WOMEN'S BANKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 108, 9 May 1928, Page 11

WOMEN'S BANKS.

When out f >r my lunch the other day I called in at the National Bank building to see the new section known as the women's bank, says a writer in Melbourne "Leader." This excellent, idea is the first of its kind in Melbourne. It is • woman's bank in every sense of the word, for women come here and do all their banking. There is a small alcove reserved for them, and beyond that a most artistically furnished little lounge where they may rest or talk with Miss Coverlid, who is in charge of this little bank. The room is furnished in a dull brown wine colour, with a thick carpet on the floor, and easy chairs and settees. The brown wall panelling is relieved with oval mirrors carved with Italian woodwork, and there are two brackets of electric lights, covere" with parchment shades in colours exactly matching the carving round the mirrors. On the opposite wall there is a tall bronze taper with an amber globe over the light. When the lights are on the room is restful and quiet. It was furnished under the direction of Miss Lottie Smith, who is one of Melbourne's indoor decorators. Miss Elsie Coverlid will be assisted in her work by Miss Kathleen Joyce. Both wear dark blue frocks buttoning down the front, with white cuffs and collars. Miss Coverlid is enthusiastic about her new work. "We are an absolutely selfcontained little bank," she said. "Only woman clients can come to us, but we will do everything for them from opening an account to arranging an overseas draft."