For WOMEN.

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23086, 31 July 1940, Page 2

For WOMEN.

Mr and itlrs Brian Boys (Havelock North) will be .visitors to Christchurch for Grand National week, and will stay with Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp at her house in Park terrace. Miss H. A. Searcl! (Aikman’s road) left last night for Wellington, where she will be the guest of Mrs Featherstone. Ngaio. Mrs Fred Comer (Timaru) arrived in Christchurch last evening, and is the guest of Mrs A. Owen Wilkinson. Fendalton. Miss Kathleen Hoare. who returned last week from Melbourne, and who . is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare, Kilmore street west,, will leave to-morrow for Dunedin. Mrs Percy Helmore (Fendalton) is visiting her daughter. Mrs G. Minhinnick. Takapuna. Auckland. Mrs Donald Grigg CBankside) will leave Christchurch at the end of next week to join her husband in Auckland. Miss Janet Williams (Heaton street) will accompany her to Auckland. The “Evening Post” announces the marriage in London of Miss Clair Longmore, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Longmore. Wellington, to Dr. Oliver Chapman, formerly of Duiledin. who spent two years in Wellington before leaving for England- 18 months ago. The bride has many relatives in Christchurch. Many warm winter clothes for refugees were received by Mrs J. Southward, president of the Burwood branch of the Lady Galway Guild at an afternoon social held at the home of Mrs J. Liggins. Several competitions were held, the winners being Mesdames Anderson. Mitchell, and Goodman, and Miss Bucktin. On behalf of members of the branch. Mrs Southward thanked Mrs Liggins for her hospitality. The lady editor of “The Press" gratefully acknowledges receipt of two balaclavas from M.S. The “Sydney Morning Herald" announces the debut in Sydney ot Claire Simpson, a 15-year-old violinist, who began receiving violin tuition in Auckland at the age of six years and at 12 years was a member of the Laurian Club, described as a string orchestra in Christchurch which numbered amongst its members some of the most eminent of New Zealand s string musicians." Her older sister, Wynne, who, at the age of 13, won the New Zealand piano championship, open to all players under 21, is now continuing her studies under Professor Alexander Sverjensky, and Lois, the third member of the family, is studying 'cello playing at the Sydne> Conservatorium. She began her studies in Christchurch, where she was a pupil of Mr Harold Beck. The girls went to Sydney with their parents about 18 months ago. £3OO was paid by a Christchurch man to a London Harley Street specialist for a treatment that to-day costs the average person only 3d a week. That laxative, tonic, and rheumatic treatment is R.U.R. By getting at the cause of ill-health. R.U.R. is the super remedy. 6 United Empire Society’s Sweets Shop to-day. next McArthur’s, chemists, corner Cashel and Colombo streets. —6 MRS FREEMAN, “Georgette,” Ballantynes Bldgs., 122 Cashel street, has returned from a buying trip, and is now showing Advance Fashions in Spring Millinery. Ladies, will you call soon? —“

TIMARU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs James Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson (Sefton street) have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Russell Ritchie (Dunedin) is staying with Mfs D. Orbell (The Levels). Miss Patricia Guinness (Ealing) has returned from a visit to Miss Enid Jones (Grant’s Hill). WOMEN’S INSTITUTES MEDBURY The last monthly meeting of the Medbury Women’s Institute was held in the Medbury Hall. It was decided to hold a "bring and buy” in August. Miss Grace Dalzell was appointed to purchase and forward another contribution of parcels for soldiers. The treasurer was authorised to forward half the net profit of the recent birthday party to Dominion headquarters for a combined patriotic effort. A competition was won by Mrs Toshach. The golden thread, from “Pioneer Women,” was read by Mrs Denne. and many labour-saving hints were given. A pianoforte solo was played by Mrs Beath and a recitation was given by Miss Topp. Competitions resulted as follows: — Gingerbread, Mrs Beath 1, Miss Grace j Dalzell 2; dust cap. Mrs Beath and i Miss Grace Dalzell (equal) 1: bloom, Mrs W. T. Dalzell 1. Mrs Philpott 2. Hostesses for the day were Mrs ; Bishell and Mrs Cecil Brooker. j KIMBELL i . Mrs G. Fraser presided at the monthly meeting of the Kimbell Women’s Institute. Wool from the Red Cross depot was received and distributed among members for the making of mittens. balaclavas, and scarves for the I soldiers. Miss May Smith carried on ' the Golden Thread talk on features I about Denmark. During the social i half-hour, two enjoyable competitions were held, the winners being: “Peanut 1 breaking.” Miss A. Durant; “Advertise- | ment guessing,” Mrs G. Green and I Miss A. Durant. Competitions resulted:—Meat pies, Miss I. Dick (Mrs Burgess’s special) 1, Miss Waters 2; socks. Miss Waters 1, Miss Smith 2; cheese biscuits, Mrs Fraser 1, Miss Waters 2; bloom, Mrs Munro 1, Miss Smith 2. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Coulter and Keenan. KAIAPOI RED CROSS • SUB-CENTRE About 70 members attended the annual meeting oi the Kaiapoi Subcentre of the Red Cross Society, held in the Kaiapoi Borough Council Chambers. The Mayoress, Mrs W. H. A. Vickery presided. The following officers were elected: —Patron, Mrs W. H. A. Vickery; president. Mrs E. J. Corcoran; vice-presidents, Mesdames H. Mclntosh. L. B. Evans. A. E. Brown, and H. H. Blackwell; secretary, Mrs R. C. Stewart; treasurer. Mr R. J. Smith; committee. Mesdames H. C. Watson, R. Barnard. G. McGregor, R. Gill. J. S. Baker, A. B. Cottee, W. G. Wylie. L. P. Hopkins. M. Greenwood. J. Rennie, P. McNab. and J. D. McMullan. Arrangements were completed for holding the British Empire dance in the Orange Hall. The treasurer reported that the net proceeds from the revue, organised by the D.I.C. Company, was £2B 4s Bd. A decision to form a fortnightly sewing and knitting circle was made.

CURRENT NOTES

Miss Audrey Ruddock (Ashburton) will arrive in Christchurch to-mor-row, and will be the guest of Mrs Ralph Stone, Worcester street, during the production of the play “The Last Hour,” in aid of the British Sailors’ Society. Miss Ruddock is a member of the cast. Mrs J. N. Clarke entertained members of the Patriotic Ball Committee at her home in Fendalton road. Musical items were given by Mrs Stewart Storey and Mrs F. G. Holmes. It was announced that the ball showed a profit of £2OO. At the Home Science School. Dunedin. on Saturday evening, staffs and girls of the four home science hostels, together with the school staff, gave a party to celebrate the birthday of Professor Ann Strong, and to congratulate those students who had reached their twenty-first birthdays during the year. Special guests were Mrs "w. N. Benson. Dean of the Faculty of Home Science before Professor Strong, and Dr, Marion Whyte. Nowhere does the sun bestow its favours more lavishly than over the beautiful coral archipelago, the Bahamas, where the Duke of Windsor will soon take up his new appointment as Governor-General and Com-mandcr-in-Chief. The group is one of Britain’s oldest colonies, having been occupied by the British for 311 years and secured by the peace of Versailles in 1783. The islands—there are 20 larger islands and innumerable islets and reefs—stretch across the main trade routes to Panama Canal, and have a population of 67,000, including Indians, negroes, Portuguese, Chinese, Corsicans, all happily blended as British subjects. Besides its climate and ■ scenery, the Bahamas, long the favour- j ite resort of Americans seeking rolaxa- 1 tion, offers facilities for tennis, golf, cricket, fishing, and bathing from fine beaches. I : a message from London this week it was announced that amongst those attending a dance for New Zealand soldiers in England was Miss Mary Churchill, youngest daughter of the Prime Minister of England. Miss Churchill, tall, fair, and good-looking, is not yet 18 years of age. She is a fine horsewoman and was a war-time debutante at Queen Charlotte’s ball, held in London a few months ago. The Prime Minister’s eldest daughter, Diana, now Mrs Duncan Sandys. is the wife of a member of Parliament: Sarah, the second daughter, who has Titian-coloured curly hair, green eyes, and good features, won success on the stage, and in 1936 in New York she married Vic Oliver, a stage comedian, who is now singing at a London night club. The second child and only son. Randolph, was married a few months ago to the youthful Lady Pamela Dlgby. Soldiers’ parcels can be obtained from Ethne Tosswill’s shop at 123 A Cashel street and, Hereford Court. When you come to see Ethne Tosswill about the parcel vou can rest assured of obtaining the best available for every soldier. Every parcel is personally packed by Ethne Tosswill. who was a pioneer for soldiers’ parcels Hundreds of mothers can tell how the boys appreciate the home away from home cooking. 'Phone 33-478. See Ethne Tosswill personally. —1 Miss Marion Smith (late of Marion Salon, etc.) has joined Miss Ola Knight’s staff at the “Helene" Beauty Salon, Colonial Mutual Buildings, first floor, 66 Cathedral square (two doors from Beresford Cake Shop). 'Phone 38-226. . —6

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION GERALDINE A decision to form a soldiers’ comforts guild was made at the monthly meeting of the Geraldine branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, and £5 was voted by the branch to purchase materials. Mrs W. Watson was elected the branch representative on the Lady Galway Guild committee. A debate was given by Mrs R. E. Mcllwrick and Mrs R. L. W. Beattie on the merits of “Miss Victoria” and “Miss Modern. Mrs F. W. Grayburn, who judged the debate, awarded her decision in favour of “Miss Modern" by a small margin. Competitions resulted; —Bloom: Miss J. McLean 1 Mrs Scott 2. Cluster; Mrs Dixon 1, Mrs C. Stock 2. Hostesses lor the afternoon were Mesdames C. T. Borrell and W. Tail. HOME NURSING TESTS Tire following passed in the home nursing examination held at the St. John Ambulance Association headquarters on July 24:—Mrs Mary Beale. Mrs Grace IC. Hayman. Mrs Joan Mitchell. Mrs Irene Stephens, Mrs Mary E. Ward, Misses. Ivy M. Arch, Ethel Baynes Pearl Dewe. Edna J. Gi’aham, Natalie'M. Harris. Rosalind Johnstone. Islay Joyce. Ethel F. Leader. Betty M. | Morgan Noeline Nutt, Irene M. Rich, Betty K. Stewart. Lorria Waterman, Rima Ward, Ailsa M. Wilson.