NATIONAL COUNCIL

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1937, Page 16

NATIONAL COUNCIL

ANNUAL MEETING HELD WIDE INTERESTS SHOWN There was an excellent attendance at the annual meeting of the Wellington branch of the rational Council of Women, held at the Y.W.C.A. last night. Mrs. B. L. Dallard, the retiring president, was in the chair. The annual report was presented by Miss Jackson (secretary) and the bal-ance-sheet by Mrs. H. G. Chapman (treasurer) both being passed with approval, and Mrs. Chapman being complimented on her good management of the funds. The annual report, which showed features of national and international interest, was discussed, and regret was expressed at the retirement of Mrs. Dallard from the position of president. She was thanked for her good work, and the opinion given that throughout the year she had presided with dignity, fairness, and courtesy, making the meetings both, interesting and pleasant. Much pleasure was expressed that she would remain as a member of the executive. The work of Miss Jackson was also eulogised, and she was assured of a welcome as an associate member of the council. Great regret was expressed at the resignation of Miss Welch from the position of recording secretary which she has-held for about fourteen years, carrying out her duties excellently all the time. "Her minutes are a model" was the opinion of a member, which was endorsed by all present. Each lady thanked those present for their kind remarks, and Mrs. Chisholm presented Mrs. .Dallard with a dainty shoulder spray of flowers. Miss Jackson spoke interpstingly about the approaching educational conference which will take place in Wellington in July,,very distinguished educationists being/ expected from all over the world. Dr. Susan Isaacs will give a special address on the "Education of Children," "Industry as an Education for Life," is another good subject, and a third "'Can We Do Without Examinations." "Religion in Education" -by one of the best-known speakers is one which should attract many interested people, was the opinion expressed owing to the controversy which has existed in New Zealand on this subject. Miss Jackson explained that people' could register as regular attendants at these meetings, some of which would be held at the Technical College Hall, and some in the Town Hall, and others could attend the open ones by paying a small entrance fee. The National Council, as well as the University Women, is taking a keen interest in these prospective meetings, stated the speaker. Regret was expressed by another speaker that tho matter of the appointment tof Women Police was kept so long in abeyance, specially' as if consent were given by the authorities to their services being made available, it would be some time before any were available for the better protection of young girls and women, as selection of suitable women would take some time, and that would have to be followed by proper training for the work. Later in the evening Miss England was asked to tell those present the result of the sub-committee's investigations into the new Governmental housing.scheme. She explainedva number of .-matters -very- interestingly, and asked those present, or any friends, who would take the trouble, to give their opinions oh some of the points which were raised by the sub-commit-tee which were connected with, windows, the kind best to be placed, their position in the room, and also in regard to the plumbing. Kitchens were another moot point, and a number of opinions were expressed, and %. Miss England said that the opinion' of a number of practical women would be acceptable to her and her co-worker. The election of officers for the year resulted as follows:—President, Miss Esme North; vice-presidents, Mesdarries M. H. Chatfield, M.8.E., J.P., B. L. Dallard, Moore, J.P., Peryman, Misses England and, Mcßae; treasurer, Mrs: K. G. Chapman; the position of hon. secretary was left in abeyance. Supper was then served, and pleasant discussion on council matters concluded a good meeting.