SOCIAL. AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1626, 18 December 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL. AND PERSONAL.

Defending the Man In Blue, Tho following letter has been received from a correspondent, dealing with "Moved On's" complaint in yesterday's issue, re police and loafers, from another point of view. It runs as follows:— Imogen,—Your . correspondent's complaint in to-day's issue of police inaction in allowing men to congregate on the footpath unchecked, whijo inoffensive women, if they pause a moment to greet a friend, aro requested to "move on" is timely. But will you permit me to say a word in defence of tho police, and again place on record facts that have already appeared in The Dominion. Some time ago Constable Squires, after four times warning a number of Willis Street idlers against obstructing tho sidewalk, took their names. They subsequently came before the magistrate; tho offence was proved—and the case "dismissed. This led the police suli-inspeetor who pressed the charge to remark to tho magistrate that it was apparently no use tho police .attempting to carry out this part of their duties. What are wo to infer but that men of the genus idler are to bo permitted to infwt our streets,' harass pedestrians, and insult women, within the knowledge of the magistrate, whose duty it clearly is to assist the 'police in making the streets respectable? This, at least, appears to bo the position. I write from specific knowledge of unescorted girls and women being shame- : lessly insulted by the Willis Street ruffian.—l am,' etc., A.B. December 17, 1912. A "D : Oyloy Tea." Most enjoyable, from every point of view, was the "d'oyley tea" given j-«-torday by Mrs. R. J. Collins at her residi'r.ce, Park Terrace, for Miss M. T. O'Connor, whose marriage lakes place shortly. The guests, mostly young people,, were received in the prettily-decorated drawing-room, and subsequently dainty refreshment's were served in the diningroom, the tables being ornamented with coreopsis and white gladioli, making a very effective decoration. The guest cf honour received many benufiful gifts of lace and other needlework from her many friends who were present, and who by their music, songs, and gaiety helped to make tho 'afternoon a pleasant one.

Miss Helen Mackenzie, daughter' of the Hon. T. Mackenzie, leaves for England in February by the Turakiua. Miss Coila Brown accompanies her.

Mrs. Dave Caselber'g returns to Masterton to-day from her visit to Wellington.

Miss Mary Fleming has arrived in Wellington from tho south, and is spending Christmas with her people.

Mrs. T. G. Macarthy and her sister, Mrs. Rutter, left Wellington yesterday by tho Main Trunk for Auckland..

•Mr. T..M. Wilford, M.P., Mrs., and Miss Wiiford, intend spending Christmas in the Taupo district.

Mrs, Frank Armstrong (Akitto) is visiting Wellington.

Miss Elhel Chatfield lias returned to Wellington from her visit to England.

Miss M'Dougall,. accompanied by Miss Cock (Khaudallah). returns to Firinoa to-day.

To-niftlit Madame Mueller's students' enncert lakes place at the Town Hall Concert Chamber. A programme, consisting of choruses, quartets, trios, ilnots, and. ySiOt will be given. Alfred Hill's latest fine composition "Waiata Maori," solo and chorus, will form a feature of the programme; 3s, and 2s. tickets may be reserved at the Dresden without extra charge.

Mrs: Guy Groves (Tenui) is visiting Wellington.

The Rev. Martin Ansfpy, M.A., of London, brother of the Hon. J. Anstey, M.L.C., his wife and two daughters, arc exp;cted to arrive in Wellington to-day by the Ulimaroa from Sydney. They will leave for Timaru to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Anstey at their home at Otipua, spending, in all, about three months in New Zealand.

The variableness of Wellington weather is a prime factor in causing roughness of tho skin. Wind and rain join forces in this fell work by making the complexion coarse and chapping the hands. The ravages of unseasonable weather may be combated hy the. use of Mrs. Rolleston's Complexion Creams, which aro imported from leading houses in France, England, and America, and sold at 3s. Gd. per jar. "La Oigalo" is a leading French nongreasy Face Cream. An English preparation, "Massieno" is a successful complexion beautifier; while for removing blackheads and skin blemishes, the Virginian Massage Cream is also a great favourite. Free advice is given purchasers regarding their complexions, Mrs. Rolleston, 250 Lambton Quay (opp. Economic).—Advt.-

A Presentation. A pleasant function took place nt Mrs, Gvles's residence, Abel finiilli Sli'pel, on T'liursdny evening, when I lie two winning squads in the recent St. John Aiubiilniivo intor-district coiupetil.ioiw met, v.-illi their friends, ami spent an enjoyable evuninit. Advantage wnn Inlten of tliis reunion to nmko a prrsentaliou (o Dr. Tlntfes-Slills in recognition of her untiring efforts on their bell nil', and tho greiit, ussistanco slio had rendered in impi-oviiig their clliciency. Nurse Sexton, in n very neat und happy 'speech, made tho premutation, which took tho form oi_ u handsome silver (lower vase. Mr. Mills returned thanks on lehnlf of the recipient and wished then) every success in their noble work. During tho evening songs, music, and mutations wore contributed by tho Misses Redmond and M'Lellnn and Messrs. Traversi and Nicol, Archdeacon and Mrs. Gossett, who camo ui> to attend Miss Elder's wedding, have returned to Christchurch. Mrs. Troutbcck, senior, of Napier, i» in Wellington, and is staving at tho Grand Hotel.