ANNUAL MEETING

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22768, 21 July 1939, Page 2

ANNUAL MEETING

BUSINESS WOMEN’S CLUB PRESIDENT RE-ELECTED The Christchurch Business and Professional Women’s Club has completed its seventh year with a membership of 53. This announcement was made at the annual meeting of the club held in Hay’s lounge. Meetings which had been held regularly had taken the form of teas, luncheons, and evening socials, when interesting and informative talks had been given. The Christmas dinner party held at Beath’s had been one of the most successful entertainments. The executive, through its representation on the National Council of Women, had been instrumental in bringing to the notice of the City Council the untidy state of some of the city streets and garden plots, and through the National Council’s efforts the City Council had agreed to place more rubbish baskets in the streets in the hope that this would help to educate the public in keeping the city

tidier. The club had been approached during the year for its support in a scheme to establish a residential club for business and professional women in the city. The executive thought that this would be an acquisition to Christchurch and probably fill a longfelt want. Not obtaining the full details it required, the executive finally decided to abandon any idea of being connected with the scheme. It was thought, too, that a residence suggested for this purpose was not quite

suitable. Miss Paula Gross was re-elected president, and other officers appointed were ;— Vice-president, Miss Nelle Hall; honorary secretary and treasurer, Miss D. Murgatroyd: committee. Mesdames W. H. Cattell and C. G; Schumacher, Misses J. Bawden, Mary McLean, and Agnes Richardson. After the business session a one-act play, produced by Miss M. Hall, was presented. Miss Cicely Audibert. who was accompanied at the piano by Mrs Claris Shaw, sang several songs, ana Mrs Shaw, accompanied by Miss u. Murgatroyd. also sang. Supper was served by tne committee.

PANPACIFIC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

PLANS FOR CONFERENCE OFFICIAL OPENING ON JANUARY 13 The New Zealand High Commissioner has asked for the co-operation of the National Council of Women and Women’s Institutes in organising a tour of 100 to 150 Englishwomen in New Zealand, early next year. The proposed itinerary includes Auckland, National Park Chateau, Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, but modifications will probably be made. It is suggested that West Coast bush scenery, lakes, and Franz Josef glacier should on no account be omitted. New Zealand women will be asked to provide hospitality to the visitors throughout their stay. A world conference of women is being planned in Havana, in October, at the same time as a Pan-American Women’s Conference. It is suggested that the combined women’s organisations might pay the expense of a New Zealand delegate to this conference, which is the first effort made by the women of the New World to mobilise for peace and liberty. The conference programme has as subjects for discussion the following:pr“Problems of Peace,” “Modern Warfare,” ‘‘Democracy as a Force for Peace,” The Role of Women in the Organisation of Peace,” “The Task of Women’s Organisations.” „ .- Mrs Pak will attend the Pan-Pacific women’s conference in New Zealand next year, if the Japanese Foreign Office gives permission. Miss E. w. Schotel will be present from Batavia. There may be other delegates from Batavia, as the. Housewives’ Association is interested. In Samoa. Miss Nelson is arousing interest in the conference; while Mdlle. Karpeles, of PhnomPerh, Indo-China, is seeking permission from the French Foreign Minister to attend. A former president of the Canadian National Council of Women, Miss Winifred Hydd, will probably also be among the delegates. Everywhere interest is growing. Mrs Keesing, the international director of the topic. “Cultural Contributions of Pacific Countries.” expects to arrive in Auckland by the Matson boat early in July; she intends visiting Auckland. Wellington, and Westport. . The date set aside at the conference for the showing of slides representing Maori art and European art is January 15, 1940. . ~ The Federation of University Women has offered to give a dinner for members of the federation during .the conference. Various other functions such ac garden parties, receptions, etc., are in prospect. . . .. Masterton is the first town to invite overseas speakers to addresses. The invitation has been extended by the United Church Guild. The Town Hall has been pencilled in” for the official opening of the conference on the evening of Saturday, January 13, 1940, for the inspirational services on January 14 and 21, and for two evening addresses by noted speakers on January 16 and 19. The list of associate members of the PanPacific Women’s Association has increased to 245. The New Zealand Women Teachers’ Association has not only bought a season ticket for each of its branches, but has also given a donation of £25 towards expenses. The first application for nomination as a delegate has been received. Each individual must make her own application on the prescribed form, and this application may be supported by any organisation. Not only must would-be delegates have made a study of the proposed topics of discussion, but should also be strong enough to stand up to what is found, by experience, to be a physical as well as a mental strain.

BALL AT HAWARDEN

HURUNUI TURF CLUB The Hawarden hall was effectively decorated this week when the Hurunui Turf Club held its annual ball. Coltman’s swing band supplied the music for the large number of dancers who attended. A novelty dance was won by Miss C. Elliott and Mr R. Galletly. Among those present were Mesdames J. Fletcher, W. T. Dalzell, J. J. McHugh, D. Sloan, G. Pile, B. L. Hoban, W. R. E. Booker, J. W. Earl, L. P. Honeybone, J. Pilcher, B. Begg, W. A. Harris, R. Galletly, H. Poole, L. E. Philpott, T. D. Lance, J. Ellery, W. Prendeville, H. Saundercock, Misses Thelma Busch, Grace Dalzell, A. Sanderson, L. Kennedy, Vera Quinlivan, Catherine Newman (Hanmer Springs), Ruby Newman (Springfield), Thirza Hulena, Sadie Hoban, Joan Brice, Violet Scott, Doris Wilson (Hanmer Springs), Margaret Henham, Eva Miles, P. Whiting, Eileen Rae, Rona Busch, Khee, Enid Galletly, Winnie Plaisted, Doris Wilson, Dorothy Main, Esme Ellery, June Ellery, V. Hancock (Christchurch), Betty Quinlivan, Edna Millar, Betty Mowatt, A. Earshman, C. Elliot Joan Booker, Florence Jones, Thelma Searle, G. Cliffe (Christchurch), and Joyce Horne.'