WOMEN TEACHERS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3020, 6 March 1917, Page 3

WOMEN TEACHERS

AND THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS. The Wellington Women Teachers' Association held a meeting last evening. Mise P. Myers presided. The first discussion arose on the confirmation of the minutes of a previous meeting. A discussion which was important only in that it showed that the meeting was in sharp disagreement with the president regarding the proposals recently made by the [Council of Education on the training ol girls. Mies N. Coad moved to reaffirm tho previous • resolution of the association regarding the education of' girls. This motion was in disagreement with the proposals of the Council of Education on this Bubjrat*, on the grounds, as alleged, that thoso proposals involved early differs)itiaiion between the and in effect segregation of tho sexes. At a previous meeting it had been resolved that the motion be forwarded to tho Minister. This had not been done, and Miss Coad thought the meeting should have an explanation of tho reasons why it was not done. Tlio motion was supported by ono or two other members. Mis 3' Myers asked that the motion bo held over until after the adjourned m'eeting of the Wellington Branch of tho N.Z.EX next Friday evening. She had reason to believe that Mr. Foster (who had spoken to the Teachers' Institute against the proposals of tho Council of Education) was not so-sure of his grounds as he had been when he spoke on the subject last Friday night. , Mr. Foster had challenged her view, and sho was prepared to answer him, and Mr. Foster had said that ho might, possibly bo present at tho meeting later. In tho previous discussion Miss Myers had pointed out to the meeting that the motion was based on false premises, and that tbe Council of Education did not suggest that there should be segregation of the sexes.

Tho meeting insisted on proceeding to a vote, however, and tho motion was carried on the voices.

Delegates to the Women Teachers' Annual Conference held in December last presented their report. A voto of thanks was accorded to them for having represented tho association at the conference.

Miss Myers announced that Dr. Ada Paterson, medical inspector of schools, had consented to address the association some time in April. It was agreed, on Miss Myers's suggestion, that the members of the Teachers' Institute be invited to attend the lecture.

The mooting • proceeded to receive suggestions for a programme for the year's' work. Amongst those subjects suggested for discussion were: the effect of picture shows on children, tho provision of free school books, the inadequato payment for country teachers, and the too large classes which teachers were asked to 'control. Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Hall, of Seatoun, will have chargo of the Red Cross Shop in Woodward Street on Wednesday, and will have a good supply of home-made cakes, sweets, flowers, etc., for sale. SPECIAL TREATMENTS AT MRS. ROLLESTON'S. For falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness. Couroes of treatment, including hand, vibro, and electrical massage, clipping and singeing, and ehampooing. One Guinea. For improving the colour and lustre of the hair, Henna Shampooing, 7s. 6d. , For improving the growth and preventing the hair falling, Shampooing with friction, 4s. 6d. For strengthening the growth, Clipping and Singeing, Is. 6d. For improving the complexion, yemoving and preventing wrinkles, eradicating blackheads, Courses of Face Treatments, One Guinea. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair by Electrolysis, per halfhour Treatments, ss. Special reparations "for Hair and Face Home Treatments. Combings made up, 2s. 6d. oz. Switches, Transformations, Toupees, and every design inhairwork at English prices. Mrs. Rolleston, 256- Lambton Quay.— Advt. ■■• . ■ Mothers, buy your hoys Raincoats early before prices soar. We have opened a specially well-made line for boys, 2J to 18 years, 16s. 6d. to 365. Gd. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.-Advt. Indispensable for the toilet is "Sydal." it softening, eoothing, refreshing emollient that preserves the natural clearness and transparency of the skin and keeps both hands and face in perfect condition. Ladies • find it delightfully soothing on hands, arms, and face after a jaunt into the country or down to the seaside. 2s. buys a three raonthe' supply. At all chemists and stores.—Advt. Wellington ladies delighted with all grocers for giving the popular "Thinker" note-book free with every Is. package No-Rubbing Laundry Help.—Advt. '