CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27303, 20 March 1954, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr and Mrs Spencer Rowley (Norfolk Island),, who have been visiting relatives in Southland, are now the guests of Mrs M. Johnson, Hereford street. They will leave Christchurch for the North Island on Monday. Mrs Neville Pownall (Nelson) is spending a short holiday in Christchurch, and is the guest of her cousin, M’ss D. Harkness, Salisbury street.

Miss Helen Buchanan, of Kinloch, Little River, who will leave New Zealand early next month by the Dominion Monarch for a trip to England and Europe, was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable party given yesterday by Mrs W. Tooniey at her home in Rhodes street, Fendalton. Miss Buchanan is a prominent member of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club, and Mrs Toomey’s guests were for the most part officials and members of the club, who were given an opportunity of expressing good wishes to Miss Buchanan under very pleasant conditions. The guests, who included Miss Buchanan’s sisters, Mrs Gerald Anderson. Mrs Percy Hall, and Mrs J. B. Hay, greatly enjoyed the beauty of Mrs Toomey’s garden, with its colourful display of summer flowers.

The annual report of the Christchurch Cultural Society, which marks the thirty-second anniversary of the society’s foundation, notes that the membership during 1953 reached the record figure of 142. an increase of 11 during the year. It is reported that the high standard of the musical programmes and of the addresses .given at the monthly meetings had been, maintained, and the statement of accounts showed a slight increase in the credit balance

The Oxford Garden Club held its first annual meeting this week. There was a good attendance. The election of officers resulted: president, Mrs W. O. Chapman; vice-presidents, Mrs F. Gorton, Mrs H. R. Green, and Dr. H. T. Knight; committee, Mesdames L. G. McKeage. I. Thompson, and I. C. Eoyens, and Messrs W. O. Chapman and A. D. Chisnail; honarary secretary. Mrs E. R. McClatchy; honorarv treasurer, Mrs E. Knowles.

A concert by Mr Sweney’s Eureka Concert Party provided more than two hours of bright and varied entertain--2?^ n -L f 2 r about 100 members of the Christchurch International Club on Thursday evening in Latimer Hall. Interest was given to the entertainment o y the inclusion of Scottish, Spanish. a hd Irish items. The programme, which was compered by Hugh Taylor, was as follows:—Songs, Nola and Wil‘lai? Hamilton; humorous items and sketches. Hilda and Frank Cooper. Marjorie Nelson and Hugh Tavlor; dances, Margaret Hills, Isobel Wai’ -'r Gjmfell. Judy Lamb, Jov Savage, and Ross Munro; instrumental I tT b ’?^ s H - R eeve. Pamela Godfrey. John Galavazi, Brian Savage, and Rex =. The accompanists were Misses P ot s te v ens and Marjorie Hills Mr G. D. S. Pickles thanked the artists. The president (Mrs J. P. Maddrenl and members of the United Croquet Club entertained Mary La Roche Virginia Paris. June Thacker. Ralphine Robert. Edward Hunt, Richard Collett. Gabriel Joffe. and lan Roberts, members of the “South Pacific” company, at a party with games of croquet and golf croquet. A fine game of croquet wa® played between E. Hunt and W. “• Kirk. Afternoon tea was served on tables decorated with flowers. Mrs Maddren. Mrs G. W. C. Smithson (president of the centre) and Mr W. H. Kirk (president of the New Zealand council) welcomed the quests Several of the guests thanked the United Club for a most enjoyable afternoon.

Mrs W. Grant iprovincial president) welcomed branch officers, including those from toe Timaru branches, to the first meeting of the year of the Canterbury provincial committee of the. League of Mothers, held in the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms, Christchurch. Activities for the coming year were outlined by Mrs Grant, and members were urged to keep uppermost the ideals of the league. It was announced that a combined church service would be held this month and that a successful picnic had been held in the Botanic Gardens. Plans to hold a concert during the year were discussed. It was decided that parcels of clothing be sent to a number of destitute Austrian children by the various branches. Reports were presented by members of the executive and branch presidents. Members of the St. Albans branch were hostesses. Take your friends to Afternoon Tea in the Lounge at the NATIONAL CLUB. —Advt. “Flowers and Wreaths by Wire' anywhere. Bunt’s, the Telegraph Florist. State Theatre Buildings Advt Take your friends to Afternoon Tea in the Lounge at the NATIONAL CLUB. —Advt. “Hearing Aid Services” in the heart of town! For batteries and servicing of hearing aids. ’Phone 77-782. Hereford Court. Advt. Autumn Hats Hand-made at unbeatably low prices. Designed by “Margot” Millinery, 180 High street. 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 are many qualities in diamonds, and the public is invited to compare the brilliant sparkle of their rings wrth all others in New Zealand. This bright little shop is situated at 111 and 113 Gloucester street, two doors from Hay’s Advt Mrs Mildred Williams, late of Beaths, has recently returned from Australia to take over the Court Hairdressing and Beauty Salon, third floor, Hereford Court. Associated with Mrs Williams is Miss Betty Cowley, who with 12 years' experience is thoroughly qualified in all branches of Haidressing. Appointments may be made by telephoning 78-714 or by calling personally, taking the lift to the third floor. —Advt.

The brilliant young Christchurchborn pianist, Maurice Till, is to give a recital at the Repertory Theatre next Saturday evening. His programme consists of well known wobks by Chopin, Mozart, Schubert, and Scarlatti, and will appeal to all music lovers, especially the beautiful 24 Preludes of Chopin which comprise some of the finest pianoforte music ever written. Seats at 5/- and 3/6, plus tax, may now be booked at BEGG'S. Advt. NATIONAL CLUB. Five o’clock Parties, Pre-wedding Parties, Wedding Receptions. Full Catering Service. Inquiries. 'Phone 77-872. -Advt.