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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21906, 6 October 1936, Page 3

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THE WOMEN OF GERMANY

VISITOR’S IMPRESSIONS

OF DOMINION

“To-day only a few commercial occupations are open for women’ in Germany. The Great War led to the inr vasion by women of many callings hitherto sacred to men, hut these avenues of employment no longer exist for us. Under the Nazi regime, the women of Germany have had to go back to the three “k’s”—kinder (children), kuche (kitchen), and kirche (church),” said Mrs Lily S. Krug, of Hamburg, a German journalist, who is on a visit to New Zealand/ when interviewed by a representative of “The Press" y^terday. . Mrs Krug added that, although women were not debarred from taking a university course, they v. ere not encouraged to attend the higher seats of learning in Germany. On the other hand, from' childhood onwards, everything possible was done to foster a love of outdoor sports and recreation generally among women. Mrs Krug made it quite clear that what

she had said was not by way of cnticjism. As a matter of fact, the back-to-the-home movement in Germany had all the hallmarks of success, and, throughout the country, the women were happy and quite contented with their lot, notwithstanding their restricted sphere of activities. “Speaking as a German woman,” she explained, “T am proud of the ■ fact that in Germany the women place nation before self.”

Dominion's Over-burdened Mothers

The women of New Zealand were overwhelmed with domesticity, Mrs Krug considered; Their homes were too big, and there were-no servants. It was small wonder that the politicians of the Dominion were becoming concerned about the declining birthrate. The problem was "more or less general the world over, but, in Mrs Krug’s opinion, it would become intensified here, because the mothers of the country were overburdened, with household cares. As an interested observer, who' had now spent several months in New Zealand, she considered that the Dominion’s heavy maternal mortality rate was due in no small measure to the conditions of affairs to which she had referred. New Zealand was telling the world about its 40-hour week for its menfolk, but it was not rushing into print over the seven-day week so generously conceded to the mothers of the nation, “When I come to leave New Zealand, I will carry away nothing but admiration for its people and the chantry itself,” proceeded Mrs Krug. I have travelled widely, but nowhere else have I encountered such unbounded hospitality. I have very little to offer in criticism; and I could speak volumes in your praise, especially of your women. But I must say that you eat too much. You consume, too, far too much meat. In Christchurch today I met the first vegetarian I have encountered since my arrival on your shores. And of course you drink far too much tea —you must realise, that yourself.-

No Scope for Brain Workers

“But, notwithstanding these iniquities, it is quite the best country I have visited. I like South Africa, too, very much/ but I forsee that their future is a ■ negro future —not that the white races are so immeasurably superior to the blacks—but the two races do not blend happily. I did not like Canada —I did not like the atmosphere of the country. The Canadians are neither British nor American. There is something about the country which I do not like. ■■ . “You have much too small a population in New Zealand for a country so bountifully endowed by Nature. There is no scope for brain workers. Why not have selected immigration?

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

EXECUTIVE MEETING

A meeting of the executive of the North Canterbury Federation -of Women’s Institutes was held at the Young Men’s Christian Associat on, those present being* Mrs B. K.Bum den (in the chair) Mesdames A. Morten, Nelson Wnght, J. W. MacLeod; Ross Mac Donald, R. A. Misses D. Warren, and K Jacobson. Arrangements were made for Mrs Alfred Watt to address two meetings in Christchurch in November. Mrs Watt, is the. Canadian-born president of the Associated Country Women of the world, and has received, many honours in recent years, and has addressed many important - bodies m aiiferent parts of the world. She is maKing a world tour, and expects to visit all the women’s institutes in the British Empire except those of Africa. The' half-yearly federation meeting will be held in the old Provincial Council Chambers at the end of this month. Business will be transacted in the morning, and Mrs Kelso, a well-known women’s institute organiser, will address, the meeting in the afternoon . _ ' A notice was received from the Dominion Council detailing the remits passed at the recent conference. This report was adopted. General satisfaction was expressed regarding the recent tour of Miss V. Macmillan, and Miss B. Apple under the combined auspices of the Womens Institutes and the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, and a vote ot thanks was passed to Mrs R. A. 1? oujgere, for her successful organisation oi the tour.

LAU RISTON BRANCH

Mrs W. Gimsoru presided over a large attendance of members at the October meeting of the Lauriston Women’s Institute. Mrs B. Zeigler (Rokeby) gave an interesting demonstration on making raffia slippers. Competitions were judged <by Mesr dames B. Zeigler, W. Penney, and V Wilkinson, as follows: Chocolate cake: Miss L. Letham 1, Miss E. Lemon 2, Mesdames C. Fyfe and R. Bebbington, equal,-2. Duchesse set, Miss R. Gimson 1, Mrs W. Brunsden and Miss M. Letham, equal, 2. Gent’s buttonhole: Mrs J. A. Mackie 1. There was an excellent display of spring flowers, the various sections being judged by Mesdames W. Penney and V. Wilkinson (Rokeby). The hostesses were Mesdames A. Goodwin and E. Doak.

OHOKA

Mrs W. Richards presided at the meeting of the Ohoka Womens Institute. Arrangements for the coming garden party were made. Parcels of clothes were forwarded to, the Nurse Maude Association. A visit, was paid to the local flour mill. A vote of thanks was passed to Evans, Ltd., for their courtesy, and to Mr Martyn, who conducted the party. Competitions were won as follows: —Best blooms, Mrs Benny 1, Mrs Lucas 2, Mrs H. Martyn 3; six narcissi, Mrs B. Pearce 1, Mrs E. Sanders 2. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Benny (equal) 3. Tea hostesses were Mesdames C. Cook, C. Griffen. F; Kimber, H. Martyn, and F. Heald.

BASKETBALL CLUB

Members of the Ysldhurst Basketball Club held their annual dance In the Yaldhurst schoolroom, where there was a record attendance. . 'Music was supplied by Miss B, Richardson, and extras were played by Mr t,. Haldane. Mr G. M. Annett was master of ceremonies. A novelty dance was won by Miss R. Annett and Mr G. Watson. Amongst those present were Mesdames C. D. Doyle, Robinson (Belfast), J. Roxburgh, T. Cobden (Weedons), Misses Ivy Curtis. Joyce Bush (Hornby), Thelma Cassidy (Belfast), Nora Carey (Templeton), Jean Annett, Gladys Teape (Hornby), Pat Pool (Christchurch), Molly Armon, Elsie Bush (Hornby), Monica Curtis* Lorna Cassidy (Belfast), Iris Crawford, . Joyce Clegg (Hornby), Rhona Annett, Dorothy Elvers, Helen Stapleton (Christchurch), E. Robinson (Belfast), Noellne Crawford. Jean Payne, Gwen Hannatt (Sockburn), Maureen Lynskey, Vina Chappell, Freda Payne, Noellne and Daphne Chappell, Messrs J. J. Curtis, G. M. Annett. T. A. Crawford, L. Haldane (Fendalton), J. Roxburgh. T. Cobden (Weedons). A. Carey (Templeton), C. T. Blank, B. Chappell. R. Daly (Templeton), G. Green (Weedons), A. Monk (Islington), P. Cameron, E. Newell (Templeton), R. Monk (Islington), Brown (Belfast), J. Curtis, V. Haldane (Fendaltbn), D. Annett, G. Watson (Templeton), W. Chappell, G.' Alexander, C. Chatterton (Templeton), E., Stapleton, G. Everett, E. Wilson (Templeton), E. Hendry (Islington), D. Hamilton. H. Chappell. P. Patterson (Christchurch). Smith, and Jones,

I never can understand, for instance, why you turn out Rhgdes scholars only to see them never, or very seldom, return to the land of their birth. They have made the same mistake in Canada. There, all the brain workers are "oing to the United States because the opportunities in their own country are so limited. No country can do. without its brain workers —and >f those of its own rearing are the best.”

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT

A concert was held in the Cathedral Hall, Barbadoes street to augment the funds of the Holy Name—Arch Confraternity stall, in the forthcoming sale of work, to be held this year. The splendid programme was arranged by Mrs Bond. The artists included Mesdames Graham Jamieson, William Toomey, Misses Agnes Shearsby, Joan Russell, Greta Archer, Betty Irvine, Eileen Riches, Betty Robb, Virginia Flint, Gwen Riches, Olga Flint, Messrs W. Toomey, C. Summer, W. Bell, W. Fraser. Masters Warwick Humphries, and Jack Robb. _ The stage manager, Mr J. D. Tryon, thanked Mrs Band for arranging the programme. /

RIFLE CLUB’S DANCE

The annual dance of the combined miniature rifle clubs in Walkarl was held in the Walkarl Hall, where there was a very large attendance, including visitors from several neighbouring clubs. Music was provided by Colin Campbell’s orchestra, and extras were played by Mrs W. Traill. Mr W. P. Honeybone was master of ceremonies.

During the evening the trophies won during the season were presented by Mrs W. Honeybone, president of the ladies' club* as follows: t Ladies’ Club—Mrs J. W, Earl’s challenge cup, for the highest aggregate, A grade: Mrs W. Traill. Mrs M. M. ■ Friedlander’s challenge cup for the highest aggregate, B grade: Mrs O. T. James. Silver button presented by . Mrs H. Saundercock: Miss B. Megowan. Mr J. E. Thompson’s prize for the highest aggregate \ outside prize-win-ners: Mrs W, Atkinson. Mrs Phillips’s prize; for first possible off the club rifle: Mrs W. Traill. Mr Phillips’s prize' for the youngest shooter; Miss M. Smith. First competition, A grade: Miss N. Honeybone 1, Miss B. Megowan 2. B gtade: Miss L. Coom, 1, Miss Walsh 2. Second competition, A grade: Miss B; Megpwah 1, Miss J. Horne 2. B grade: Mrs James 1, Mrs H. Saundercock 2. Third competition, A grade: Miss D. Smith I, Miss J. Horne 2. B grade: Miss M. Horne 1, Mrs L. Smith 2. ■ Men’s Club—A grade aggregate cup; J. W. Earl and K. D. Anderson (equal). Ashby, Bergh special for runner-up: B. J. Marsden. Mr J. W. Earl’s special for. B grade aggregate: M. Codyre. Mr Hitchcock’s special for most improved shot: F. Atkinson. First competition, A grade: J. W. Earl 1. L. Smith 2, J. Trounce 3. B grade: A. Phillips 1, R. Horne 2. J. McCreanor 3. Second competition, A grade; J. W. EarM.-F. C. Trounce 2, R. Home 3. B grade: W. Atkinson 1, J. Forsey 2.. W. Traill 3. Third competition. A grade: J. W. Earl 1, K. D. Anderson 2. L. Smith 3. B grade: D. Gibb 1, J. McCreanor 2. F. W. Trounce 3. Mr B. J. .Marsden, president of the men’s club, presented Mr E. A. Kennard with a pipe as a mark of appreciation of his services during the year. Mr Marsden and Mrs Honeybone, and the club captains, Mr J. W.. Earl and Miss B. Megowan, thanked all who had assisted their clubs in any way during the season. Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. Honeybone, Mr and Mrs W. Traill, Mr and Mrs J. Earl. Mr and Mrs L. Honeybone, Mr and 1 Mrs G. Bemey.i Mr and Mrs R. McCreanor, Mr and Mrs M. Codyre, Mr and Mrs J. Forsey, Mr and Mrs R. Galletley, Mr and Mrs D. McKay, Mr and Mrs; H. Wheeler, Mr and. Mrs C. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs W. Jane, Mr and Mrs M. Friedlahder, Mr and Mrs H. Phillips. Mr and Mrs J. K. Smith, Mr and Mrs L: Smith, Mr and Mrs R. Fredric. Mr and Mrs J. E. Scott, Mr and Mrs H. Saundercock, Mr and Mrs T. Wlddowson, Mr -and Mrs W. Clark, Mr and Mrs <”>. T. James, Mesdames T, L. DiHon, Jas. Beasley; J. W. Heasley, L. Smellie. Arundel, Scott, J. Turner, Hitchcock,-Campbell, and W. Atkinson. Misses Rima Smith, Edna Forsteri (Christchurch), Eunice Sellers (Belfast). Jean. Hodgen, Nan Ryan. Isabel Stone, Olive Gibb, Leila Roberts. Dorothy Johnson. Belle Megowan, Monica McKay, Lily Coom, Belle Hartley. M. Ives, Daphne Atkinson, Alice Trounce. Leila Phipps, Thelma Lowe, Betty Mowatt, Mary Mo watt, Hazel Carlyle, Zoe Carlyle. Jean Heasley, Ruth Heasley, Molly Shelley, Amur! Dwyer, Nina Honeybone. Flora Fleming, Eileen McCreanor. Marjorie Smith, Dorothy Smith, Joyce Home, Marjorie Rome, Hazel Gardner, Betty Quinliven. Grace Balnbridge. '

BIRTHDAY PARTY ;

Mrs Cook, president of the Inangahua branch of the Women’s Institute, presided at a social and dance to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the institute. Clark’s Hall was crowded and after a concert programme Mrs Hunter lit four candles upon the large birthday cake. Music for the dance, that followed was played by Mrs T. Jackson (piano), Messrs W. Hall and Southon (violins), Wilson (saxophone), and J. Wright, (piano accordion).

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