HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION

Evening Star, Issue 22457, 30 September 1936, Page 2

HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Otago Economics Association, was held in the; Home Science Department of the Otago University last night. There was a large attendance of members, presided over by Miss Calder. . ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report stated that 14 branches had been in operation during the year. The association • had become an incorporated body during the period and the various activities were well maintained. The matter of raising the standard of domestic workers bad been discussed and the Government was likely to take some action. I'ho thanks of the association were due t 6 the Dean of, the Home Science Faculty for her assistance during the year, which had been most acceptable. A credit balance of £ll 17s lOd was shown on the year’s, work. Moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, Mrs S. M. Park said that the activities of the Society had been all-embracing. Great hospitality had been offered by Professor Strong,, who had thrown open the demonstration classes of her senior students, which was regarded as a great privilege. It was a' matter of congratulation that so many of the younger women were joining the society. Motherwork paid as nothing else did, and it was pleasing to the older members to see. the yonnger ones coming forward to carry the torch. The speaker urged her listeners not to follow “will-o’-the-wisps,” but to follow the aims and objects of the society as outlined in the constitution. The society had been a united one during the year, and the secretary (Miss Stevenson) had been most painstaking, in her work. Anyone who had carried out any social work, realised the value of such an association as they were. Any body which taught and directed the work* of the home was sure to be n great power in the country. The motion was seconded by Mrs r rcith Cameron and carried. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS. In vacating the chair, the President expressed her thanks for the assistance given by members during the year. She then went on to refer to the various activities carried out by the association, urging the members to reach , out and bring in as many new members as they could. It was particularly desired to have the young married women in their numbers. She could not sufficiently, thank Professor, Strong and her assistants for- the time and patience they had given to the association. The speaker prized the friendship be had made in the association and hoped that they would be retained, in the future. Though she was retiring from the presidency, she was wholeheartedly interested in the home economies movement. The recent exhibition had resulted in £39 being receiyed by the association, concluded the "'speaker. Such exhibitions were of value in showing people what was bemg done by the association. ELECTION. The following office-bearers were fleeted for the ensuing year:—Presi'ent, Mrs Reilly; vice-president. Mrs '"'ooper It was also resolved “that in recognition of the unfailing interest she has taken in this association since its inception. Mrs S. M. Park be elected a life member.” ADDRESS BY MISS EIPE. The growth of the home science movement-in India was traced in a short address by Miss Eipe, vice-prin-cipal.of the St. Christopher’s College, Madrasi Miss Eipe detailed the growth of the; movement since the first syllabus had, been drawn up by the Madras University tin 1923 and outlined the work’ carried out by the students at the college to which.she was attached, and told of the many difficulties to be overcome At the conclusion of the address. Miss Eipe was accorded a hearty vote of thanks,