CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21973, 23 December 1936, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs J. L. Findlay (Sockburn), who has been visiting Britain and spending some months with relatives in Ireland, returned to Christchurch yesterday, accompanied by her husband, Squadron Leader J. L. Findlay, who went to Sydney to

meet her. Mr and Mrs Norman McCrostie and their two children will leave Christchurch on Boxing Day for Picton, where they will spend the New Year holidays. Mrs L, E. Mendelssohn (Napier) is spending the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs J. C. Walker, Kahu road, Riccarton.

Mrs A. M. Herrick (Northcote, Auckland), who has arrived in Christchurch on a long visit to relatives, is the guest of her sister, Mrs W. H. Weir, “Dalkeith,” Spreydon. Miss Eleanor Walker (Kahu road,

Riccarton) has returned from a long holiday spent in the North Island. Mrs C. T. P. Ulm arrived at Auckland by the Maunganui on a month’s visit to New Zealand. She will go to New Plymouth to inspect the building erected as a memorial

to Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith and her husband. Miss Grace Wilkinson, the New Zealand contralto, who, since leaving New Zealand has been touring through Australia under the Broadcasting Commission, is on her way back to London by the Orama. Mrs J. C. Simpson and family (Kaiapoi) are spending a fortnight’s camping holiday on the West Coast.

Miss Edna Dickson (Harakeke street) left Wellington on Monday by the Awatea for a trip to Sydney. Miss Renee Wrathall (Toronto, Canada) is visiting Christchurch and is the guest of Mrs J. Jobberns, Cashmere Hills. Mr and Mrs R. F. Oldman are guests at the New Wellington Hotel. Miss Marjorie Hampton (Southbridge) is a guest of Miss Trixie Blakemore, Springston.

Summer Sale. Ideal Xmas Presents in Summer Shoes and Slippers, etc., now showing. Great variety. The James Shoe Store, Ltd., 150 A Armagh street. See Window Display. —G

ANOTHER GOITRE CASE. Mrs D. M , Gore, had a very bad goitre. After taking Thyrodone she felt very much better, her neck being reduced from 19 inches to 18, Clinical results are everywhere proving the remarkable benefit goitre sufferers receive from Thyrodone, and as it is sold with a Money-Back Guarantee it is well worth a trial. Obtainable from the following and other Chemists; Cook and Ross, Ltd., McArthur’s, Ltd., R. R. Parnham, Ltd., E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., G. Bonnington, Ltd., D. S. Dodds, Ltd., Stanley L. Hall. —2

Before choosing your engagement ring, inspect the window display at Messrs B. O. Priddis and Co., Jewellers, Cathedral square. Quality and value unequalled in Christchurch. See, too, the gold, silver, rolled gold, ant 5 chromium wrist watches; Wide selection at low prices. —6

SHOP NOW. Before the rush commences, come in and let our scores of inexpensive gift articles help you make up your list. You will see dozens of things suitable for those you wish to remember—things you will be proud to give for their beauty, yet their cost will be small. CHERRY SMITH, LTD., 119 CASHEL STREET. (Opp. Ballantynes.) —3

CONTRACT BRIDGE

SUCCESS OF CHRISTCHURCH PLAYERS

Recognising that correct bidding is an important part of contract bridge playing, the Dutch Bridge League designed a world bidding tournament, exclusively for bidding, and it has been decided that these tournaments will be arranged three times a year. The first was held in October, when amongst the competitors were a number of Christchurch players, who, under the directorship of Mrs Fred. Banks, competed in the world-wide bidding tournament.

The results of the tournaments were received in Christchurch yesterday, when Mrs Banks was advised that two Christchurch players—Mrs Lawrence Wyles and Mrs Renton Bell—had the distinction of gaining third place in the competition. The results were as follows: Mr and Mrs J. de Kuyper (The Hague), 8880 points .. .. 1 Mrs Hunter and Mrs Lazear (Cheyenne, United States of America), 8460 points .. .. 2 Mrs L. Wyles and Mrs R. Bell (Christchurch, New Zealand), 7890 points .. 3 The result of the tournament reached Christchurch by air mail. Prizes awarded to Mrs Wyles and Mrs Bell for their fine performance will be forwarded to them later from The Hague.

VALEDICTORY

Miss E. Leslie, school teacher at Okuku, whose marriage will take place soon, was the guest of honour at an evening social in the Okuku School. As a token of their esteem, the residents presented Miss Leslie with a handsome, beaten copper firescreen and fireside companion. Marie Smith, on behalf of the present pupils of the school, presented her with an ornamental vase. A surprise kitchen evening party was also held, Miss Leslie receiving many gifts for her new home.

PARTY AT “AVONBANK”

MRS GEORGE GOULD’S GUESTS Mrs George Gould entertained many friends, including several visitors to Christchurch, at a very pleasant bridge party, held yesterday afternoon at her home, “Avonbank,” Fendalton. Christmas greetings were exchanged and a warm welcome extended to the visitors, amongst whom were Lady Young, who is spending some months in Christchurch, Mrs Burgis, who has come from England to spend a lew months with her mother, Mrs Deans, Riccarton House, Miss M. Suttor, of Sydney, who is the guest of Mrs J. H. Hall, Papanui road, Mrs Hector Rolleston, of Wellington, and Mrs Henry Wood, who recently returned to Christchurch from England. Others who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs Gould, who was assisted by her daughter, Miss Barbara Gould,' were Mrs Deans, Mrs Hampton Rhodes, Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Mrs George Helmore, Mrs Heathcote Gray, Mrs John Grigg, Mrs Maitland Rich, Mrs R. S. Hunter Blair, Mrs John Stevenson, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs H. D. Acland, Mrs Walter Fox, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs Arthur Reeves. Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs T. L. Cowlishaw. Mrs Russell Beals, Mrs Aylmer Vivian, Mrs O. T. J. Alpers, Mrs Guy Ronalds. Miss D. Humphreys, Mrs R. J. Richards. Miss Bromley Cocks, Mrs E. J. Chennells, Mrs F. G. Gibson. Miss R. Cracroft Wilson, Miss Joan Lee. Mrs Brown Douglas, Miss Nancy Carter, and Miss Phyllis Francis.

GIFT PARTIES

Miss Irene Rohloff was hostess at a kitchen lea party, held at Frascati in honour of Miss Dulde White, who is to be married this month. Competitions were won by Miss N. Mulholland, Miss Lou Loversedgc, and Mrs Reg. Hogg. Miss Rohloff’s guests were Mesdames G. Heywood. J. A. Bigg, R. Poison. J. Burke, R. Hogg, Misses Dulcie White, Isobel Morrison, Nola Edmonds, Lou Loversedge, Kathleen Loversedgc, Melva Barson, Nellie Mulholland, M. Gullick.

Miss Mary Roberts, whose marriage will take place this week, was the guest of honour at an enjoyable evening party, which took the form of a houseboat reunion. During the evening. an appropriate presentation was made to Miss Roberts from those who had spent happy times on board the Wootton. Rapaki. Those present were Mr and Mrs R. T. C. Roberts, Mr and Mrs R. Roberts, Misses Mary Roberts. Hetty Roberts, Doris Roberts, Doris Brown, Kathleen Smith, Emma Harper. Winifred Smith, Veda Little. Betty Ryder, Alice McElroy, Margaret McElroy, Tcss Walter, Jean Hay, Madeleine Brown, Vivian Brown. Irene Fulton, Shirley Mackenzie. Dorothy Dron, Gertrude Dron, Winifred Tuck. Adelaide Tuck, Irene Stonestreet, and Ursula Calson.

At her home in Norman’s road, Papanui, Mrs W. E. Rogers was hostess at a pleasant kitchen afternoon party, given in honour of Miss Ethel Flewellyn, who is to be married at the end of the month.

Among those present were Me&dames W. Flewellyn, B. W. Doak, F. Potter, S. Johns, A. Campbell, F. Scott, H. Cordery, R. Norrie, L. Hewland, B. Cook. S. White, and R. Thompson, Misses P. Rogers, E. Flewellyn, S. Scott, M. Irving, B. Strachan, R. Erskine, R. TiJleyshort. J. Potter, M. Doig, L. Potter, J. Keys, D. Mattinson, and D. Cook. Mrs F. B. Potter was hostess at a pantry gift party also given in honour of Miss Ethel Flewellyn. Those present were Mesdames W. Flewellyn, W. E. Rogers, B. W. Doak, A. Campbell, H. Cordery, L. Hewland, R. Norrie. Misses J. and L. Potter, M. Doig, P. Rogers, D. Mattinson. N. Hill, D. Taylor. E. Martin, F. Calwell, J. Keys, C. Chappell, and L. Langford.

Mrs R. W. Roberts, of Hackthorne road, Cashmere, was hostess at an enjoyable kitchen evening party, given in honour of Miss Mary Roberts, whose marriage to Mr Arthur Nightingale will take place on Boxing Day. The evening was spent in games and competitions. and the bride received many useful gifts for the kitchen of her new home.

Those present were Mr and Mrs R. T. C. Roberts. Mr and Mrs R. W. Roberts, Mr and Mrs T. Gates, Mr and Mrs E. C, Brown, Mr and Mrs K. Fraser, Mr and Mrs F. Stechmann, Mr and Mrs J. Ede, Mr and Mrs B. Stark. Mr and Mrs F. Clark. Mrs Shuker, Misses Mary Roberts. Adelaide Tuck. Winifred Tuck, Doris Brown, Noelle Clark, Nona Carson, Isabelle Carson. Hetty Roberts, Doris Roberts, Vonnle Flood. Doris Irving, Grace Scott. Vera Roberts, Delcie Harper, Carrington. Messrs A. Nightingale. S. Furby, L. Suckling, W. Suckling, C. Gordon. E, Adams. K. Roberts. J. Hood. D. Ritchie, L. Lang, R. Nightingale, D. Clark.

Miss Ethel Kennedy, whose marriage will take place this week, was the guest of honour at a “kitchen evening” party held in the Kirwee Hall. The evening was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. On behalf of those present the Rev. T. Paterson presented Miss Kennedy with many gifts and expressed best wishes for her future hanpiness. Mr Middlewood responded. The lady members of the Kirwee Presbyterian Church held a very pleasant “variety gift” afternoon party at the manse in honour of Miss Kennedy. Many useful gifts , were presented to the guest of honour by the Rev. T. Paterson from her friends. Miss Kennedy gratefully acknowledged the kindness of her friends.

A pleasant card party was held .at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Lane. Clarence road, in honour of Miss Laura Hughes, whose marriage to Mr Leo Oliff will take place in the New Year. The guests brought gifts for the pantry in Miss Hughes’s new home. Prizes were won by Miss Laura Hughes, Mr and Mrs H. H. Lane, Mr W. Hughes, and Mr Leo Oliff.

Those oresent were Mr and Mrs W. Hughes, Mr and Mrs H. H. Lane, Mr and Mrs N. Ball, Mr and Mrs P. Harris, Mr and Mrs R. H. Glubb, Mr and Mrs Ross Glubb. Mr and Mrs Des Glubb, Mesdames J. Oliff, Uren, Ron Weir, Misses Laura Hughes, Dorothy Franklin, Thelma Grant, Heather McMillan. Dorothy Lane. Doreen Glubb, Messrs Leo Oliff, Chater Muir, Brian Lawer, and Gerry Hewitt.

ENGAGEMENT NOTICES

The engagement is announced of Nancy, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Marshall, of Blenheim, to Russell Mackay, younger son of Mr and Mrs J. R. Sinclair, Merivale, Christchurch,

The engagement is announced between Jean Margaret, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Pierson, Hoon Hay, Christchurch, and Eric Arthur, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. G, Tomkies, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui.

Notices of engagements for publication in “The Press” must be signed by both parties to the engagement. A charge of 5s will be made for each notice.