CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27309, 27 March 1954, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr and Mrs Harman Warren returned to Christchurch yesterday by Skymaster after visiting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Ronald Etherington, in Melbourne. The March meeting of the Overseas League Garden Club was held in the culb rooms. The president (Mrs M. Mulligan) presided. The speaker was Mr W. Moran, who gave an interesting talk on indoor plants. Competition results were as follows: A class, jug of dahlias, Mrs L. Smith 1, Mrs A. N. Manson, 2, Mrs J. L. Hunter 3; B class, Mrs C. E. Trippner 1; best bloom* dahlia, Mrs Manson 1, Mrs Hunter 2.

The Royal Festival Hall now has its £51,500 organ with 7000 pipes ranging from 9in to 32ft in height. The concert at which it was played for the first time in public was heard by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The London Philharmonic Orchestra was conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, and there were two organ soloists— Ralph Downes, the designer of the instrument, and Andre Marchal, the blind French organist.—London, March 25.

Mrs S. T. Newton, Glandovey road, has left for Melbourne, where she will meet her daughter, Miss Marie Newton, who is returning from Great Britain by the Otranto. After a short holiday, they will leave by the Monowai for New Zealand. A business meeting of members of the committees of the Royal Empire Society, English-Speaking Union, Victoria League and the Young Contingent, the Navy League and the Middle Watch, was held at Elizabeth House last evening. Mr R. Livingstone, acting-chairman of the Board of Governors of Elizabeth House, presided. The chairman of the Board of Governors (Mr Wilfred Peers) outlined the history of the acquisition of Elizabeth House which was followed by a discussion on domestic plans. Mr Peers, who is leaving soon on a visit overseas, was presented with a gift by Mr Livingstone on behalf of the; committees. The monthly meeting of the Young of the Victoria League was held at Beaths yesterday. Mrs Murray Loughnan presided. Miss F. Elizabeth Kent-Johnston, who recently returned after spending two years in India was the “guest speaker. Officers were elected as follows at the twenty-second annual .meeting of the Kirwee sub-branch of the New Zealand Red Cross Society: patroness, Mrs G. Batstone; president Mrs H. Bedford; vice-presidents, Mrs Devonshire, Mrs McNaughton and Mrs S. Hart; secretary-treasurer, Mrs T. D. Macartney; committee, Mesdames Hibbs, Robert Wilson, Smith, Burleigh, Ken-

nedy, Moffat, Misses Bedford and Kennedy; sewing convener, Mrs R. Bedford; auditor, Mrs G. Batstone. Several hundred former pupils of lona College, Havelock North, attended the fortieth anniversary celebrations at the college last week-end. The celebrations were held in conjunction with Founders’ Day. A new science wing was also opened.

Mrs W. A. Pattison presided at the monthly meeeting of the executive of the Canterbury Federation of Country Women’s Institutes. Final arrangements were made for the annual meeting to be held next month. The shop day to be held next week was discussed and it was hoped that members of institutes would give their support, ilt was reported that a reply had been received from the Canterbury branch of the New’ Zealand Manufacture! s’ Association to a remit about the length of single blankets. The death occurred recently of Mrs Harriet Frances Fraser, widow of Mr F. J. M. Fraser, K.C., former Crown Prosecutor in Dunedin. Mrs Fraser was a daughter of Mr R. D. Ireland, Q.C., of Melbourne, who was Attorney-General for Victoria in three consecutive Governments. Noth withstanding Mrs Fraser’s age of 96 years, she retained all her faculties and keen sense of humour. Mrs Fraser is survived by a daughter, Mrs P. S. K. Macassey, and a son, Mr T. A. Fraser, both living in Wellington. It was announced at the annual general meeting of the Hornby Free Kindergarten Association that the association had received as a gift a section valued at £4OO. The report showed a credit balance of £3OO 9s 9d. At the March meeting of the Sum-ner-Reacliffs-Mount Pleasant subbranch of the Plunket Society, the committee entertained Mrs G. H. Waller at afternoon tea in honour of her long service to the society. The president (Mrs T. A. Minson) presented Mrs Waller with the Plunket Society’s long service certificate, and on behalf of the committee thanked her for her untiring work. Mrs Waller has been treasurer of the branch for the last 25 years. Mrs McKenzie presented her with a posy. Mrs Cox presided at the annual meeting of the , Linwood Townswomen’s Guild and presented the officers with floral sprays. Results of competitions for the year were:— small bloom, Mesdames Cox and Burt (equal) 1; large bloom, Mrs Cox 1; arts and crafts, Mrs Hammond 1 and Mrs Rainbow 2. Officers were elected as follows:—president, Mrs Cox; treasurer, Mrs E. MeerS; committee, Mesdames E. O. Rainbow, R. Beale, H. L. Berry, D. Borgfeldt, E. Holmes, K. Fulton, E. Burt, B. Stewart, A. T. Roberts, and N. Mundy. Mrs A. Black presided at the annual meeting of the Riccarton Townswomen’s Guild. Mrs C. Plumridge was presented with a spray. Reports on the year’s work were given by the president, secretary, and by the circle leaders, Mrs L. Young (arts and crafts), Mrs C. Muschamp (drama), Mrs F. Hanham (singing) and Mrs W. Tomlinson (civics). The competition winners for the year were Mrs I. Skipworth 1 and Mrs W. Tomlinson 2. It was decided to hold all future meetings at the Riccarton Town Hall. The election of officers resulted as follows:—president, Mrs A. Black; secretary, Mrs J. Fowler; treasurer, Mrs C. Trethowan; committee, Mesdames P. Bates, C. Fisher, R. Frew, N. Gerraghty, F. Hanham, R. Hodge, H. May, J. Pavitt and J. Reese.

The Aranui Progress League held its third annual flower show recently. In the afternoon a puppet show was held for the children and in the evening Mr J. Mathison. M.P., presented the challenge cup and the prize money. Most points in the show were won by Mrs N. A. Galbraith. Mrs Busell was runner-up. Mr Mathison gave a rose bowl for competition each year with a miniature to be held by the winner. Don’t be without your Hearing Aid.' We service and supply batteries for all aids. Hearing Aid Services, Ist Floor, Hereford Court. ’Phone 77-782. Advt. “Flowers and Wreaths by Wire” anywhere. Bunt’s, the Telegraph Florist. State Theatre Buildings. —Advt Being in the low rent area allows a low profit policy at “Stevens Diamond Mine," inhere 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 with all others in New Zealand. This bright little shop is situated at 111 and 113 Gloucester street, two doors from Hay’s. Advt FOR YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH Essential Vitamin “C," so necessary for a child's health, is provided in generous quantities by Stevens Rose-Hip Syrup, which has now superseded fresh oranges as a source of this vital vitamin. Containing 200mgrs. per 100 mils Of Vitamin "C," Stevens Rose-Hip Syrup should be taken daily by children of all ages for a good rate of healthy growth and protection against infection. At all Chemists and Stores. Prepared by H. F. Stevens. Ltd., Chrisichurqh. —Advt.