CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27410, 24 July 1954, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

The third award from the Noel Newson Memorial Fund has recently been made to Miss Jennifer Barnard, of Christchurch. The fund is administered by four trusted, including the Mayor of Christchurch, the professor of music at Canterbury Unii versity College, qnd two representsj i tives of music organisations. The fund Jis to commemorate Mr Noel Newson, a noted New Zealand pianist, and a j prize of £25 is given each year to [assist students of exceptional musical j promise. Mrs D. Radley demonstrated winter decoration at the July meeting of the garden circle of the Christchurch branch of the Overseas League. Mrs V. Barnett presided. Competition results were:—Arrangement of flowers in an unusual container, A class: Miss S. Laine 1, Miss A. Phillips 2, Mrs W M. Wilson 3. B class: Mrs V. Collins 1, Mrs L. J. Smith 2, Mrs J. O’H. Tobin 3. Best bloom: Miss Hill 1, Mrs Tobin 2, Mrs A. H. Manson 3. Mrs D. G. McFadden presided at the first birthday party of the Mairehau branch of the League of Mothers. Eighty-five branch members, friends, and members of the Canterbury provincial executive were present. Entertainment provided included three recitations by Mrs Pashby, two duets by Mrs Vinnell and Mrs Buchanan, and a play by the drama group of the branch. At the cake-cutting ceremony Mrs W. Grant, provincial president, was presented with a floral token and representatives of sister branches and visiting organisations were given a handkerchief novelty. Mrs McFadden was presented with a spray from branch members.

The president (Mrs Eustace) presided over 30 members at the July meeting of the Kaiapoi Plunket Mothers’ Club. Miss Dunne, of the Health Department, Christchurch, showed two films entitled, “Children Growing Up” and “Children Learning by Experience.” Competition winners were Mesdames D. Vaughan (2), E. Wyatt, J. Anderson, L. Williams, Coup, M. Wyatt, and Leaver. A concert was presented to the men at Paparua Prison recently by Mr Sweney’s Eureka concert party. Transport was provided by members of the Rotary Clubr The programme inclined songs by Mrs Nola Hamilton and Messrs William Hamilton and John Dekkers, pianoforte duets by Misses Jill Bond and Beverley Burrowes. banjo duets by Mrs Anita Reeves and Mr Rex Hills, piano accordion solos by Mr Brian Savage, humorous items and sketches by Mrs Hilda Cooper. Misses Marjorie Nelson and Anna Pond and Messrs Frank Cooper and Hugh Taylor; and national and novely dances by Misses Patricia Grenfell, Joy Savage, and Isobel Walker, and Mr Ross Munro. The accompanists were Mesaames Dot Stevens and Margaret Hills, and the compere was Mr Hugh Taylor. THE CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB BALL will be held in the WINTER GARDEN on TUESDAY, AUGUST 10th. Tickets are now obtainable from any member of the Ball Committee, Warner’s, United Service, and Clarendon Hotels, or the Secretary, R. W. Nurse, C/- S. P. Godfrey and Co., 184 Hereford street. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. —Advt

Mrs Mildred Williams, late of Beaths, has recently returned from Australia to take over the Court Hairdressing and Beauty Salon, third floor, Hereford Court. Associated with Mrs Williams is Miss Betty Cowley, who with 12 years’ experience is thoroughly qualified in all branches of Hairdressing. Appointments may be made by telephoning 78-714 or by calling personally, taking the lift to tiie third floor. —Advt. Colour and Design (Interiors) wish to announce that they are now taking orders for individual lampshades. Their showroom is attractively stocked with unusual gifts and also on display is an interesting range of Japanese colour prints. They will also give advice on problems of interior decoration and particularly the use of colour in the home. You will find them on the 3rd floor (take the lift) of the C.M.L. Building, Cathedral Square. D. L. Berggren. ’ Phone 77-412. D. L. Penny. —Advt.

Every Hat a Model Hat! 37s 6d! “Margot,” 180 High street. —Advt. “Flowers and Wreaths by Wire’’ anywhere. Bunt’s, the Telegraph Florist, State Theatre Building. Advt.

Being in the low rent area allows a low profit policy at “Stevens Diamond Mine,” where all goods, including Engagement and Wedding Rings, nre so reasonably priced. There are many qualities in diamonds, and the public is invited to compare the brilliant sparkle of their rings with all others in New Zealand This bright little shop is situated at 111 and 113 Gloucester street, two* doors from Hay’s. Adv. SPRING SUITS. An invitation to our many customers nd the lady readers of “The Press” t spring showing of Novelty Suits, 'de for race wear and the warmer to come. See also our collection o vening Gowns for the many f- . e occasions. On view this week a‘ n Cashel street Salon, Ist Floor. -, e Tisdalls. Salon Laurette, Ltd —Advt. ECONOMY IN COOKERY. As an essential part of cookery, real economy in the use of Savouring is provided in Stevens Cathedral Essences Made in an attractive range oi flavours Stevens Cathedral Essences are highly -uncentrated Consequently very little is needed to provide just the right flavour n your puddings and baking. Lea sine cookery experts have recommendec Stevens Cathedral Essences of which there are nene better. Obtainable at all stores. Made by H. F. Stevens, Ltd, Christchurch. —Advt