CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22895, 16 December 1939, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs • John Montgomery (Riccarton), Mrs J. H. Grigg (Longbeach), Mrs Gilbert Grigg (Hororata), and Mrs A. Graham Holmes (Rakaia), who attended .the Royal Show at Invercargill, returned home last evening. Mrs Derrick Gould and family (Fendalton) will spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Holme station, Timaru. Miss Margot Browne (Rossall street) has been appointed sports mistress at Amberley House. Miss Mary. Hursthouse, 8.A., who has studied at the Sorbonne, will join the staff of St. Margaret’s College next year as French specialist. Mrs P. C. Crooke (Avonside drive), who has been visiting Australia for the last two months, left this week on her return to New Zealand. Mrs C. C. Davis (“Ferndale”) left last night on a short visit to the North Island. Mrs W. A. Day (Gloucester street) and Mrs Guy Pascoe (Oxford terrace) will leave nex£, Friday for Dunedin to attend the wedding of Mrs Day’s son, Mr G. W. A. Day, to Miss Elizabeth Gilchrist, of Dunedin, at First Church on December 23. Mr and Mrs Donald Thomas (Wairoa) are the guests of Mrs David Thomas, Ashburton. Mr and Mrs Grey Heasley are visiting North Canterbury. Mr and Mrs J. S. Neville (Sumner) intend spending Christmas at Gapes Valley, afterwards having a motor tour to Mount Cook and the Southern Lakes. Mr and Mrs C. S. Thomas (Innes road) will spend the Christmas holidays in Ashburton. They will be accompanied by their daughter, Miss Helen Thomas, who is at present staying with Mrs R. L. Jameson, “Nukuwai,” Waiau. Miss Alison Green will return to Christchurch to-morrow after spending a holiday in the North Island. Miss L. P. Wakefield was the guest of honour at the Friday Club’s tea held in Beath’s grey room last evening. Miss Gladys Scott, who has been a member of the staff of Ford* and Hadfield, Ltd., for the last four and a half years, was presented with a royal doultbn set by the directors, who wished her happiness in her married life Mrs J. W. Mosley yesterday afternoon entertained friends at her home in Rossall street in honour of Miss Betty Smithson, whose marriage to Mrs Mosley’s brother, Mr P. Byrne, will take place on Monday Those present were Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Miss Betty Smithson, Mrs A. E. Byrne, Mrs C. Bennington, Mrs F. Armstrong, Mrs F. C Wooler Mrs M. A. Fox, Miss N. Williams. Mrs A. Wood, Mrs Dents Anderson, Mrs Alan Smithson, Mrs P Webb, Mrs R. A. Blank, Mrs E. J. Tayler, Mrs H. P. V. Brown, Mrs N. G. Norbert-Munns, and Mrs A. Stonyer. Accumulated blood toxins , and poisons are the root causes of constipation, rheumatics, skin troubles, kidney and liver weakness, catarrh, etc. R.U.R. will keep you free of disease by refreshing your entire system. 2 UNITED SERVICE HOTEL. The Management invites inquiries for a really English Christmas dinner, served amidst sociable and select surroundings. Special parties arranged. ’Phone 32-060 for reservations. Dinner 6.30 p.m.. Tariff, 10/6, wine included. THE GIFT OF THE AGES. Down through the ages women have treasured gifts of beauty—the personal gift. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists. Cathedral square, have an extensive range of equisite Perfumes, including Lavender Waters and Colognes: fragrant Soaps, attractively boxed; Cosmetics of every famous make, including Jane Seymour: beautiful' Toilet Sets, etc. — 6

• CHRISTMAS PARTY the fresh air home A party, complete with Christmas tree, a genial Father Christmas, and Christmas presents for all, was held at the Children’s Fresh Air Home, Cashmere Hills. An excellent programme of choruses, recitations, verse-speaking, folk dancing, items by a percussion band, and two wellchosen and well-acted plays was presented by the children, carefully trained by Miss Ruth Jull, who is in charge of the school at the Fresh Air Home. Then Father Christmas arrived in a gaily-decorated chariot and presented gifts to each child, with presents also for little Elizabeth McCombs, who accompanied her father to the party, for Miss A. Griffin, matron of the Sanatorium, Miss Bates, matron of the Fresh Air Home, and Miss Jull. Each child also received Is from the Sanatorium Service Society. 3Vtr IP. H. Harris, president of the Sanatorium Service Society, spoke appreciatively, of Miss Jull’s work for the children, and thanked Mrs Boskell for her continued interest in their welfare. Mrs W. S. Bean thanked Mr Harris, who for nine consecutive years has been Father Christmas at the children’s party. Amongst those present were Dr. I. C. Maclntyre, medical superintendent of the Sanatoria, Mrs Pemberton* Dr. and Mrs C. F. Wilson, Miss A. Griffin, Miss Bates. Mr T.- H. McCombs. M.P., the Mayoress (Mrs R. M. Macfarlane), Mrs E. Parlane, Mrs Bean, and Mrs T. Green (representing the North Canterbury Hospital Board), Mr and Mrs P. H. Harris, the Rev. Canon A. C. Purchas and Mrs Purchas, the Rev. J. Robertson 1 the Rev. M. Mills. Mrs H. A. Young. Miss M. Enright. Mr W. J. Walker (representing the Sanatorium Service Society), Mr and Mrs V. J. McKibbin.- Mrs Jull, Mr and Mrs T. H. Williams. PARTY AT KOWAI BUSH The Kowai Bush branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, held a successful Christmas party in the local hall, and guests enjoyed a concert programme, given by school children. Father Christmas presented each child with a gift, balloon, and sweets, from the decorated Christmas tree. On behalf of the children. Dawn Kidd presented a bouquet to Mrs Smart, president of the branch. Mr E. Hay was thanked for his work in ar--1 ranging the programme. Supper was then served by the ladies. Mr H. (Faulkner was master of ceremonies.

Miss Barbara Lindop (Sumner), who is paying a short visit to the West Coast, will leave next we§k to take up a position as sister at the Apia Hospital, Samoa. Miss Molly Thomas (Christchurch Hospital) has left to visit Mrs Law, near Gisborne, before going to her home at Katikati.

Major D. Maxwell and Mrs Maxwell and their family will arrive from Wellington to-day, and after visiting friends in Christchurch will leave next week to stay with Mrs Maxwell’s mother, Mrs J. McQueen. Invercargill. Major Maxwell is going overseas with the first echelon. Miss Molly Macalister left Christchurch yesterday for Invercargill to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs S. M. Macalister. Mr and Mrs D. Creeser (Invercargill) are visiting Christchurch and will later go on to Wellington. The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges the gift of a large parcel of new clothing from the Catholic Women’s League for the children who will attend the Sunlight League’s health camp at the New Brighton trotting course in January. * Miss Eleanor Turnbull, an old girl of St. Margaret’s College, has just completed her massage course in London, coming out top of all England.

Miss Jamieson, 8.A., and Miss Washbourn, 8.A., both graduates of Otago University, will join the staff of Amberley House at the beginning of the next school year. Mrs F. E. Twyford (Papanui road) and Miss Zoe Hudson (“Hillcrest,” Styx road) will leave on Thursday for a month’s visit to Auckland. Mrs Twyford will stay at Hotel Cargen and Miss Hudson with her grandmother, Mrs Duder. Miss Gray Young (Wellington) is visiting Mrs Alister Young, Wigram. At the prize-giving ceremony at Amberley House yesterday, Mr A. E. Flower, chairman of the board of directors, and Miss G. Hoy,, headmistress, expressed deep regret at the death of Mr Arnaud McKellar, who was one of the founders of the school and secretary and member of the board during the whole period of its existence. He, more than anyone else, Mr Flower said, had been responsible for the care and management of school affairs. The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges donations to the Pioneer Women’s Memorial from A. Haughton (Lincoln), who was born in Durham street in 1862, and who has been carried over the Bridle Path, from Mrs G. H. Cooper (Bishop street), daughter of a pioneer of 1851, and from Barbara Mary Cleland, great granddaughter of a pioneer of 1851, and from G.R., the daughter of a pioneer.

“I should like to thank parents for the loyal support they give me in the matter of leave for week-day evening outings, and I would be deeply grateful if they would go one step further and firmly discourage their daughters’ from doing their homework and listening to the radio at the same time,” wrote Mrs C. L. Young, headmistress of St. Margaret’s College, in her report read at the prize-giving ceremony last night. “The standard of home work, she continued, - “would, I am convinced, be raised to an astonishing degree. The background and perpetual noise to which they do not listen is largely responsible for the difficulty girls find in really listening when they want to or when we want them to.” Mrs Young was unable to read her report as she •had lost her voice. She was presented by a small pupil, Diane Bagley, with a bouquet from the school.

The Josephine (Regd.) ‘ Cake Shop, McArthur’s Buildings, 123 A Cashel street, informs the public that the principal. Miss Ethne Tosswill. will be in her shop, 123 A Cashel street, between the hours of 12 noon and 2 p.m. to consult her clients regarding their requirements for the Christmas festivities. You, too, can come and place your order now. ’Phone 33-478. —1

A TEACHER HONOURED RETIREMENT OF MISS A. C, FINLAYSON “The retirement of Miss A. C. Finlayson is a serious loss to the school.. For 30 years she has been a member of the staff, and has given most able, loyal, and ungrudging service over that period, and Airing the many changes that have taken place in the organisation and status of the school,” stated the report of the headmaster, Mr A. E. Caddick, at the annual prize-giv-ing of the Christchurch West High School yesterday. When the school became a high school in 1936 Miss Finlayson was appointed senior mistress, and in her the girls had had a warm friend and wise counsellor, said Mr Caddick. Her long experience, natural kindness of heart, geniality, and her sense of humour had been of real value to staff and pupils alike. “She will carry with her the warmest good wishes of the staff, pupils, rnd former pupils for a long andv happy period of leisure. I can do no more than express my sincere thanks to Miss. Finlayson for her fine record of service to the school, for the splendid work she has done during the period. I have been headmaster, and add my wishes for health and happiness in her retirement from the teaching service,” Mr Caddick added. Mr A. E. Flower, chairman of the Canterbury University College Council, also paid a warm tribute to Miss Finlayson, and wished her a happy retirement and many years in which to enjoy it. The head girl (Lorraine Tillman) and head boy (B. Andrews) also spoke, and made a presentation to Miss Finlayson, who replied suitably.

VICTORIA LEAGUE

APPEAL FOR PLAYING CARDS

Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp presided at a meeting of the Victoria League Committee, held this week. Several letters were received from Miss G. Drayton, the London Secretary, telling of important developments in the work of the league for the duration of the war. The Central Executive is appealing to the various branches for the names of men and women from their districts who may be going to England on war service. It was decided to write to headquarters, asking how best these names could be supplied so that persons could be given introductions and their names sent to the office in London.

Mrs Tripp moved a vote of thanks to Mrs A. K. Firth for a gift of vases which at present are being used by the Welcome Club. Mrs Hogg reported that 140 “housewives” had been made and filled by the sewing bee. Mrs Davis reported that the Welcome Club wished the Combined Empire Societies to entertain the soldiers again on Saturday, February 17. Miss Skoglund reported that the Victoria League was represented at the information bureau in the Square every Wednesday and a list of the names of helpers had been arranged. In her report Mrs Hennah said: “I had a splendid response to my appeal for books and magazines for the men in camp, and large numbers have been sent to Burnham and other soldiers’ camps at regular intervals. We shall want the full support of our members and friends if are to continue this necessary work. We could do with hundreds of packs of cards. Where many have so generously given it may seem invidious to make a distinction, but I would like especially to mention receipt of a parcel of books from an old resident of Warsaw and am hoping he will visit the Victoria League room some Thursday morning so that I can thank him personally.” Several new members were elected. Any members who are willing to help make up parcels for the soldiers are asked to be at the Old Art Gallery on Monday morning. BRILLIANT SOCIAL FUNCTION. Lady .... had a marvellous reception the other night. A notable fact was her beautiful complexion—due to OATINE POWDER BASE with the new sunshine vitamin. Contains finest cream and powder, giving a smooth matt finish. All Chemists and Beauty Salons, at: Tubes 1/-, Coloured Luxury Jars 2/6. — 3

BRIGHT CHRISTMAS PARTY LEAGUE FOR HARD OF HEARING Bright decorations, many novelties, and a wide variety of amusements provided a happy atmosphere in the women’s common room of the leacn ers’ Training College last evening, when the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand League for the Hard of Hearing entertained its friends at a Christmas party. A large number of guests was welcomed by Mr John Montgomery (president of the league) and Mrs Montgomery. The decorations were particularly effective. The room was arranged as a comfortable lounge, and corners and and alcoves were filled with banks ox flowers in pink and blue shades, roses, sweet peas, and delphiniums being the chief blooms used. One corner of the room held the main attraction, a gaily-lighted Christmas tree, which was prettily decked with tokens of the festive season. The special lighting effects were arranged by Mr Thomas L. Jones. Further brightness was added to the scene by the cleverly-designed paper hats which were supplied to all visitors. These were made by members of the league. ' .... Amusing games and competitions were played, and a solo dance was contributed by Miss Judy PackerDoust, a pupil of Miss Phyllis Smith. Supper was served by women members in charge of Mrs Barlow. Mr J. G. Poison acted as master of ceremonies. . , . , The success of the party, which was greatly enjoyed by all present, was largely due to the excellent organisation of Miss E. Ash, teacher to the league.

ENGAGEMENT NOTICES

The engagement (September 22, 1939) is announced of Thelma, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. K. Adam, of 76 Slater street, St. Albans. Christ- . church, to Kenneth, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Petitt Wooller, of Remuera, Auckland. Wedding at Wahroonga, New South Wales, January 15, 1940. The engagement is announced osf Thelma (Billie); daughter of Mr and the late Mrs A. J. A. Short, to Sergeant Frederick George Stewart, elder son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lamb, “Elgin Downs,’’ Cave, South Canterbury.. The engagement is announced of Rosamond Averina, only daughter of the late Colonel J. Burchart-Ashton, and of Mrs Roger Mostyn, East Ferry Lodge, Balnacurra, County Cork, Ireland, and Noel John, only son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, 3 Park lane, Timaru.

The engagement is announced of Robert George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Lloyd. Barbadoes street, Waltham, to Emily, third daughter of Mrs Sloan and the late Mr W., G. Sloan, Lyttelton street, Spreydon. The engagement is announced of Margaret Mavis, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Bruorton. St. Albans, to Oliver Edgar Wilson, only son of Mr and Mrs R. T. Wilson, Balfour, Southland.

The engagement is announced and the wedding will take place next week of Frederick Telford, elder son of Mr F. J. and the late Mrs Ball, Beckenham, and Joyce McDowell, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Milne, Spreydon.

ST. MARTIN’S HOUSE OF HELP CHRISTMAS APPEAL The following further donations have been received and are gratefully ac-

knowledged:— £ s d Hyman Marks Estate 3 3 0 Inasmuch 1 0 0 Mr F. M. Warren .. 1 1 0 Anon. 0 10 0 A Friend .. 1 0 0 H.C. 1 o’ 0 Contributor 1 0 0 A.B. 0 5 0 Mrs E. Gaskell, sen. . 0 10 0 A.M.L. 1 0 0 Mr and Mrs G. Baker 1 0 0 The Misses Bower 1 0 0 Mrs G. A. Turner 1 0 0 Nat. Woods and Co. 1 1 0 A Friend 0 5 0 Mrs A. M. Malcolm 0 5 0 Mr J. McGregor 0 10 0 Mr and Mrs F. B. Beckett 0 5 0 St. Barnabas’ Guild, Peel Forest 1 10 0 Miss T. Eyid family 0 14 0 Anon. 0 2 6 X.Y.Z. 0 10 0 Cashmere Hills Girls’ Club 1 1 0 Mrs Gooden 0 5 0 Christ’s College 10 0 0 Anon 20 0 0 The Mayor 15 0 0 Mr Egan 5 0 0 Miss E. W. M. Cox .. 0 10 0 Further donations may be sent to Rev. P. Revell, 199 Antigua street, and will be acknowledged privately. 4061