PENWOMEN MEET

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 192, 10 May 1940, Page 4

PENWOMEN MEET

Talk On The "Never Never Lands" Of Australia

The penwomen of the Wellington Lyceum Club recently held one of their enjoyable open afternoons. A large number of members and guests were present, and the cosy lounge of the club was tastefully arranged with atmumn flowers. The circle leader, Mrs. W. Bailey, outlined the work and aims of the circle, and the afternoon was opened with a group of English folk songs by Mrs. Leonard Cronin, her accompanist being Miss M. Keegan. The speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. Lundins, whose subject was the “Never Never Lands of Australia ” The speaker was widely versed in her subject, as she had spent a considerable time in that area. Mrs. Lundins spoke very highly of ‘the wonderful scenery of that part of the country, and also of the many fine homes and gardens passed on the journey outback. Many amusing episodes were described by the speaker, but she said there was also a patbwie side to the life of the inhabitants of this part of Australia, for a great many hardships | had to be endured, particularly by the women of the community. At the conclusion of the talk afternoon tea was served. The club president, Mrs. J. C. Andersen, thanked -the speaker- and the musicians for their contributions. Mrs. Andersen stressed the necessity for New Zealand women to guard and protect the privileges enjoyed by them today, but which were gained only through great hardship and sacrifice on the part of the pioneer women.