NEWS FOR WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24744, 8 December 1945, Page 2

NEWS FOR WOMEN

CUEEENT NOTES The 'Kathrine McCullough prize for conversational French, presented at the annual pnze-giving ceremony of St. Bede's College yesterday to James Taylor Skeddon, was given in memory of Mrs McCullough by her son, Dr. Edward McCullough. a former pupil of the college The competition <open to pupils of fat Bede*s) was judged by Monsieur H Honore president of the Cercle Francais Mrs McCullough. windied last year, was the youngest child of the late Bernard Mora, who was one of the early colonists brought from France by the Compagnie Bordelaise and settled in Akaroa almost a hundred years ago. She was very well known in Christchurch during the war for her patriotic work especially in the making of camouflage nets ana in all the activities of the women's auxiliary of the Naw League. The president (Mr E. A. Adams) presided at the monthly meeting of the Cholmondeley Memorial Children's Home. The appointments of Mrs I. W. Hastings as matron and Miss J. Finch as sub-matron were announced. A cheque from the North Canterbury Hospital Board for Christmas cheer for the children was gratefully received, and it was decided to send ice cream each week to the home during the holiday period from the Christmas cheer fund. ,Tho secretary reported there are 96 applications in nend 'for the holiday period.' It was qtcided to ;eopen the home on Monday, December 17, when 20 children will be admitted. It was reported that a large programme of repairs and improvements had been carried out while the home had been closed

Members ot the Kaiapoi Mothers' Union and Ladies' Guild met recently at an afternoon party and made presentations to Mrs T M. Curnow. The Rev T- M Curnow will retire in February, and he and Mrs Curnow intend to make their home n Auckland The fourth group of children from the Sunlighl League Health Camp Committee's camp at "Glenelg" returned to their homes this week, and the fifth group went to camp on Thursdsy. Five cuildren from Westland arrived at "C nelg" on Thursday and the five who have been there for several weeks will return home to-day In the new group are five from Ashburton, two from Timaru. five from Westland one from Kaiapoi. and the remainder from the city and suburbs The improvement in the weight of the last group of children, who were at "Glenelg" for eight weeks, was remarkable The average gain a child was 12 pouMs; one gained less than nine pounds, and one gained 19 pounds The great majority .sained between 4 ,,1 l and 13 pounds and all improved "in general health. The present group will rtmain at "Glenelg" for eight or nine weeks

An interesting handwork display was held at Selwyn House yesterday afternoon. A special feature of the display was bookbinding and dressmaking by girls of Form 111. A French piay in aid of Junior Red Cross funds was performed very successfully, and more than £4 was raised. Afternoon tea was served

Parents ot pupils of the Christchurch Girls' High School were yesterday given an opportunity of seeing the type of work done by pupils in all forms during the year An extensive range of subjects was covered in the exhibition, which included displays of leatherwork. bookbinding, and other crafts, hand-sewing and embroidery poster painting, pencil sketches, and many other branches of art work, which gave evidence of careful training and often great originality and t&lent. The range of work undertaken by pupils in the dressmaking classes was ambitious, &nd the garments, which included winter coats, costumes, frocks, blouses, and embroidered clothes for children, were a credit to the pupils and teachers. Work undertaken by third form, fourth form, and fifth form' girls in social studies and biology was also exhibited. Much interest was taken by parents in the display featuring the various stages in the preparation of the backcloth for "Quality Street," which was presented recently by the pupils. The prepara tion of the backcloth. by no means an easy task was done exclusively by the pupils;"'' Also ''"exrTiblted r ''were stage properties used in the play. These included several beautifully painted vases and nlates. ~ .

A demonstration of • floral-work was given by Mrs O. M. Miller the guest bp.eaker at the December meeting of the RedclifTs-Sumner Garden Club. Miss Cora Andrews presided. Comfotitions resulted- as follows:—sprpy of roses. Miss Foster. Mrs K. A. Brooke; hat trimmed with flowers. Mrs Goodall. Miss C- Andrews. Mrs R Holcroft; delphinium spike. Mrs L. Hindle, Mrs Taylor; vegetables, Mrs Palmer. Mrs G. Webb.

The following sub-committees of the Centerbury Committee of CORSO were elected at a recent meeting- of the committee:—publicity committee. Mr R. Thurlow Thompson (chairman). Canon S. Parr. Dr. J. H. Blakelock, and Mr J S. W. Stannage; appeals committee. Canon Parr, the Rev. W. W Robinson, Mesdames Gladstone Ward, R. H. Howell. M. Davies. and Miss D. Edwai'ds; kits committee. Mr R. Sandford (chairman), Mesdames J. F. Cracroft Wilson, A. Smith. Miss Good, and a representative of the Junior Red Cross; fats and soap committee, MrsM Davies (chairman), Mesdames R. H. Howell, J. R Hervey, Miss A. Buckley, and Mr T. Clark; coupons committee, Miss Mcintosh (chairman). Miss G. Jellett. Miss P. Powell. Acne. Eczema. Falling Hair skilfuih treated. Violet Ray Infra Red and Medicated Packs Klexema treatrnen' has been well known for the last 3C years. Consultations are free Triangle Buildings 281 High street 'Phonp 34-566 -3

DIAMONDS. AND PEARLS Holders of Diamonds and good Pearls who wish to sell them are invited to consult with H. G. Livingstone arid Co., Auctioneers, who will sell some valuable Jewels by auction on Wednesday next. At a recent auction sale owners received prices far in excess of expert valuation. A sale by auction at H. G. Livingstone and Co.'s rooms brings prices worth talking about, —6

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ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Betty Johanna Small, 295 Cashel street, Christchurch. to Donald John Earr, Prebbleton.

The engagement is announced of Grace Marie elder daughter of Mrs and the late Mr W. Mitchell, Peterborough street, Christchurch, to Alexander John, only son of Mrs and the late Mr J. Foggin. Spreydon, Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs R. N. Hodder, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch, announce the engagement of their twin daughter, Valda Cicely, to Roy, second son of Mr and Mrs W. Cunningham, of Kaipake. Cambridge. Mr and Mrs H. B. Lucas, New Occidental Hotel, Hokitika, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter. Norma Eileen Downing, to John C. Hurren, eldest son of Mr and .Mrs John Hurren, .80 Hamden street. Hokitika.

The engagement is announced of Jean Harwood elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Tinkler, Westerfield, to Joseph Thomas, third son of Mr and Mrs Biggs. PapanuL The engagement is announced of Sjlvia Dorothy, second daughter of George Frank Edwards, Lincoln road. Aldington, to Colin Maxwell Maguire Hate 2nd N.Z.E.F.), Forbes street, Sydenham.