NEWS FOR WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24820, 9 March 1946, Page 2

NEWS FOR WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, who has been assistant to the, New Zealand Red Cross Commissioner in the United Kingdom for the last two years, arrived ‘in Auckland yesterday by the Akaroa. She will be in Wellington on Tuesday and is expected in Christchurch on Friday. On the following Tuesday, she will be entertained by the committee of the local branch of the Victoria League, of which she is president. Mr Neville Phillips, an honours graduate of Canterbury University ColJege. wl ?o haS been in England since the beginning of the war, returned to New Zealand yesterday to take up a post on the staff of Canterbury College. He and his wife and child, who were passengers by the Akaroa. are expected in Christchurch next week. Miss Tui Thomas,, for 11 years a member of the literary staff, and for }.he last two y ear s representative of “The Press” at Timaru, has accepted an appointment on the staff of the “New Zealand Free Lance.” Wellington- Her colleagues on the literary staff of “The Press” met Miss Thomas yesterday, and the editor (Mr P H N Freeth) and the chief of staff (Mr A. W. Packard) expressed their regr»eL at er departure and their good wishes for her future success. Mr Freeth said Miss Thomas was one of several women employees who had filled gaps on the reporting staff during the war most efficiently In her recent responsible position at Timaru Miss Thomas had carried out her work in exemplary manner Miss Thomas was presented with a travelling bag and a book. The garden circle of the Canterbury Women’s Club began this vear’s activities yesterday with Mrs AEG Lyttle, director in charge. A display of dahlias was arranged and winners of competitions in the cut blooms section were Mrs A. M Black. Mrs J J Staples, and Mrs Lyttle and in the decorative section Missas Byrne, Onie and Williams. The Rev. Father Taylor gave a helpful talk on the cultivation of dahlias.

The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges receipt of a large parcel of books from Mrs C. M Ollivier and boxes cards, and used wooden matches from Mrs L N. Grey for the children at “Glenelg” health camp and used stamps from “Avonside ”

The members of the Women’s Section of the Christchurch R.S.A. are cordially invited to the monthly social afternoon to be held in Jellicoe Hall on Wednesday next. March 13 at 2.30 p.m. Overseas wives of returned ser? vicemen are specially invited. There will be a sales table, afternoon tea. and a good programme. Advt. You are invited to consult Klexema Specialists about Baby Eczema Falling Hair all Skin or Scalp ailments ’Phone for appointment 34-566. consultations are free Klexema Rooms Triangle Buildings. 281 High street Established 30 vears Advt Miss K M. Bascand, a senior sister in the Queen Alexandria Royal Naval Nursing Reserve, returned to New Zealand in the Stirling Castle. She has been overseas for seven years, six of which were spent in war service. Junior Commander Antoinette Wilder, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. P. Wilder, Wallingford. Central Hawke’s Bay, has been mentioned in dispatches. The death has occurred at Herne Bay, Auckland, of Mrs F. A. Thompson. the last member of the large family of the late Rev. Edward Best, formerly a well-known member of the Methodist ministry. Mrs Thompson’s husband, who was formerly ’Commissioner of Crown Lands in Nelson, died in 1918. Mrs A. J. Borgfeldt held an unusual party at her home in Fendalton, where her guests were entertained by Miss Marion McCrostie. who gave a demonstration of the making of sweets. The results-oL her woxKjarere given to Mrs W. P. Glue, for her stall at the forthcoming Fendalton Fair. At the home of Mrs Keenlyside recently Mrs Davis demonstrated doll making and smocking to the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute, Mrs Turland presiding. Hostesses were Mesdames Lloyd and Coard and Miss Bridgman. Monthly competitions were won by Mesdames Lloyd and Coard. The National Maritime Museum. Greenwich, has received, as a bequest from the late Miss Sheila Margaret Humphrey-Davy, two overskirts, of the finest Limerick lace, worn by Lady Nelson at her wedding to the great admiral in 1787. Miss Humphrey-Davy was Lady Nelson’s eldest great-great-granddaughter by her first marriage, in 1779. to Dr. Josiah Nisbet of Nevir The lace is in perfect condition, without a tear anywhere. There must originally also have been an underskirt, perhaps of satin, which has presumably perished. Also included in the bequest are five linen neckerchiefs, beautifully worked by Lady Nelson with designs of bunehes of flowers, windmills, bows and arrows, peacocks, and so -forth, as well as with her initials, “F.H.N.” KAPOC AVAILABLE AT BEATHS. WHAT THOUSANDS HAVE WAITED A FOR. After many long months restrictions have been removed and Beaths are ready with ample supplies of Ist grad? Kapoc. On Monday morning you can buy Ist quality Kapoc Mattresses at Beaths at favourable prices. It is a pleasure to announce this to the thousands who have been waiting. Repairs and alterations can now be undertaken using this fine Kapoc. Advt “FLAIR” THAT MAKES THEM WEAR It’s not strange that dentures improve in comfort, hygiene and appearance when dipped regularly in “Santol” Antiseptic It cleanses, sterilises, and gives natural appearance “Santo!” is the all-purpose antiseptic, just as good for cuts, scratches and as a mouth wash or gargle. From chemists (Mfrs.: H F. Stevens. Ltd. Christchurch.) Advt