THE VICTORIA LEAGUE

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 31, 6 August 1934, Page 15

THE VICTORIA LEAGUE

WORK FOR THE EMPIRE

A' number of interesting matters were brought before the committee of the Wellington Victoria League at a meeting presided over by Lady Buckleton (president). . ■ . ... It was stated..that Miss Mary MaeLean, C.8.E., would represent the committee at the annual meeting of the League in'London. A party was to bo held afterwards at which overseas representatives would be presented to the. British President, Princess Alice. A letter of thanks was received from headquarters acknowledging introductions for seven members who were visiting. Great Britain. Miss MacLean wrote mentioning the kindness of Miss Drayton (London secretary), who had been most helpful in suggesting and arranging tours and itrips. Tentative plans were discussed for the visit of the British schoolgirls, who are due to arrive in Wellington about September 19 by the Rotorua. They will-be in charge of Miss Edith Thompson, C.8.E.,'.wh0 paid a visit to New Zealand last year. Miss Stevenson will also bo with the party. There will be twenty-four girls arriving, all from well-known English and . Scottish schools, and their ages range from seventeen years to nineteen. Lady Buekleton received a number of offers for hospitality for the girls, which was very pleasing,, but she will still be glad of other: members, of the leaguo who can offer entertainment for'soine of tho

girls. — :._ -...- • . The ■ 5.0.5.8.AV., London, wrote asking the sympathetic interest of the committee in a. family whose near relatives wore very anxious about them. Letters and a visit had been exchanged, and it was hoped that some needed help had. been given* ■ Itwas.also mentioned t hat ;h6spital'ity..."had- beetf esteiiilea to members of.other branches.' ■■ ■■■■: \ The report of the book and magazine tea' party was'given, and.showed it.had be'eu'a great;auccesq,:.abput;ninety.parcels; "large and;-small, ; having been packed by members and sent to the backbloeks, relief workers, sick people, and various institutions. Some very appreciative letters were received. One teacher in a .jiaori: school stated that the books for Children had been specially useful; and mentioned that ho could do with some, more of those when opportunity offered: Miss Levy and Miss Helen ,;• Gard'nev were^ specially thanked for :tlie 'music^provided at the party, which had been enjoyed by all. A letter was. v received; : from .Miss Mowbray, the .Auckland president, thanking the committee for its letter of congratulation on'., her; having received the honour of:-the 0.8.rE. from iLonclon headquarters.■■"■■ .