NEWS FOR WOMEN

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24895, 7 June 1946, Page 2

NEWS FOR WOMEN

CURRENT NOTES

A N.Z J’JL message from London states that according to reports from the Royal Academy of Dancing, excellent progress is being made by two scholarship winners, Rowena Jackson (Wellington) and Alexander Grant (Auckland). They are both studying at the Sadler’s Wells School of Ballet. Alexander Grant, who arrived in February, has a small part in the ballet, “Khadra,” now being performed in London.

The fourteenth annual meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Columba College Old Girls’ Association was held recently at the home of Mrs L. R. Denny. A review of the year’s work was given by the retiring president (Miss Mavis Reese). A presentation was made to the treasurer (Mrs L. N. Austin), who is leaving Christchurch. The following officers were elected:—president, Mrs L R. Denny; Vice-presidents, Mrs Lance Jewell and Mrs G. R. P. Beadel; treasurer, Miss Mavis Reese; secretary, Miss Marjorie Sharp; committee, Mesdames Lewin Webley, and S. Pearce Carey, and Misses L. Priest and M. McCrostie.

The annual meeting of the Cashmere Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs F. Bowron, Gwynfa avenue. The following officers were elected:—president Mrs C. G. M. Boyce; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. H. Jecks and H. W. Mason; treasurer, Mrs H. Crompton: honorary secretary, Mrs J. N. C. Oakley; committee, Mesdames S. F. Craze, C. E. Foweraker, F. Bowron, and R. E. Bates.

The following remit was carried unanimously at a meeting of the Dominion executive of the New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women held in Wellington recently:—“That, in view of the devastating and undiscriminating effects of the atomic energy used for destructive purposes and the fact that the possibiliy of its use for similar purposes in the future must constitute a threat to humanity, this convention urges His Majesty’s Government to take the lead in securing that the new discovery be utilised for the benefit and not the destruction of mankind. With this end in view we suggest that •the mutual trust which is an essential element in any lasting peace could best be secured by a pact under which (a) the secret at present held bv the Governments of the U.S.A., Great Britain, and Canada would be shared by all; (b) every Government would give a solemn undertaking td renounce its use for destructive purposes; (c) every Government would contribute its quota of financial help and scientific resources to help in the experiments for the purposes of utilising the atomic energy in ways that will benefit all mankind; (d) all experiments in connexion with, and use of, the atomic energy would be under international supervision and all the results mutually shared by all Governments.”

A special session on the status of women and the wider application of the questionnaire on women’s dependants, now being organised by the New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women, was included in the agenda at the recent meeting in Wellington of the Dominion executive of the federation. One point brought up in discussion was the need to ascertain the number of physical dependants of women, it being pointed out that, while a large number of (Vomen might not have financial dependants they are often completely tied ana prevented from living their own lives through the necessity of having to care physically for invalids and aged people, often a full-time work. Regret was expressed at the defeat of the remit on equal pay for the job at the recent teachers’ conference in Wellington. There was a good attendance of delegates from all electorates at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Divisional Women’s Organisation of the New Zealand National Party held recently. Mrs C. J. Kerr (Geraldine) was re-elected chairwoman; Mrs F..E. Burrell,'vice-chairwoman; and Mrs J. Mashlan secretary. Mrs F. E. Burrell and Mrs J. Mashlan were appointed delegates to the National Council of Women. Plans for sending food parcels to needy families in England were completed. An interesting address was given by Mr J. T. Watts, M.P.

Mrs R. W. Borland presided at the monthly meeting of the Needlecraft Circle of the Home Economics Association. Mrs J. Watson demonstrated the making of velvet posies and dress sprays. A large parcel of garments was handed in to be sent to the Red Cross. A competition was won by Mrs L. Trolling. Hostesses were Mesmades Davis and Ingley. CONSTANCE GEE, LTD., 679 Colombo street, have adaptable felt berets in pretty pastel colours, inexpensively priced at 19/6. These berets may be worn in many different ways. Do call and see them. Advt. Glamorise and decorate the cakes vou bake at home! Silver horseshoes, bells, flowers, etc., for cake decorations obtainable in any quantity from Ethne’s. Hereford Court. Advt.

FAIRY DYES are again available at all chemists and stores. Over thirty fast colours—safe, certain, easy-to-use —made in Scotland. 9d a glass tube. Advt. KIDDIES love “HOLLY" Oatmeal or Rolled Oats, the new process pre-cooked Breakfast Cereals with the delicious nutty flavour. “Holly” Oatmeal or Rolled Oats at all stores. Advt.