CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22652, 6 March 1939, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs A. E. Lobb and Miss Betty Lobb (Arramagong West, Grenfell, i New South Wales), who have been the guests of Mrs H. S. S. Kyle (Riccarton), have left on their return to Australia. IMrs Agnes Williams (Colombo street south) has recently been acting as hostess for a number of small group studio meetings, where musical enthusiasts have gathered- to study and enjoy modern classical works, including Walton and Sibelius symphonies played by a special .electric gramophone apparatus. Mr Claude A. Williams, who is studying for the Mus.Doc. degree, will leave Christchurch at the end of the month for Sydney to join the Strathnaver en route to England. He intends being away for six months. Miss Rita Junker (Cashel street) left Christchurch on Saturday for her home in Invercargill, where she will stay for a few weeks before her marriage to Major Peter Mackenzie (Walter Peak, Lake Wakatipu). Miss •Junker was entertained by many of her friends before leaving for the south. Mr and Mrs J. J. Ormandy (South Africa), who have been visiting New Zealand, will leave for the North Island this week. They have been staying with Mr Ormandy’s parents, Mr and Mrs L. W. Ormandy, Hinau street, Riccarton. On the eve of her departure for Australia, Miss B. Boys (Timaru) was presented with a travelling case by members of St. Mary’s Tennis Club. The Old Girls’ Association of the Timaru Main School also asked her to accept a parting gift with the good wishes of members. Mrs W. R. Haselden (Wellington) is staying with her son and daugh-ter-in-law, Mr and Mrs C. C. W. Haselden, Timaru. The Rev. W. H. and Mrs Orbell (Christchurch) are visiting Miss Ziesler, Elizabeth street, Timaru. Miss Vera Hall (“Beltana”) has left Timaru en route for Sydney to join the Orford for a trip to England and the Continent. Mrs Gunn, who has been visiting Mrs E. Vincent (Kingsdown), has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Sydney Quartley, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs ; E. W. Inman (Cattle Valley), has i returned to Palmerston North. At the annual meeting of the j Canterbury Women Teachers’ As- ] sociation, Miss H. Lockwood read a tribute to the memory of Miss E. A. Chaplin, who had been a foun- ! dation member of the association, < which was formed in 1901. : Sincere j appreciation was expressed for Miss Chaplin’s splendid- services both for the association and for the teachers generally. , The Rev. A. W. and Mrs Silvester l and daughter (Salomon Islands) < have' been'-visiting Mr Silvester’s father, Mr J. Silvesterr- Glover’s road, Halswell. ‘ :;r ' In recognition of her enthusiastic work for women teachers over a number of Miss M. H. Watson, who retired recently from the teaching profession, was unanimously elected a life, member of the Canterbury Women Teachers’ Association, at the annual meeting held on Friday evening. “KNITTING MADE EASY.’’ 1 FREE, a new 36-page book every . knitter will enjoy. Published by Patons and Baldwins, it is crammed with 1 knitting advice by real experts, full I instructions for five simple designs and < 28 photographs of latest “P. and B.” Knitwear Fashions. Free and post- ; free. Write now to Batons and Bald- . wins. Box 1441R, Wellington. —2