SCOTTISH VISITOR

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20928, 6 January 1938, Page 10

SCOTTISH VISITOR

VIEWS ON AMERICANS "Canny is a word we use a lot in Scotland, but in America, well, you would never say it,” remarked Lady Henderson, of Edinburgh, who with her husband. Sir Thomas Henderson, is touring the Dominion. In her opinion the American people had not enough Scottish blood in them. "They are a very fine progressive people," she said, “and are willing to try anything —anything, that is, that requires a complete disregard for caution. Everything they do is a little extravagant,” she explained. 'Their buildings are big, their ideas are big. and their hospitality even larger. During our trip through America the people were remarkably kind to us and did all in their power to entertain." Lady Henderson was also impressed with the American shops. “The stores, of course, were all showing their Christmas displays,” she said, “and though I hate to say it I really think they were better than those in London. The American people may be afraid of a depression, but that does not prevent them from spending. As I said before they do not know the meaning of the word canny." This is Lady Henderson's second visit to New Zealand. Fourteen years ago she toured the country thoroughly and she is looking forward to seeing the changes that have taken place during that time.

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