CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27213, 3 December 1953, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr and Mrs Allan Pithie, Main North road, Geraldine, who visited London lor the Coronation. and have since toured Ireland and Europe, are returning to Auckland in the Monowai. due on December 8. Mrs Trevor Hawkes (Wellington) and Mrs Fleet Burry (Blenheim), both former residents of Christchurch, are visitors to the city this week. Mrs W. J. Blackie. who is visiting' Christchurch, will leave today on her way to Hong Kong to join her hubband, a graduate of Otago University’, and a member of the Colonial Service, who has recently taken up the position of Director of Agriculture. Forestry and Fisheries in Hong Kong.

Miss E. R. Overton, who has spent the last eight months in Britain, returned to Christchurch this week. visited Australia on her return journey. Miss Ilene Deal, who for some years was matron of Rannerdale Home, and who relinquished if*at position some months ago. was recently married in Sydney to Mr Culman.’ and is now living in Brisbane. The second night of a three-night Mitchell contract bridge match played at Crockford’s club resulted as follows: north-south: Miss V. Sapsford and Mr H. E. Booker 1, Mrs N. Rawson and Miss N. Williams 2, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Mrs P. Byrne 3; eastwest: Mrs T. Milliken and Mrs F. W. Seldon 1, Mrs P. A. Ardagh and Miss D. Humphreys 2, Mr ana Mrs E. R. Coombes 3. A satisfactory year’s work was disclosed at the annual meeting of the Rangiqra Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The election of officers resulted as follows: president, Mrs A. Hodges; honorary secretary. Mrs A. Smith: honorary treasurer, Mrs S. Watkins; devotional superintendents, Mrs W. Cate and Miss McLean: cradle roll superintendent, Mrs Inns; peace superintendent. Mrs Lane.

The following were the results of the first round of a two-night Pelman match played at the Christchurch Contract Bridge Club:—north-cast: Miss P. Norton and Mr A. W. Buckland 1. Mrs J. L. Davis and Mrs H. R. Pool 2. Miss O. Kerr and Miss G. Russell 3: eastwest: Miss R. Kotlowski and Mrs W. Toomey 1. Miss Adams and Dr. J. P McQuiikin 2. Mrs A. W. Murdoch and Mr F. Murdoch

It was reported at the last meeting of the Lincoln-Springston-Tai Tapu sub-branch of the Plunket Society that the recent house-to-house canvass in the district resulted in about £BO being raised.

The thanks of the board of governors of Te Wai Pounamu College to the Friends of Te Wai Pounamu for their donation of £2OO to the college’s funds this year were expressed by the chairman of the board (Mr G. Oakleigh Greenwood) at the break-up ceremony last evening. Lamps and shades of distinction Introducing an exhibition and new collection of lamps designed for this year’s Royal visit, distinctive shades in brocades, taffetas and organdies. Wall brackets and lamp stands of antique and new designs, alabaster, crystal and cut glass. Exhibition from December 2 to 16 (inclusive). A cordial invitation is extended to view this unique exhibition. Halsion Hall, 55 Armagh street. ’Phone 70-724. —Advt.

Add Cyclax to your Christmas Gifts ... a few suggestions from our extensive range. Presentation Soap in Gay Morning and Sandalwood perfumes, price 5s lid each. Violet Dusting Powder, 10s 6d. Hand Lotion. 8s 3d. Bath Crystals 9s lid. Obtainable at Ballantynes’ Cyclax Counter. —Advt. Ladies, don’t miss the special price week on our Model Hats. Ascot Millinery, 137 A Armagh street. —Advt. You’ll find Dreamwear the answer to every query you have. . . . Yes . , . everything a gift at Dreamwear this Xmas. Shop at your nearest, New Regent street or Hereford court. Advt. This week Yvette Gowns are featuring Jersey Silk Frocks in S.W. to O.S. Floral Silks in all fittings and Shantungs in stripes and plain shades in S.W. to W. Also a special rack of

Coats in loose swing back and tailored styles in pastel shades. When next in town pay a visit to Yvette Gowns, 17 Manchester street. —Advt.