CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27466, 28 September 1954, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs C. E. Hampton and Miss Nona Hampton (Sumner), who have been visiting England and Australia, will return to New Zealand this week in the Monowai.

The Canterbury Women’s Club held a special meeting recently to compete for the late Mrs David Jones’s Cup for daffodils. Good entries were staged in all classes. Mr P. C. Browne was the judge. Mrs A. E. G._ Lyttle presented the cup to Mrs J. W. H. Francis, winner of most* points. Mrs H. E. Radley gave a talk and demonstration on altar decorations and American designs.

Women’s Day services were held on Sunday at the Richmond Methodist Church. The preacher at the morning service was Sister Rona Collins. A solo was sung by Miss Norma Porter. The evening service was conducted by Miss Heather Johnson. Miss Porter sang a solo and a trio was sung bv Mrs J. Sutherland, and the Misses R. and M. Beaumont. The choir presented a hymn study and an anthem. The musical programme was arranged by the organist, Mrs H. W. Beaumont.

An informal buffet luncheon arranged by the women’s group committee of the Canterbury section of the Public Service Association was held at Beath’s yesterday. The 50 members present were welcomed by the chairman (Miss M. S. Sutch), of the Education Department, who congratulated Miss Eslick, of the Lands and Survey Department, on completing 40 years’ service in that department. Miss Eslick mentioned the improved conditions that worfien enjoyed in the Public Service today and pointed out that present conditions were due in the main to the past efforts of the Public Service Association. Miss Eslick urged members to remain loyal to their association and thanked the women’s group committee for providing such an opportunity for members to meet socially. This luncheon, the first to be arranged by the women’s group committee since its formation last November, will be followed by an evening gathering later in the year and the committee hopes to arrange similar luncheons in 1955.

The annual meeting of the St. Albans branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society, was held in the Church of Christ churchroom, Warrington street. The president (Mrs A. E. Chapman) presided. It was reported that the collections for this year, amounted to £248, an increase on last year’s effort. The organising secretary. (Miss Ireland) thanked the collectors for their interest and work, and also told of the growth of the society since its foundation in 1804. Officers were elected as follows:—president, Mrs A. E. Chapman; vice-presidents, Mesdames Chidgey. W. Dunlop, G. H. Watts, and L. Steel; secretary. Miss A. Ward. The Rev. Ross Heyward was the guest speaker.

Hats which have to be put together with a blow torch are a new fashion fad in New York. Two newcomers to the fashion business, Betty Smith, and her partner, Katie John, are making them of copper wire, which is later plated with gold. Their hats are mostly close-fitting little theatre caps—openwork wire patterns of leaves or abstract motifs—or gracefully scrolled curvettes which securely clasp the wearer’s head and sport little eye veils. More ambitious models, in which the gold wire is threaded with black velvet, are big coolie hats or little forward-perched pillboxes. Handbags—for which the wire framework is interlined with silk or velvet—and made-to-measure belts which hinge at the side, are also being turned out by the two partners, who have christejied themselves “Haywire.” They make all the pieces by hand in their tiny New York workshop, and the process is so painstaking that .they can ‘ only provide three or four a day.

For women bowlers—we are showing a gutter crowned Panama priced 19s lid. Georgette Millinery (Ch’Ch.), Ltd., Ballantyne’s Buildings, 122 Cashel street. Christchurch, and Ashburton. Advt.

Warmer, days have called for new garments in brighter Colours. Fashion leads forward. Salon Celia displays attractive gowns in Whitcombe and Tombs Building, Entrance by lift or stairs, Cashel street. Evening wear includes charming creations in tulle at prices to suit young buyers. Advt. SPRING. Now is the time to Sell. Buyers and Sellers of Good Homes consult Livingstones. Advt. A DAILY SUPPLEMENT As a supplement to normal diet there’s nothing better for children than a daily dose of “3 Carboys” Rose-Hip Syrup. It builds resistance to infection, sharpens the appetite, brightens the complexion and provides abundant energy. “3 Carboys’ Rose-Hip Syrup is made from a scientifically evolved formula by H. F. Stevens Ltd., Christchurch. Buy a bottle today from your chemist —-Advt