CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23203, 14 December 1940, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Nicholson and Miss Nancy Nicholson (Rossall street) will leave before Christmas for Dunedin. where they will visit relatives before going to Invercargill, where they will spend some weeks. Mr and Mrs F. St. J. Loughnan (Invercargill) will arrive in Christchurch to spend a few days before Christmas. They will then visit their son-in-law, and daughter, Mr and Mrs John Griffiths, Hundalee, and will return to Christchurch during the second week of January. Miss Shirley Oliver (Canterbury College) will leave to-.day for Greymouth to visit her parents, Mr'and Mrs A. V. Oliver. Mrs George Hennessy (Morven). who

has been attending a meeting of the Dominion Council of the Red Cross Society in Wellington, is now the guest of her sister, Mrs Denis Cotterill, Papanui road. She will return home on Monday. Mr and Mrs H. A. H. Insull and family (Park terrace) will leave this morning for Amberley beach, where they will spend the holidays. The lady editor of ‘‘The Press” most

gratefully acknowledges a gift of £lO 13s from Miss Blanche Atkinson for comforts for men on New Zealand minesweepers. This large sum was the proceeds of a song recital given by Miss Atkinson’s students at Jellicoe Hall last Wednesday night. Mrs C. V. Glasson (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to Wellington and Palmerston North. Miss D. Wilkie, principal of the Christchurch Kindergartens, will leave

at the end of next week to spend a holiday in Dunedin.

Mrs R. McKegg (Nelson), with her small son, is visiting l*r mother, Mrs H. J. Beadel, Paparoa street. The lady editor of “The Press” gatefully acknowledges a hand-knitted scarf for a man on a minesweeper from Mrs Holland.

Miss Margaret Quartley (Cashmere Hills) will spend the Christmas holidays in Auckland. At the final meeting and practice of the year of the Kaiapoi Women’s Institute Glee Club oh Wednesday even-

ing, Mrs H. Rinaldi, the honorary con-

ductor, was presented with a crystal vase by the secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. Rennie, who said members ap-

preciated the service given to the choir by Mrs Rinaldi during the year. A gift was also presented to the honorary accompanist, Mrs H. Mitchell.

Many old girls of Rangi-rum have done well in various professions in New Zealand, and others are helping the Empire by serving abroad in numerous capacities. Mi§s Ethel Gibson, headmistress of the school, announced at the school prize-giving yesterday. She also congratulated the four old girls who occupy the first four places on the Canterbury tennis ranking list.

The final meeting for this year of the Christchurch branch of the Timaru High School Old Girls’ Association took the form of an afternoon party held at Ballantynes on Thursday. “I mentioned last year that postmatriculation girls, with a prospect ol

two years’ more schooling, would do well to consider sitting for the University scholarship examination, as a partial mass in this examination allows the same advantages as the higher leaving certificate,” said Miss Ethel Gibson headmistress of Rangi-rum, speaking at the prize-giving ceremony yesterday. Several girls, she said, had decided to take this course next year, and she was sure that the time given to such an effort would be well spent. Again Ethne Tosswill x has another suggestion for Christmas. Look and see her display of Christmas Cake Cards at Hereford Court after 2 p.m.

A seasonable message and an excellent cake. A limited number only so shop daily and remember; these cakes are posted and packed in tins anywhere in th, Dominion from 5s 6d. which includes postage. —6 Ladiesl Dr Wylde’s pyretic sweat baths supersede the old-fashioned Turkish Bath The pyretic bath is followed by Barilla Soap Foam Bath These treatments are absolutely bene flcial to your health. Pike’s. 79 Bealey avenue. Telephone 36-054 for appointment. Mrs Freeman, Georgette Millinery, 122 Cashel street, Christchurch, invites the ladies of Ashburton and districts to come and see her new millinery at her branch shop at 58 East street, Ashburton, on Friday, December 13. a most lucky day.

Because Selwyn House is, from next year, to be a preparatory school only, Mrs L. G. Pocock, who was in charge of much of the senior work, is leaving the staff. Deep appreciation of Mrs Pocock’s work was expressed by the headmistress, Miss D. Govan. and by the chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr E. J. Chennells. who, on behalf of the board, made a presentation to- Mrs Pocock. It was also announced with regret that Miss Jowett was leaving the staff. “We have always wanted a school song; evidently it took a school jubilee to supply the inspiration,” said Miss Ethel Gibson, at the Rangi-ruru prize giving yesterday. Miss Gibson was referring with pleasure to the great success of the school jubilee, celebrated early this year, and said that two verses of the Jubilee Ode, composed by an old girl, Mrs Sanders (formerly Helen Bruce), and set to music by her husband, had been adopted as the school song. Miss Gibson expressed gratitude to Mrs F. P. Osmond Smith, who had trained the pupils for the secondary schools’ centennial concert, and became so enthusiastic that she

had continued choral work at the school. At the National Club last night, Mrs E. J. Chennells (Clyde road) entertained about 50 children at a very enjoyable party, given in honour of her daughter, Joan. At the Kindergarten Association's diploma party, held in Jellicoe Hall last night, the president of the association, Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, spoke warmly of the work done for the kindergartens by the honorary treasurer, Mrs A. Keith Hadfield, and on behalf of the association presented her with a Christmas gift. Miss D. Wilkie, principal of kindergartens, presented Miss D, Baster with a small gift. Among those receiving shoulder sprays from the kindergarten staffs was Miss H. Hull, from the principal kindergarten. Among activities recently undertaken by the National Club was a dance for young people, held at the club rooms this week. It was attended by more than 100 guests, and was very successful. Another pleasant gathering arranged by the club was a children s party which was much enjoyed. A pleasant gathering was held yes-

terday afternoon at the North Linwood School, when the newly formed Parents’ Committee met to honour Miss M Webster, infant mistress, who is leaving the staff this year. Mrs Cairpresident, presented Miss Webster with a floral spray, and Mrs Lawson (secretary) presented her with a cup. saucer and plate. Mr Rogers expressed regret at losing Miss Webster from the staff, and Mrs F. J. T. Grigg expressed the parents’ appreciation of her work. The guests included Mr W, Rodgers, headmaster, and Mrs Rogers, Mrs A. Robertson, wife of the chairman, Mrs R. Stone, wife of the secretary, and the women teachers of the staff. Mrs H. H. Blackwell presided at the

monthly meeting of the Kaiapoi subbranch of the Plunket Society. Arrangements were made for the garden party to- be held at Mrs Blackwell s home on Saturday. Nurse Horne reported that during November 45 adults. 45 babies, and three pre-school chil-

dren had attended the rooms, and 13 visits had been paid to homes. If yom head aches, print blurs, or eyes ache we recommend you to consult W DunKp and Son Opticians

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