ ■ ; ' At the annual meeting of the Te Waipounamu School Council on Saturday a tribute was paid to the excellent work and cheerful personality of the Rev. J. T. McWilliam, who, as chairman of the council and chaplain of the school, has assisted the teachers ahd pupils in many ways.: ■

SPINETTO Mrs John Montgomery was hpstess on Saturday night at a small spinetto party, given at her home, “Holmbrook,” Fei,dalton, in honour of Miss Montgomery Moore, of Wanganui, who is at present her guest. Those who enjoyed Mrs Montgomery’s hospitality were Miss Montgomery Moore, Mrs George Aitken, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Frank Wilding. Mrs Donald Dobson, Miss H. Kitson, Miss Ruth Wynn Williams. MORNING TEA In a few weeks, Miss Gladys Cotton and Miss Lilian Gates, (Feudal - ton) will leave New Zealand by the Niagara for Vancouver, ahd will travel through Canada, staying at Banff, Toronto, and Montreal, before continuing their journey to Britain. There they will spend several months and intend to arrive back in Christchurch In November. To afford some of their friends an opportunity of wishing them a pleasant trip, Mrs C. G. Wilkin gave a very enjoyable tea party at Ballanrynes on Saturday morning in their honour. The tea table, with its mauve tablecloth, was decorated with mauve asters, arranged in crystal vases, and Mrs Wilkin presented each of the honoured guests with an Easter egg and a shoulder spray of freesias. The guests were Miss Cotton, Miss Gates, Miss G. Thomson, Mrs P, G. Greenwood, Miss Margaret Morton, Miss A. Newton, Miss E. Atkinson, Mrs Harold Harman, Mrs Stanley Jameson, Mrs Kenneth Gresson, Miss Dora Bruce, Miss Elsie Macfarlane, Miss Nonie Enright. SWIMMING SPORTS VISITORS AT LINCOLN COLLEGE Saturday was a gala day at the Canterbury Agricultural College. Lincoln. In the afternoon, the students held their annual swimming sports in very pleasant weather, and in the presence of the staff arid many interested visitors, who were entertained at tea in the Memorial Hall. At the end of the programme the prizes were presented by Mrs J. A. Scott. Members of the committee were Messrs H. V."Hay, J. S. Maclean, and J. L. Leithbridge. In the evening the students provided a very entertaining concert programme, which was followed by supper and an informal dance. Music for dancing was played by Blogg’s band. Amongst those present in the afternoon or evening were Dr. F. W. Hilgendorf, who received the guests, Mr and Mrs John Deans, Misses Nancy and Janet Deans, Mr and Mrs Maurice Warren, Mr and Mrs J. C. Newton and Miss Kathleen Newton, Mr and Mrs F. Morrish and Mr and Mrs R. K. Morrish, Mr and Mrs J. C. Chamberlain and the Misses Mr and Mrs McKenzie, Mr and Mrs L. Gordon, Mr and Mrs J. R. Bowker and Miss Bowker, Rev. and Mrs G. HKendon, Mrs James Deans, Mrs W. Peryman, Mr and Mrs R. A. Fougere, Mr arid Mrs R. L. James, Mr and Mrs D. J. Sidey, Mr and Mrs M. J. Scott. Mr and Mrs A. H. Flay, Dr. O. H. Frankel, Dr. and Mrs I. Weston, Mrs Lilburne and Miss E. A. Lilburne, Mr I. D. Blair, Mr J. B. Hair, Dr. W. A. Johnston, Mr and Mrs C. P. Tebb. Misses Margaret, Mary, and Helen Hamilton, Janet Studholme (Waimate), Peg Blunden, Elvie Green, Kathleen Joseph, Lois Petrie, Heather Washbourn (Nelson), Janet Seymour, Diana Russell, 'Peggy Green, Celia Reese, Relda Duncan, Edith Arthur (Timaru), Audrey Rutherford, Blllee May, Betty Hatherley, Hazel Clark, Peggy and Patricia Clowes, Enid Orr, Kathleen and Gwynneth Talbot, Gwynneth Hobbs, Jean Stewart, Norma Peryman. Mollie Maling, Rose Hutton, Mary Talbot, Gladys Bennetts, Winifred Wallace, Barbara Griffith, Marjorie Williams, Enid Foster, Marion Stephens, Joan Rutherford, Barbara White, Mary Stevenson, Margaret O’Connor, June Denby, Nancy Rutherford, 1 HARVEST HOME DANCE A harvest home dance, organised by the Hinds School Committee, was held in the Hinds Hall, which had been effectively decorated with red, gold, blue, and white streamers, oat sheaves, and poppies. Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss M. Grayburn and partner, and Miss I. Rowell and Mr G. Parsons. Music was supplied by Cook’s orchestra (Lyndhurst), and extras were played by Miss L. Dellow, Messrs W. Vessey and L. Lister. Mr T. Gill was master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs W. Keeley, Mr and Mrs S. W. Tie, Mr and Mrs Holland, Mrs S. Watson, Misses L. Dellow, F. Rickard, M. Grayburn, M, Reddicliffe, M. Watson, I. Rowell (Carew), Q. Rickard, P. Wilson, K. Allen, A. Musson, N. Good (Ashburton), N. Mclnnes, J. Lowe, I, Bird, N. Grayburn, T. Stalker (Tinwald), D. Dell, M. Porter (Ashburton), M. Mclnnes, M. Lowe, H. Grice (Tinwald), A. Lowe, F. Donaldson, W. Lowe, M. Dell, R. Donaldson, A. Donaldson, Messrs H. Dellow, T. Gill, S. Rickard, R. Bagrie, M. Rickard, A, Rowell (Carew), H. Watson, M. Wilson, E. Rowell (Carew), W. Proctor, C. Bunting, E. Lowe, D. Mclnnes. G. Parsons, J. Batchelor, W. Vessey (Willowby), A. Clark, W. Lister, C. King, S. Lowe, C.. Dell, M. Vessey (Willowby), J. Proctor, 5 N. Reid, W. Joiner, E. Parsons, R. Reddicliffe, A- McLaren, and A. and R. Davidson (Eiffelton). ; VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS Manila Hot Springs Chateau: Messrs Scott, Simpson, J. S. Thompson (Dunedin), A. R. MvKenzie, J. Stonehouse, G. H. Lynch, J. C. Wallace. T. Quirk, J. M. Coffey, R. A. Harris (Christchurch), P. A. Donnelly, Graham (Wellington), A. Harris (Wangapui), A. R. Harvey, Coburn (Greymouth), H. J. O’Neill (Mosgiel), J. Buckland (Reefton), J. A. Mcßea; (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Dampier-Atkinson, Mr and Mrs Bell, Mrs Stuart. Mr and Mrs Kerr, Theo Atkinson. Miss Biggs, Dr. Trwin (Nelson), and Mr Baker (Hokitika).

NEW CLUB FORMED

FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN The first step towards the formation of a Catholic Women’s Club in Christchurch was taken yeterday afternoon, when nearly 70 women, attended a meeting held at the Ferry Road Convent to discuss the proposal. Bishop M. J. Brodie addressed the meeting, over which Mr P. O’Connell presided. His Lordship said he considered there whs definite nsed in Christchurch ox a social club for Catholic women, similar to one that had done and was doing much useful work in Auckland. Later, the organisation might develop wider activities and eventually • join the Catholic Women’s League, a worldwide organisation to which the Auckland Club is affiliated. He had, he said, often been asked to nominate a representative of the Catholic women of the city, and he felt that if a club were founded it would be decidedly helpful to the social life of the city. After some informal discussion, it was decided that a club be formed, and the following officers were elected: —President. Miss Mina Ward; vicepresident, Miss Mary O’Connor; honorary secretary. Miss Kathleen O’Connor; honorary treasurer. Miss M. Anderson; members of executive committee, Mesd’ames T. Aspell and W. Rodgers (Cathedral parish), Mrs F. C, Delany and Miss A. Buckley (St. Majry’s), Miss H. Nottingham (New Brighton-Dallington), Miss B. M. Sloan (Addington), Mrs G. Murray-Aynsley (Riccarton), Miss E. Kelly (Beckenham), Mrs Chisholm (Papanui), Mrs A. J. Malley (Sumner), and Mrs Alex Forbes (Woolstcn-Opawa). After the general meeting, a meeting of the committee was held to discuss plans for the immediate future. TE WAIPOUNAMU SCHOOL ANNUAL MEETING OF QOUNCIL o Dean Julius presided at the annual meeting of the council of Te Waipounamu School for Maori girls, held in the school grounds, Ferry road, on Saturday afternoon. The interest which the council’s work has aroused was shown by the large attendance of friends of the school, and the number of gifts received in response to the pound day appeal. The annual report, as published in “The Press” on March 11, was read and adopted. In seconding the adoption of the report, the Rev. G. Nelham Watson emphasised the excellent work that Miss H. Harding Was doing in the academic department. The educational side of the work should not be overlooked by the public, and the splendid record of the pupils was a tribute to Miss Harding’s teaching, he said. In submitting the financial report, Mr L. E. Haines (treasurer) pointed out the large decrease during recent years of voluntary subscriptions, which was a very serious consideration, he sajd. During the last few years, subscriptions from anonymous donors had been of very great assistance, and he moved a special vote of thanks to the kind friends of the school who had helped in this way, Mr Huntly Eliott, on behalf of the council, thanked Mr Haines for his untiring work as treasurer. Sister Kate, principal of the school, expressed thanks for the kindness shown to her during her illness, and added that no head of an institution had ever had more helpful workers than she had had. She specially thanked Mesdames Tichbon and Slyfleld for assisting with sewing at the school. Miss M. Martin, who had taught the girls eurythmics; Miss Duffy, for a weekly gift; friends of St. Peters parish, Upper Riccarton, and the Spreydon parish for gifts of 3am; the friends of the school who gave three pounds of butter weekly; Misses Beckett and N. Foley for consistent help; Mrs Bayley and Mrs Hutchinson, for gifts for the pantry and for clothing. Miss N. Foley was elected to take Mrs H. J. Marriner’s place on the council, and a tribute to Mrs Marriner’s excellent work was recorded. Members of the council man the Rev. J. T. McWilliam; council Miss N. Foley. Mesdames L. L. Haines T E. Chisriall. R. C. Joughin, Dean Julius. Rev. G. Nelham Watson. Mr J. E. M. Rountree, Mr Huntly Eliott; honorary members, Rev, Mother Eleanor. C.S.N., Mrs A. I. Fraer; honorary treasurer, Mr L. E. Haines; honorary secretary, Canon A. H. Norris. _ . r .. „ In a short address Dean Julius stated that there was justification for the existence of the school. The care and training given to the Maori girls in the school helped them to adapt themselves to the European civilisation and character. That adaptation to children of ancestry different from the European might prove disastrous, if they did not have someone to help them in conserving all that was good in their race. The school was giving many Maori girls a chance, and the training would help them to be missionaries in their own homes, for insensibly the children were affecting the hc.mes of the Maori community. It must be a great source of gratitude to Sister Kate and her helpers that they could have a share in the work that was so necessary and so fruitful in its results, he concluded. Later in the afternoon the children, under the, supervision of Miss Harding, entertained the visitors with poi dances and hakas, and afternoon tea was served in the library, l ; : ■ SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party organised by the committee of the Marshland subbranch of the Plunket Society was held at the home of Mrs J. Delamain (the Esplanade, New Brighton), and a very pleasant time was spent. Competitions were won by Miss V. Boyd, Mesdames Stackwood and Boyd, and Mr Marks. Those present were Mr arid Mrs Delamain, Mr and Mrs E. Treleaven, Mr and Mrs R. Mr arid Mrs Andrews, Mr and Mrs Marks. Mesdames Stackwood, Waugh, Wilson, Lange, Skelton, Erickson, and Miss Boyd.