NEWS FOR WOMEN CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27668, 26 May 1955, Page 2

NEWS FOR WOMEN CURRENT NOTES

Mrs W. J. Jenkins presided at the monthly meeting of the Christchurch Business and Professional Women’s Club and welcomed Mrs J. E. Mackay and Miss Helen Callbeck. Mrs Mackay spoke about the Christchurch Public Hospital and its development, and Miss Callbeck, who is a member of the American Association of Social Workers, told members of the movement for a world federal government. Recitations were given by Mrs T. Collins. The hostesses were Miss Bowman, Miss Ramsay, Mrs Pitcaithly, and Mrs Pope.

The first round of the club pairs played in Crockford’s Club resulted as follows:—North-south: Mrs H. C. D. van Asch and Miss D. Humphreys 1, Mrs G. S. Cowper and Mrs H. H. Wauchop 2, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Mrs E. A. Summers 3. East-west: Mr and Mrs JT J. Ardagh 1, Mrs A. L. Joyce and Miss N. Williams 2, Mr and Mrs H. E. Booker 3. The Thursday afternoon match resulted as follows: -North-south: Mrs G. Fulton and Miss P«- Humphreys 1, Miss A. Rennie and Miss D. Denshire 2, Mrs A. Hanger and Mr L. Spencer and Mrs G. S. Cowper and Mrs T. Milliken (equal) 3. East-west: Mrs A. L. Joyce and Mrs Preston 1, Mrs H. C. D. van Asch and Mrs I. Molyneaux 2, Mrs M. Akerman and Mrs A. Dick 3.

The Very Rev. Father T. Liddy, chaplain to the Catholic Women’s League, who is going on a pilgrimage overseas soon, was bidden farewell by members at “Maryknoll,” last evening. The president (Mrs R. W. Lattimore) presented Father Liddy with a gift on behalf of the members. The Rev. Father C. Curnow, the acting-chaplain, was welcomed. The musical programme arranged by Dr. Vernon Griffiths included songs by Neil Hartley and Edmond Bohan, ’cello solos by Miss Eileen Doyle, and violin solos by Clifton Cook.

The following is the result of the first round - of a three-night matchpoint match, played at the Christchurch Contract Bridge Club:—Open —north-south: Miss P. Norton and Mr D. T. McCormick 1, Mrs W. Toomey and Mrs C. A. Stringer 2, Mrs J. L. Davis and Mrs H. R. Pool 3. East-west: Dr.' J. P. McQuilkin and Mr M. L. Shand 1, Mrs O. Baker and Mrs T. Tennant 2, Mrs V. C. Browne and Mr J. R. Wignail 3. Handicap—northsouth: Mrs A. Donaldson and Mrs O. Justice 1, Mrs E. C. Borradaile and Mrs S. E. T. Crimp 2, Mr R. W. I. Ellerington and Mr F. Dornwell 3. East-west: Mrs Baker and Mrs Tennant 1, Dr. McQuilkin and Mr Shand 2. Mr and Mrs G. P. Anderson 3. The final result of the May cumulative match was:—Open: Mr P. Mutt and Mr V. Vares 1, Mrs N. Laver 2, Mr N. H. Barlow and Mr M. Shand 3. Handicap. Mr Mutt and Mr Vares 1, Mr and Mrs G. P. Anderson 2, Mrs J. Enright 3. ,

Arrangements were made at the May meeting of the Redcliffs-Mount Pleasant sub-centre of the Red Cross Society for receiving gifts of plants and flowers for the plant stall, and for assisting with the street collection for the Red Cross street appeal in June. A quantity of well-made clothing for children overseas was received, and wool and material to be made up was distributed. It was decided to spend £lO on the purchase of nexV material. Reports of visits to disabled servicemen in their homes were given. Mrs W. Tisch presided.

A talk on foot health was given by Miss Nelson at a meeting of the West of England Women’s Association. Mrs Widgery presided, and welcomed new members. It was decided to form a drama group. The programme of future meetings was approved.

An interesting visitor to the monthly meeting of the CORSO Women’s Guild was Miss Kristine Johanghir, who is doing her post-graduate nursing under CORSO. In a short talk to the members of the guild she emphasised the great need among poorer classes of the people of India. In expressing her appreciation of all that: CORSO had done, she thanked the members for their work and friendship to her people. “Englishwomen are becoming more fashion-conscious, especially in Manchester,” said Miss Patricia Butler (“Miss Great Britain, 1954”), in an interview in Wellington. A large percentage of her audiences had been older women, who were interested in the new lines and how they could be adapted to their own fashion requirements. Dior’s A and H lines had been used for many of this summer’s cotton frocks in England, said Miss Butler. The lower waistlines were becoming popular fashion lines, and were complimentary to all but very short women.

H.M.A.S. Sydney’s Royal Australian Marine Band will give an exhibition of counter marching at the Navy League’s Annual Ball at H.M.N.Z.S Pegasus, Montreal street, tonight. Rear-Admiral H. M. Burrell, Captain G. C. Oldham, and Mrs Oldham, and officers from the Sydney will be guests at the ball. Tickets still available at Ballantynes Inquiry Counter. 25/single —Advt.

Nylons guaranteed? Not really? Yes—at your nearest Hosiery Bar, 118 Armagh street, Hereford Court or New Regent street, your nylons are guaranteed against faults. The people who know their stockings. Nylons, Silks, Cashmeres, Lisles, Crimps; in fact, just what you want at your Hosiery Bar, 118 Armagh street, Hereford Court and New Regent street.

Hearing Aid Services, Hereford Court. It is so central... batteries for all aids. All aids serviced. Ask to see the new Fortiphohe. Thone 77-782.

You will have thought about your Winter Wardrobe but have you thought about your skin care for the winter. Cjclax Extra Nourishing Cream will guard your skin ... a “must” for every woman. Cyclax Extra Nourishing Cream is at Ballantynes Cyclax Counter, price 15s 6d and 26s 6d jar. —-Advt