NEWS FOR WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25082, 14 January 1947, Page 2

NEWS FOR WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES The Hon. Mr Justice Smith (Chancellor of the University of New Zealand) and Mrs Smith will visit Christchurch this week. Mr Justice Smith will preside at the annual meeting of tue Senate of the University of New Zealand. They will stay at Warner’s Hotel. Sir Thomas Hunter (vicechancellor) will also attend the meeting, and will be the guest of honour at a complimentary dinner party to be held by the Senate on Friday.

Mr Downie Stewart (Dunedin) will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow to attend the annual meeting of the Senate of the University of New Zealand. He will be accompanied by Miss Stewart, and they will stay at Warner’s Hotel.

Mrs E. ’Macdonald (president of the Auckland Association of the New Zealand Federation of University Women) and Miss P. Webb (secretary) will attend the seventh Dominion conference of the federation, which will open in Christchurch next- week. Delegates from the Wellington branch will be Miss Beryl Jackson (president), Mrs L. R. Richardson (vice-president), Mrs R. Leslie, and Mrs I. Newman, and the Nelson branch will be represented by Mrs W. H» Parr, Mrs Beatson, and Miss Wilkins. Miss E. M. Henderson (president of the Otago branch) and Miss Ann Wylie will be delegates from Dunedin.

Mr S. Eichelbaum, accompanied by Mrs Eichelbaum (Wellington), will arrive in Christchurch this week and will stay at the United Service Hotel. Mr Eichelbaum will attend the annual meeting of the Senate of the University of New Zealand. The Hon. Mr Justice Callan and Mrs Callan (Auckland) are visiting Dunedin.

Mr E. T. Tirikatene (member of the Executive Council representing the Native race), Mrs Tirikatene, and their son and two daughters, were the guests of honour at a complimentary dance held recently at the Mayfair Lounge. Mr Tirikatene’s mother, Mrs Tirikatene . (senior), was also an honoured guest. Mr and Mrs Watene presented greenstone gifts to the principal guests, and Mrs Tirikatene received a bouquet from little Aroha Paahi. Mr W. H. Cocker and Mrs Cocker, Mr Gilbert Archey and Mrs Archey, and Mr H. W. Shove and Mrs Shove (all of Auckland) will arrive this week in Christchurch, Messrs Cocker, Archey and Shove will attend the annual meeting of the Senate of the University of New Zealand, which will open on Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Cocker will stay at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mrs J. G. Pascoe (formerly Miss Vivienne Blamires) has arrived in New Zealand to visit her parents, the Rev. E. O. Blamires, and Mrs Blamires, Wellington. She has been absent for five years. Her home is in Durban, South Africa.

Six years ago a girl evacuee from Scotland arrived in New Zealand and has since been living with Mr and Mrs N. Mercer, of Kerikeri. On the Largs Bay, which is due to arrive in Auckland this morning, are her parents, Mr and Mrs Blanchard, who are coming to the Dominion to join her.

Mrs Dorothy A. Day, formerly of Milford, Auckland,'who has been living in Malta and England for the last 13 years, will return to Auckland in the Largs Bay to-day with her husband, Mr F. A. Day, formeily of the Royal Navy*and their seven children. Mr and Mrs Day intend to make their hpme in New Zealand.

Social gatherings arranged for the entertainment 'of members of the Senate of the University of New Zealand and their wives, who will visit Christchurch this week, include an informal evening reception at Canterbury University College on Thursday, a visit to Canterbury Agricultural College (Lincoln), and a scenic drive. The visitors Will alsb be entertained by the committee of the Canterbury (N.Z.) Travel Club.

Mrs Freeman is showing Smart Holiday Hats, also comfortable fittings in Straws and Felts, at Georgette Millinery. Ballaptyne’s Building. Cashel street, and at Ashburton. Advt.

BAD LEGS No matter how long you have been troubled with an ulcer, the Varex treatment acts readily and there is no necessity to lay up. Varex for, .varicose ulcers, varicose eczema, and similar complaints. Consultations free. Ring or call. for appointment. Varex Rooms, Room 109, first floor, H.B. Buildings, High street, Christchurch. ’Phone 31-491. Advt. ENGAGEMENTS •Mr and Mrs G. M. Chapman (44 Peterborough street) announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Ethel Marie, to James Volume, third son of Mr and Mrs J. S. Findlay, 44 Gresford street, St. Albans. Mr and Mrs G. M. Chapman (44 Peterborough street) announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Dorothy Michail, to Eldon Wallace, only son of Mt and Mrs G. W. Rapley, Kati Kati, Bay of Plenty. The engagement is announced of Robert George, only son of Mr and Mrs T. H. Pearson, of Coates avenue, Auckland, and Alwyn Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mrs G. Moir and the late Mr V. J. Moir, of Colombo street, Christchurch. AN URGENT APPEAL HELP FOR MENTAL WELFARE SOCIETY

Amongst the most useful organisations in Christchurch is the Mental Welfare Society, which for many years has, quietlyt and efficiently, worked for the betterment of the patients at Sunnyside Mental Hospital and at the Templeton Farm School. Members have the hospitals regularly, have supplied extra comforts for the patients, and have given practical help to many who have regained their health and been discharged from hosP U society now has plans for obtaining a seaside home at which patients could have a holiday in fresh environment, and with the object of furthering this scheme, the society is making its first appeal to the public for funds. It has been granted permission to hold a street appeal at the end of January, and arrangements for the collection were made at a meeting' of the appeal committee, held at Epworth Chambers last evening. Mr S. W. Jameson (chairman of the committee) presided and emphasised the importance of enlisting the aid of a very large number of collectors to man all street corners in the city on the day of the appeal. It was reported that circulars had been sent to* organisations and business firms soliciting support for the appeal, and that already a good response had been received. Several donations had been forwarded to the treasurer (Mr F. Rhodes) and volunteers had notified the secretary (Miss E. C. Hanna) of their readiness to collect on the day of the appeal. It was decided to advertise widely for more collectors. Two members offered to visit Lyttelton, to arrange a collection there; and Mr H. M. Hall (president of the Mental Welfare Society) undertook to organise a collection in New Brighton. Mr Jameson announced that the headquarters of the appeal would be at the Realm Dance Hall, Gloucester street. GIRLS’ LIFE BRIGADE CONFERENCE CONCLUDES The formation of a pioneer section for girls 16 years of age and over, was among the subjects discussed at the conference of the Girls’ Life Brigade which concluded at Christchurch yesterday. Miss N. Thomson instructed officers in skipping, marching, and games. Regret was expressed that Miss F. E. Green, field organiser, was relinquishing, her post in April and the conference recorded appreciation of her service as Dominion secretary and as

field organiser during the last four years. Mrs and Miss Green were also thanked for their assistance to the equipment department. Major D. Earle gave a talk on “The Impressions of a President” Demonstrations of cadet work, company and battalion ceremonials were given.