CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27047, 23 May 1953, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss N. Bateson, after nearly six years in New Zealand and 30 years away from her homeland, is relinquishing her post as director of the New Zealand Library School and will return to Britain next week. She has been interested in library work in various parts of the Commonwealth and the United States and came to New Zealand after relinquishing a position with the Public Library of Detroit.

The French Government has conferred the decoration of Officier de 1 Instruction Publique on Mrs Renee Finlayson, president of the French Literary Circle in Wellington. In 1946 Mrs Finlayson was appointed an Officier de I’Academie in recognition of her efforts for 20 years in furthering the appreciation of French culture. She has been president of the circle since 1949, and before that was secretary for 10 years.—(P.A.)

Miss Kathleen Greenslade, of Mayfield, passed with honours in the recent examinations for Karitane nurses.

Members of the Armagh circle of St, Margaret’s College Old Girls’ Association, with Mrs G. Rich as convener, held an enjoyable evening function at St. Andrew’s Church Hall recently. Members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of Archbishop West-Watson, a former Primate of New Zealand. Mrs C. H. Clemens, of St Andrew’s square, who has recently returned from a visit abroad, spoke of her tour through Britain, Europe and Spain.

Mrs Mclntosh, of the St. John Ambulance, was the guest speaker at the May meeting of the Linwood Townswomen’s Guild. Mrs Taylor presided and presented the speaker with a posy of flowers.

Mrs H. Sturge presided at the monthly meeting of the Spreydon subcentre of the Red Cross Society and reported on the quarterly meeting of the North Canterbury centre. The guest speaker was Mr H. Sturge.

The May meeting of the Halswell Garden Club was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Overton, Halswell road. Mrs W. K. Blow demonstrated the making of various types of sprays which were later auctioned and the proceeds given to the club’s funds. Mrs Gates thanked the speaker and presented her with a small gift. Mrs Slack presided and thanked the members for their help with a display at the Leeston flower show. A competition for a plant given by Miss D. E. Edi wards was won by Mrs Watling. Competition results were: chrysanthemum, single bloom, Miss Edwards 1, Mrs Brake 2, Mrs Talbot 3; decorative, Mrs Srak ® 1, Mrs Pickering.2, Miss Watling 3. The hostesses were Mrs Ware and Miss Watling.

Mrs W. D. Bunt presided at the general meeting of the Home Economics Association recently. “Founders’ Day" was observed and tributes were paid to the late Miss M. A. Blackmore, who was responsible for the formation of the association. Miss s. McKee and Miss Shaw spoke of their work in the early days with the association. Reports on the “thrift” exhibition and cookery demonstrations were read by Mrs R. W. Borland. Mrs B. E. Menstes ©f recent holiday in England. Hostesses were Mesdames Davis and Loose, Misses Conway, Wardla and Mitchell. The textile section of the British Industries Fair is bigger than ever this year. With the Coronation as the theme, the colours are rich, glowing and regal. One Coronation robe is made entirely of nylon. Rich red nylon velvet forms the kirtle and the “white ermine” fur trimming is also 100 per cent nylon. Several manufacturers say that many of the robes worn in the Abbey on Coronation Day will be entirely made of nylon. There are plastic collars, cuffs and belts on show which need no laundering, but merely a wipe with a damp cloth. A London flrm exhibiting these plastic garments states: “Her Majesty’s postillions will wear, plastic cravats on Coronation uay. # ave s the - International Flonst will send your floral gift world wide. Advt Ye*, of course I know Dreamwear, my lovely Undies come from —for the loveliest garments. —Advt Choice flowers delivered daily to Christchurch hospitals and suburbs by Jinman’s, Florist, ‘Phone 38-361. —Advt. FURNITURE sells better at LIVINGSTONE'S -Advt. Flowers for all occasions. Amuri Floriste. 793 Colombo st, Thone 7345 R. —Advt. Being in the low rent area allows a low profit policy at “Stevens Diamond Mine,’ where all goods, including Engagement and Wedding Rings, are so reasonably priced. There ?u e “I 1 }? in diamonds, and P ubllc 18 mvited to compare the bnlhsmt sparkle of their rings with all others m New Zealand. This bright utile shop is situated at 111 Gloucester street two doors from Hay’s. Advt. “Flowers and Wreaths by Wire” anywhere Bunt’s, the Telegraph Florists, State Theatre Building. —Advt.