CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 26847, 27 September 1952, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss R. Wilkie, principal of the Christchurch Free Kindergartens, will attend a conference of kindergarten principals which will open in Auckland on Monday and continue for four days. This is the first conference of its kind to be held in Auckland since 1935. Delegates from Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Auckland will attend. Matters to be discussed will include training centre routine and procedures, kindergarten practices and administration, staff matters, committee functions and the Kindergarten Teachers’ Group (an association formed a year ago for direct approach to the Education Department on national matters concerning staff members).

Miss M. G. Havelaar, chairman of the Christchurch committee of the Save the Children Fund, was congratulated by members of the committee at the monthly meeting yesterday, on the award of the Medal of Merit by the International Union for Child Welfare in Geneva for her work for chil-

Miss Olive Wright, of Wellington, a former headmistress in a Frances Mary Buss School in London, and author of a recent book on Dumont D Urville, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Canterbury branch of the Federation of University Women. She took for her subject “A contrast between Bishop Pompallier and Baron de Thierry.” Mrs W. Scott presided and reported that Miss Vida Barron, president of the New Zealand Federation, would visit Christchurch next month. A fafa. from Brenda Slade, who is studying at Cambridge University on a scholarship granted by the Federation of University Women, was read at the meeting. “A balanced education for full citizenship,” was chosen as a theme for a paper to be presented by the Canterbury branch at the triennial conference to be held at Dunedin in January.

A generous gift of money from Miss M. F. Pr-tt for stateless children in a home in Germany was acknowledged by Miss M. G. Havelaar at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch committee of the Save the Children Fund yesterday. Miss Pratt, an old girl of the Christchurch Girls’ High School, gave the money to mark the recent seventyfifth anniversary of ’ the founding of the school.

Mrs T. A. Perry (Ensors road) has returned from a tour of the United Kingdom and Europe.

On Thursday evening members of the drama circle of the Canterbury Women’s Club presented a play reading from Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.” The producer was Mrs J. A. Meldrum, the circle leader. Members of the cast were Mesdames J. Smail, C. Fenwick, C. Hunter, J. F. Orchard, L. E. Barriball, F. G. Weideman. C. F. Barnett, Miss I. Rider, Mesdames F. Temper©, J. Allott, F. W. Guernsey, Hans Kennedy, B. G. Reynolds, E. Witty, and T. C. Pugh. The president, Mrs G. H. Watts, welcomed the visitors.

Reports on the progress made with the sending of Christmas parcels to children overseas were given at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch committee of the Save the Children Fund yesterday. The chairman (Miss M. G. Havelaar) said that 64 parcels pfed been sent and a further 20 would be ready for dispatch within a few days. Several letters from children who had received parcels of clothing and food earlier in the year were read. News received from the Uelzen camp in Germany revealed that living conditions were bad and hundreds of refugee children were arriving each day, said Miss Havelaar. She also sought sponsors for about 49 children in various countries in Europe and four Greek children who were blind.

The September meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of the president (Mrs H. Hunt), St. Andrew’s Hill road. Delegates gave interesting reports on the recent convention which was held in the ChvrcK of Christ, Moorhouse avenue. TheArork.of the Seamen’s Rest and of the Council of Christian Education was approved. Items were given by Mrs Wilson and Miss Mangels. The accompanist was Mrs Fogg.

Mrs Geoffrey Smith demonstrated decorative work at the monthly meeting of the garden circle of the Overseas League. Mrs lan Mackenzie presided. Results of competitions were as follows;—best arrangement of one dozen daffodils, Mrs L. Hunter 1, Miss N. Phillips 2, Miss A. Ladd 3. One stem. of polyanthus, Mrs A. N. Morison 1, Mrs A. Winterbourn 2, Mrs L. J. Hunter 3.

Mrs E. Emerson gave an interesting talk on her trip to Britain at the September meeting of the West of England Women’s Association. A competition for a bulb grown in fibre was won by Mrs Easterbrook. Mrs E. Browning presided. Group discussions on subjects relating to the home and children were held at the September meeting of the Spreydon League of Mothers. Mrs Bishop presided. Mrs Mallard, accompanied by Mrs Kay, sang two songs.

More than 100 members and friends attended the third birthday party of the Rlccarton League of Mothers. The president, Mrs W. Grant, welcomed Mrs Montgomery Spencer (Dominion president) and Mrs Gaunt (Dominion treasurer) from Wellington, who wished Riccarton many happy birthdays. An enjoyable play produced by Mrs L. Wren was presented by the branch drama group and the choir sang under the conductorship of Mrs H. Colthart, with Mrs J. Monkman as pianist. The birthday cake, made'by Mrs C. H. Stockbridge and iced by Mrs A. Butler, was cut by the oldest member, Mrs L. G. Irvine, Mrs C. A. Noble and helpers cared for 30 children in the creche. Mrs E. L. Hale presided at a meeting of the Bryndwr branch of the League of Mothers and welcomed Mrs Montgomery Spencer, Dominion president, who gave an address on the work of the league, and spoke of her recent visit to the silver jubilee celebrations of the league in Otago. Mrs Townsend sang three songs. A creche was provideo?

The September meeting of the Riccarton Townswomen’s Guild was presided over by the vice-president (Mrs D. Murray). Reports were received from circle leaders as follows:—Mrs Gerraghty (arts and crafts), Mrs Hanham (singing), Mrs Muschamp (drama), and Mrs Garland (civics). Several new members were welcomed. The guest speaker was Mrs H. Wales, who gave a talk on the activities of the Red Cross Society. The lady editor of “The Press” gratefully acknowledges receipt of a donation of £1 from Mr Noel McIntosh. Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, for the Save the Children Fund, and £5 from “In as Much” for the United Nations Children’s Appeal.

When you’re choosing a gift . . . give Dreamwear . . . remember, where “lovelier lingerie costs you less.” —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. “Flowers and Wreaths by Wire’ anywhere. Bunt’s, the Telegraph Florists, State Theatre Buildings. —Advt. THE FABULOUS KRAKEN. A monster first described in 1750 supposedly living in Norwegian seas—its mastlike arms were said to drag down the largest ships. The speed and stress of modern living can drag down kiddies* resistance and general health. But the wise mother gives Stevens’ Rose Hip Syrup daily. It provides necessary healthproducing nourishment in a balanced form. Chemists and stores. (H. F. Stevens, Ltd., Christchurch.) Advt.