GLEN, ALICE ESTHER (1881-1940) was born at Christchurch, the daughter of Robert P. Glen, and educated at the Christchurch Girls' High School. While engaged in business she published her first book, Six Little New Zealanders (1917). From 1921-35 she was 'Lady Gay' of the Sun (Christchurch) which published the first children's supplement in a New Zealand newspaper. From 1935 till her death she was on the staff of the Press. Her publications included also Twinkles on the Mountain, Uncles Three at Kamahi (1926) and Robin of Maoriland. Miss Glen rendered valuable social service in Christchurch as founder of the Home Service Association and a member of committee of the Cholmondeley Memorial House. She died on 9 Feb 1940.

Who's Who N.Z., 1932; The Press, 10 Feb 1940.

Reference: Volume 2, page 273

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