CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22112, 7 June 1937, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Maurice Warren (Fendalton), who has been visiting her mother in Timaru, retxttned lb CVirislcVi\iTc\\ on Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Loe, tutor for the New Zealand branch of the British Drama League, arrived in Christchurch from the north yesterday. She was the guest of Mrs H. SpenceClark, Clifton, at the week-end. Mrs J. R. Cuningham and family (Innes road) returned yesterday from a holiday spent at Hanmer Springs. Mrs James Ritchie (Deans avenue) will leave this week for Dunedin, where she will be the guest of Mrs G. R. Ritchie. Mr and Mrs H. Earl (Hawarden), who are at present in Wellington, will leave this week by the Wanganella to visit Sydney and Melbourne. Mrs R. J. T. Bell (Dunedin), who hr.s been visiting Christchurch, has returned home. Mrs A. J. Hall and her two daughters (Dunedin), who are staying at Warwick House, will return home to-morrow. Miss Audrey Jenkins, who has been a member of the literary department of the "Evening Post," Wellington, for the last seven years, has resigned to join the staff of the National Broadcasting Service. Presentations were made to her on Saturday on behalf of the staff of the "Post." # Visitors to Dunedin this week for the races will include Miss Sylvia Orbell, of "Pentlow," Timaru, who will be the guest of Mrs Harman Reeves; Mrs K. H. Hargreaves, of Geraldine, who will stay with Mrs C. W. Birch; Mr and Mrs Gould Hunter-Weston (Tekapo); Mrs Ulrich (Timaru), who will stay with Miss Peggy Hunter-Weston; Mr and Mrs J. Page (Mount Gerald, Tekapo), who will be the guests of Mrs Rutherford Paterson; and Miss Patricia Ritchie, of Timaru, Miss Annette Orbell, of the Levels, and Miss Isobel Macdonald, of Waimate, who will be the guests of Mrs G. R. Ritchie. South Canterbury visitors to Dunedin this week for the show and races will include Mr and Mrs H. Orbell, Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Mr and Mrs George Murray, Mr and Mrs Bruce Murray, and Mr and Mrs G. Tripp. Visiting Sydney with her husband, Dr. Lennox, is "Mrs J. E. Lennox, the first European to graduate in medicine from the University of Chengtu, China. An American by birth, Mrs Lennox took the first year of her medical course at the Women's Medical College, Philadelphia, and completed at Chengtu. Before this could be accomplished Mrs Lennox had ,to take a course in Chinese, in which language most of the lectures were conducted. She and her husband, who is assistant professor of medicine at the university, are orrt 18 months' leave, and will visit ||ew Zealand shortly on their wayWv. to America. An unusual form of art is displayed in a showcase in the entrance hall of New Zealand House, by Miss Cecily Ellis, of Wellington. The artist has painted Maori designs and native flowers most effectively on glass cocktail sets, grapefruit bowls and glasses, The process whereby the paint is fired on, as on china, ensures its durability. The Sunlight League of New Zealand will hold its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 11, at 8 p.m. Dr. C. Coleridge Farr will preside, Professor H. Field will speak on "Education and Mental Hygiene," and an address will be given on "Goitre— Its Causes and Prevention." The league invites all interested to attend.

In honour of her birthday anniversary a surprise party was given to Mra'W. A. Rowse (Rangiora) at the home of Mrs C. Rands, "Randlea," Springbank, where several friends spent an enjoyable time. Mrs Rowse was presented with a posy and a spray of spring flowers and several parcels, The guest of honour also cut a birthday cake made by Mrs J. C. Bayley. Those present were Mesdames W. A. Rowse, C. Rands, J. C. Bayley, C. Taylor, J. Catherwood, M. A. Lane, A. E. Golding, P. V. Luisetti, and R. Taylor, and Misses M. and E. Carpenter. In honour of their daughter, Edna, who recently celebrated her twentyfirst birthday anniversary, Mr and Mrs E. J. Bell (Cambridge terrace) entertained a number of friends at an enjoyable social and dance. The time was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. Among those present were Mesdames H. G. Ell and B. Bell, Mr and Mrs J. Hastings, Mr and Mrs R, P. Jameson, Misses Edna Bell, Isobel Brown, Janet Rowe, Elaine Legg, Edna Whitelaw, Dorothy Harcourt, Eva Prattley, Dorothy Gracie, Messrs Lewis Rudkin, Cecil and Ernest Legg, Stanley and Peter Bell, Frank Gracie, Raymond Brown, E. Marchant, Godfrey, Alfred, and John Jameson. QUALITY ENGAGEMENT RINGS Special reduction of 3/- in the £ off all rings during this month Every ring is mounted in oure Dlatinum set l tings by the best skilled workmen We have excelled in Quality and Valuu for over 18 years. Inspect our window display, it will save vou pounds. B O. PRIDDIS and CO. Jewellers. Cathedral square Christchurch. 44 KNITTEDS FOR INFANTS. The latest giant issue of the Specialty Knitting Book contains 44 lovely cosy garments, illustrated with full knitting instructions. Complete layette of 10 garments, jumpers, shawls, suits, pram and cot covers. Send lOd in stamps for Specialty Knitting Book No. 45, to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —2 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH New City Hotel: Misses C. A. Page (Wellington), E. Daviea (Queenstown). and B. McKay (Oamaru). Warner's Hotel: Mrs L. C. Boulton (Wellington).* United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs H. Johnson (Melbourne). Hotel Federal. Mr and Mrs L. Burnett (Waiau), Mr and Mrs N. P. Clark (Hokanui), Mr and Mrs H. V. Guild (New Plymouth), Mrs V. R. Gunn (Wellington), Misses I. and E. Brown (San Francisco), Easther (Nelson).

BRIDGE PARTY

UNIVERSITY WOMEN ENTERTAIN . On Saturday evening a successful and enjoyable bridge party was held by the Canterbury branch of the Federation of University Women for members and their friends in the Canterbury College Student Union buildings. The proceeds were in aid of club funds for renovations to the club rooms. The rooms were effectively decorated with large bowls of bronze chrysanthemums and greenery. Mrs B. C. Penney, president of the association, received the guests, who 'included Mr and Mrs J. M. Dobson, Mr and Mrs C. L. Pidg\.on, Mr and Mrs L. H. Robinson, Mr and Mrs L. J. Lohrey, Mr and Mrs Levvey, Mr and Mrs MacKenzie, Mr and Mrs C. J. Morrison, Mr and Mrs H. Davics, Mr and Mrs H. W. Anderson, Mesdames A J. Campbell, N. S. Scott, W. S. Macintosh, E. Percival, S. D. Denton, L. J. Darwin, C. Malthus, E. C. Gough, A. H. Tocker, J. E. L. Cull. P. H. Powell. C. H. WagstafT, C. A. Noble, A. W. Sutteridge, H. B. Holder, H. T. Milnes, E. Ellison, Morrison, Burns, J. J. Staples. A. Keen. H. B. Oakey, Baxter O'Neill, I. G. Fox, L. A. Gordon, A. A. Mitchell, W. M. Norrie, Misses J. Stewart, I. F. Milnes, M. Wilkinson, M. Richards, Elli Heine, Ernie Heine. R. Forbes, Wilson, H. F. Freeman, M. Reese, B. Steel, R. Wilkie, L. Tizard, K. Thomson, A. Candy, J. Musker,_ J. Ross, N. Wagstaff. Wiki Aird, H. von Sierakowski, M. E. Fuller, M. E. Sims, Irving, Robinson, M. Mackintosh, MacMUlan, F. Dallas, E. Broadhead, E. Farquhar, I. R. Askew. Messrs B. C. Penney and S. R. Cuming. Many donations were received from members who were unable to be present. GOLF COURSE OPENED VISITORS AT WAITIKIRI There were many visitors and players at the new golf course, "Waitikiri," Burwood, yesterday afternoon, when the new course was opened for play. The weather was ideal for the opening, and the well sheltered course situated in a plantation of trees received much favourable comment from the visitors. The afternoon match for trophies, presented by the president (Mr J. F. Cracroft Wilson) was a Canadian foursome over 13 holes, and was won by Mr I. M. Godby and Miss Helen Buchanan. Amongst those present were Dr. and Mrs W. H. Simpson. Dr. and Mrs J. E. K. Brown, Dr. and Mrs A. C. McKillop, Mr and Mrs Wyn Cowlishaw, Mr and Mrs R. E. McDougall, Mr and Mrs C. Bonnington, Mr and Mrs A. R. Blank, Mr and Mrs H. L. Bowker, Mr and Mrs A. B. Hcbbs, Mr and Mrs H G. Livingstone, Mr and Mrs W. H. Sedgley, Mr and Mrs J. R. Cuningham. Mr and Mrs C. Bell.- Mr and Mrs Gerrit van Asch. Mr and Mrs L. Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs J. D. Carl, Mr and Mrs Mark Armstrong. Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Wood, Mr and Mrs J. G. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Gladstone Ward, k Mr and Mrs E. Gruar (Hamilton), Mesdames F. G. Bristed, G. Murray. Geoffrey Hamilton, G. Cotterill, V. Bates. H. H. Wauchop, Misses Theresa Ward, Joan Cuningham. Nora Firth. Helen Buchanan, Janet Stevenson, Valmai Fleming, Patricia Wauchop, Dorothy Wauchop, Halmai Loughnan, Joy Hamilton, Messrs P. H. N. Freeth, A. G. Henderson, P. R. Godby, I. M. Godby, J. G. D. Ward, Dudley Dobson, S. G. Holland, A. Hobbs, R. Hobbs, W. H. • Morrison, L. Le Cren, C. J. Ward, E. Sedgley, D. Livingstone, M. R. Blank, J. Richards, J. Fisher, P. J. Byrne, F. B. L. Bowker, B. S. Donovan, G. S. Reese, I. O. Wood, R. Morrow, E. Bell, O. A. Y. Johnston, J. Rattray, N. HillSkinner.

EVENING SOCIAL .

On Saturday evening the ladies committer of the Returned Soldiers Association's Literary and Debating Society entertained members and friends at a social held at the home of Mr and Mrs W. T. Woods, Fitzgerald avenue. Mr H. E. Denton was master of ceremonies for the programme of cards and musical and elocutionary items *** The winners at the "flag 500" were Mr and Mrs H. E. Denton and Mr R. A. Green, with consolation prizes for Mrs J. H. Parker, Mr E. Turnbull, and Mr B. R. MeLaren. Songs were sung by Mrs J. H. Parker. Mr J. Woods, and Mr A. Blackburn, and Mr Woods played the accompaniments. Mr F C. Williams recited a portion of "The Sentimental Bloke," and stories were told by Messrs R. A. Green, E. Tuurbull, A. Blackburn, ,and F. C. Williams. On the niotion of the president (Mr R. K. Elliott), Mr and Mrs Woods and the ladies* committee were thanked for their kindness. Others present were Mesdames W J. J.ssett, W. E. Sewell, R K. Elliott, and M. Lewis, Misses P. Woods, May Lawrence, Phebe Lewis. Grace Jessett, Messrs A. Rennie, A. Jones, P. and D. Woods, and W. J. Jessett. ENGAGEMENT NOTICES The engagement is announced of George, eldest son of the late Mr G. D. Cochrane (Invercargill). and Mrs G. B. Cochrane (Dunedin), to May. eldest daughter of Mr T. D. Kennedy (Hawke's Bay), and the late Mrs M. Kennedy. The engagement is announced of .Elsie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. G. Bull (springrove street. Spreydon), to Alan Donald, third son of Mr and Mrs D. Park, Manchester street. PLUNKET BALL AT OMIHI There was a large attendance at the annual Plunket ball, held in the Omihi Hall. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers, balloons, and greenery, and music was provided by Colin Campbell's band (Christchurch), with extras by Misses E. Hall, M. Whyte. and Mr S. Ellis. Messrs A. Stackhouse and A. McLaughlan were masters of ceremonies. A waltzing competition was won by Miss B. Potton and Mr S. Ellis, and novelty dances by Mr and Mrs A. N. Campbell, Mr and Mrs C. McCaskey, Miss D. [ Johnson and Mr D. Hawker. The novelty dances were judged by Mesdames B. L. Blunden and R. B. Johnson. Amongst those present were Mesdames B. L. Blunden (Waikari), G. R. Macdonald (Cheviot), W. Brlggs (Amberley), Roger Clifford, R. B. Johnson (Waikari), J. Myers (Christchurch), C. Mowat, J. V. Oxley (Amberley), Topp. C. McCaskey, F. I Laredo, S. Stokes. A. N. Campbell, J. Sloss, A. McLaughlan, J. Lockhead, A. Sloss, A. Stackhouse. A. Croft, J. J. Wyllie, J. Stackhouse, E. Little. R. Alexander, R. Symonds, D. Little, L. Doak, M. Hamilton, H. Munro, W. Potton, G. M. Hare, J. Wyllie, J Harris, L. Magon, T. Fitzsymor.ds, Misses A. Symonds, M. Frew (Amberley), Olive Gibb (Motunau), Nola Fuchs, Nan Prettejohn, Agnes Monteith (Christchurch), Ann Johnston (Southland), Rae Collingwood (Christchurch), Isabel Stone (Scargill), Dorothy Johnston (Scargill), Irene Harris, F. Sims (Otago), R. Symonds, Mollie Whyte, Molly Fraw, Jean McKee, Janice McKee, M. Cooper, K. Doody, W. Doody, Phyllis Syjno-.ds, Marlon McLaughlan, Barbara Potton, Jean Darroch, Maureen Laredo, Nancy Hamilton, Dorothy Sloss, Peggy Munro, Marie Baxter, Muriel Francis, Eunice Hall, and Nancy Alexander.,