CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27638, 20 April 1955, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Eric Streeter (Motukarara) has left for Wellington where she will attend the reunion of the Post Graduate School of Nursing.

The April meeting of the Fendalton Garden Club was held yesterday at the home of Mrs David Orchard, « Kotare street. Mrs A. R. Blank presided. A talk on polyanthus growing was given by Mr A. McNeil. Competi- ?, ons , resulted:—decorative—A class: Mrs M. Lawry and Mrs W. Wilson (equal) 1 Mrs K. Mabin 3. Class B: Mrs L. Mitchell 1, Mrs E. Somers and Mrs. J. V. Scales (equal) 2, Mrs L. Davison and Mrs D. Clarkson (equal) 3. Flower of the month—A class: Mrs Scales 1, Mrs C. E. Evans 2, Mrs D. Orchard 3. B class: Mrs L. Mitchell. bl ° om —A class: Mrs J. Mclntosh Mrs £rc hard 2, Mrs Scales and Mrs W. M. Wilson (equal) 3. B Class: Mrs Mabin J’ Mrs v - Glasgow 2, Mrs R. Holdgate 3. The sum of £7 13s 8d was raised at a sales table for Canter°ury Horticultural Society’s building fund. The table was in charge of MesSj T an ? es ,, R -Reiman, R. J. Rastrick, A. S. Nicholls, C. Cooke, and E. Paterson. Mrs R. Rimmer presided at the ninth birthday party of the Christchurch North Townswomen’s Guild. Items IYISL ?L ver } 5 y i_ the sin B in £ circle, u nd « r t -the leadership of Mrs J. Stubberneld. A humorous play was presented by the drama circle under the direction of Mrs G. Benson. A donation of £3 3s to headquarters was approved. Afternoon tea was served, and the birthday cake, made by Mrs J. Russell, was cut by Mrs G. Biggs.

i^ pn J ™ e ctmg of the North Christchurch Garden Club was held at the home of Miss I. Thompson, Geraldine street. Mrs G. G. Parkins presided. The guest speaker was Mr W. ±s. Olorenshaw, whose subject was carnations. Competition winners were Mesdsimes Lake Flavel. Bashford, bteel, Leghorn, McClure, and Rough. Members of the Christchurch West School Old Girls’ Association m 1? £ Party recently at the home of Mrs , D ;. c - Wyse, Harakeke street, to mark the opening of the association’s social activities for the year. About 100 oMgirls were present. Mrs A. C. Pitcaithly, who has given 21 years’ service on the executive, was the guest of honour, and was presented with a piece of Bavarian porcelain by Mrs Wyse, on behalf of the members. Miss -X 1 , 68 , spoke appreciatively of Mrs Pitcaithly s work in association with .ckey club. A demonstration oh RonaSeyb make ' UP WaS given by Mrs

Jones spoke on herbaceous borders at the April meeting of the G j rd fu < 2 ub ’ Mrs Hulston ji,? thanked the speaker. The competitions resulted as follows: Sin r T a lj >os ?, b 5 1 — A class: Mrs Bosn S?.’ Holston 2 Mrs Monson 3. : 1 Gyd T e - -A est bloom: Mrs Burley 1, Miss I. Fehsenfeld 2, Mrs Be ? shtob: Mrs Belmer 1, Mrs M ?? so^, 2 .’ Pelvln 3. Vege- ** MrS McKenzie 2’

Mrs R. P. Jameson presided at the Mount Pleasant Garden Club. Mr Ross Wilson gave an interesting talk on perennials Com-!-i°P s resulted:—Most . outstanding exhibit: Mrs Wood. Shrubs: Mrs Robinson 1, Mrs Hunt 2, Mrs Gains- ( or Sr 3 - Specimen flower: Mrs Gordon 1, Mrs Allington 2 and 3. Decorative A class: Mrs Norcliffe 1, Mrs R p Jameson 2. Decorative, B class: Mrs Staplyton-Smith 1, Mrs Edgar 2. The West of England Women’s Association held its annual potato competition recently. Mr R. J. Robinson was the judge. Results were: Mrs doStTivr *’ 2. The president (Mrs J. Widgerys) welcomed new members.

n, Men S er /L'lF th , e associates group of the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women win entertain age beneficiary residents of the City Council houses in Coles place St Albans, at an afternoon party in the Theosophical Society’s rooms, Cambridge terrace, on Saturday. Mrs C. M. Boxs. convener of the sub-commit-tee, would be grateful for offers from persons to assist with the transporting of the residents to the society’s rooms! Let us show you how nice you will I?™ or c °cktail frock from LA BOUTIQUE. The exclusive quality and cut is a SB??!®, 1 , teature in all sizes at LA BOUTIQUE, 142 Hereford street (next Woolworths). Advt.

Ladies love their dreamwear. See the new season’s dreamwear just being opened up . . Yes .. . lovelier dream wear at your nearest store. 11 New Regent street and Hereford Court. -Advt.

Imported Novelty Jersey Suits are the news at “Celia’s” today. In Grey/ Black, Mustard/Black, for wear morning to 5 o’clock and after. Removable and reversible gillet turns suit into smart cocktail wear. In W. and WX at £l2 19s 6d.

Everybody nowadays knows where the nearest Hosiery Bar is . . . remember 118 Armagh street (next Reynolds), 11 New Regent street. Hereford Court... . Choose your stockings from these Hosiery Bars . . . the biggest selection in town! Crimp nylons sheers, dark seam, silks. Cashmere silk and rayon. For everything in stockings The Hosiery Bar.

New and appetising food is to be expected at Olga Miles, Limited. A recent arrival is Vienna Almonds (genuine Gevrannte Madeln). Imported in sealed tins, these are fresh, and full of flavour, .price 6s, available only at Olga Miles, Limited. Dealing directly with a large Poultry Farm makes it possible for Olga Miles, Limited, to pass on immediately to their customers the present low prices for cooked and uncooked chicken . . . send your order in now. High quality Continental Sausages are always in demand ... an outstanding variety of these sausages has been still further increased at OLGA MILES, LTD., The Choice Food Specialists, 95 Cashel street. ’Phone 80-301. Advt. PEACOCKS PROUDLY PRESENT their new shipment of Famous ("Business Girl”) Regd. Heavy F.F. Silk Hose, including Grey (2 pairs 19s). Hurry to PEACOCKS POPULAR PRICE STOREL The Triangle, High street. Advt.