CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27441, 30 August 1954, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr J. Watling spoke on seasonal gardening at the monthly meeting of the garden circle of the Christchurch b r ranch of tiie Overseas League. Mrs V. Barnett presided. Competition results were:—formal posy bowl, A section: Mrs W. M. Wilson 1, Miss L. Snuto 2, Miss E. Taine 3. Best bloom: Mrs V. Barnett 1, Mrs C. E. Trippner 2 Mica Tnino 9

Two new members were welcomed to the Tai Tapu Garden Club by the president (Mrs J. Fiecken) at the A ug S? t . rpeeting. which was held in the Tai Tapu hall. An instructive talk on the growing, of perennials and the planning of borders was given by Mr E. H. Barton, of Christchurch. He illustrated his talk by showing films of his own lovely garden and of some of the factory gardens in and around Christchurch. Competitions resulted as follows:—bowl of spring flowers and shrubs:- Mesdames Fiecken 1 Hauschild 2, Kennedy 3. Specimen, bloom: Mesdames Heinzman 1, Kennedy 2, Barwick 3.

“•* belts are a fashion highlight . of the summer dresses Pansian women are now wearing. And belts appear just about anywhere on a dress, not only at the waist. On a moulded Empire style dress, Jacques Fath puts a belt, and buckle in the niaterial. just under the bustline so that the form-fitting skirt gives the impression of starting above the waistline. Hubert de Givenchy has a idea for a sugar pink silk start dress, with an enormous gathered skirt and loose-fitting bodice. The belt.is where one expects to find it—with a difference. Instead of being fastened, it is just loosely tied, with the buckle hanging down. A striped, sailor-collared suit by Balmain is fastened with three buckles instead of buttons.

A large .gathering of parents and fnends of members of the Crippled Young Men’s Club was held at the club roomsrecently. Entertainment was provided by the Addington Workshops burlesque band and concert party.

Members of the Aranui Townswomen’s Guild entertained members of the Linwood guild at their August meeting. It was agreed to continue to sponsor the English child under the Save the Children Fund. A demonstration of making soft toys was given by Miss Hampton. The programme included songs and humorous sketches Mrs Cox presided. . CYCLAX MILK OF ROSES ... a powder foundation for tender or dry skins. So simple to apply, tones with all powder shades, non-greasy, light and so natural ... its softening oil conditions the skin and keeps it so youthful and radiant. Priced at 7s lid, 15s Bd, or 26s 6d. Available at Ballantynes Cyclax Counter. —Advt.

The polished cotton dress, with its own matching jacket, is the vogue this season. The dress has a square neck and is sleeveless, or has well-boned, strapless, opera-top bodice, and a full skirt. These outfits are really very attractive and have been specially designed for day or evening wear by an American designer for- Anthony Andersen,.Ltd., 81 Cashel street (near the Bridge of Remembrance). —Advt.