NOVEL CALENDAR.
COMPILED BY . WOMEN.
A iiovcl scheme for *tho purpose- of augmenting the fund .to provide a; research. scholarship for .women graduates has been evolved by the New Zealand Federation of University Women. A calendar of unusually format has been compiled by a committee of the federation and the discriminating choice of photographs and quotations reflects great credit on the committee's work. A striking frontispiece, designed by Mr, A. J. C. Fisher symbolises the university woman, and the world sig: nificance of the international Federation of University Women. The calendar is divided into fortnightly periods, each. of which is accompanied by an excellent. reproduction of 'characteristic New Zealand scenes. In this way the calendar contains 26 pictures instead of the usual 12, each with an apt quotation from New, Zealand poe +- . This is an artistic and significant piece of work representing a concerted effort by a large body of women for the advancement of women's status in the scientific world.- As such it commends itself to the support of all who have these interests at heart. It "will no doubt prove popular as a gift for friends overseas.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 235, 3 October 1936, Page 17
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189NOVEL CALENDAR. Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 235, 3 October 1936, Page 17
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