CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27669, 27 May 1955, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr and Mrs P. J. Kelliher, of Auckland, and their daughter, Miss Maureen Kelliher, and son Mr K. Kelliher arrived by air yesterday to attend the wedding of their son, Mr D. J. Kellihbr to Miss Bernice Rennell, daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Rennell, Kenwyn avenue, Papanui, tomorrow. Mr G. E. Pollock, Registrar of the Supreme Court, and Mrs Pollock will leave by air today for a six weeks’ holiday in Australia. One of the best-known nuns in New Zealand, Mother Mary Ambrose, of the Sisters of Mercy, died at the convent in Hill street on Wednesday after a short illness. Mother Mary Ambrose was well known for her work at St. Joseph’s Orphanage. She was born at Charleston on the West Coast, and joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1899. After a training period of three years she went to the orphanage.—(P.A.) The wedding of Miss Marna Ray Stevens, second daughter of Mr and Mrs L. B. Stevens, of Christchurch, to Flight Lieutenant Robert Mac Alistair Furze, A.F.C., eldest son of Mr and Mrs Furze, of Manuden Hall, Manuden, Hertfordshire, took place at All Saints’ Church, Wrington, not many miles from the birthplace of the bride’s grandfather, says the London correspondent of “The Press.” The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr H. K. Campbell, wore a beautiful gown of old Brussels lace and carried a crescent-shaped bouquet of cream roses and freesias, stephanotis and lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Sally Campbell.. Flight Lieutenant Furze was pilot of the Royal Air Force Canberra which was third in the London-Christchurch air race in 1953. The Christchurch Central Mission’s appeal for part-time helpers for elderly people living alone, and too frail to take care of themselves, had met with a most encouraging response, said .the superintendent of tne mission (the Rev. W. E. Falkingham) yesterday. About 20 persons have already volunteered to help in this work, he said.

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Riccarton League of Mothers. Mrs R. H. Cranfield presided. Duets were sung by Mesdames Colthart and Swallow, and a violin solo was given by Mrs Sweeney, accompanied by Mrs Govan. The league’s choir presented two items. Three new members were enrolled. Children were cared for in the creche by Mrs Rait. The Christchurch branch of the Family Planning Association held a successful bring and buy sale at the recent monthly meeting to raise funds for a clinic. Mrs Mildred Scott, who retarded earlier this year from a tour of South-east Asia, spoke of her observations, with special referei ce to education, Hying conditions and the status of women. Mrs P. Zeff presided. Recently members of the drama circle of the Canterbury Women’s Club, under the leadership of Mrs C. E. Wren, presented two one-act plays and a topical sketch written by a member of the circle. Those taking part were: Mesdames Reynolds, Tempero, Weir, Beilly, Allott, Lester, Sutherland, Kennedy, Hunter, Witty, McNish, Barriball, Ireland, Wren, Misses Widdowson, Brown and Rider.

Mrs K. Kendall presided at . the May I meeting of the Papanui Townswomen s f Guild and welcomed four new mem- 1 bers. Members of the Addington guild , entertained with a short sketch and j Mrs Strachan gave a recitation. Mrs r D. Plumridge demonstrated braid t baskets at the arts and crafts circle, I and Mrs Spencer demonstrated sprays < and hydrangea baskets at the garden J circle. Mrs Fowler presided at the monthly 1 meeting of the Riccarton Towns- 1 women’s Guild. There was a good J attendance and two new members j were welcomed. The guest speaker l was Constable Sterritt, who gave 1 members an interesting account of her 1 duties as a woman police officer. The 1 hostesses were Mesdames Fisher, Gar- ! land, Collins and Nelson. Colette Duval, a 25-year-old Paris 1 mannequin recently broke the women’s { world parachute descent record at 18,000 ft and let herself fall for 16,700 ft J before opening her parachute. The j record free-drop for men is more than 1 27,000 ft. - The kitchen stall at the missionary : market on Wednesday was organised . by parishioners of St. Michael’s Church. Mr P. B. Watts gave a descriptive talk on his recent visit to countries in South-east Asia at the morning meeting of the Canterbury Travel Club yesterday. Songs were sung by Miss Phillipa McCullough, for whom Mrs J. H. Cocks was the accompanist. Mrs M. H. Godby presided. The hostesses were Mrs H. E. Goggin and Mrs R. Masters. Why be cold when you can get a beautiful tweed suit or wool jersey of guaranteed quality and fit from La Boutique, 142 Hereford street (first floor next Woolworths). —Advt. Genuine chocolate chips are today’s special for the week-end at the Ethne Tosswill Cake Shop, 123 Cashel street. —Advt. Nylons guaranteed? Not really? Yes —at your nearest Hosiery Bar, 113 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, Here-' ford Court and New Regent street. —Advt. When it comes to keeping warm, skipping is a bit strenuous, don’t you think? But when you see the wonderful range of warm dreamwear and underwear at your favourite dreamwear store we can even look forward to the bleak winter weeks ahead. Warm nighties in wincey, fleecy locknit, brushed nylon, and warm cotton interlock! Pyjamas too and wool and silk and wool in vests, spencers, pantees etc. Lovelier lingerie for less at your nearest dreamwear store ... 11 New Regent street and Hereford Court. —Advt.

ENGAGEMENT

(Engagement Notices must be signed by both parties.) Mr and Mrs H. Newport, Main street, Oxford, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Elsie Doreen, to Jacobus (Cose), son of Mrs A. Jobst, Zwolle, Holland, and the late Mr J. Haakmeester.