For WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 24116, 27 November 1943, Page 2

For WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES

Miss L. A. C. Rogers, former .headmistress of Rangiora School, and for several years mistress in charge Junior School. St. Andrews CoUes-. has been appointed as speciahst Eng lish teacher at Scots Co under the pnncipalship of Mr A, Anderson M.A.. former headmaster oi St Tndrew-s College. Christchurch. Farewell socials were held at Hanme Springs this week to honour sistei A Tothill, of Queen Mary Hospital, a„ A wm‘K™ shortly position of matron of the Red Cross Hospital for former servicemen, Hob son street. Wellington. Sister Tot hill who has served overseas in this war, was invalided home after action in Greece, and has been sub-matron of the Queen Mary Hospital since her return. Returned servicemen patients entertained her this week and presented her with a tray and teaset, and the Returned Services’ Association, ot which she is an executive member, also entertained her. The Kaiapoi Sub-Centre of the Red Cross conducted the Red Cross shop in Cashel street, this week, and £loo 5s was realised. Mrs E. S. Vernon, one of the earliest members of the Christchurch Ladies Golf Club, has resigned from the presidency of the club, a position she has held for many years. At the annual meeting of the club, held yesterday, warm trib is wer paid to Mrs Vernon’s outstanding service to the club and to her great popularity among the members On behalf of the committee. Miss Maberley Beadel presented Mrs Vernon with a bouquet of pink carnations and red rcses. and at the unanimous request of members, Mrs Vernon agreed to become vice-presi-dent of the club. Before the meeting she entertained members at afternoon tea in th golf house. Mrs M. H Godby was elected president of the club. The Mayor of Christchurch (Mr E. H. Andrews) acknowledges receipt from Mrs A I. Rattray of £7 collected from the sales of heather for comforts for prisoner? of war. The lady editor of “The Press' gratefully acknowledger receipt of a parcel of clothing which will be given to the Lady Galway Guild from a friend at Addington and two scarves from anonymous friends. NATIONAL CLUB. A members’ evening will be held in the Club on Monday next, the 29th instant. at 8 p.m. Films and music —1 The sale of occupational work, which was to have been held at the Christchurch Hospital on December 1, is postponed mtil Wednesday, December 8. Maori Girls’ College Annual Garden Party will be opened at 2.30 this afternoon by the Mayoress (Miss E Couzins). Numerous stalls including handcraft articles suitable for Christmas gifts Maori entertainment and haangi. IN a nome such as yours, where economy has pride of place, you can never afford to be without STEVENS ’Cathedral ' Brand FLAVOURING ESSENCES These are economy essence? because such a little ineeded to give a true, delicious flavour Every drop flavours when vou bake witn STEVENS "Cathedral" Brand FLAVOURING ESSENCES, obtainable at all storey OBITUARY MISS MARJORIE FRANCIS Many friends will learn with profound regret of the untimely death o|j Miss Marjorie Helen Francis, young-, est daughter of the late Mr Norton Francis, a leading citizen of Christchurch, who died a tew years ago and of Mrs Francis, of 1 Desmond street. Fendalton Miss Francis, who was 22 years old. had been gravely ill for some weeks and died early yesterday morninj. She was educated at Selwyn House and took a leading part in the activities of the school, bding particularly gifted in dramatic work, Clever and capable, with a been sense of humour, and a great capacity tor work, she had a remarkable sense ■ of duty and of citizenship, and when little more than a schoolgirl, was ready to help in useful work for the community. At the outbreak of war she undertook voluntary Red Cross work and became honorary secretary of voluntary aids, a position she filled with keenness and thoroughness until she became ill Always kind, thoughtful and cheerful, she was popular with persons of all ages and was a great favourite with workers and visitors at the Red Cross depot. The funeral will be private. THANKSGIVING SERVICE 50TH ANNIVERSARY AS METHODIST PREACHER To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Mr T. 0. Morgan’s activities as a Methodist local preacher in the Tai Tapu district, a service of thanksgiving was held in the Tai Tapu Church this week, and was followed by a social hour in the Sunday school. The service in the church was conducted by the chairman of the North Canterbury Methodist Synodal District (the .Rev J H. Allen), and the Rev. A. N. Scotter. a former minister of Tai Tapu. spoke of the sterling qualities of Mr Morgan and of his faithfu, work for the church. A sacred duet was sung by Mesdames I, and E. Peryman, accompanied at the organ by Mr W Blight The following speakers congratulated the guest of honour during the social hour: Mr Sandford (president of the North Canterbury Methodist Local Preachers’ Association), the Rev. B. J. James (a former minister at Tai Tapu), the Rev. H. Cottom (Sprlngston), Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, M.L.C., the Rev A. L. Wilkinson (Lincoln Presbyterian Church). Mr W. H Peryman (Lincoln), and Mr J. W. Bray (Tai Tapu Circuit Steward). An apology was received from Mr W. L. Harris, chairman of the Tai Tapu School Committee, of which Mr T. 0 Morgan had been chairman for 32 years. The Ladies’ Guild of the church was in charge of social arrangements. ENGAGEMENTS Mr and Mrs W. E. Wilson, Constitution street. Dunedin, announce the engagement of their second daughter. Barbara Mary, to Able Seaman (Radar) James Oliver, R.N.Z.N., third son of Mrs Oliver, Worcester street, Christchurch and the late Mr James Oliver. The engagement is announced of Rona Catherine, youngest daughter of Mrs Eaves Riccarton and the late Mr Charles Eaves Racecourse Hill, to Mator Robert Gordon Parkinson. 2nd N.Z.E.F. (M.E.F.), second son of Mr and Mrs S, H, Parkinson. Opotiki. Bav of Plenty. The engagement is announced of Raymond William, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. Frost. Balcairn, to Daphne, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Holland. Clarkville. The engaEemem is announced of Betty Georgina sister. Rotorua Convalescent Hospital elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A W McKay, of St. Martins. Christchurch, and Lieutenant John Edward Jardine (returned from overseas) son of -Mr and Mrs G. F. Jardine, of Applegarth, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay.

GOLDEN WEDDING

ARCHBISHOP AND MRS AVERILL (PA) AUCKLAND, November 26. Archbishop and Mrs Avenll will ceteSte on Tuesday the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. It was on November 30, 1893. that the then Rev. Alfred Walter Averill, senior curate of • Holy Trinity. Dalston, and vicar designate of St. Michael and All Angels, Christchurch. New Zealand, and Miss Mary Weir, second daughter of Mr William Frederick Weir, of South street, Park lane. London, were married at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, London. Archbishop Averill was then aged 28. . He was born in Stafford. First he was assistant curate of St. George’s, Hanover square, and then was senior curate at Dalston. It had been his wish and intention as a boy to train for the medical profession, but the death of his elder brother turned him to the ministry and a notable life’s work, most of it devoted to the good of New Zealand. He came to New Zealand in 1894 and spent the next 16 years as parish priest under the Archbishop whom he was later to succeed as Primate of New Zealand, Archbishop Julius, of Christchurch. Bishop of Waiapu Archbishop Averill was then called in 1909 to become Bishop of Waiapu, in succession to Bishop Williams. None of the bishops who took part in the service of consecration held in the cathedral, which was destroyed by the Napier earthquake, is now alive. Four years later the then Bishop Averill was asked to come to the diocese of Auckland. This was in 1914, and 11 years afterwards he became Primate of New Zealand. He continued in this office until April, 1940, when he retired. He had then completed more than 51 years as a minister, 16 of them as parish priest and just over 30 as a bishop, the last 15 of which were as an archbishop; Helping him through almost all. this time was Mrs Averill, to whose constant aid the Archbishop on many occasions has expressed his debt. HEALTH CAMP APPEAL £2BO RAISED Yesterday, for the first time in Christchurch, a street appeal in aid of children’s health camps was held in the city and resulted in the sum of £2BO being raised. ‘‘We are greatly pleased with the result, which far exceeded our hopes.” said Miss Mary Enright, chairwoman of the local area committee that organised the appeal, “and my committee and myself are most grateful to the public for their generosity particularly as it shows their appreciation of the importance and usefulness of the health camp movement.” Miss Enright acknowledged her, committee’s indebtedness to the chief postmaster (Mr V. C. Lawn), the deputy-chief postmaster (Mr L. F. Smith), and members of their staff for their helpful co-opera-tion. to Mrs A. J. Benzie, who in one week organised the appeal, and to all the collectors, who gave their services at very short notice, and insome cases at considerable inconvenience. The money raised yesterdav will carry a £ for £ subsidy, making the total value of the appeal about £560.