PM-PACIFIC DELEGATES RETURN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 200, 24 August 1937, Page 13

PM-PACIFIC DELEGATES RETURN.

JVexf Conference to he Held in JVeto Zealand. 1 "This was one of the best conferences held in connection with the Women's Pan-Pacific Conference," said Dr. Georgina Sweet, at the reception given by the Lyceum Club last evening to welcome her and other delegates returning from the recent conference held at Vancouver. Dr. Sweet described the earlier efforts of the conference, telling of the growth of a statistical, over-officered organisation to a real living thing which has now an influence on the life of all the women of the Pacific. She graphically told of the hard work put in by the delegates and the camaraderie that existed among the women of different nationalities. Earlier in its history, she eaid, women supported the organisation perfunctorily, but now they were enthusiastic for the vision of the future. Miss Gilchrist, another member of the Australian delegation, was also a guest of honour, and told of the various personalities at the conference and the

social activities. The hospitality extended to the delegates in Vancouver was outstanding, she said. Presiding at the gathering, which was well attended, was Miss Ellen Melville, who introduced the speakers and presented Dr. Sweet with a sheaf of waratah, Australia's well-known flower. In New Zealand in 1940. An item of • news which will be received with enthusiasm by all women in New Zealand wa4 given t)r. Georgina Sweet in her address. Shesaid that it had been decided; to BoM? the next conference in New Zealand in •■'■■:- 3t -v 4 "This," eaid Dr. Sweet, "is no empty compliment to New Zealand, and it carries with it the desire of women to visit the country." Dr. Sweet beseeched every woman to put a shoulder to the wheel and lend earnest support in every way. It meant, she eaid, the commencement of study circles in every way. Mise Ellen Melville said that New Zealand women must realise the importance of the compliment paid them in the selection of their country for the next conference. She felt that many women here were shirking their responsibility, and she agreed with Dr. Sweet that study circles must be begun immediately. It was a great opportunity for New Zealand women to live up to their reputation overseas.