CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22105, 29 May 1937, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Motions of sympathy with the family of Mrs W. H. Symes, and with Mrs C. J. Treleaven, and Mrs J. Stevenson in their bereavements were passed at the annual meeting of the Christchurch centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society, yesterday morning. Miss Nancy Drummond and Miss Jean Lowe were hostesses at a gift party held at the Catholic Club rooms, Ashburton, in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Dorothy Drummond. An enjoyable time was spent in dancing and competitionSi Miss Drummond received many useful gifts. Arrangements have been completed for the grand annual cabaret dance, under Jewish auspices, to be held at the Winter Garden on Tuesday, June 1. Mr L. A. Goldsmith is secretary of the organising committee.

The Ropeholders of the Colombo street Baptist Church held an afternoon social in aid of their missionary funds. The leader (Miss S. Read) presided, and the Rev. N. R. Wood addressed the children. Items given included choruses, vocal and pianoforte solos, duets, and recitations given by the following:—lona and Tiana Hartley, Betty Claire, Bernice Frost, Betty Stenhouse, Merle Miller, Edna Ingram, Helen Ingram, Noel Eagle, Rodney Stenhouse, Erie Claire, Misses Ruby Brown, and N. Ansford. Afternoon tea was served by the Ropeholders.

At a bridge party given at the home of Mrs Hugh Christmas (Spreydon) many friends gathered to say good-bye to Sister L. E. Hackett (Wanganui), who has been spending a holiday in the South Island for two months. A successful bridge party was held by members of the Rawhiti Golf Club in the club’s pavilion. Prize-winners were Mr P. Large, Mrs Mervyn Taylor, and Mrs Noel Clemens. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. P. Hobson, Mr and Mrs A. Large, Mr and Mrs Noel Clemens, Mr and Mrs M. Taylor, Mr and Mrs M. Minson, Mesdames -A. .B. L. Smith, J. W. Lovell. E. Christiansen, O. Herdman, J. W. Ross, Ralph Stringer, Misses Mabel Fitchett, Emily Tilleyshbrt, Olive Mason, Messrs T. Matson, G; Cormack, L. W. Besley, M. J. Manning, and P. Cross. A grand military ball, under the patronage of Colonel S. C. P. Nicholls. C.8.E., D.S 0., and Colonel the Honourable G. J. Smith, 0.8. E.. M.L.C., V.D., will be held in the St. John Ambulance Hall. Mr F. Rudd is honorary secretary of the organising committee

A presentation to Mrs H. M. Fitzgeorge, a member of the Boys’ Gordon Hall Auxiliary of the Young Men’s Christian Association, who will leave shortly for Wellington, was made at a meeting of the auxiliary held recently. The presentation was made by Mrs O. Graham, and Mrs W. Foster, president of the auxiliary, also spoke. The Duchess of Northumberland, whom the Queen has selected to be her Mistress of the Robes, holds a unique record among the peeresses of her rank, inasmuch as she is the daughter of a duke, widow of a duke, and mother of a duke. Her father was the late Duke of Richmond and Gordon, K.G., and her husband the late Duke of Northumberland. In the past she has not been a very well-known figure in London, as she greatly prefers her country home at the ancient Border castle of Alnwick. She is extremely fond of all outdoor pastimes, and during the minority of the present Duke of Northumberland assumed the mastership of the Percy hounds. As Mistress of the Robes she is the official head of the Queen’s Household, and was in bygone days responsible for the conduct and general behaviour of the maids of honour, sometimes a thankless task, if history may be relied upon! She will be seen in her official capacity for the first" time at the first evening Court of the season. HERE’S YOUR HOT WATER BOTTLE. Put plenty of comfort into winter nights with a reliable hot water bottle from E. Cameron Smith’s extensive variety of the best makes at a great price variation —from only 2s 6d upwards, Be certain to inspect the display ol hot water bottles at E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Regent Theatre Building. — 1 HOPE GIVEN UP. *T had given up hope of ever being really well again,” writes Mr A. E. C. (Christchurch). “My stoutness seemed permanent. After a short trial of Naturettes. however, I have already lost 161 b and feel years younger.” Try Naturettes. 17 days’ treatment 7s 6d. Money-back guarantee. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd.. Chemists, Cathedral square. — 4 FOR SOMETHING EXCLUSIVE At a Moderate Cost. Whether for Furnishings, Carpets, Furniture. Bric-a-brac, or Gifts, there is no other Firm in New Zealand that can be likened to CHERRY SMITH, LTD., 119 Cashel street (Opposite Ballantynes). —6 QUALITY ENGAGEMENT RINGS. Special reduction of 3/- in the £ off all rings during this month. Every ring is mounted in cure platinum settings by the best skilled workmen We have excelled in Quality and Value for over 18 years. Inspect our window display, it will save you pounds. B O. PRIDDIS and CO. Jewellers. Cathedral square Christchurch.

HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME The lectures and demonstrations arranged by the Home Economics Association are always well attended, but the meeting held last night in the Navy League Hall must have set a record for attendance at regular meetings the increase in membership being no doubt due to the interest stimulated in the association’s work by the recent Coronation exhibition held oy members. . „„ A varied programme had been arranged by Mrs J. W. Palk, and members of the association’s drama circle, under the direction of Miss C. Wardle, presented one of their popular plays. A special feature of the programme was a travel talk by Miss Mary McLean, who has learnt much of the unfrequented places in countries she has visited, and has been in great demand as a speaker at meetings of various women’s organisations since her return from abroad. Miss McLean told members not only of her visits to places with which most tourists are familiar, but of many of people she met m humble walks of life, particularly in England, where flower sellers and other sellers on the streets of London had awakened her interest in their work and mode of living. Tlie musical programme, one of the most entertaining enjoyed by members, was given as follows: —Songs, Mesdames K. Andrews, F. Nelson Kerr, H. J. Quarrcll, and Miss Trotter: duets, trios and part songs. Mesdames Broadbelt, Cyril Goode, Jack Mason, H. J. Quarrell. F. Reeve, R. Sherris, S. J. Wright, Misses N. Boyd, L. F. Church, P Scott, F. Tindall. The accompanists were Mesdames J. Mason, F. Reeve, and K. Andrews. Each production of the club’s drama circle shows the progress made by members, and last night’s performance of “The Spinsters of Luche” proved one of the most amusing one-act plays which they have given. The cast included Mesdames L. A. Barrett, F. A. Boocock, W. O. Cowan, D. Lee, P. J Newberry, and L. H. Woodcock. Mrs J. Richards (president) thanked* Miss McLean, the performers, visiting artists, Mrs Palk, and Miss Wardle for the pleasure they had given during the evening, and expressed gratitude, on behalf of the committee, to all who had assisted with the Coronation exhibition. RED CROSS SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING OF CENTRE The valuable work done by the women members of the Christchurch centre of the New Zealand Cross Society for the relief of distress in this city during the last year was praised by the chairman. Mr C. J. Ronaldson, who, in the absence abroad of Sir Hugh Acland, presided at the annual meeting of the society yesterday morning. In moving the adoption of the annual report aqd balance-sheet —a copy of which has already been published in “The Press”—Mr Ronaldson said that the Red Cross Society was still carrying on its work with considerable success, and new branches were being formed in different parts of New Zealand. He expressed the thanks of the society to the Mayor (Mr J. W. Beanland) for his generous co-opera-tion in allocating portion of different funds to the local branch, and to the Department of Internal Affairs for grants from art unions. Lady Wigrarn, chairwoman of the women’s executive, emphasised the importance of thoroughly organising the work of the junior branch of the society in New Zealand. Officers were re-elected as follows: — President. Sir Hugh Acland; chairman, Mr C. J. Ronaldson: deputy chairman, Mr C. J. R. Williams: honorary treasurer Mr C. Buchanan; honorary solicitor, Mr H. de R. Fisher; honorary auditors. Messrs R. H. Mitchell and Son. The members of the centre executive and finance committee were all reelected. WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE The May meeting of the women’s executive of the Red Cross Society was held in the society’s rooms. Hereford Court, yesterday. Lady Wigrarn who presided, gave a special welcome to Mrs C. Wynn-Williams, who had recently been elected to the committee. Lady Wigrarn spoke also of the approaching visit of Mr de Gielgud, undor-secretary-general of the League of- Red Cross Societies in Paris, who is coming to New Zealand in September to give a series of public meetings dealing with Red Cross activities and interests. Lady Wigrarn hoped that all members would do their utmost to make Mr de Gielgud’s visit to the South Island a success. Mrs Herbert Smith, depot manager, read the depot report, which stated that 83 families, including 196 children, had been given 704 garments, and 60 men had been given 124 garments. Mrs Smith emphasised the need for children’s vests, jerseys, beds and bedding, and good second-hand clothing. DANCE TO BE FILMED On Monday evening at the Caledonian Hall, the annual fancy dress carnival of the Select Old-Time Dance Assembly will take place from eight till one. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. A feature of the evening will be the first heat of a waltz, contest. The semi-final and final will be decided on Monday. June 14, when Mr Lee Hill, Cincsound newsreel photographer, will take a talkie of the dance with a special shot of the semi-final-ists and winners of the waltz contest. RITZ OLD-TIME DANCE The second heat of the Ladbrook contest will be decided to-night at the Rilz Assembly Hall. Colin Campbell’s Band will provide the music. Mr Lee Hill, the Cinesound newsreel photographer. will take a talkie of the semifinalists and winners for inclusion in the Cinesound newsreel. THE WINTER GARDEN A special attraction will be offered to-night at the Winter Garden cabaret, when Mr and Mrs Sidney Hollis and their ballet will present a special number. The Bailey-Marston orchestra will provide the dance programme. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs N. Kerr (Nelson). Mr and Mrs Bennett (Wellington), and Miss J. M. Porter (Oamaru). New City Hotel: Captain and Mrs G. Martin (Dunedin). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs Andrew Todd (Wellington), Mr H. W. Barker and Misses Barker (2) (Gisborne). Miss H. Barker (Christchurch). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs F. H. Barton (Taihape), Misses A. C. Affleck and V. Ross (Wellington), Miss D. Ritchie (Wanganui).

BRIDGE PARTY Members of the Linwood Tennis Club and their friends were entertained at an enjoyable bridge party held in the club’s pavilion. Members of the organising committee were Mrs D. Clinton, Misses L. Wright. C. Dickson, and Alison Scott. Prizes were won by Mrs J. Vickers, Miss E. Byrne, Messrs S. Bryant and J. J. Kneale. The players were Mr and Mrs J. J. Kneale, Mr and Mrs A. Downing. Mr and Mrs J. W. Vickers, Mr and Mrs A Porter, Mr and Mrs K. Campbell, Mr and Mrs E. R. Mahon, Mesdames D Dickson, J. Cameron, D. Clinton, Misses L. Wright, C. Dickson. Alison Scott, E. E. Andrews. M. Belsham, W. Bclsham, M. Smith, M. Cocks R. Mann, V. Mann, E. Thomas, E. O’Connell, E. Byrne, Ethel Brydon, Nan Rustin, Muriel Hudson, Dorothy Dickson, M. Brown, H. Massey, Stella Keating, Janet Crosbie, Mary Crosbie, Dixie Hepburn. Nola Scott, Berta Donovan, Rani Stewart, Gladys Fyle, Joan Potter. E. Buchanan. W. K. Theile. P. Matheson, Messrs M. Chappell. R. Beverley. W. Binns. P. Wynne York, L. Rees, F. Binns, G. Dickson, W. Bannehr, L. E. Owen, K. C. Campbell, H. R. Hamilton, S. Bryant, E. Tutill, S. Brown, Arthur Stacey, J. Cameron, H. R. Hamilton, R. T. Cowper, J. B. Corbett, K. C. Campbell, H. Baron, H. R. Escott, G. C. Finney, H. Murray Scott, and T. Haworth.

ENGAGEMENT notices The engagement is announced of Ronald Leslie, only son of Mr and Mrs Nat Woods, Fendalton, and Lettie Elder, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. W. Hervey, Peterborough street, west. The engagement is announced of Patricia Ada, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. H. Wauchop (Heaton street, Christchurch), to Frank Denhame, only son of Mrs F. Goulburn Gibson and the late Dr. F. G. Gibson Christchurch. COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES A number of friends visited the home of Mr and Mrs L. McKeown (Woodham road) to celebrate the com-ing-of-age of their eldest son. Trevor. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs L. Harris and Miss A. Wright, month organ solos were given by Masters Eric and Frank Holm (Rangiora), and a tap dance by Master Kenneth Wright. Competitions were won by Mrs Frank Wright, Mr Jack Finlayson. Miss K. Farrell, and Master Brian McKeown. Community singing concluded the evening’s programme. Those present included Mr and Mrs L. McKeown, Mrs W. McKeown. Mr and Mrs H. Wright. Mr and Mrs L. Harris, Mr and Mrs F. H. McKeown, (Springfield). Mr and Mrs F. Wright, Mrs D. Holm (Rangiora). Misses Leviah and Averil McKeown, Kathleen Odgers Dorothv Jones. Lenore Wright. K. Farrell. A. Wright. Marjorie Webb. Olga Holm. Theresa McKeown. Marian and Joy Wright Messrs Trevor McKeown. B. A. McKeown. W. Rae, J. Finlayson, E. and F. Holm, A. and R. McKeown, J. Dreaver M. Jenkins, K. Wright, and B. Wright. An evening party was held in the Northcote Hall to celebrate the twentyfirst birthday anniversary of Herbert, youngest son of Mr and Mrs L. Lavender, Styx. . , . ~ Recitations were given during the evening bv Miss Wray and songs were sung by Mr McMillan. Novelty dances were won bv Misses Bertha and Beulah McLaren, Miss Nicholls. and Mr Satterthwaite and Mr L. Waites won a treasure hunt. Music was supplied by Mr Gallagher’s orchestra. , Those present included Mrs Clark, Mr- and Mrs Craw. Mr and Mrs J. Veitch, Mr and Mrs J. Veitch, jun.. Mr and Mrs T. Woods. Mr and Mrs Fazackerlv. Mr and Mrs Steel. Mr and Mrs Patterson. Mr and Mrs A. Chaney. Mr and Mrs K. Lavender. Mr and Mrs L Lavender. Mr and Mrs J. Beagley. Misses Dorothy Chaney. Doris Brown. D. Hockey. Lois Hockey. Bertha _McLaren Beulah McLaren. Vida Prince. Gwen Owen. Celia Lavender. Joan Price E. Rogerson. K, Nicholls. P. Flattery Jean Tullet, Messrs B. Lavender. H Lavender R. Woods. P. McLaren, L. Waites. Rossiter. Trembath. Watson, Price Kircher. Chanev. H. Chaney, Veitch A. Greer, D. Callaghan, Rogerson, and Masters Bernard and Desmond Lavender