CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 26797, 31 July 1952, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr Harold Williams, the Australian baritone, is at present paying a short visit to Christchurch with his wife on their way from England to Sydney, where he will take up a professorship at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music. Mr Williams will leave on Friday for Wellington and Auckland. Results of the third round of the club pairs played by the Christchurch Contract Bridge Club were:—North and south: Mrs C. Tasker and Mr P. H. Jones 1. Dr. J. D. Thomson and Mr H. Pickering 2, Mrs Noei Laver and Mr M. Shand 3. East and west: Mrs W. Toomey and Miss R. Kotlowski and Mrs M. E. Pipe and Mr D. Culkin (equal! 1, Mrs A. W. Murdoch and Miss K. Spillane 3. The final results of a three-night cumulative match are as follows:—Open: Mrs T. Armstrong and Dr. J. P. McQuilkin 1, Mrs Laver and Mr Pickering 2, Mrs S. E. T. Crimp and Miss P. Norton 3. Handicap: Mrs D. Collins and Mr E. C. Tapley 1, Mr P. H. Jones 2, Miss K. Spillane and Miss N. Spillane 3. A Wellington girl, Miss Judith Watt, ■has been selected for a ballet to be danced in a Roman arena this month. Miss Watt was awarded a Government bursary in 1951, arid has been studying in London for the last year. Mrs W. Milne Shand gave an interesting demonstration of arranging flowers in troughs and posy bowls at the monthly meeting of the Spreydon Garden Club. Mrs H. Sturge presided. Competition results were as follows: Best bloom: Mrs H. J. Burley 1, Mrs R. Hulston 2, Mrs W. Gibson 3. Decorated miniature container: Miss G. Newman 1, Mrs Gibson 2, Mrs W. Wilkinson 3. The hostesses were Mesdames M. Aydon, Burley, and H. Bowden. The third round of the club contract bridge pairs, played at Crockfords Club, resulted as follows:—North and south: Professor and Mrs P. H. Powell I, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Mrs E. A. Summers 2, Mrs H. S. Richards and Miss V. Rogers 3. East and west: Dr. C. Newman and Mrs C. M. Dixon 1, Mrs R. Renton Bell and Mrs L. Wyles 2, Mrs T. Cowlishaw and Miss J. Lee 3.

One of the busiest places in town at the moment is Anthony Andersen, Ltd., the centre for exclusive wear for women, at 81 Cashel street (near the Bridge of Remembrance). Over the last week or two sonfr of the new Spring stocks have been arriving and these are being eagerly sought after for race wear and other occasions. This year’s selection of Spring Clothes at Anthony Andersen. Ltd., strikes a new note for smartness and originality—as is evident from the way it is being sought after. —Advt. Being in the low rent area allows a low profit policy at The Gloucester Jewel Box. where all their goods, including Engagement and Wedding Rings are so reasonably priced. There are many qualities in diamonds and the public is invited to compare the brilliant sparkle of their rings with all others in New Zealand. This bright little shop is situated at 113 Gloucester street (3 doors from Hay’s). —Advt. Make an appointment to consult Mrs Irene Davis, fully qualified Overseas Beauty Consultant for Cyclax of London, who will be in Christchurch on a short return visit from Monday, July 28. . . . Appointments may now be made at Ballantyne’s Cyclax Counter. —Advt.