CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21904, 3 October 1936, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss Betty v Cotterill and Miss Jean Webster \ St.-Elmo Courts) will leave New Zealand early in March by the Esperance Bay for a trip to Britain. . - Mr and Mrs David McLeod (Cass) arrived in Christchurch last evening to pay.-a short visit to Professor and Mra,R. E. Alexander, Cashmere Hills. • , Miss . Ngaio -Marsh (Cashmere Hills),will leave in March by the Esperance Bay for a visit to Britain. Miss A. Uniacke (North Canterbury) is visiting Christchurch, and is staying at Warwick House. Mr Stewart Mair (Fendalton), who arrived in Auckland yesterday, after a business visit to Britain [ and the United States, and Mrs Mair, who went to Auckland to meet him, will return to Christchurch bn Tuesday. Miss Merle Carnage, who has been spending a few weeks with Mrs G. M. Tapper (Shirley road, St. Albans), will return to her home atGreymouth to-day. Mrs Wylie (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs D. V. Donaldson. Cashmere Hills. :■ . , ■ ,;i Mrs P. Bowes, who has been visiting her mother. Mbps Boswell (Peterborough street West), has returned to her home at Murchison. , Miss Eileen StaUey (Christchurch) will leave on Monday for Dunedin, where her marriage to Mr Albert Bidgood will take place quietly a feW days later, !

Mr and Mrs John. Farrell (Auckland), who have been paying, a short visit to Dunedin, arrived in Christchurch last evening and are staying at the United Service Hotel. \ Mrs Tohnston (Kingsley Waltham), with her son and daughter, has returned home, after spends ing several weeks in the south, visiting relative's in Invercargill, Queenstown and Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs D. G. Macfarlane (Mount Paul, Waiau) will be visitors to Timaru for the Ritchie-Orbell wedding next week. They will be the guest; of Mrg'D Unwin. Mrs L. W; Harley, a life entertained members of the Rangiora Ladies’ Golf Club and friends at an enjoyable afternoon gathering at the links. A handicap round was played and a putting competition held later, trophies being won by Miss N. Macdonald (senior), and Miss J. Threlkeld (junior). Mis .J. It Williams (Heaton street), who has been -visiting Akaroa, returned' to Christchurch yesterday ... Mrs Leslie Jameson (Rotherham), Mrs White (“Cadogan," Timaru), and Mrs Priddie, who recently arrived from England, are staying at Warwi' - ’. House., Mrs Sandfond and Miss G. -Sandfor.'. (Christchurch) are' thelguests of. Mrs, A.. G. Shuttlewbrth, cllff,” Akaroa. * - : ’ >[, ;Miss A..-Corbett, Cashmere,, .is spending a holiday with' her siSteiv Mrs W. E. M,' Jacobson, Akaroa. Mrs R. B. Simpson (Marton)/will arrive in Christchurch on Monday and will stay at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs C. A. Young, formerly Of Akaroa, have' left, for their new ; home at Invercargill. r Mrs Homajhan (Papanui) is the vguest of Mrs A. G. Shuttleworth, „,nßlythclifit*”[ Akaroa. ; At A meeting of a special. com-mittee-set up to organise the Overseas League bridge party, Mr P. Selig presided. It was reported that , not fewer than 400 players would .'attend the party, which will be held "at the United Service Hotel, Mrs Arthur having obtained promises of 31 teams. Mrs A. J. Benzie and Mri 1L J. Ballin Were added to [fhe committee. 1 Arrangements have been completed by the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association for its annual street appeal on Daffodil Day, October 7. Messrs Ford and Had-fleld-have lent their auction room for the serving of refreshments to helpers on that day. REGAIN STRENGTO FOR SUMMER As a reconstructive tonic. Malted Hypophosphites has no equal. It strengthens, builds, and energises, and is particularly recommended to those who have suffered from winter colds, ’flu and infection. Economical, too. Only- 8/6' bottle from E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Popular Chemists, Cathedral square. XBOIB A SUCCESS 1 Every eye is an admiring eye if it Is a beautiful Eugene permanent wave! Ensure the success of your next .coiffure by consulting The Annette Toilet Salon. 877 a High street. You will be delighted with ‘ their Stylish, modern methods. * ’Phone 41-042 for .an . rap,pointment : ■ u-3-KNIT TBilS SUMMER JUMPER. Here is a charming new style for a sports jumper. Illustrated with full knitting instructions in Book No. 2946. Made with the new M P. and B.” lightweight “Kelpie” wool this jumper is ideal for summer wear. Send Sd in stamps to-day to Batons and Baldwins, Box 1441 R, Wellington. FOR SOMETHING EXCLUSIVE At a moderate cost. Whether for Furnishings, Carpets, Furniture, Bric-a-brac, or jGlfts, there is no other Firm In New Zealand that can be likened to. CHERRY SMITH, LTD., 119 Cashel street. (Opposite Ballantynes.) —6 . IS WEIGHT YOUR WORRY? ; Too much fat—easily fatigued—continual worry about health. Is that your problem? Try Natu i’s remedy. Naturettes. Safe, natural weight reduction. 17 days’ treatment 7e 6d. Moneyback guarantee. Start Naturettes'now. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. —6

EVENING RECEPTION

Last evening the Federation of University Women held a special evening reception in honour of the Dominion president of the federation, Mrs W. N. ISisW. Stewart welcomed Mrs Benson on behalf of the Canterbury Association. . .. Mrs Benson spoke to the member* of the work being done by the federation to extend' international co-opera- . tion. During her recent visit to Europe ; she valued especially the contacts at , Crosby Hall and in club houses abroad with world-famous figures such as Professor Joanna Westerdyke. president x>f the International Association. Mrs Benson spoke regretfully of the disso- i lution of the German and the Italian Federations, whose international affiliations were displeasing to the strongly nationalistic Governments now in control of those countries. Anything ! which could promote a more international outlook among university : women, such as the exchange :0f teachers and of professional women, i or the offering of hospitality fellow- [ ships-to foreign students, would merit the full support of federation branches, 1 she said. ( Miss M. E. Sims proposed, and Miss : B. Lby seconded, the ■ of thanks ; to Mrs Benson for her address. Amongst those present were Mesdames W. N. Bensoti, A. Barrel!, T. C. . Gough, C. A. Noble, F. Grigg, C. L. Ridgen, L. Morrison, C. E. Foweraker, ; A. M. Kidd, E. A. Willis, Dr. Jessie ■ Scott, Dr. Cora Stenhouse, Misses J. j Stewart, L Milnes.M. Johnston, J. Harris, M. E. Sims, M. Wilkinson, B t . toy, E. Heine, E. Chaplin, E. Goodjohn, , C. Cruickshanfc, E. B. Baxter, A. BUrnSi : and R. Forbes. . AFTERNOON PARTY Miss Beth Green and Miss Alma, : Chamberlain, whose marriages will take place next week, were the hon- , cured guests at a'late tea party given yesterday a.ternoon at Ballantynes by- ; Miss Joy Shand. " ■ „' . , Those present included Misses Beth: , Green. Alma Chamberlain. Nancy ; Green, Eleanor Price, Marjorie Tingey, Rbna Woodward, Aileen and Betty i Thompson, Judith Jameson, Enid Orr, Noeline Benjamin, and Joy Shand. . ! | BRIDGE PARTY There was a good attendance at ; the first of a series of progressive ; bridge parties held by members of the ; Rawhiti Golf Club to raise funds for , the club; . v, Prizes were won by Mesdames N. E. Clemens and H. M. Minson, and Mr A. J. Manning. ■ .•, ' Those present included Mrf and Mrs J. H. Shaw, Mr and Mrs C. Brown, Mr and Mrs N. E. Clemens, M and Mrs A. L. Large, Mr and Mrs H.‘M. ;Mihsoh, i Mr and Mrs J. W. Lovell, Mrand;Mrs ; Noel Jarvis, Mr and Mrs A. B. L. < Smith, Mr and Mrs E. W. Christian- j sen, Mesdames A. P. Hobson, E. Wyatt, j T. Hulme, March, Ralph Stringer, 1 Misses‘*Mabel Fitchett, E. Thomas, ; Emily Messrs G. Cormack, V. Jensen,' Ri, t: Cooper, Roberts, J - Manhiikf HE, Manning, Cyril Shaw, and , L. w. Besley. t , • , »*• ■v . . i*S6cm. ; V \ip - : -•-A successful gift social, one of a ; series organised by the South Brighton •• Church Extension Committee to raise funds for the purchase of a church site, was held at the home oL Mr and Mrs D. Poster, Pine avenue. The hostesses were -Mesdames Poster and. J. Douglas. Interesting games and competitions had been arranged for the entertainment of the guests. Mrs L. Chamberlain acted as mistress of cerempnies, -and competition winners were Misses A. Christensen and L. Brown, ; and Messrs S. J. Grammar and R. Buxton. ' Tnose present included Mesdames. E. Hewett, A. Christensen, S. J. Grammer, R. Campbell, E. Green, J. Dougah ( DFoster, J. Cane. R. Cargeeg, L. Chamberlain, and J. McDougalL Misses L. Brown, E. Mills, E. Airey, G. Mott, and A. Poster, Messrs R. Buxton, E. Scrivener, R. Britten, C. Buxton, I. Owen, R. Comfort, T. Owen, D. Poster, Grammer, H. Foster, and A. E. Lawty.

A number of: friends attended the Devonshire evening gathering held under the auspices of the West of England Society. Mr P. E. L. Broad presided. Prizes were won by Mr and Mrs J. Cawtheray, Miss McCarthy and kiss A. Purneaux. Items were contributed by Mrs D. H. Stallard (songs) and Misses L. and Mi Shaw (banjo and banjoline duets). The Excelsior Dance Band supplied the music, and Mi; Trevor Smith was master of ceremonies. A very pleasant afternoon party was given by Mrs G, H. Watts at her home, “Taros,’’ St. Albans, in horour of the Rev. N. L. D. Webster and Mrs Webster, who are visiting Christchurch after seven years abv sence. Mr and Mrs Webster, had ah opportunity of meeting many old friends. Mi- Watts was assisted by Mesdames C. L. McCrostie and E. Spitz. Mrs W. Benson, formerly Dean of the Faculty of Home Science at Otago University, was the guest of honour at an afternoon reception held yesterday, at Death’s tea-rooms, by alumnae of the department. Miss B. Loy, on behalf of those present, extended a warm-welcome to Mrs Benson, who was formerly Professor Gertrude Rawson. After tea had been served, Mrs Benson gave ah inspiring address on the need for ideals and •the importance of training for leisure. Mrs Toombs (River road, New Brighton) j who has been a temperance worker for 50 years, and is how a semi-invalid, was visited at her home yesterday afternoon by members of the New Brighton branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, of which she is a pioneer member. A very pleasant time was spent, and on behalf of tin branch, Mrs H. M- Hall prer sente 1, Mts Toombs with a bouquet. Those who entertained Mrs Toombs, were Mesdames N. Fraser, G. ’ Toombs, H. M. Hall, X, S. Duncan, P. Good, P. Gardner. Brown,. M. Moses, Gabb, Coates, F. M. Mitchell, and W. Pepperell. s ' There was a-good , attendance of parents at the New Brighton Free Kindergarten when an “open morning’’ entertainment was held. During the Interval, morning tea waS served, and the principal (Miss H. Hull) gave an interesting address on kindergarten - ffairs. , A stall arranged by the committee did.good business, and the proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of equipment for the schooL A cord of fttewood given by the New Brighton Borough Council to help the funds Wwassol&

GOOD COMPANIONS’ DANCE .

TO AID ST. SAVIOUR’S ORPHANAGE \ In organising their annual entertainment to assist St Saviour’s Orphanage, members of the Good companions’ Club always haVe the support of’‘other former pupils of Rangi-ruru School. This year’s effort was a very enjoyable dance held last night in St. Mary’s Schoolroom, Merivale, and many young people spent a very enjoyable time dancing to the music of Fritz Seymour’s Orchestra. For those who did not wish to dance, bridge tables had been arranged. The schoolroom-had been gaily decorated with Rangi-ruru colours, yellow and wMte, ahd excellent arrangements for the comfort of their-guests, had'been made by the following committee of club members: Miss J, Hortli, Mrs W. S. Clifton-Mogg, Misses Lois Manning (honorary secretary). Janet Seymour, Beryl Brown, Joan Hanna, Gwynneth Hobbs, Gwen Smyth, Faith Herdman, Molly Dailey, Mary Pearson, Ranee Broughtpn, Clare. Morten, and Joan Hollobon. Donations Were received from Miss Ethel Gibson. Mrs J. Eight, Miss E. White, Mrs T. Armstrong, MisSes Faith HerdmanV Marion Baxter, Mrs Upham, Mrs M, S. H. Manning, and Mrs A. I. Rattray. , " , Miss Ethel Gibson (Rangi-ruru) was the guest of honour and others present included‘ Mesdamea A. E. Flower, Wynne-Yorke, W. Tait, T. Pargeter, Seth Smith. W. R. Carey, E. G. McCullough, A. P. King, H. F. Hanna, F. Williams, J. P. Whetter, Wilfred G. W. Drayton, R, E. Drayton, W. E. CliftonMogg, W. Jennings, Misses J. Horth, C. Hunter, Doreen Hight, Mavis Reece, Margaret Whetter. Enid Orr, J. Bawden. Beryl Brown, Betty Simpson. Janet Seymour, Joan Hanna, Lois Manning, Ranee Broughton, J. Eddy, J. Hunter, J: Wheatley, Aubrey Sheppard, Gwynneth Hobbs, Gwen Smyth, Cassie ‘Gann, Joyce Drayton, Claire Morvefa, Norah Quarrell, J6an Williams, Betty Ackroyd, Catherine Thomas, Joan Cantrell, Grfetchen McFarlane, Lorna Comerford, Dorothy King, Audrey Howarth, Patricia Clowes, Margaret Hamilton, Kathleen Cuddon. Mary Hamilton, Edith Tod, Wray Corsbie, Annette Thompson, Sylvia, Smith, Jean, Tod, Joan Rudkin, Naida McAulay, Ngaio Chaffey, Ruth Fear, Caroline Jpseph, Myrtle Stevens, Molly Dailey, Edne Furze, •D. P. Brodie, Lucy Joreph, Nola Hartley, and Jeanette Thomas.

VALEDICTORY

A pleasant afternoon was spent in the West Eyreton Schoolroom, where the school children ahd residents of the districts gathered to say good-bye to Miss W. Peacock, who has been the assistant mistress at the West Eyreton School for several years, and has left to take up a position at southbrook. The children , sang several part-songs and bliss June Creamer sang a,solo. On behalf of the residents. Mr R. W. Thompson* chairman of the school committee,- presented Miss Peacock with. « 'tea-set. Mr Thompson cpoke pf the good qualities ■of Miss Pea Cock, and his remarks were endorsed by the master, Mr A. Chambers. For the school children, Jean Doak presented Miss Peacock with a crystal bowl. Mrs R. W. Bradley, on behalf of the tennis club, presented Miss Peacock With n crystal vase.

MR AND MBS D. DICK HONOURED

Prior to ’their departure for Lakeside, where Mr Dick has been appointed headmaster of the school, Mr and. Mrs Dick were entertained hy the residents of Barry’s- Bay, at a social ih the Oddfellows' Hall. . Mr J. Brocherie, chairman of the school committee, spoke in complimentary terms of the excellent Mr..Dick had done in the school and of the great improvement he had effected In the appearance of the grounds and buildings. Both Mr and Mrs Dick had. he said, taken an active part ih all that pertained to the welfare of the district. In making a presentation to them, Mr Brocheno expressed the best Wishes of all for their future happiness. Presentations were also made, on behalf of the boys, by Roy Hay lock to Mr Dick and to Mrs Dick by Nell Haylock, who spoke of the girls* appreciation of all she had done for them, Mr and Mrs Dick responded, both payihg tribute tb the kindliness of the residents,

ANNUAL BAMCE

The annual dance of the- Addington branch of the Hibernian Society was held in the Spencer Street Hall. There was a good attendance -of members ahd friends of the society, also representatives from town and Country branches. . . . An item of interest in the evening s Entertainment was a tap dance given by Miss Grieve. . r . Music was supplied by Mr Lee Kinsman’s orchestra and various novelty dances, were, enjoyed.. . . ••• • Those present included Mesdames J. P. Dowdall. G. Turner, Cooper, C. Grieve, P, Duggan. Hewenson. M. McDonald. H. McDonald, Rateliffie, W, Aitken. S. Pawke, M. Keane. H. McKeown. J. Highsted, M. O’Connell, McMenamln, Misses N. Sloan, R. McClow, Griffiths, B. Sloan, Margory Keane. Maud 1 Parrant, Enid Moore, Hazel Dows, L. McLocWan. I. Bentley, Patricia Hughes, Vera Hill, Louie Leach, Marr Whiti» Hazel Offwood. Rita Petefson. Patricia Shannon-(Hokiv ilka). R. Gilmore, Betty Colleen Duggan, Doris Banfield, Evelyn Walther, Edna .Grimes, Mae Harsington, Edna, Klddey, Molly Roach. Pat Roach. Nora Roach, Marjorie Adams, Evelyn Adams, Margaret Shannon, Edna O’Gormart, Mabel Lewis, Pat Brophy, Lillian Penrose. Kathleen Rogers. Jean Cameron, Clair Consedine, Mary Puller, Lorna Costello, -Eileen Hendren, Kathleen Grimes, Maureen Kilbride. Merl Price. Joan Pooler, Thelma Fraser, Mamie Fahey. Haze! Massey, Maud Murphy,, Noi-een, Murphy. Hath. Highsted, Joan Mumhy. Agnes Baretta \Nellie Kinsey, Kathleen Reilly, Eileen Foster. Dorothy Murphy, Margaret Warren. Monica Terry, Pat MoMenamin, Mary Buckley, Grace Grose, Jeanne Searell. ,

tyOJIIEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION

Mrs A. Clarke (Belfast) was hostess at a successful coin party to assist the funds of the Belfast branch- of the Women’s Christian Temneraftee Union. Competitions were arranged by Mes» dames M. Matterson and A. McLean, and musical items were given by Messrs. A; and E. Clarke. Miss Twose, Mesdames A Clarke and t«. Sogers. Those present included Mesdames M. Matterson, L. Rogers. A. Clarke (White Ribbon Agent), C. Clarke. Row, B. Moke, H. Xennett, JT. Cleland, Bachelor, Chaplin. McArthur. Drummond, % and B. Wilson, A. Saaks (Coutts Xslmid) r andMcLeaa.