NEWS FOR WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24750, 15 December 1945, Page 2

NEWS FOR WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES o® 6 Christchurch branch of the PUmket Society has received a donation of £2O from Mrs Eric .Harper, a former member of the committee. During the war years. Mrs Harper was a prisoner of war in Jersey, Channel islands, rnd immediately- on her arrival m England, after her release, she instructed her solicitors to forward this donation to the Christchurch branch A donation of £2O from the Mayor's fund was also gratefully received. The rs B - H Qilmour. said tnese dona f ions were very welcome, in view of the fact that the committee was finding it extremely difficult to balance its budget this year, owing to ever increasing costs of administration. At the Scottish Hall, a gay Christmas party, held by members and Central Townswomen’s Guild opened with the singing of Christmas carols and songs by the singing circle Miss W McMullan’s junior pupils gave exhibition dances, and Mrs L. Wilson president, gave each child a gift from the Christmas tree. Messrs E. Rogers and R. Lake sang two humorous duets, and' a dance followed Recently a meeting was held at the Red Cross rooms for girls who are leaving school at the end of this year to discuss plans for the formation of link ’ groups, which are intended to bridge the gap between the Junior and Senior Red Cross. Five schools were represented, and talks were given by the centre advisory director. North Canterbury V.A.D.’s. and the Junior Red Cross organiser on the need for such "roups, and the benefit to be derived therefrom. If the numbers warrant it an early start 1 will be made with the groups in the New Year. The final meeting of the year of the women’s auxiliary of the Belfast Returned Services’ Association took *he form of an afternoon social The president fMrs A. H. Henry) welcomed the guests, who included patients from Rannerdale Home, and members of other branches. Musical items were given by members of the Kaiapoi women’s auxiliary, a short play was staged by the drama circle of the Kaiapoi* Women’s Institute, and elocutionary items were given by Mr Ron Crowe. Rannerdale. A presentation -was made to Mr W. Black and Mrs Black, who were recently married The Federation of Congregational Women for their filial meeting of the year, held’ en evening social. The coresident (Mrs A. H. Hammett) was hostess and members’ husbands and f riends were the guests. Mrs Saunders and the Rev. James Kay gave items, and Mrs Garner, wife "of the Rev W, M. Garner of Trinity Church was welcomed to the .meeting after an illness

A lecture on points of interest in London was given by Mr C, Barton at a meeting of the Christchurch branch of the League for' the Hard of Hearing, held in the branch’s clubrooms in “The Press” building Mr Barton described various scenes in London from an artist's point'of view and showed more than 50 of his water-colour paintings of the city. At the annual meeting of the North Brighton branch of the W.C.T.U., the following officers were elected!—president, Mrs A. Noonan; vice-president, Mrs D. Goldman: secretary, Mrs J. H. Mcllraith; treasurer. Mrs J. Mundy. The lady editor of “The Press" gratefully acknowledges receipt of two boxes of soft toys and beautifully reconditioned dolls from Form IV (Commercial B). Avonside Girls’ High School, for the children of “Glenelg” health camp. The girls made the soft toys and reconditioned and dressed the dolls under the direction of their teacher. Mrs E. C. .Mead. Acne Eczema Failing Halt skiltuii\ treated Violet Ray Infra Red and Medicated Packs Klexema treat men 1 has been well known for the last 3C years Consultations are free Triangle Buildings 281 High street ’Phone 34-566 -5 THE ESSENCE OF GOOD COOKING. Flavour^youi.-Baking With "Cathedral" Brand Flavouring Essences. The true, full flavour gives added zest to any cooking —gives new .life to your recipes Every flavour is richer—so highly concentrated that less goes further Ask for Stevens ''Cathedral” Brand Flavouring Essences, economical, in. use. sold byallgrocers 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY PRESENTATIONS MADE The large club room of the Christchurch branch of the League for the Hard of Hearing was thronged last evening, when members held their annual Christmas party. The president of the branch, Mr John Montgomery, on behalf of members, presented a teaset to Mr J. A. Sandle, honorary ac-j oustical engineer, who has wired the group aid and serviced the audiometer for the branch, and has also carried out hearing aid tests to enable deaf persons to decide if they can use hearing aids satisfactorily, and, if they can do so, to help them to obtain the most suitable type of hearing aid. To Miss E. Rowntree, assistant lip-reading teacher, Mr Montgomery also made a presentation on behalf of members of the two classes that she teaches. Miss Marjorie Sykes, representing the Young People’s group, presented Miss E. Ash, director of the branch, with a bouquet and a Christmas gift, and Miss Rowntree with a bouquet. The entertaining programme for the evening opened with a parade of hats, each entry to cost not more, than Is. This was woi» by Mr Cranleigh Barton with a smart floral toque. Games and competitions follqwed and gifts from a brightly lit Christmas tree were distributed and good wishes exchanged.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION

Riccarton. —Members of the Riccarton Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union met at the home of the president. Mrs R. A. Ambrldge, for their Christmas party, which was most enjoyable. Final arrangements were made for the garden party to be held this week. Mrs B. O’Neill presented Mm Ambridge with a gift and thanked her for her willing cooperation and for the use of her home for the knitting circle, at which members knitted for the Navy and Merchant Navy for many years.

ENGAGEMENTS

The engagement is announced of Eric Thomas, only son of Mr and Mrs F. Pascoe, Homebush, to Ann Patricia, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Smith. Taranaki. The engagement is announced of Yvonne Jean, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Beamsley. Linwood. Christchurch. to Ronald Albert, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Wilson, South Dunedin Mr and Mrs T. Small. 73 Johns road, Belfast, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Kathleen Alice, to Desmond (R.N.Z.N.). youngest son of Mr and Mrs E. W. Ussher, Little River, The engagement is announced of Howard Charles Templeton (R.N.Z.N.), voungest son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Templeton, of St. Albans, to Irene Ada. youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Walton, also of St. Athens.