CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27924, 22 March 1956, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss V. F. Townsend, headmistress 1 of Avonside Girls’ High School, whn is• leaving by air soon for a visit to ■ Britain, was presented with a sheaf of | flowers from members of the school’s' ;old girls’ associaticn at their buffet] tea and annual meeting last evening, with their good wishes.

Mrs Edward Sayers, of Auckland. 1 wife of the new president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, will leave on Monday for a visit overseas. It will be her first visit to England for 30 years. Next year she will accompany her husband to Australia for the annual meeting of the college. rs Sayers is a member of the Auckland foundation of the New Zealand Players and takes a keen interest in drama.

I Mrs Norton Francis, who is leaving I soop for a visit to Britain, was presented with a book and a floral posy by Mrs L. C. L. Averill on behalf of the members of the Parents’ National Education Union, at their annual meeting recently. About 90 children who attend the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sunday School and the day kindergarten enjoyed a party held in the church hall yesterday afternoon as their part' of the church’s centennial celebrations. A party tea was served by the parents. The entertainment included a puppet show given by students of the Kindergarten Training Centre, and a treasure hunt. A concert with impromptu items was given by the children. A message of greeting was read from the former superintendent of the Sunday school (Mr II Clark), of Wellington. Many old friendships were renewed at a party given recently by the women s section of the Air Force Association. The guest of honour was Mrs M. Greene, of England, formerly Miss Rosemary Clark-Hall, daughter Sir Robert Clark-Hall and Lady Clark-Hall, of Cashmere, who is visit‘ngter Parents, pre ident (Mrs J. Williamson) weicorned Mrs Greene and, in presenting •’er with a spray of flowers and a cigarette box of New Zealand honeysuckle wood inlaid with P au a shell, said that the good wishes of the association would go with her on her departure from New Zealand. Humorous recitations were given bv Mrs M. Hall, and oiano solos were played by Mrs L. Duckworth. A demonstration of short and long poi by Miss Ngawai Hinga was of much interest to several visitors from abroad. Plans were made for the year’s work of the council of the Mothers’ Union in the Christchurch diocese at the first meeting for the vear, and special reference was made to the blessings boxes” ..hich have been issued in connexion with the centennial celebrations of the diocese. Several new branch fficers were welthe council by the pre c ident (Kirs A. K. Warren). Young Wives' Groups reports were presented by Mrs H. Norris, Mrs N. Phillips, and Mrs W. Kent-Johnston. Mrs W. Averill reported for the National Council of Women, and also drew members’ attention to the need for the strictest economy in the domestic consumption of electricity. The result of the third round of a three-night cumulative match played at the Christchurch Contract Bridge Club was:—Open, north-south: Mrs N. H. Barlow >nd Mr S. Gibbs 1. Miss D. Bone and Miss S. Fraser 2, Miss B. Stringer and Mr R. W. T. Ellerington 3. East-west: Misses K. and N. Spillane 1, Mr and Mrs D. T. McCormick 2. Mrs V. C. Browne and Mrs C. Tasker 3. Handicap—North-south: Mrs Barlow and Mrs Gibbs 1. Miss Stringer and Mrs Ellerington 2, Miss Bone and Miss Fraser. Miss M. Donaldson and Mrs S. F. Zuker (equal) 3. East-west: Misses Spillane 1, Mr and Mrs McCormick 2, Mrs R. D. Iles and Mr R. Colnns The final result was:—Open: Mrs H. P. La wry 1, Mrs J. L. Davis and Mrs C. A. Stringer 2. Misses Spillane 3. Handicap; Mrs Lawry 1. Mr? e A S fi U p?pe 2 3 MiSS N ’ Hxr ' tJey and

The news that her second novel, “Too Many RoSes,” has been accepted by the London publisher Robert Hale, has been received by Mrs Margaret Jeffrey an author-housewife of Mount Albert. Auckland. Mrs Jeffrey’s first novel, “The Forsaken Orchard,” a story Of Nelson, reached New Zealand last September. She followed this success by sending her second book off to London in November. The publishers hope the new book will reach New Zealand in September. Like the first novel, “Too Many Roses” is also set in Nelson, a part of New Zealand that Mrs Jeffrey has known from childhood.

The third night of a Mitchell Match played at Crockford’s Club resulted:— North-south: Mrs H. E. Booker and Mr J. J. Ardagh 1, Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Miss N. Williams 2, Miss V. Sapsford and Mi H. E. Booker 3. Ea t-west: Mrs F. Byrne and Mrs N. Wilson 1, Mrs Justice, sen., and Mrs R. Baxter 2, Mrs H. C. D. van Asch and Mr K. Stammers 3. The third Thursday afternoon duplicate match resulted:—North-south: Mrs van Asch and Mrs J. Molineaux 1, Mrs M. Gudgeon and Mrs Booker 2. Mrs G. Fulton and Miss 0. D. Humphreys 3. East-west: Mrs A. Dick and Miss A. Rennie 1, Mrs Trevor Foster and Mrs C. M. Dixon 2, Mrs J. Benjes and Mrs E Myers 3. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Christchurch West High School Old Girls’ As ociation:—Patron, Mrs C. A. Noble: president. Mrs A. C. Pitcaithly: vicepresidents, Mesdames D. Whetter. P. Hayles, J. Ferrand. Misses B. Hale and E. Pengelly: secretary-treasurer. Miss Judith Williamson; assistant secretary, Mrs J. Ferrand: committee. Mrs L. Thompson. Mrs R. Wilton. Mrs J. B. Oakley. Misses N. Styles. N. Glass,-J. Porteous. and J. Wi-e. The work undertaken in Salvation Army Homes was outlined by Lieutenant Fitch at th_ rtionthly meeting of the New Brighton branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Members reported on visits made to patients in mental hospitals. The president (Mrs Wrighton) led the devotions.

British Sailors’ Society, Christchurch Ladies’ Guild. Stall in Square tomorrow, Friday, March 23. Cakes, jams, produce, etc. —Advt. Canterbury Branch, Registered Nurses’ Association, thanks the public for their generous support and all who gave untiring help at their annual stall at Christchurch Hospital on March 14. —Advt. For the colder days. Wool Jersey Frocks or a Suit in all sizes at La Boutique, 142 Hereford street, upstairs, next Wool worths. —Advt. Gifts of loveliness by CYCLAX of London ... a GAY CHIFFON GIFT COFFRET . . . beautifully packed in a delightful presentation box containing dusting powder, skin perfume, soap and hand lotion, 73s 6d. CYCLAX also presents in the series: Soap ss, Talc 9s lid, Bath Salts 10s 6d, Frozen Cologne 15s, Skin Perfume 12s 6d and 23s lid, Bath Essence 17s lid, and Hand Lotion 10s 6d. All packed in their beautiful exclusive pink and gold wrappers. Available at Ballantynes’ Cyclax Counter. —Advt. OVERSEAS LEAGUE MEMBERS. Tickets obtainable from Secretary for reception to Admiral Mountbatten, April 4. 5 n.m. —Advt.

THE LATEST HOSIERY NEWS FROM HOSIERY BAR . . . Yes, Taylor Woods nylons have just arrived. Taylor Woods nylons have always been asked for, but this week, look at the price:— 30 Denier, close knitted are 10s 6d; 15 Denier sheers are 10s 6d, and the finest gauge in 15 Denier is 12s 6d. And look—lrish gazelle clover nylons for 7s lid. at the four hosiery bars. High street, next Amos’s; Hereford Court: 11 New Regent street; and 118 Armagh street, next Reynolds. —-Advt.