CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27224, 16 December 1953, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

•Princess Margaret has appeared several times recently in evening dress • without the long above-the-elbow i gloves insisted upon by etiquette books ‘ and style Tsars. Recently she also ig- : nored the vogue for earrings, which ! now cling like barnacles to every j fashionable Englishwoman’s ears. The ■ Princess appeared with a single strand I of pearls as the only ornament.—LonI don, December 14.

Mrs E. E. McMillan, who on Saturday was elected to the House of Representatives for North Dunedin, was educated at Gisborne where she was dux of the Gisborne High School. She holds the degree of M.A., and before her marriage she taught at Nelson Girls' College. A happy morning was spent at the Linwood Free Kindergarten recently when the annual Christmas party was held. Children gave a display of games and action songs. Each child received a gift from Father Christmas. Specially invited guests were Mrs A. F. Johnson, president of the New Zea-

land Free Kindergarten Union and Mrs A. K. Hadfield, a past-president of the union. In the evening a social was held to sDy farewell to Miss M. Suckling, who has been director at the kindergarten for the last 15 years. The programme included*games and dancing. Items were given by Mrs J. Davies, and a play by a group of mothers. Mrs H. Nickoils, on behalf of the past and present parents and committees, presented Miss Suckling with a silver tea service and sandwich tray in recognition of her service over the years, and wished her happiness. Mr Batchelor was master of cerenjonies. One and a half million letters and Christmas cards have been posted at the Christchurch Post Office since December 1 and of this number many bore this year's health stamps. Post Office officials emphasise that the 2d health stamp (l|d for postage and id for health) can be used for Christmas cards and it is expected that many persons will use these attractive stamps on their Christmas mail. In this way they will enable Christchurch to sell its quota of health stamps fnr the 1953-54 campaign and will heln the work of Glenelg, the children’s health camp on Murray Aynsley hill. Members of the Gold Star Mothers’ Club held their Christmas afternoon social recently* a record number of members being present. A beautifully iced Christmas cake was given by Mrs Marriot for competition, and another given by Mrs M. Scott was cut by the patrbness (Lady McKenzie). Later members exchanged Christmas gifts. The Hoon Hay branch of the Women s Division of Federated Farmers held a Christmas party at which Mrs Rountree presided and welcomed several visitors. A presentation was made to Mrs Henery* who has been secretary for four years. The drama club provided the entertainment and Mrs Ballantyne cut the Christmas cake. The annual Christmas fancy dress dance for the patients at Sunnyside Hospital was held in the hospital hall last everting. About 300 patients attended in a wide variety of costumes. Prizes were awarded to men and women for the best fancy dresses, th-’ most original. £hd for the best post*":. The Addington Workshops Orchestr provided music, and the hall had been decorated by .the hospital staff. Mt* D E. Chatfield, who has drganised erteptainmenta at Sunnyside for some years, again assisted in the arrangements. The medical superintendent o J the hospital (Dr. J. D. Hunter) congratulated those who were responsible for the evening. The Christmas party of the North Christchurch Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs H. E. Radley. Heaton street. Mrs G. G. Parkins presided over a large attendance bf» members Tnd visitors. The guest speaker was Mrs J. Len Hove, who discussed flowers of Holland. The competition Winners were Mesdames Smith. Mills, Steel, Le Roi. Beahland. Lake, Carter, Flavel. Bashford, and Shillito. The Automobile Association Caravan Club held its Christmas party at Lake Bryndwr, where 31 caravans were drawn up and 123 persons were present. A brilliantly decorated Christmas tree was mounted on a trailer, and from it presents were distributed.

For a wardrobe providing, for most occasions. Madame Schiaparelli suggests a slender, tailored black suit, a full swinging coat of deep-surfaced wool velour, a princess dress of tweed jersey, a pencil-slim taffeta cocktail or theatre dress with a low decolletage and an off-shoulder ball grown of Tucked taffeta on a stiffened foundation.

Dr. Robert Logan, of Manchester University Health Centre, gave the following advice to women who complain of home-life boredom—or shortage of cash:—“Go out and earn some money yourselves if you have nd family to occupy your time. It is far better for a woman to go out to work than to sit at home brooding over aches and pains, or entertaining the neighbours to t6a. Families today are getting smaller and many women at 40 find tnemselves with their families grown un and nothing to do. If she has no other interests in life than her own little aches and nains, a woman’s mental health Will suffer.” VICTORIA LEAGUE All members of the Victoria League including Voting Contingent, are invited to view the new premises. “Elizabeth House.” 6 Circuit, street, on Sunday afternoon. Decfettiber 20, from 3.30 to 5 p.m. Afternoon tea. Advt.

Don't be rushed this Xmas ... Select your gifts in the delightful atmosphere at Dreamwear, where everything’s a gift this Xmas. Remember, two stores. Regent street and Hereford court. —Advt

DIAMOND Harbour and Corsair Bay residents may obtain their supplies of McDonald’s Wihes and LiqUeurs. Whiteways, Cydrax, through F. D. Cronin, Diamond Harbour. Advt.. FOR THE GARDEN PARTY Just Arrived. An attractive selection of Nylon Frocks, in soft shades, suitable for Garden Party dr other social functions. Sizes Up to W.S. only. As you will appreciate supplies are limited, and you will be Wish to make your selection early at YVETTE GOWNS, 175 Manchester street. Advt. NOW that Christmas is approaching, the emphasis is on practical frocks for casu-l and holiday wear. There is, for instance, quite a big selection of these frocks—very attractive and very suitable for holiday or every-dav wear—at the moihent at Anthony Andersen, Ltd., the centre for exclusive wear for women, at 81 Cashel Street (near the Bridge of Remembrance). They are in all fittings, from S.S.W. to O:S„ In plain and floral Swiss (superior and reliable) everglaze, plain linens, spun silks and Potter’s glazed cottons. Advt.