CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27782, 6 October 1955, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss I. M. Jamieson, of Hamilton, and formefly of Christchurch, who is among delegates to the kindergarten conference, is staying at the Clarendon Hotel. She Intends extending her stay after the conference to visit old friends in Christchurch.

An enjoyable informal supper party arranged by the committee of the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Players Foundation was held in the dress circle lounge of the Theatre Royal last evening after the opening night performance of the play, ‘^Virtue—ln Danger,” presented by the New Zealanff Players. Members of the cast, who were the guests of the committee, were, introduced to members of the foundation by Mr

A remit from the Nelson association asking that the allowance paid to students while they were at the kindergarten training centre be increased, as it was thought that lack of finance deterred many girls from training, was passed after discussion at the Dominion conference of the New Zealand Free Kindergarten Union yesterday. A remit from Geraldine that the union should investigate ways and i leans of conducting an insurance scheme of its own so that compensation would be payable for accidents to children, no matter who might be responsible, was held over for investigation. • The first night of the open pairs championship played at Crockford’s Club resulted:—North-south: Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Mrs A. Joyce 1, Mrs A. L. Houston and Miss V. Sapsford 2, Mrs P. Ardagh and Miss N. Williams 3. East-west: Mrs E. A. Justice and Mr J. J. Ardagh 1, Mrs J. Selden and Miss V. Rogers 2, Dr. P. Brass and Mr T. Kun 3. The final result of the three-night Mitchell match was:—Mrs Ardagh 1, Mrs Justice 2, Mrs Houston 3. Last evening, representatives and observers at the Kindergarten Conference and representatives of kindred organisations in Christchurch were guests of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association at a reception in the National Party clubrooms. The Dean of Christchurch (the Very Rev. Martin Sullivan) spoke on the home and the family. Songs were sung by Mrs Cara Cogswell and Mr Colin Campbell. The accompanists were Mrs W. E. Olds and Mrs Campbell.

The results of the sixth round of the club pairs held at the Christchurch Contract Bridge Club were: open, north-south, Mr and Mrs D. T. McCormick 1, Mrs H. B. Holder and Mrs T. Armstrong 2, Mrs E. Cook and Miss D. Bone 3; east-west: Mrs J. M. Williams and Mrs C. Ring 1, Mrs R. W. Murdoch and Mrs C. Tasker 2, Mrs A. H. Tocker and Miss N. O. Hartley 3. Handicap, north-south: Mrs E. E. Barradaile and Miss E. Edmonds 1. Mr and Mrs McCormick 2, Mrs Cook and Miss Bone 3; east-west: Mrs Williams and Mrs Ring 1, Mrs D. Collins and Mrs Graham 2, Mrs Murdoch and Mrs Tasker 3.

A new member was welcomed by Mrs Bennett at the monthly meeting of the St. Martin’s Townswomen’s Guild. An interesting talk on antique china and porcelain was given by Mrs Trevena. Circle leaders presented their reports. Items were presented by the guild’s choir. It was reported at the monthly meeting of the Cholmondeley Memorial Children’s Home committee that the home had been exceptionally busy during the month. A large number of convalescent children had been admitted. Appreciation of the service that the home was giving to the community was expressed through the receipt of £l2O in donations this month, including one of £lOO from an anonymous donor. Such donations as this make the difficult task of financing the home an easier one for the committee. it was reported. >

The October meeting of the Papanui Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs V. E. Gabites, Rugby street. Miss Webb presided. Mrs R. Lilley gave a talk and demonstration on several decorative arrangements of spring flowers. Competitions resulted: dinner table arrangement, A class: Mrs A. C. McKillop 1, Mrs T. E. West 2. Mrs H. W. Gourlay 3. B class: Mr® D. C. Bennie 1, Mrs W. Toomey 2, Mrs L. Corner 3. C class: Mrs E. R. Wiseman 1. Mrs N. E. Hewitt 2, Mrs C. B. Blackett 3. Large bloom: Mrs D. Flesher 1. Mrs Toomey 2, Mrs E. H. Watkins 3. Small bloom: Mrs McKillop 1, Mrs Gourlay 2. Mrs Wiseman 3.

The wide range of different types of Summer Coats available this year is indicated in the extensive selection now on display at Anthony Andersen, Ltd., the centre for exclusive wear for women, at 81 Cashel street (near the Bridge of Remembrance). For those who like the tailored type of coat, there are some in grey, melange and grey fibro cloths, beautifully styled and conveying that perfectly groomed look that good tailoring always im-i parts. For those who prefer the new and the novel, there are a number of saucy-looking, smart, novelty tweeds, with big, flattering collars and adjustable sleeves. Then there are new duster coats in narrowly striped rayon (these have the tuxedo front) and edge-to-edge coats in very attractive brocades. All in all, the range of summer coats at Anthony Andersen, Ltd., at present is easily the best anywhere about and is well worth making a special trip into town to see. —Advt.

Strikingly beautiful An ensemble in White Swiss Linen embroidered in black. Sheath dress with black cumberbund and short fitted Jacket. Priced at 21 guineas. “A Celia Model.” Salon Celia (opposite Ballantyne’s, over Whitcombei). Take the lift. ’Phone 65-152. —Advt