FETHER-FLAKE SUPPLIES

Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24749, 14 December 1945, Page 2

FETHER-FLAKE SUPPLIES

Along with slightly improved supplies of cake, Ernest Adams. Ltd., announce a slight improvement in the Fether-Flake position.bbutt t the demand still keeps far ahead of available supplies. Fether-Flake will, of course, be in big demand from now on for timesaving sweets and savouries, and those fortunate enough to be able to make mince meat will, of course, require 'Fether-Flake for Mince Pies. It is worth going to a little extra trouble to secure the genuine FetherFlake from Ernest Adams Cake Shops and Agencies, which is still attractively priced at lOd lb. —6

TEACHERS HONOURED

PARTIES AND PRESENTATIONS P°rmer pupils of many decades in ou i e 5* the Christchurch Girls’ School and present and former memp£rs of the staff filled the ballroom at the winter Garden last evening, when the Old Girls’ Association held an “At Home” in honour of four members of the staff—Misses D. Bone, K. E. Bays. M. Watson, and R. Harris—who have resigned from their posts. Misses Bone, Bays, and - Watson are retiring, Hairis is to be married early in the New Year, 'Miss Bone has been on the staff since 1914 and has been first assistant since February, 1935; she has actually served longer on 'the staff than any other member in the history of the school and has worked under three headmistresses. Miss Bays has had about 20 years’ service at the school, fust as secretary to the headmistress and afterwards as a teacher, and Miss Watson has held ■ the position of teacher of cooking for nearly 28 years. Miss Harris, though a member of the staff for a comparatively short time, has been an enthusiastic member of Old Girls' Association and has filled the positions of secretary and vice-president. , Mn R. W. Glen, president of the Cld Girls’ Association, presided at the gathering last evening ai.d offered test wishes to the four guests of ■honour. On behalf of former pupils of the school, she presented Miss Bone with an upholstered chair, Miss Watson with a travelling bag and umbrella to match. Miss Bays with a travelling rug and cushion, and Miss Harris with a teaset All the re cipients expressed their gratitude to the old girls, and Miss Bone gave £ 9 r ?-* entertaining reminiscences of hfe at the high school. A very pleasant programme, arranged by Mrs C. C. Holland, was provided by Miss Edith French, who played piano solos and accompani ments, Miss Edna Graham, who sang solos and with Miss Daphne Judson two duets, and Miss Romola L-nmtns, who played violin solos. This was followed by a puppet show presented by Miss Ruth Collins, Mr and Mrs W. Dean. Miss Beryl BiggWither, and Mr J. Hendry. s Staff’s Tribute .On Tuesday evening the staff of the nigh school entertained Misses Bone, B . a ys. Watson, and Harris at the home °*- M rs C. B. Waller, Park terrace. Miss M. Samuel, the headmistress, made presentations. The staff gave to Miss Bone a tea waggon and a set of pyrex dishes; to Miss Bays a bureau and reading lamp; to Miss Watson a nest of tables, and to Miss Harris a re ?» m g ain P an d a fire screen Miss Samuel said: “I don’t think anyone can regret Miss Bone’s departure more than I do. In addition to being the highest graded teacher in New Zealand, she is also known as an outstanding first assista-.t. Her value as a teacher has long been recognised by parents.” Miss Samuel said she thought that everyone who had passed through the school during the 20 years Miss Bays had been on the staff had a warm regard for her. She emphasised that Miss Watson was a teacher with high ideals, who took a kindly personal interest in her pupils, and had unobtrusively given much help where it w-s needed, and she said that Miss Harris was one of the most willing helpers she had ever had—one who had given generously of her time and strength to the school. "She deserves all the happiness we can wish her in the future,” said Miss Samuel, .who wished Misses Bone, Bays, and Watson the many hsppy, peaceful years of retirement which they fully Earned. “I came to the school for three weeks,” said Miss Bone, in reply, “and I stayed 31 years. If I had my life over again. I would do the same.” The pupils at the high school have also made presentations to the four teachers. Chairman’s Appreciation Reference to the loss which will be suffered by the school in the retirement of Miss Bays, Miss Bone, and Miss Watson who have been on the staff for many years, was made yesterday at the prize-giving ceremony of the Christchurch Girls’ High School by the principal ( (Miss M. Samuel) end by the chairman of the Canterbury University College Council (Mr X H. E. Schroder), who both paid tribute to the outstanding service which they had. given. Regret was also expressed at the resignation of Miss R. Harris, who is to he married soon. PARTY FOR THE BLIND The women Members of the Christchurch Advisory Committee of the Sir Arthur Pearson Memorial Fund for the Blind had a busy day yesterday when they carried out arrangements for a very successful Christmas party, given at Jellicce Hall in honour* of the blind of Christchurch and neighbouring districts. There was a record attendance, and the hall, with its artistic decorations, has seldom looked more festive. The guests were entertained by Miss Edna Graham, who sang songs to the accompaniment of Mrs D. Coles, and by Mr Cranleigh Barton, who brought greetings from the Christchurch branch of the Hard of Hearing League, and who gave a talk about persons he had met on his travels. A special welcome was accorded Mr C. C. Lennon (president of the social club for the blind in Timaru), who had come. to Christchurch for the occasion.

After tea had been served, Father Christmas arrived and distributed gifts from the gaily decorated Christmas tree, Mr W. T. Woods (secretary of the committee) thanked those who had helped members in their work during the year, specially mentioning the City Council for the use of a room for monthly meetings, and Mr M. J. Barnett for gifts of flowers for the quarterly parties. The Rev. W. J. Sinclair, on behalf of the recently formed social club for the blind, thanked Mr and Mrs Woods for the use of a room for meetings, of those doing occupational w r ork. Mr H. Sw'eney presided at the meeting and welcomed Mrs W. S. Bean, who has been ill, and Mr S, G. Holland, M.P., whose father had taken a great interest in the blind.