CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24910, 25 June 1946, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Captain W. E. Banks and officers of H.M.N.Z.S. Achilles, were the guests of the Navy League at a sherry party held last evening at the Wentworth The guests were welcomed by the president of the Navy League (Commander C. H Kersley), the president of the Women’s Auxiliary (Mrs H. Wyatt) and the president of the junior branch (Miss Natalie Vale). A dance, at which ratings of the Achilles were the guests, was held later in the evening.

The Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. P. Fraser) and the Attorney-General (the Hon. H. G. R. Mason) yesterday afternoon received two New Zealand wives of American servicemen, representing members 6f the New Zealand Eagle Club, and discussed with them the. position of wives who are unable to obtain permission to enter the United States. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern, and was fully sympathetic, particularly with New Zealand girls who wished to defend themselves in divorce actions in the United States. He gave his assurance that the Government would do everything possible to assist, and would consider means of providing legal assistance in the United as well as making further strong representations for shipping facilities tor those who could get permission to land in America.—(P.A.)

A request that the carriage on the Main Trunk express formerly reserved exclusively for. women and children should be reinstated has been made by Mrs H. Ross, M.P., for Hamilton, to the Minister of Railways, the Hon. R. Semple. Mrs Ross pointed out that such a carriage was much appreciated by elderly women, mothers of young children, and invalids who had to travel long distances. A talk on life in the province of Quebec was given by Miss C. M. Sutton at a meeting of the English Speaking Union last evening. The president (Mr C. G. McKellar) presided. Miss Sutton, who was for six years attached to the administrative staff of Macdonald College, McGill University, gave an interesting account of college life. She also mentioned the severe winters which are experienced in Quebec. The ground was snow-covered from the middle of November until the end of April, she said. “You do not feel as much a part of the British Empire, in Canada, as you do here,” said Miss Sutton. “However, the war has probably improved this position.” Mrs Tillman presided at the monthly meeting of the Papanui branch of the Women’s Christian Terqperance Union. Reference was made to the death of two members, Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Graham, a former president of the branch. A report on mental hospital visiting was given by Mrs Hawker. Plans were discussed for work in connexion with the liquor poll to be held this year. The Canterbury University College Council yesterday recorded regret at the death of Miss N. Wagstaff. Appreciation of her 27 years’ service at the Christchurch Girls’ High School and the Avonside Girls’ High School was recorded. The first post-war conference of the French Student Christian movement was held recently at Strasbourg. More than 400 French students from all parts of France attended and 100 foreigners. Miss Gretta Riddell, daughter of Dr. W. A. Riddell, formerly the High Commissioner for Canada in the Dominion, was present. Miss Riddell, who was actively engaged in the movement in New Zealand, was transferred last year to London. The new Governor of Tasmania (Sir Hugh Binney) and Lady Binney have caused a stir in Hobart with an innovation regarding invitations to a Government House dance. The method of issuing invitations to Government House functions by taking names from the visitors’ book was discarded for the debutantes’ dance held at Government House, Hobart, recently, and shocked many members of the more conservative groups. In place of this custom the following notice appeared in the Tasmanian newspapers:—“The Governor and Lady Binney will give a small dance at Government House on Tuesday, June 11. This dapc? will be mainly for the entertainment of visiting officers, and not an official dance or victory ball. Under present conditions it is not yet time for such entertainments at Government House. The Governor and Lady Binney will, however, welcome the opportunity of receiving any of this year’s debutantes who live near Hobart. Parents of debutantes who would like invitations should write to Miss Paul, Government House, as soon as possible. Ordinary evening dress should be worn.” Lists had to be closed almost immediately after the announcement. Successful applicants received two closely typed sheets of instructions which included attendance at Government House for rehearsal and classes in traditional curtseys. Collectors are still urgently needed for the annual street appeal of the British Sailors’ Society, which is to be held on Friday. Any persons willing to help are asked to apply to the society’s collection headquarters at the Realm, formerly the Ritz Hall, Gloucester street. Frocks and Costumes look so much better with a smart Hat from Georgette Millinery, Ballantynes Buildings, Cashel st., and at Ashburton. Call and select yours. Advt. GETTING OVER RATIONING. This tip is just a commonsense onedesigned to “make more of less” The same recurring recipes can be given extra zest and appeal with a few drops of genuine Stevens “Cathedral” Brand Essences These famous essences are true to label, highly concentrated, and give far more flavour. Ask your grocer for Stevens “Cathedral” Brand Essences. Advt.