WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 17, 15 October 1920, Page 4

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OP INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEA3&

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Belle Cameron (Ivaiwurra) leaves on a visit to Dunodin next week, Mrs. Boddington (Newcoiube, Masterton) is visitijjtj Wellington. The friends of Mrs. Geoffrey Craster will regret to hear of her death as tho result of a train accident in England. Mrs. Craster was Miss Flora D'Oyly. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Janet Rutherfurd, younger daughter of Mr. F. W. Eutherfurd, of Wairnma Downs, Auckland, to Mr. (Malcolm Gordon, eldest surviving son of the late Mr. J. B. Gordon, of Parnell, Auckland. The many friends of Mrs. Sarah Lucy Stealey (wife of the Rev. H. T. Stealey, M.A.) will be sorry to Hoar of her death at Kiugsbridge, Souih Devon, England. She .was well known in, the Wellington district, where she settled in Octobor, 1902, and left in December, 1919, on account of failing health. She was a strenuous worker in every place where 6ho accompanied her husband, namely, in St. Paul's Parish, Wellington, Otaki, Clareville, Levin, and Petone. The Rev. 11. T. Stealey having been appointed "Duncombe Lecturer" in connection with tho Parish Church, Kingsbridge, - South Devon, England, in May last, she took up' her residence there. For a time her health improved, but. sho _ had another breakdown in July. Sho died in a_ private ward of tho Cottage Hospital, Kingsbridge, on August 17. The funeral took place at Churchstcw on August 21 The Hon. Division of the Women's National Deserve held a meeting on Monday to make arrangements for the gathering of mothers and wives of soldiers on Armistice Day, November 11. . Mrs. Gordon Ponsonby was elected president, r.nd Mesdames R. W. Holmes and Boden vice-presidents. An old colonist, Mrs. Esther Savieri, of Tinakori Road, died in Sydney recently after ft short illness. She arrived in New Zealand in the early seventies, most of her lifetime being spent in Wellington. Mrs. Savieri, who was well and favourablv known, leaves a son and daughter 'in Sydney, three daughters m the Dominion, besides numerous grandchildren, and three great grand-tluldren. The new croquet grounds of the Wellington South Croquet Club, which have been formed on the Town Belt, at the head of Mein Street, were formally opened. on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Lulu Brandon is visiting Auckland. At tho conference of tho. National Council of Women, which is being held in Norway, New Zealand is being represented by Mrs. Todd Smith, one of the board of directors of -the Auckland Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Todd Smith is at present on a two-years' tour aboad, and has arranged to be in Norway during tho conference. , The engagement has been announced of Miss Zoe Battley, Auckland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Bartley, of Takapuna, tq Mr. Harold Baxter, son of tho late Mr William Baxter, and a wellknown violinist.

The engagement i 9 announced of Miss Mildred' Sherratt, daughter of Mr. and Mts. W. G. Sherratt, of Gisborne, .to Mr. Percival Barker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barker, also of Gisborne.

Genuine regret will be felt by the numerous friends of Mrs. Galvin (wife of Mr. Patrick Galvin, the veteran journalist) at the announcement of her death, at the family residence, on tho the Evans Bay Ron'd, on Tuesday night. Tho late Mrs. Ga.lvin, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Elson Brown, was bora in London 64 years ago, and came to New Zealand when she was a child. She was an old resident of Wellington, and a lady who was noted for her charitable and kindly disposition. The members of lu>r family are: Mr. P H. G. Galvin. of Gisljorne, and Mr. ; B. P. Galvin, of Wellington, and Miss D. E. Galvin, also of Wellington. The interment, is *o bo mode in Bolton Street Cemetery,

An Appreciation. Yesterday afternoon Mr. "Cairo" Brad- J ley was the guest of honour at a gathering arranged by tho civic group of the Women's National Council (Wellington branch) to enable Wellington women to meet one who had done much for those of their men belonging to tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force, who had been in Egypt. While the war was on Mr. and Mrs. Bradley had thrown their home open at any and all times to . soldiers, and had worked in ©very possible way for their well-being. Yesterday's gathering gave an opportunity for expressing appreciation and gratitude for what Mr. and Mrs. Bradley had done Many were present, and Lady Stout presided. Several brief speeches were made after the chairwoman's introductory remarks, Lady Chayt'or telling those present what General Sir Edward. Clmytor had said of the work for the soldiers done by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, and Mrs. Spratt and Mrs. De Castro also speaking, the lattei havine had personal knowledge of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley's activities. Mr. Bradley himself spoke at some length, relating some of his experiences,. and also describing pome of the conditions that prevailed at Cairo and Alexandria. At the close of bis speech Mrs. A. R. Atkinson proposed a voto of tbanks to Mr. Bra [Hey for what ho had told them that afternoon, and Miss M'Lean seconded it. Tea was handed around at the closo of tho speeches, the arrangements being in the hands of mombers of tho civio group. During tlio course of tho afternoon songs wore sung by Miss Beatrice Price, Miss Bath, Miss O'Brien, and Mrs. HcniDton. For the Anglican Boys' Homes. Yesteiffay afternoon a garden party, in aid of the Anglican Boys' Home Extension Fund was held at Mrs. Collin's residence in Hobson Street. Games, competitions, and sales gave scope for wicd activities .and entertainment. Mrs. ITEodes Williams and Miss Kebbell were 111 charge of croquet, Mrs. Wilford and Mrs Dymock undertaking clock golf anq IjlLtling, and Mrs. Green arid Mrs. Mapill being in charge of various competitions. Stalls were in charge of tho following Produce and cakes, Mrs, Hodson 'ind Miss Cobb; flowers. Mrs. Tully, sweets, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. 'White; needlework (plain, and fancy), Mrs. Larnacli and Miss Brandon. Ihe tea arrangements were carried out by Dustin'e. Miss Svbil Nathan acted as treasurer for flic afternoon, ami .Mrs. Collins assisted Tn various ways. Among thoso who wcrt "resent weno Mrs, Sprott, Mrs. Medley, Sirs. MitTdnT. .Mrs. A. Pearce, Mrs. A. D. Crawfortl, 'Mrs. Kemp (Upper Hutt), Mrs. Alison, Mrs. Lover, Sirs. Ramsey, Mrs Evans, Mrs. Monce, Miss Coates, Miss Powles, Mrs. Seville, Mrs. Middleton Mw. Preston, Mrs. W. D. Stewart, Mrs A. H. Waters (hon. secretary foi the fund), Mrs. Fuller. Miss E. Nathan, and tho girls from the Samuel Mareden School. Musio was provided by Mr. Williams's orchestra.

W.N.R, Residential Nursery. The monthly meeting of the Management Cominiltco of tho W.N.E.-liesiden-tinl Nursery wus held on Friday Inst. i There was a good attendance. Tho mat-'! ron's report showed 1G children in .the', nursery and 15 discharged during the" month in a healthy'and satisfactory con- ■ ditiqn. Tho treasurer reported that tlio" result of the raffle of Mrs. Duthie's beau-' tiful slimier cloth, which was presented' fur Violet Day, had realised. .£25 Gs., making the' Violet Day total .£406 6s, Very great pleasuro was expressed also at the'receipt of <Cl 7 11a. 6d. from tho pupils of the Girls' College and a special resolution was carried expressing ■ the. warmest appreciation of the very fino work of "the girls and their self-sacrific-. ing 'efforts in obtaining such a handsome sum.' ' . llegret was expressed at tho resignation of the sub-matron of the Residential Nursery, wh? will bo leaving shortly to go in for Plunket training. The meoting stressed the splendid record sho liad mado in' the pioneer work of tho movement, and wishing her success in her new sphere. Plans for the jumble, sale which had been postponed from last June were discusscd, and Mrs. Slcemnn and Mrs. i'iiidlay ■ we're'elected to ascertain the possibility of securing tho use. of the Town Hall for the sale in November. The secretary, tMrs. Williams, reported upon the work of the sub-committeo ill' connection with the laundry. Wcllinflton Croquet Club. Tho Wellington Croquet Club's season was opened on Wednesday afternoon by tho presi'dent, Mrs. 3. I'. Luke, 0.'8.E:, in the presence of a large number of the members, lady friends, and visitors from other clubs. The president said she was glad' to see such a gathering, for it looked well for Me success-of the club; which was only in its second year. Tho membership. of tho club showed a, good increase, and it was hoped before long to have the'second green ready for play. The pavilion and tea tables were specially decorated with flowers representing tho club's colours. Afternoon .tea was dispensed by the members of the committee. Three competitions were held, the winners being Mesdames Brighting, Morrali, and Pritchard.