WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 152, 23 March 1921, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Alias Alison iSleigh left Wellington by the Ruaiine last week for England, where she intends studying architecture. Miss Freda Sternberg, who was doing publicity work in New Zealand in connection with the visit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, ie likely to be back again in the Dominion shortly in a similar capacity with regard to the Alexander Watson tour.

Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Nelson have returned to Hawke’s Bay from Christchurch. ‘

The wedding took place in the Beach Church. New Brighton, on March 9, of Miss Dorothy Tozer, of Golders Green, London, to Flight Lieutenant H. N. Hawker. Lieutenant Hawker was second on the list of the Sockburn Aviation School, and joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917, being drafted to Egypt in 1918. and remaining there for over two years on active service. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a tailored white coat and skirt, and white hat to match. Her bridesmaid, Miss Corser, was in a white crepe de chine (frock and lavender hat. 1 Mr. Arthur White was best man, and the Rev. H. H. Mathias performed the ceremony.

Miss Ix>y, at present connected with the Ashburton Technical School, has been appointed tutor-librarian and instructress in home science at the Teachers’ Training College/ Kelburn. Miss Loy has undergone a course of training in home science at the Otago University.

Mrs.. O. V. Hllis is leaving for a visit to Auckland and Rotorua.

Air. and Mrs. Af. Afyers have returned to Wellington from a visit to Auckland.

A London message Says the Greek White Cross, having presented £l6OO to Great Britain, with the request that it should be devoted to providing dowries for the daughters of British soldiers killed on the Macedonian front during the war. it has been decided to award £32 to each eligible girl who was married subsequent to her father’s death.

A well-attended and enthusiastic meeting of member’s of the Women's National Reserve was held Captain Al'Arthur’s residence. Lower Hutt, on Saturday afternoon. The president (Mi's. AFArthur) presided, and discussed various *cuvities for the coming year. All entered warmly into the suggestions, and just ns good work is expected from the Lower Hutt branch this year as last. The members are keen, and seem inspired by the enthusiasm of their president, who did fine work during the war. Aire. Porter (organiser) was present, and outlined the policy of the reserve. She also explaineel fully what took place at the council meeting of the reserve recently held. Mrs. Al'Arthur dispensed afternoon tea at the close, and a most satisfactory time was spent. The president and secretary of the Khandallah branch of the W.N.R. were present.

On Tuesday evening last, under .the .auspices of the Y.M.C.A., Mr. Braund’s Elite Orchestra, supported by- Madame and Miss Afueller, Mrs. Goldsmith, Miss Parkin, and Master T. George, gave an elntertainmient to a most appreciative audience of hospital patients at the Trent--Imm Military Hospital. The party were pf ter wards entertained at supper in the staff officers* mess rooms.

Air. William Murdoch, a brilliant pianist, who has visited New Zealand on more than one occasion, has been married to Airs. Dorothy Lang, states a Press Association message from London.

Yesterday the crews of H.M.S. Chatham and H.M.S. Philomel were entertained by the Navy League, first at a luncheon at Dustin’s and afterwards at an outdoor gathering on Kelburn Park. Afternoon tea was provided by the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and quite a number of members of all branches of the Navy League were present to assist in the entertainment of their guests.

Alias Kathleen Salmond (Dunedin) has come to Wellington for the marriage of Miss Dick to Dr. H. J. Rawson.

Mr. and Airs. Fussell and Miss Barraud intend spending the Easter holidays at Wanganui.

Mrs, Moss, Miss M. Biss, and Mr. HMoss intend motoring to Eketahuna for the Easter holidays.

The death is announced of Airs. John Stead, of Invercargill. Mrs. Stead was a daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Henry Small, being born at Tokomairo 63 years ago. In 1862 she went to Invercargill with her parents, and had resided there ever since. In 1887 she married Mr. Stead, and she is survived by her husliand, -ftHir sons, and two daughters. Oiie of the sons died at the front. Another is Air W. J. Stead, who was a member ot the All Black football team that toured Britain in 1905. The other sons have also taken a prominent and successful part in outdoor sport.

The first annual picnic held by the Wellington Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas took place on Saturday at Haywards, on the lent by Mr. George. About fifty ueie present, comprising members ot the Wellington Ambulance Division Wellington Nursing Division, Wellington South Nu aing Division, and Petone Central Nursing Division. Among those present were Ml. II 11. Seed, assistant commissioner, -1 ■ J.' Hislop, D. superintendent, Miss Robieson D. Superintendent, Mrs. Preston, D. superintendent, Mrs. Bennett, D. superintendent, and nursing officers Sister Macandrew, Miss Griffiths, Mis Bari frop Mrs. Gaby, and Mrs. Yates, also Mr Avson and Miss Fossette, D. secretaries. ‘Mrs. W. H. S. Moorhouse was unable to be there, also Mrs. Baker. De spite the roughness of the not felt so keenly out of town a very el- - time was spent. At the close two races wore run, one for married and another for single ladies, the prizes being presented to the winners, . Mis. Wifiin and Miss Helyer. The picnic was pronounced a success, and all agreed t try another, perhaps in the spring, j very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. George.

The many friends of Miss Annie Smith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Smit i, will be grieved to learn of her death, which took place yesterday evening at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. 11. W. Kersley, Lower Hutt. As a memb o f St. John's congregation she ateays took a keen interest in the activities of the church, and she was also closely identified with the work of the Ladies Aux iliary of the Y.M.C.A. Her kindness ot disposition endeared her to all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed Geneini sympathy will be felt with her sister, Mrs. 11. W. Kerdey, .nd her buothers, Messrs. A. P. and J. G* . The funeral will take place to-morrow morping.

Miss Dorothy Booth, who has been for the last two months paying a round ot visits in the Nelson district, has returned to her home at Otaki.