CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22941, 10 February 1940, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs H. J. Beck (Greymouth) will arrive in Christchurch next week to stay with Mr« H. J. Quarrell, Opawa. Mrs Norman Stewart (Springston) and her sister, Miss Ena Foster (New Brighton) will leave to-night for Wellington to attend the Centennial Exhibition. Mr and Mrs Beasley, Mr and Mrs W. G. Ives, and Mr and Mrs H. Turlin (Christchurch) will leave to-day for the West Coast to attend the bowling tournament at Greymouth. At a meeting of the Ladies’ Guild of the British Sailors’ Society a letter was read from a member who has recently returned from England. She emphasised the need of woollen comforts for seamen of the mercantile marine, who are constantly exposed to dangers and all conditions of weather on the high seas, It was decided to ask members to help by knitting balaclavas, mittens,. and scarves. The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges a gift of a balaclava from Mrs H. A. Marks. North Beach. Calling all Mothers: Your boy about to go overseas would like the home away from home —cake made only by Ethne TosswiU. 133 A Cashel street. She, too, is doing her share—you can do yours by taking advantage of Ethne TosswiH’s overseas hamper, specially packed in airtight tins; a wonderful assortment all N.Z. troops will enjoy under any clime. 'Phone 33-478. —1 NEW IMPROVED HAIR REMOVER. The New Improved Velvet Mitten Hair Remover is proving a boon to modern women. Just a gentle rubbing motion immediately removes superfluous hair, leaving the skin smooth and white. Be sure to ask for the New Improved Velvet Mitten. 1/6 from E. Cameron, Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. —1 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 I/-; Coloured Luxury Jars. 2/6. . . —3