POST IN RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 230, 27 June 1944, Page 6

POST IN RUSSIA

Miss Macky’s Appointment

“I have always wanted to visit Russia, so I was naturally very thrilled when this opportunity came my way,” said Miss Ruth Macky, when interviewed in Auckland before her departure for Wellington to study the details and requirements of her new post as archivist on the staff of Mr. C. IV. Boswell, the re-cently-appointed New Zealand Minister to Moscow. Possessing a natural flair for languages, Miss Blacky studied German and Italian besides taking her M.A. degree 'at Auckland University College with first-class honours in French. She acted as secretary to Mr. G. AV. Clinkard when he became Trade and Tourist Commissioner for New Zealand in Europe, with headquarters in Brussels. Then came the threat of war and a hurried return to England. As a university graduate Miss Macky secured a job hi the Bank of England, which she left to work as a confidential secretary in the Ministry of Economic AVarfare. Next she worked as committee clerk on an agricultural committee aud finally went to New Zealand House to the Ministry of Supply. “But all the time I was so much interested in Russia that for a year before I returned home I studied the Russian language -with a refugee teacher in London.” continued Miss Macky. Having brought out Russian text-books with her on her return to the Dominion in January, Miss Macky has had some opportunity to improve her knowledge of the language which will now stand her in good stead.

Webbys Club Revue. A sparkling and entertaining revue, “All on Deck,” will be presented at the Town Hall on July 6 and 7 in aid of the U.S.A. The show is being produced by Eric Harrison and will present 60 attractive members of AA’obbys Club. A full orchestra is accompanying al] items, and patrons are advised to hook scats nt the D.I.C. tomorrow, June 28. 1944 Charity Ball. Arrangements are well advanced for the 1944 charity hall, the Catholic social event of the year, which is to be held in the Town Hall, AVellington, on August 11. Portion of the proceeds will be devoted to patriotic funds, and the remainder used for charitable purposes under the direction of the St» A’incent de Paul Society. A feature of the ball will be the presentation of debutantes to his Grace Archbishop O'Shea. Archbishop of AVellington and Metropolitan. The advertised charges for the ball are £l/1/double ticket and .10/6 -single. Institute Guest of Honour. The June meeting of the Para pa ran mu AVomen's Institute was held in honour of Mrs. Draft, one of the oldest, members, who was congratulated on attaining her diamond wedding jubilee. To mark the occasion a special afternoon tea was served, and Mrs. Pratt was accorded musical honours and presented with a posy and a bouquet. An exhibition of cherished treasures and heirlooms was on display, each owner telling something of interest about each article. Most of the exhibits were of great age and beauty and some were rich in historical interest. Letters of thanks for parcels sent to men overseas were read. The competition for the best flower was won by Mrs. Sheargold, with Mrs. AA’ise 'econd.