CHRISTCHURCH Y.W.C.A.

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27633, 14 April 1955, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH Y.W.C.A.

WORLD MEMBERSHIP DAY MARKED

The sixth celebration of World Membership Day was held by the Christchurch Y.W.C.A. yesterday. This year’s theme, studied by the movement in 67 countries was “Working Toward One World.”

A service. of enrolment was held last evening in the Latimer Hall, and after it Miss Gay Santosh Andrews, of Karachi, Pakistan, told members about her country and the various activities of the Y.W.C.A. there. Miss Andrews, who arrived in New Zealand in December, was appointed activities officer at the Karachi Y.W.C.A. last year. She is the first worker in the movement from her country to come to the Dominion to study group work. Since her arrival in New Zealand she has attended two summer camps for schoolgirls, and worked in the national and Dunedin offices of the association. At present she is visiting district associations.

On her way to New Zealand, Miss Andrews attended two world conferences. She was one of the three Pakistan delegates at the World Membership Conference of the Y.W.C.A. held near Melbourne at the end of last year. In August, she was one of the 400 delegates from 50 countries who met in Singapore for the World Assembly of Youth. Like most Pakistani girls, Miss Andrews left school at the age of 14. and was admitted to the University of the Punjab, where she graduated B.A. “This year’s theme has a real meaning for me, as I am an ambassador of my country in New Zealand, where I have learned a lot, and when I return I shall be your ambassador in my country,” said Miss Andrews last evening. “We neeid trained leaders of the Y.W.C.A. in Pakistan, and I am grateful for my training in New Zealand.” Mrs W. Grant presided, and welcomed a large gathering of representatives of the Y.W.C.A., including the parents of younger members. She also introduced Miss J. Henry, of Melbourne, the recently-appointed general secretary of the Timaru association. Adrienne Taylor presented a shoulder spray of pink flowers to Miss Andrews. A poi dance was, presented by Ngawai Hinga, who also welcomed Miss Andrews according to the custom of her race. Supper was served in the clubrooms.

NEW FUR FASHIONS VERSATILE STYLINGS New and beautiful versions of the furrier’s art are portrayed in a showing of furs for 1955. Fashioned in a wide variety of pelts, these new creations are presented by Pattison Ede. This year’s collection includes some very lovely Capes and Cape-Stoles in Natural Grey Squirrel. These are priced from 85 guineas up to 136 guineas, with conventional Stoles in the same fur from 66 guineas. Flank Musquash Capes in beautiful drop-stripe Silver-blue introduce an enchantingly lovely luxury look, but the prices, believe it or not, are in the 39 guineas-49 guineas bracket. For a modest 32 guineas you can own a graceful Cape in Squirrel Lock, or a stole in the same fur from 24 guineas; and Squirrel Lock you know, looks so attractive and is so beautifully soft. Coats, too, set new high standards of elegance and value. Two that are very much wanted are the ever popular Coney and the stylish Natural Flank Musquash. The Coneys, incidentally, are priced from 25 to 35 guineas and the Flank Musquash from 52 to 69 guineas. This year Pattison Ede offer a superb selection of Furs, beautifully styled and sensibly priced. With winter looming ever nearer, now is a good time to see them. —Advt.