CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27502, 9 November 1954, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Tile final meeting for the year of the St. Margaret's CoUege ParentTeacher Association was held at the school last evening. Mr H. P. Smith presided, and welcomed a large attendanf®, °, f .ES ents - An interesting talk entitled Observations on Present-day in Rea ding” was given by Miss Trevor. Miss Trevor also spoke of her experiences in Texas as a Fulbright Exchange teacher at Houston. Later the headmistress (Miss J. P. Crosher) answered questions by parents on school affairs. Humorous recitations were given by Mr Frank Brownie and songs were sung by Mr Charles Williams. The hostesses were members of the women’s committee. The November meeting of the Canterbury Housewives’ Union was opened to the general public for a discussion on the report on juvenile delinquency. « was g led by a P ane l of four speakers, Mrs Ann Rosenberg and Messrs T. S oga & Grant, and S. Cohen.' Mrs M. E. Furey presided. Discusion from the floor was vigorous. The following resolution was passed u.ianimously: “That the Government be urged to adopt a constructive attitude towards assisting healthy activity in young people.” A sub-comm ; ttee was set up to report back to the December meeting and sum up the discussion. It consisted of Mesdames Rosenberg, R. Stockwell, and.B, Guyton. The first of Dior’s H-line dresses will be among 10 model, frocks from Paris and London salons to be shown at a cocktail-hour fashion parade in Sydney on November 10, H, and 12. With other original ensembles by Fath, Balmain, the new boutique of the Countess de la Falaise, John Cavanagh, Hardy Amies, and Sybi] Connolly, it arrived in Sydney reces ,’P l^l ate are by Path ’ Balmain, and Stella FYankel. The airlift brings Pans and London fashions within the sight of Sydney women in a matter of only two or three days. Mrs Harold Holt, wife of the Minister of Immigration, and herself a well-known dress designer in Melbourne, will address the guests.

Australian rabbit has made the grade in Hollywood, after glamour treatment in the dye and at the jewellers. A fur designer, Al Teitelbaum, imported rabbit skins from Australia and made them into everything from coats to evening dresses, then persuaded Hollywood starlets to wear them. The rabbit fur evening dress—for cold winter nights—is pale honey colour, cut witt a fall skirt, a deep V neck, with a wide jewelled taffeta cummerbund. A hooded, reversible cape of rabbit dyei brilliant Capri red is lined with white rabbit to wear with everything from tweeds to evening dresses. The fur cardigan is rabbit dyed deep emerald green, with matching knit-ribbing collar and cuffs. Most startling rabbit far coat is black, criss-crossed like an j. n 'Strips.°f red rabbit skin. Like, all the rabbit fashions, it sells for under 500 dollars. Models in beautiful shades so suitable for October festive functions. •<?. straws and felt ready-to-wear millinery for every day wear are Georgette Millinery ,S’£ h i.' i l **?" Bollsntynes Buildings. 122 Cashel street, and at Ashburton. —Advt. For cool days it it’s a garment WOOL you seek, Celia Garments are made in pure WOOL—Suits, Coats, Party Wear, Frocks, Twin Sets, and Accessories There is time before the first race at Salon Celia, opposite J. Ballantyne and Co., Cashel street. Take the lift —Advt. DISTINCTIVE DUSTER COATS

Smart, fashionable Duster Coats are the feature of this week’s showing at Sally Muirson's. In. a variety of colours and fabrics, including popular Shantung, they’re priced at only £7 19s 6d. SALLY MUIRSON. LTD. 675 Colombo street (near Cashel street). —Advt. RACE LUNCHES Don't miss out—order vour Race Lunches now from Olga Miles. They can be collected on your way out. Four varieties from 2s fid to 'fis fid. but don’t miss out, place your order now . . . Remember our vast range of eooked foods and delicacies which win save you work over the Races OLGA MILFS. LTD.. The Choice Food Specialists, 95 Cashel street, ’Phone 80-301. —Advt. A NAME TO REMEMBER Yes, ' . .thedral" is the name to remember when purchasing essences. Stevens "Cathedral” Essences are the No. 1 choice of the prudent housewife because she knows that they’re so economical .. so highly concentrated that a little goes a long, long way Stevens "Cathedral" Essences are availab! in a wide selection of delicious flavours. Your nearest grocer stocks “Cathedral" Essences. —Advt AVONSIDE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION. COCKTAIL PARTY At MRS P. D. SHEA’S RESIDENCE, 74 Bristol street,- St. Albans, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1954, 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Tickets from Secretary, . Mrs E. Nicholl- 54 Sumner road, Mt. Pleasant ■Phone 61-402. —Advt.