CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXV, Issue 25797, 7 May 1949, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

One hundred pairs of nylon stockings were so’d in 10 minutes at a small Christchurch shop yesterday afternoon. .This shop advertised that nylon stockings were to be released on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. a queue was formed outside the shop where a traffic inspector took charge. Although only one pair of stockings was allotted to each customer the demand far exceeded the supply. Miss M. Hindle, who has been infant mistress at the Cashmere School for the last four years, was bidden farewell yesterday at a gathering of parents, staff and members of • the school committee. Miss Hindle has 1 been appointed infant mistress at Elmwood School on the retirement of Miss E. Burn. The headmaster. Mr S. G. Prebble. spoke of Miss Hindle’s splendid co-operation with the staff and her unceasing interest in the progress of small children. A cheque was presented to Miss Hindle by the first pupil enrolled by her on her arrival at Cashmere. The chairman of the school committee. Mr S J. Irwin, wished Miss Hindle every success on her promotion. She will commence her efuties at Elmwood on May 23.

The eleventh birthday of the Christchurch branch of the League for the Hard of Hearing was celebrated last evening when members held a party in the league rcoms. At the suggestion of M ss E. Ash (organising teacher) a decision was made to honour one active member of the league on each birthday. Mrs Stephen Parr, who made the first of these presentations to Mr R. McGregor last evening, said that the league had no doubts as to who had merited the reward this year. Mr McGregor, who has been a member of the league for nearly 10 years, has scent much of this time as honor--ary organiser of the social committee. During the evening a musical programme arranged by Mrs W. E. O’ds was cresented by the following:— songs. Mrs Anita Ledsham. Mrs Keith Le Cren, Mrs Fulton, Miss Marie Robinson. Miss Kath Dennis, and Mr R. Clark; humorous recitations. Mrs W. H. Coilins; piano duets. Miss Ngaire Hawker and Mrs Olds. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Olds

Mr and Mrs P. E. Perry, honorary workers for the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission will arrive in Christchurch to-day and will stay until Thursday. They have just concluded a tour of southern cities and towns where their films and stories of Indian experiences have been much appreciated. Mrs Perry will be remembered in Christchurch as Miss Hazel Fountain, whose lectures gained much interest and help for the women ano children of India. Mr and Mrs Perrywill be the guests of Dr. and Mrs DE. Hansen. Opawa.

Members of the staff of Canterbury University College entertained Professor and Mrs F. Sinclaire and Mrs Sinclaire’s sister (Miss R. Lewis) at morning tea yesterday, to mark Professor Sinclaire’s retirement after occupying the Chair of English of the college for 17 years. Professor ri. MBnston Rhodes. Sir James Hight, and Mr C. Collins (chairman of the staff club) spoke warmly of Professor Sinclaire’s work for the college and Professor Rhodes made a presentation to him on behalf of the staff Miss M. M. Hughes, who has retired from the position of infant mistress at the St. Albans School, was presented with a wristlet watch by the pupils, a picture by the Parent-Teacher Association. and a wall-mirror by the staff. Mr W. E. Olds, past-president of the Parent-Teacher Association, Mr B. T Miller. president, and the headmaster. Mr C. F. Arnold, spoke in high terms of the esteem in which Miss Hughes was held. The annual meeting of the Christchurch branch of the St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ Association was held at the home of the president, Mrs M. B. Warren. Supper was served by the committee and the officers for the year were elected as follows-—president Mrs Warren; vice-presidents. Mrs J H. Upham, Miss A. Richards. Mrs Elley and Mrs D. Dickson: honorary treasurer, Mrs Elley; honorary secretary, Mrs R. L. Ronaldson; committee. Mrs A. R. Larcombe, Mrs Bell, Mrs Wright. Misses Elley and Willis. An outline of the qualifications necessary to become a Karitane nurse was given by the matron of Karitane Hospital (Miss Hall) at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch Girls’ High School Parent-Teacher Association. Mr L. T. Woodwood presided. Miss R. Wilkie (Director of the Free Kindergarten Association) explained the two-year course to be taken bygirls wishing to gain a diploma in kindergarten work, and described the work done by students at the kindergartens. At the conclusion of the meeting Miss Wilkie’s talk was illustrated by a film shown by Mr Roy Evans.

The making of a knitted bead evening bag was demonstrated by Mrs S. J. H. Tisch. at the annual meeting of the Home Economics Association Needlecraft Circle. The annual report stated that 52 parcels of food and clothing had been sent oversea during the year. Mrs R. W .Borland was re-elected convener of the circle and Mrs L. Rollings was re-elected honorary secretary. At the conclusion of the meeting members presented 26 pairs of trousers to the Mayoress (Mrs F. Hardy Cookson) in response to her appeal. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs C. H. Franklin, Mrs C. Watson. and Miss Barnes. The Registered Nurses* Association invites all registered nurses to attend Florence Nightingale Commemoration service in the Nurses’ Chapel, Christchurch Hospital, on Sunday. May 15. at 11 a.m, Advt. Flowers Telegraphed to Friends Overseas and in N.Z. World-wide service Consult Miss Feaver. Advt. Mothers Day. Flowers are the (deal Gift, We telegraph anywhere. Substantial reductions in overseas rates. Order early Bunt’s. Florists. State Theatre Bldg Advt.