CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26123, 27 May 1950, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss Margaret Ogle, who recently arrived in New Zealand from England. is the guest of Mrs Douglas Anderson, Armagh street west. She is on her way to the North Island to join the teaching staff of Nga Tawa. Marton.

Mrs Douglas Andersen and Mrs R. D. Vincent were hostesses at the monthly meeting of the Parents’ National Educational Union held last evening at Mrs Anderson’s home, Armagh street west. The president (Mrs Norton Francis) presided and read an article, written by Miss Rose Reynolds, on women’s clothes during the last 100 years. The guest speaker was Miss Margaret Ogle, who recently arrived from England to take the post of teacher of biology at Nga Tawa. Marton. Her subject was “State Education in England,” with special reference to the Parkstone Grammar School.

An account of her trip abroad was given by Mrs Tanner, who was the guest sneaker at the Riccarton branch of the Dominion Federation of Towrjfewomens’ Guilds. Mrs Tanner also displayed many souvenirs of her visit. Mrs Muschamp. who presided, expressed the hope that a singing circle would be formed soon. During the month Mrs Gibson demonstrated the making of wool rugs, using a machine which the guild has obtained, and which is hired out to members for a small fee. Mrs Hogg also demonstrated rug making Competition winners were

Mesdames M. Fisher. E. Fisher, and W. Nelson. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames W. Nelson A. Benjamin. ahd D. Gibson.

Before St. Margaret’s College Old Girls’ Association ball last night a very pleasant buffet dinner party was held at the Mayfair. The president of the association (Miss Natalie Vale) welcomed the many guests, amongst whom was Mrs C. L. Young, patron of the association. Six New Zealanders have been granted teaching assistantships by the French Government in the French Department of Education. They are Miss Lucie Brown (Wellington), Miss Margaret Orr (Gisborne). Miss Merl* Wildey (Dunedin). Miss June Clifton (Auckland). Mr Meredith Money (T- 5 - muka). Mr Frank Charlton (Dunedin). It is expected that the teachers will leave New Zealand late in August to take up their appointments in October. Each will be going to a school in the vicinity of Paris. They will be away about 10 months. They are granted £l5 a month each to cover boarding expenses. Lodgings are usually arranged at the schools to which they are appointed. The teachers are required to pay their travel fares. Sally Gilmour, the English ballerina who met and married an Australian. Dr. Alan Wynne, when she was in Australia with the Ballet Rambert in 1948. has returned to ballet. She had a baby six months ago. and has been getting herself back into dancing trim ready for next week’s visit of the Ballet Rambert to Paris. Two of the Ballet Rambert’s chief dancers hurt their ankles during the London performances recently, and Sally Gilmour hurriedly replaced them New Zealand servicemen who met Lady Wavell in Cairo during the Second World War will feel sympathy with her in the loss of her husband, Earl Wavell. the outstanding British soldier and former Viceroy of India, who died this week. Lord and Lady Wavell were married in 1315 and had three daughters, all of whom accompanied their mother to Cairo, and one son, who is an officer in his father’s old regiment, the Black Watch. Before her marriage Lady Wavell was Miss Eugenie Marie Quirk, daughter of the late Colonel Owen Quirk. C.8.E.. D.S.O. Full use is being made of the New Zealand Pioneers and Descendants’ Club new club room in Hereford street. On Wednesday afternoon members of the sewing circle meet to make goods for a bring and buy stall, using an electric machine lent by Mrs Ledgerwood. The contract bridge circle, which meets on Friday evenings, is well patronised. Informal gatherings which are growing in popularity are the afternoon teas on Fr : - days. and the buffet teas on Friday evenings.

The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges gifts for the sick from Toe H (women’s section), M.A. (Cheviot), a friend (North Can-

terbury). Mrs Gordon Rich, and many anonymous friends.

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They talk about her Everywhere— Friends and acquaintances invited to Mrs A’s afternoon teas always talked about h r marvellous baking with its rich, fresh wholesomeness. Mrs A’s secret was that she used the very best ingredients including highest quality concentrated ' “Cathedral” brand. Flavouring Essences, which enhance the flavour. From all stores. Advt.