SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1364, 15 February 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A "Handkerchief" Tea. Yesterday nfternoon Miss Stavely, v-ho is leaving this week for Singapore, was Hie guest of honour at a "handkerchief tea given for her by Mrs. Jeil'ery, at Lit home ia Kelburnu. Tho drawing-room had been prettily arranged with hydrangeas and pink rambler roses, and in the (lining-room, where tea and ices were served, tho table was decorated with white sweet peas and pale green ribbon. An amusing competition was held, Mrs. Oorrigan, tne winner, njceiving a leathcrbountt volume of Ueatrice Jlurradens "Ships That Pass in the .Sight. Mrs. Jeil'ery wore a pale pink frock, with lace and button trimming. Miss Stavely was in a navy blue costume, and hat to match. Among those present were Mrs. Holmwood, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Heid, Mrs. and Miss Siovwright, the Misses Devine (2), Mrs. Clark, Miss Darling, the Misses Nixon (2), Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. and Miss Remlinj;, t' ie Mtsnes Clark (3), tho Misses Meyer (2), Mrs. Uretherton, Miss Kunncly, and Miss Clark.

A Notable Pioneer. A quiet funeral took place at Avonside on Monday, says the Christchurch "Press," when Mrs. Grcenstrcct, a daughter of the first incumbent of that parish, was carried to her rest. The lfev. C. Jlackie, who came out to New Zealand in 1851, by the ship Duke of Portland, is still remembered by old parishioners of Avonside. He was a man. of scholarly gifts, and one of the most impressive readers who ever occupied pulpit or reading desk. Miss Eliza Mackie, a young girl on her arrival in New Zealand, was married in 1850 to Mr. C. H. Greenstrcot, who canio out by the Stag in 1852. Mr. GreiMistreet's station was at Ashburton forks, and his work there did •much to open up that part of the country where his name is still preserved as the title of a township and school district, .-.iler his death, Mrs. Greenstreet managed the station for some time. She then returnel to Christchurch, and except during the period of a brief visit to England, had since resided in this town. During the last few years, owing to failing health, Mrs. Greenstreet led a somewhat retired life. She leaves two sons, who hold appointments abroad, and four daughters, Mrs. Anson, of Wellington, Mrs. L. Josswill, Mr.s. E. If. Davie, and Miss G. Greenstreet, M.A., of the Girls High School teaching staff. Captain Greenstreet, of tho Itcmuera, is a nephew of tlie deceased lady.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Cameron, of "Moerafci," Maryborough, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at tho Hotel Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Macdonald, of Invercurgill, arrived in Wellington yesterday morning, and after spending a day or two here, leave rn a visit to Auckland. Mr.s. Holdsworth, sen., of Wellington, with her two daughters, returned from a visit to England yesterday by the Mauiigauui. Miss Stott, sister of Captain Stott, Marine Superintendent of the Union Stcaiii Ship Company, arrived in Wellington yesterday from Sydney by the Muunganui: Miss I'ater.son arrived in Wellington t'lom Sydney yesterday. Mr. Hine, M.P., and Mrs. Hine /Stratford) aro in town, and are staying at the Occidental Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. William Gill, "Aoniarana," Upper Hutt, have gone on a visit to Hawke's Bay, and are staying witli Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gill, Takapau. I'rom there they go to Kiwi tea, i'eildiiiß, to stay with their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Levctt. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cyril Oswin have moved, and arc now settled in Talavern Terrace. On February 10, in St. Peter's Church, the marriage took place of Mr. Walter Hubert Hewitt, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Hu o 'lies Hewitt, of Lutton, Surrey, England, and Miss Ann Penelope Simpson, only child of the late Mr. William Simpson and Mrs. Simpson, of Surrey, England. Archdeacon Harper performed the ceremony. The Misses Whitson (2) arrived in Wellington from London yesterday, travelling from Sydney by the Maungauui. Miss Hanmer, Christchurch, is visiting Mrs. J. Ormond, Hawke's Bay. Dr. and Airs. Ber, of Greytown, arc visiting Napier. Mrs. F. C. Bunny is accompanying them.

THE DELICACY OF THE HAIR. Ladies who neglect their hair lose it. Ladies who try to preserve their hair by experimenting amateurishly with Javish-lv-advertised hair washes and invigorates run great risks of ruining it. Tho hair is a plant of surpassing delicacy. It is exposed to many perils- It needs care, attention, scientific treatment. Mrs. Ho:leston is a specialist of tho huir. Her wide experience has given her an exceptional knowledge of the various forms and degrees of hair trouble. It you consult her, sho will tell you candidly just what is wrong, and charge you no tee for the consultation. If your hair is causing vou anv anxiety at all, you will do well to bear in mind that you need immediate treatment. Delays are especially dangerous where the hair is concerned. Call or write for an appointment.—Mrs. Kfliloston, 2T.G Lambton Quay. Thono 15D9. ,