LESSONS FROM ABROAD

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 148, 18 March 1919, Page 2

LESSONS FROM ABROAD

RETURN OF MISS M. M'LEAN

INTERESTING IMPRESSIONS

Miss M. M'Lean, Principal of tlio Girls' High School, has just returned from, n tour abroad—a .tout'. involuntarily extended by an unexpected disorganisation ot the shipping arrangements. Interviewed yesterday by a •.representative ot (I'm-; Dominion, Miss ■M'Lean said that she was much interested to find the women s clubs plavcd a very important part in the national life, being the real centre ot women's interests. As women take the keenest interest in all civic, national, and educational matters, the clubs play no moan part in tlio general scheme ot things. Ono important work in which, women take the liveliest interest is blendin-' the foreign element (often as big as 75 n per cent, of the ■ population) into American citizens. Miss M'Lean found that there are more American womon who renrd education in its 'true light than there are New Zealand women. More of them have university education for its own sake instead of one as a means to earning money. Miss M'Leanwas quite struck by the splendid spirit ot the women after America entered the -war. She felt quite sure that one lasting effect would be a better understanding between England and America. Student Welfare. There is often a certain misunderstanding between' the tiro countries, and leading educationists think it is owing to the very one-sided view of the AYar of Independence that is given in moat ot the history books. Dr. Lewis, headmaster of the William Penn High School Philadelphia, is re-editing.some of the history Ss. Civics is a study very wel.taught in both elementary and high schools to hoys and girls. In- connection with it the'nnpib are taught self-expression in a into wonderful way. The-natural resuit is that not. only do women tako as much interest as men, but they are equa - lv sood at expressing- tlienijsclve,. Mj»s M'K visitecfa great numhei- of schools; at some of them she seen severadajs. She was struck by the fact that, in every ease where education is concerned, money was not. considered at. all *ot -only are the,schools spacious; thej a e Stifub They are sp endidly wmgp«• and tlio environment is. all. that conw. he desired. In-Toronto thc,sckools«ic sp t being tlio best that Miss M Leansaw Mi"s M'Lean was much delighted-at the \wi\\ opinion the-Canadians and Amen--1 in" ad of our New Zoatttid sold ers. "ho lePeueier, wlic.hadbeen chap-]nin-io the Canadian Forces said He -V -e quite distinguished for their ente-Ui-,h« qualities." Al/ri when at ban kg Arils M'Lean saw the .first Amenan soldiers who.returned, they also awlo verv warmly of the .New Zcalnnjlers IJe- , nin ß to toeL^>«^ efficient, equipmc. I, Jf«-'.> B "? n >l f S> 0 nided to Minnesota University. In- tno ologv secitiou (hero 'the animals ounted in the most lifelike way, raich 1 a Sv as possible, in the-.semblance 1 o a nrnl surroundings These eases ' were all the gifts of private donors nn „■! as a value of .WOO. Every other rcHon is equally well «lu«Wf-,, Ih » women's hall has over 20 0 s e ; * woman dean, a vocational, seem an. ■ YWC A secretary, and a d.rcctor-al women" The dean is quite an accop od m! ™ v all high schools-as well..as uni-. Demestic Sc dice, given by a- **f tn \ n. lt» quite usual for people of means to found schools or halls, eithei as j nf-<nine loved relative. Mi*.s .M i;t<v' L*rn! days nt .the famous fc.n----i C'olh-e for AVomen in Boston, in - , he c'ouiws of study onered m lis ei! It senools embj'ace: lttmsehold. econon' I- ecrefarial sfiulies, library sdieiico, geeral' science, social work inilnstrM iSing. store .service, and public heal ™ R r The conneil women, 25 "< miniber. A\ hil»t m -m-w Colir Ilia University. She is .known *■> the "o ence Nightingale of Amenea, an 1 dec, kneiv the Lady with the Lam - ii stioned as to the feeling about l'roi on Miss M'Lean said it was quite sueS Shewu. partieula, y mtorMje during hw visit to Alaska to taw idmost universal commendation ot the • "« In" condition. She says the general o .ion is that in the matter of efl.c.eney in tal New Zealand cannot comi-cte interesting time and has gathered a great quantify host useful'data, both f regar d primarv and secondary.edueaholi. SHU si is-re.'v glad to be. back in AVe l.ngloii, and tier friends arc rery glad tu welcome her back. - ,

Albert Boase, 2S, railway goods guard, was sentenced in Melbourne to imprisonment with hard labour for three vears, "ml 15 strokes of tho cat-o'-n.mvtails, for ,n assault on a girl ascd 17. at. Ivorumh ~,,,, „n December 17. The jury had roiurned a .verdict of ginly, ivith mi .- ..atinir circumstances, but Lie Ch et,Ti sUce ('Kir William Irvine) said Hint the. circumstances of the crime were appall'in?. •

Mr«' Tlolleston's Course of Face Massage Treatment at Home has made many frieuds by its successful results. the Course covers full Ihree months treatiuenl, and includes all necessary preparations, together with a set of massage cups The cost is IBs. lid., pins Is. posta»c, to anv address. Mrs. Mleston, 'J56 Lambtou 6«ay, Wellingloii.-Advt.

Ston hair falling and start n new' henlthv growth. Miss Milsom declares «uch can be accomplished in one week. Firstly one scientific treatment at her rooms'. Secondly, hair cropped in severe cases, not shaved. Thirdly, apply special Hair food and Tonic. Used as directed. th» result will astound you. Miss Milsom. Hair and Fare Specialist, 91 Willi- Street. 'Phone BM— Advl.

Superfluous Hr.ir Removed Inslantly.--"Rusnia." the registered and guaranteed Superfluous Hair destroyer, will render voiir "kin clear and smooth after the 'initial application. No after-marks-no«itively the most efficacious and lasttreatment known to science. Call for free personal treatment. Mrs. Mullen, Beauty Specialist, Dept. 1)., Courtoiiny Place' Tram Terminus. 'Phono lOiiAdvt. ■ ' As a l)irtbdav,.remombranee one of our baskets or posies of beautiful flowers will convev more sentiment than anything oiie could five. Miss Murray, \ ice Regal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington. -Advt.

Y->3 we're Boys' Hatters.—See our Gaberdine Caps'at 4s Gd.; Black and White Cluck at to Bd.s ami- Panamas, from lis. Gd. Geo. Fowkls, Ltd.-Advt.

On and after March IS our business w ; U ho carried on in new premise,', No. "3-1 Lambtou Onay. opposite the Economic There will be a window display of smart ready-made, costumes and exclusive American blouses, in the most delicate shades ■in whole colour and (wo lone effects in Georgette, with beaded and embroidery trimming; »!*' .American fur necklets in smoke fox, living sable, fitch. „nd squirrel!. A. I. Coleman, Indies' tailor and furrier,. Customhouse. QuayAdvt.

All parents arc. hereby cordially requested to encourage Stationers and Storekeepers to , push the sale of "Thinker" Brand Writing tablets and "Thinker" School Exercise Books; for the nation's good!—Baniiatyne and Hunter, Ltd wholesale agents for the.,"Thinker." -Advt. .. . ' . .'

SO.UUTHING NEW: JUNKO CRY'S-

For making flavoured junket quickly nml co'ilvi Von will lie : delimited with BETTUi'S JUNKO CRYSTALS. Sixpenny packet makes two quarts—sufficient'for four family'desserts. Five delicious flavours. At most grocers; if vours does not stock, send his name to Wholesale Agents, Ellis and Manton, Wellington.—Advt,