MAINLY FOR WOMEN

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 July 1925, Page 8

MAINLY FOR WOMEN

NEWS AND NOTES.

Miss Bowyer-Smyth, sister-in-law of Commander (farter, was seized by a shark while bathing at a swimming club in Singapore lately. She was rescued, but subsequently died. Miss Bowyer-Smyth belonged to a Sydney family. The occurrence was unprecedented as the victim was only 30 yards from the shore.

Lady Oxford and Asquith presided at a crowded gathering of women m support of the proposal to establish a large Y.W.C.A. central club buildin<r for the girl and women workers of “London. The scheme, which will cost something like £200,000,' will benefit girls and women regardless of creed, class or nationality. Lady Oxford said that a central club was an absolute necessity in London.

Thousands of working girls and women had nowhere to go when the toil of the day was over. If they were able to do so much for the unemployed, they must also try to do something for the employed. Many other countries had long since realised what ought to be done for their working girls, and she appealed to all present, iu the interests of the future mothers of this country, to do their utmost to obtain a building worthy of thu great nation.

Adeline Philip, aged 39, a Frenoh woman, who arrived at Newhaven (England) recently, by steamer, but who was not allowed to land because her passport was incomplete, pleaded that she wanted to visit the grave of a man who recently died. Oh finding the authorities obdurate, the woman took a revolver from her handbag and shot herself dead. A bottle of poison was also found in her handbag.

Quekn Amelia, who will shortly pay the King and Queen a private visit, used to be known as “the bravest woman,” a title which even her enemies never attempted to deny her. She has three of the Humane Society’s medals for life saving, proud possessions she often wears and prefers to her orders. Her most memorable experience was when she saved the life of her yoftnger son, King Manoel, when his father, King Carlos and his brother, the Crown Pfmce were killed by anarchists in Lisbon On the ojeasion Queen Amelia is said! to have fought like a tigress, and bears marks- on her hands of the struggle to, this day.

An interesting story of how Lady Beecham, purchased two Persian carpets for £3OO and £250, and which she refused to pay for or to return, was told to Mr Justice Sankey,, recently by representatives of a West End (London) firin. The carpets were obtained for ,a furnished . Grosvenor Square mansion, the firm promising a cash discount of £125. Being unable,. to obtain a cheque, they sent two employees, who unsuccessfully endeavoured to take up the carpets. A member of the firm then called at Grosvenor Square but Lady Beecham summoned a footman who put hun out. A secretary called subsequently and waited for hours in the hall for Lady Beechain, whose secretary, after vainly and repeatedly showhig him the door, threatened w call a policeman. Mr Justice Sankey gave judgment for the plaintiffs.

The New Zealand delegates to the International Council of Women Quin-quennial meeting, which met in Washington last month, have just finished an arduous round of business and social meetings in London, writes a London correspondent, where they were welcomed by- the National Council of Women of Great Britain, the parent body, and by a number of important feminist clubs. The Forum gave them a reception, the Lyceum lunched them, Lady Astor held a. reception in their honour, as did also the Pioneer Club, the oldest women’s club in London. At the most important business meeting the- delegates gave a brief account of their experiences in Washington, and Miss Amy Kane, of Wellington, spoke as President of the New Zealand National Council of Women.

Two talented English girls who have decided to try their fortunes in New Zealand are the Misses Eileen and Clodagh Russell, who are coining out, via Australia, by the .Ballarat, at the beginning of August. Miss Eileen Russell, L.R.A.M., is a certificated teacher of the Dalcroze system of eurhythmies, very fascinating modern system of developing all the musical faculties in the child. It is claimed that there is some music, even if lying latent, in everyone. The Dalcroze method is valuable, for it involves concentration, memory training, development of the aural faculties, physical control and mental control. The classic dancing may be likened to a fascinating foil to develop all the other points. At any rate the little ones love it, and wonders are done with the children of all classes, including those in the board schools. Wonderful demonstrations are given by advanced students. Miss Russell, who will be the second exponent of the Dalcroze system in New Zealand, hopes to settle in Wellington, where there should be considerable scope. Miss Clodagh Russell’s subject is elocution. She is a bronze and silver medallist of the London Incorporated Academy, and holds distinctions of the Poetry Society. Mrs Russell will accompany her daughters.