Achievements of Women Overseas

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 40, 18 February 1935, Page 2

Achievements of Women Overseas

A Canadian woman was appointed

King’s Counsel, an Englishwoman was elected F.8.C.P., another Englishwoman took the degree of B.Sc., (estate management) at tho London University—such aro recorded in the Englishwomen’s magazine the “Queen” as outstanding achievements by women during 1934. ■Dr. Helen Maekav was elected fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a distinction which has not been conferred on a woman for over 400 years. Dr. Dorothy Russell ivou the John Hunter Gold Medal and tho triennial prize by the Royal Collego of Surgeons. In art Mrs Dod Proctor was elected A.R.A., the second woman artist to hold this title, tho other being Dame Laura Knight. Miss Aurora Lamplough specialised iu estate management, and was tho first woman to be awarded the degree instituted by the London. University 12 years previously. Commander Evagelino Booth was chosen as general of the Salvation Army, while Mrs Embleton was the first woman to bn elected as president of the Independent Methodist Churches of England. Miss Hoben Kinnear, of Port Colbornc, was tho first woman in the British Empire to be appointed as King's Couhscl. She has bccu 14 years in practice, and was tho first woman lawyer in Ontario.

In the world of sport duo credit is given to Miss Dorothy Bound for her success in defeating Miss Helen Jacobs in the women’s single tennis championship. It was the first time for eight years that the title had been won by an Englishwoman. In Golf Miss Pamela Barton won distinction by her success, at tho youthful ago of 17, in the French women’s golf championship. In aviation Miss Jean Batten broke Mrs Mollison’s record-for her flight to Australia by four days and a-half.

In the civic world two women became Mayoresses of important cities in England. Miss Tawney was elected Mayoress of Oxford, while Miss Margaret Hardy became Mayoress of Brighton.