CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24624, 21 July 1945, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

• jf\ e Canterbury Education Board decided yesterday to send a letter of appreciation to Miss A. E. Walker (Rangiora). who is retiring after long and faithful service At Wellington early this week Miss Jane Boston, elder daughter of Dr. ami Mrs Alexander Gillies, died after a long illness She was 16 years old. and a former pupil of Queen Magaret’s College, The twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Women's Guild of the St. Albans Presbyterian Church was celebrated recently when an afternoon social was held in the Sunday school halL The minister of the church (the Rev. R. Byers) presided. The birthday cake, given by the president (Mrs Simpson), was cut by Mrs Norrie, one of the first presidents of the guild Musical and elocutionary items were given by Misses Black. Neville, and Strutherg, and Mesdames Bruce, Hargetts, and Turner. A demonstration of mop making was given by Mrs Freeman at the recent monthly meeting of the Canterbury Women’s Institute Club, at which the president (Mrs Davis) presided. It was reported that during the month members had sewn parcels at the Welcome Club for servicemen overseas, and had assisted at the street day appeal of the British Sailors’ Society. Mrs Candy and Mrs Davis had taken gifts to patients in the Christchurch Hospital. The drama circle had given two performanes to outside societies. Members were asked to hand in warm clothing for UNRRA. Competition results were; —sand saucer, Mrs Candy 1; apple jelly, Mrs Hyslop 1 Mrs Weaver 2, Mrs Robson 3; article made from sugar-bag. Mrs Robson 1. Mrs Beck 2. The congregation and friends of A. Paul’s Methodist Church, Sumner, met recently to honour Mr and Mrs F. Nelson Kerr and family for their many years of service to the church at which Mr Kerr has been organist for more than 30 years. Mr H. W Heslop presided and an exeellent programme was presented by Mrs D Bain, Mr and Mrs J. E. Mason. Mrs French. Mrs Kerr, the Rev F. O Prosser and Mrs Prosser, and Misses Norma Fee and Heather Carrol Presentations were made to Mr and Mrs Kerr and Miss Kerr by the Rev B. J. James. The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges receipt of a parcel of clothing from an anonymous reader for UNRRa and two packets of used stamps, one from Mrs L. N. Guy, Upper Riccarton, and one from an anonymous friend. That tuberculosis, if treated in the early stages is, in nearly every case, curable and that there is no fear of infection from properly treated tuberculous patients after their discharge from a sanatorium were two points specially emphasised by Dr. W. Gordon Rich when addressing a meeting of members of the women’s branch of the Citizens’ Association, held at the Maori Tea Rooms in New Brighton on Thursday. Dr Rich, who is president of the South Island Tuberculosis Association, said that the association was about to launch a campaign for members to help it in its task of educating the public on the matter of prevention and cure of tuberculosis and In its efforts to give after care to patients discharged from the sanatorium and to find them suitable work until they could return to their former occupation. Following Dr. Rich, Councillor J. N. Clarke described the “lungs of the city," the many parks that provide healthy play-grounds for the people, and Mrs Clarke and Miss Mary McLean spoke briefly of the work of the Hospital Board. About 50 members attended the meeting at New Brighton. Mrs G. H. Watts presided, and Mesdames Buckley and McLean, of New Brighton, were hostesses. Young Contingent, Victoria League. —“Give to Britain" cocktail party, Wentworth. Friday, August, 3. Proceeds to provide Christmas cheer for children in Britain Tickets 4s 6d. obtainable hotels and tobacconists. —I Acne, Eczema, Falling Hair, skilfully treated, Violet Ray, Infra Red. and Medicated Packs.' Klexema treatment has been£i?4l3dictwif fdf Abe -fast 30 years. Consultations are free. Triangle Buildings, 281 High street. ’Phone 34-566. -3 A meeting of the committee of the Grand National Ball, to be held on Friday, August 3, in the Wentworth, was held yesterday. Every provision has been made for a ball as joyful and spectacular as the pre-war race week functions for which Christchurch has been noted. The following are among those assisting with the arrangements, and the proceeds will .be handed to the V.A.D. Association of Canterbury (inc.): Mesdames Geo. Hennessy, chairwoman, R. B. Neill, B. Boyes./ F. B. Quin, Maurice Macfarlane, M. Bethell, Algar Williams, H. J. Clark, Misses P Boyle, A. McJannett, O, Mcllraith, Messrs H. G. Livingstone, F. Farrell, D. Crosbie, H. Wood, and members of the V.A.D. Association of Canterbury (inc.). A limited number of tickets, 12s 6d single, inclusive, may be obtained from leading hotels, business houses, and committee members. —6 CHLORINE SENSATION FOR COLDS. 'The Chlorine treatment for common colds —successful In England, has worked In Australia,’* says cable message In “The Press” (14.6.45). Employees of Chlorine plant tree from colds during entire employment. “Santor antlsepUc is a stabilised solution of Sodium Hypochlorite Merely put 6 teaspoon of ’Santol" in a saucer add hot' water, and inhale the vapour. "Santor Is chemist recommended and sold at 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6. Made by H. F. Stevens, Ltd. Manufacturing Chemists, Christchurch. —2