NATIONAL COUNCIL.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 251, 23 October 1928, Page 11

NATIONAL COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the National Council of Women took place last evening, in the social room of the Y.W.C.A. Building. There was a good attendance in spite of the holiday attractions, and Miss Carnachan occupied the chair. During the evening a remit was brought forward by the League of Mothers, asking that the council emphatically protest against the decision of the Takapuna Borough Council to license a company to erect an elaborate bathing and dancing establishment on Milford Beach, believing, as the League does, that such an innovation may have u demoralising influence upon the young people of the community.. The opinion was expressed by members that this would not add to the charm of Milford, and that a protest should be voiced. If it could not be prevented it should be fully safeguarded, and a letter to this effect will be forwarded to the City Council. It was considered that the council should inquire into the by-laws on the matter of control, and if they are not stringent enough stricter by-laws should be brought in.

The Auckland Women Teachers' Association asked that the council draw the attention of the Minister of Education to the injustice of the existing regulations, whereby members of the teaching profession lose salary, plus onefifth, for duration of leave.

The Honorary Members' Association asked that the council make representation to the Dominion executive that the National Council of Women in New Zealand get into communication with lead r ing women's organisations in Australia, with the view of arranging for a conference to be held in New Zealand next rear, the object to be inter-change of ideasj with the view of defining the basic principles of national life of the two I countries, and thus prepare for the next I Pan-Pacific conference.

It was suggested by the council that police attending the Children's Court should bo in plain clothes, and this had been placed before the Minister of Justice, who replied that the matter is receiving consideration.

A communication was received from the League of Nations Union, stating that meetings are being organised in favour of disarmament on Armistice Day, and it is proposed to set up local committees, representative of commercial, political, religious, women and youth organisations, to arrange for these meetings, and for the speakers. Hie Mayor of Auckland has promised to preside, and the following resolution will then be brought forward: That the citizens of New Zealand declare their destestation of war, and their desire for permanent international friendship and eo-operation, and that they pledge themselves to support the Government in ail its efforts towards the achievement of this aim.