CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22431, 18 June 1938, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr and Mrs J. W. Beanland -will leave on July -12 to spend a holiday in Australia. They will visit Sidney and Melbourne and are . due bick- at . the end bf September. i: • iMrs H Buckley (Riccarton), tyho has been - spending' a ’ holiday:. With Miss I. Dempsey at Taumarupui, left; for Hastings on Thursday.': ; Mrs H* Tod and Miss' Edith. Tod (Chapter' street), left last night to spend several;,weeks in Auckland. Mrs C. H. Tripp (Timaru), who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned home.

Mrs D. G. Papprill, who was visiting her mother, Mrs, A. Morrison (Timaru), has returned tp Christchurch. ' Mrs D. Unwin (Timaru) is visiting Mrs Bruce Murray, Braemar, Mackenzie Country.

Miss M. J. Lodge, £f member of English hockey team at present Visiting Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Nancy Hitchcock, Linwood. On Tuesday next, June 21, the grand annual cabaret under the Jewish auspices will be held at the Winter Garden. Intending patrons will be assured of an excellent evening. All proceeds will be devoted to charity. Miss Mary McLean, Dominion president of the New Zealand Trained Masseurs’ Association, who has been attending a provincial meeting of the Auckland branch of the- association, will return to Christchurch this morning. . Miss V. V. Hynes (“Otahuna,” Tai Tapu) returned yesterday from a short visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs C. H, Milner, who have been staying with many friends, have’returned to Auckland. Mrs T. T.‘ Armstrong, Miss K. Taylor, and Miss Kathleen Armstrong (Fendalton) will leave New Zealand bn July 5 by the Wanganiella - for Australia, where Miss Armstrong will study music at the Sydney Cdnservatorium. ' .

, Mademoiselle Renee Nizan, the celebrated organist, who has been visiting Christchurch, was entertained at afternoon tea at Ballantynes yesterday by representatives of Cercle Francais. Mademoiselle was accompanied by her brother, who is travelling with* her, and members of Cercle Francais who were present were Madame Alan Just (president), Mrs Sydney Thompson, Miss Janet Horth, and Mr R, J. McLaren. Mile. Nizan, who has been the guest of Mrs A.' C. Besant (Papanui), is at present visiting; South Canterbury and ; will return: to Christchurch on Sunday. • Miss' Henrietta McKaughanr a newspaper woman. ~ot wide , ,and varied, experiences, . who lives in Honolulu and who. recently toured New Zealand, told the Winnipeg ‘Tree Press’*'that She Was Very partial to New Zealand. “It’s about 25 years behind the times—that’s what makes it so attractive,” "she said. “It’s very, restful, you know, after you’ve come from a jazzy place like Honolulu.” Mr D. P. .Mahoney and members of ; the executive of the Rodney School of Riding, have issued, invitations for their second annual dance to, be held at the Mayfair Lounge on June 23. Miss M. Jones is president and Miss B, Dixon is secretary of the organising committee.

; WHO’S GOING HOME? ' A limited holiday party is being organised for a TRIP ROUND THE WORLD visiting the most interesting and beautiful places in Britain with sight-seeing through the Continent. The party will leave New Zealand next April. This is the most comprehensive and cheapest escorted tour from New Zealand. For particulars and all-in cost, etc., apply to: NEAL’S EMPIRE TOURS, Dept. “C,” Box 1620, Auckland. 8917 “HERE COMES THE BRIDE I"’ Photographs of Wedding Groups, and, indeed, all social events, will become your most cherished records. W C McKaskell, 11 Johnston street, Sydenham, specialises In this work ’ and guarantees satisfaction. ’Phone 33-867. 1 " / HOPE GIVEN UP, "I 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 nave already lost 161 b and feel years younger.” Try Naturettes. 17 days’ treatment 7s Bd. Money-back guarantee. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd.. Chemists, Cathedral square.. —4 WINTER IN SUNNY ROTORUA—IT’S FASHIONABLE. . Glorious sxlnny ■ days that appeal to all outdoor enthusiasts —and the wonderful central heating of Brents Hotel, is a by-word with those who appreciate real cqmfort. Handy to. Baths and Golf Links. Reasonable tariff makes Brents Hotel “The best place to stay.” ’’ ; —4 BOND' STREET BEAUTY EXPERT ARRIVES. MAKE YOUR DEMONSTRATION APPOINTMENT. Miss Brand, Jane Seymour Toiletry Expert, is now at the Pharmacy of E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Cathedral square. ’Phone 36-673, or call for a demonstra--tion appointment. Let Miss Brand show you how perfection, of make-up and skin care can be achieved effortlessly with Jane Seymour—Society’s favourite toiletry creations. •- —6 ENGAGEMENT NOTICE The engagement is announced of Graham Pearce, younger son of Mr and Mrs S. A. Orchard, Gloucester street,' Christchurch, to Gladys Marianne, only daughter of, Mr and Mrs C. J. Hadley, of Amberley, North Canterbury. Notices of engagement for publication in "The Press 11 must be signed by both parties to the engagement. A charge of five shillings ids) will be made for each notice., Descriptions of. weddings may be Inserted at the rate of five shillings (ss) per column inch, with a minimum charge of One Pound (£1). and photographs of wedding groups, at the rate of five-shillings- (ss) per single column inch, with a minimum charge o£ Two Pounds Two Shillings (£2 2s). —6

INTERNATIONAL APPEAL HELP FOR UNIVERSITY WOMEN

From the London headquarters of the Federation of University Women has been issued an international appeal to all branches of the federation, asking for help for exiled university Women and students in Europe. The Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Federation of University Women, having decided to respond to the appeal, held a bridge party and dance at the Students’ Union building last night in aid of the funds. The financial result of the gathering will be forwarded to Dominion headquarters in Dunedin, and from there the total amount raised in New Zealand will be remitted to London. Last night’s party, a great success, was highly gratifying to members of the organising committee—Miss J. I. Stewart (president), Mrs B. C. Penney, Mrs Cuthbert Ridgen, and Miss I. F. Milnes (vice-presidents), Mesdames L. H. Robinson, M. M. Burns, F. J. T. Grigg, G. Jobberns, Miss Rita Forbes, Miss M. E. Sims (honorary secretary), Mrs A. J- Campbell (honorary treasurer). Besides those who attended, many others showed practical interest in the cause by sending donations, and Mrs S. Steele and Mrs E. C. Gough arranged tables of bridge in their own homes.

Those present were Miss Stewart, Mrs A. J. Campbell, Mr and Mrs B. C. Penney, Dr. and Mrs M. M. Burns, Dr. and Mrs R. S. Allen, Dr. and Mrs M. H. Aiken, Mr and ' Mrs C. E. Foweraker, Professor and Mrs E. Percival, Dr. F. and Dr. Elizabeth White, Mr and Mrs William Bullen, Mrs E. W. Pidgeon, Mr David Turnbull, Mr and Mrs N. H. Scott, Mrs W. S. Macintosh, Miss I. Askew, Miss M, E. Sims, Miss J. Prosser, Miss F. Barnett, Mrs E. Cordery, Mr and Mrs P. Irving, Miss J. M. Macintosh, Mr W. MacKenzie, Mr and Mrs G. O. Morrison, sen., Mr and Mrs C. J. Morrison, Misses M. Harkness. J. Miller, M. M. Walmsley, M. A. Innes, Mrs C. Brocket, Mr and Mrs Frank Allen, Mrs M. A. Bartram, Mrs P. Delargey. Miss Josephine Taylor, Mrs L. A. Gordon, Mrs A. E. Talbot. Mr and Mrs H. Biggs, Miss Kathleen McNamara, Mr Maitland l Biggs, Mrs J. Parr, Miss Marjorie Parr, Mrs T. R. Hanna, Mrs Heathcote Garland, Miss E. M. Higgins, Miss I. F. Milnes, Miss I. W. Best, Miss H. Harvey, Mr and Mrs L. J. Lohrey, Mr and Mrs L. H. Robinson, Mrs P. H. Powell, Mrs A. H. Tocker, Miss Jessica Musker, Mrs F. Furby, Mr and Mrs Walter Olliver. Mr and Mrs H. Crabbe, Mr and Mrs M. S. Nestor, Mrs H. D. Broadhead, Mr and Mrs C. H. Perkins, Mrs Lewis Morrison, Mr F. Grigg, Dr. Jessie Scott, Misses Rita Forbes, M. Wilkinson, M. Kennedy, Violet Thomson, Nancy Ruth Harris, M. J. Lodge, Monica Richards, May Wilkinson. Elli Heine, Dorothea Wild, Messrs Bruce Leete, W. Wilkinson. M.. C, Bleakly, G. Park.

A NOVEL PARTY

GERMAN CLUB ENTERTAINS CERCLE FRANCAIS

An unusual party and one that was most enjoyable was held in the Catholic Women’s'League rooms in Stewart Dawson’s building last night, when members of the-German Literary Club entertained members of Cercle Francais at a pleasantly informal gathering. Some of the guests spoke French; some German, and all broke forth into English from time to time. The German Club sang several German folk songs, and the Cercle Francais sang French folk songs. Piano solos were played by Mrs W. R. Carey, songs were sung by Mrs Walter Scott, and violin solos played by Mr Bernard Barker, for whom Mrs Barker played the piano accompaniment. A competition was won by Miss Muriel Ollivier and Mr 1 A. M. Hollander.

: Amongst those present were Monsieur Nizan, who was an honoured guest, Mrs W. R. Carey, Madame Alan Just, Madame M. Coleu, Mrs R. R. D. Milligan, Mr and Mrs H. C. Holland, Mrs Roy Twyrieham, Mrs Walter J. Scott, Mr and Mrs Bernard Barker, Mr and Mrs A. M. Hollander, Mrs M. A. Black, Mrs A. - Johnson, Mrs Clifford Collins, Miss H. Lovell-Smith, Misses Millicent Jennings, Christobel Robinson, J. Horth, Jesse Wilkin, Paula Gross, Ruth Collins. Betty Neave, Janet Brown, Muriel Ollivier, Ethel Overton, Louise Croucher, Pegg, Professor C. Malthus, Messrs R., J, McLaren, H. O. Jefcoate, and H. Gourlay.

WOMEN HORTICULTURISTS

CHRISTCHURCH BUSINESSWOMEN’S CLUB

At a luncheon held at- Beaths yesterday, Miss M' Cocks-Johnstone, of England, addressed the Christchurch Business and Professional Women’s Club on “Branches of Horticulture as a Profession for Women in England.” The speaker outlined the various courses taken by women before obtaining lucrative positions in England. Usually six to seven years were devoted to the theoretical and practical study of the subject. Once - qualified, several avenues of employment were opened to the student. Many women held the position of county advisers. Their particular work was to aid the general farmers and fruitgrowers with their problems and then .to co-operate with the research stations to, find the solutions. In other words, they act in. an intermediate capacity. Many trained horticulturists were attached to the women’s institutes. On different days they attended the country markets, advised those bring! % their wares on the best way to grow them, grade them, pack, and finally market them.

Many of the secondary schools outside London make a special feature of their school gardens. The children were taught how to manage them and even how to cook the vegetables after growing them. Women inspectors were emplos’ed to develop the scheme and to make regular inspections. In research work, continued the speak ", the executive positions were held by men, and the only positions available for women were in an assistant capacity. However, in the big horticultural colleges Women were able to obtain positions on the staff. Besides teaching they had to undertake the supr- - vision of the groundsmen. Some of the high schools employed women horticultural teachers for the older girls. Landscape gardening opened up a wide field for enterprising women. The Reading University provided a three years’ course in this subject, it then being advisable for a student to spend a year or two in an architect’s office, and finally work as an employee in a large firm undertaking landscape gar* dening. Floral decoration appealed to the artistic students. Some large private

estates in England employed a floral decorator all the year round. Commercial nursery work was undertaken by. many. Students were advised to commence with a reputable firm for say, two years. They then should obtain work elsewhere, and finally return to their original employers. For the less ambitious woman, work could be obtained in the jobbing gardening trade. London possessed many flat-gardens and window-boxes, all of which had to be attended to.

As in all other professions there were lines along which specialisation might be pursued. Rook-gardening, frultf rowing, and propagating were amongst htese in the horticultural world. .A vote of thanks to. the. speaker Was proposed by Miss Thelma Green and carried with acclamation.