N.Z. EXHIBITION

Grey River Argus, 11 March 1939, Page 10

N.Z. EXHIBITION

Women’s Section WELLINGTON, March 9. Rapid progress is now being made ,vith the organisation of the women’s lection of the Centennial Exhibition. Part of the buildings at Rongotai vhich will house this section are now • fast nearing completion, and an advisory committee has been set up to ' arrange the layout of the allotted space. , In an interview, Mrs C. P. Hainsworth, manageress of the women’s section, said that progress at the site was so far advanced that it would be possible for the committee to visit the buildings early next week, inspect the section, and formulate tentative plans for the display of exhibits, decorations lighting, and general furnishings. It was decided at a recent meeting of the arts and crafts committee to include a tapestry section in the handicrafts display. Inquiries had heen so numerous that it was clear that this section would arouse keen interest. .Programmes and dates for lectures and demonstrations were being drawn up, and in several subjects, such, as nursing and horticulture, completion had been reached. Mrs Hainsworth said that she was now able to announce speakers and subjects approved for the horticultural section, which was bound to attract considerable attention. The chairwoman of the horticultural committee, Mrs Knox Gilmer, would speak on “Gardening as Seen Through a Woman’s Eyes”, and other speakers would be Mrs A. R. Gower (rock gardening), Miss E. A. Beagley (hydrangea culture), Mrs H. D. Bennett (use of native plants in Maori weaving), Mrs A. Arlow (art of flower arrangement), Mrs J. Du Pont (value of indigenous forest to bird life). The nursing section organised byMiss M. Lambie had also drawn up a tentative programme to be announced shortly. Other committees were working hard. Mrs Hainsworth said that she was well satisfied with the progress being made by the women’s section. It would be in keeping with the scale and thoroughness with which the entire exhibition was being planned.