SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1362, 13 February 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Obituary, Sister Jf. Teresa O'llnra (lied at St. Mary's Convent, Auckland, on Tuesday last. The deceased, who had reached an advanced age, was a sister of the late Rev. JI. D. O'Hara, parish priest of Otahuhu, and came to this country iicarly half a century ago from Ireland as a missionary Sister of the Order of Mercy. Daring that time her work was confined to .tho district of Auckland, much of it among the poor of the district. Oil Wednesday morning a solemn requiem mass was celebrated by a nephew of the deceased, Father Al'Guinncss, assisted by the Rev. J. O'Hara, parish priest of Puhoi (deacon), and the Jiev. J. Kirrane (sub-deacon), also nephews. Dr. Cleary, bishop of the diocese, presided, and was assisted by the Very llev. .Monsißiior OJlnran, Monsignor Gillan. V.G.. Dean Hills, S.M., V.G., Christchurch, the Rev. I'ather Holbrook, Adiu., and Lathers Edge I'errall, Skinner, l-'onle, and. 0 Malloy. A Home in the Making. It would bo a difficult task to find a more delightful situation for tho new Presbyterian Orphanage, uoiv in tho initial stages of its construction, than the one which has been chosen at Berhampore by tlio Orphanage Committee. Jt comes upon one as a complete surprise, as, from the road, no inkling is given to the casual passer-by that a place with such possibilities is lucked away into tho hollows of the pale brown hills at the back of the Levin Memorial Home. Certainly ono might look for anything behind a'sentinel cluster of pine trees and a projecting spur of Hie hills, but as a rule expectations are somewhat humble unless tavourableindications are to be found beforehand.

1 ollowmg the road that leads past the Levin Home, the investigator begins io wind about, and finally ascend the hillside, a little gully banked by trees and creeping things, bordering it on one side, and suggesting, on a hot sunny day, all ports of cool retreats. .Still more delightful is the old fenced-in garden that is to be met with further on, one that is at present the wreck of past glorios, its shrubs untrained and sprawling, its garden plots nil overgrown with grass and weeds, but for all that a delightful riot of colouring. Everywhere scarlet geraniums are glowing bravely in the sunlight, golden and red nasturtiums creep over the paths and in anions; the grass, cactus dahlias sway their abundant heads to and fro, and dance in the breeze, while at the foot of the slope great clusters of hydrangeas grow almost as high as the fenoe, their delicately-coloured flowers standing out palely against the dark green shrubs that grow near them. Still more reminiscent of past glories are the roses, plants that must havo been the caro and deep delight of the departed owners.

Leaving the garden, another clamber is made, higher still along the road till the actual site of the Orphanage Home is reached, and which is at tho present moment nothing but a wide space of yellow soil, partly cut out from tho hill side, the concrete piles suggesting what future days will bring forth. Away to' the south

is to be seen the deep blue of island Bay. and directly in front the long sweep of level land that lies between Berhampore and Island Bay, with the chain r.f dappled hills in the distance. Fronting the north, as the building will, as nnich as possible will bo secured of the suphine, one of tho most important considerations about house-building many noopjo think. It is to be two storied, built in brick, and is planned to accommodate between forty and fifty inmates, that is, with the addition of a cottage already existing slightly to the rear of it. To children who have been living in the city itself, with hardly a vestige of a garden in which to play, and with no freo spaces about them, the home at Berhamporc will indeed lx> a place of delight, and, by no means least, of health. Sickness or disease of any kind would hardly linger, ono would imagine, in such a fresh, stimulating atmosphere. At the back of the cottage is yet another garden, sloping down a bank into a beautifully wooded gullv, at the bottom of which is a stream, banked with clumps of lilies. A winding, mysterious path and an ivy-coloured secluded arbor aro attractions that will hardly pcrhaus be. appreciated at their true'value by tho children. In all, the orphanage grounds include ten acres, and with the resources they will command, should afford an excellent opportunity of, at any rate, laying tho foundations of those to whom the occupations of gardening and farming appeal. Tim ue«l for the homo seems to be evidenced by the prowing calls made upon it for shelter—though it is pitiful that such should be the. case in this country— and ever since it first came into existence has been most staunchly supported both by Presbyterians in the citv and in the country. Children of all denominations are taken into its shelter, are cared for, and are hdped to take their place among a world of workers. Such an institution needs, and deserves, much support, particularly when it is maintained by voluntary subscriDtions only.

Miss Cameron (Kaiwarra) and Tier sister arc visiting relatives in the Wairarapa.

Miss C. Cameron lias returned to Masterrqn from Dimcdin, and is at present staying with Miss Marryatt, at Opaki.

Miss Solomon (Melbourne) is staying at Kenilworth."

Mr. and Mrs. C. Holdsworth, Miss Holdsworth, and Mr. J. Holdsworth are visiting Taupo. Sir Manrice CRorke, Mr. Anderson, member for llataura, and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Scott, member for Tua.peka, and Mrs. Scott, and Mr. Harris are all expected to arrive in Wellington to-day. They will stay at "Kenilworth," Hill Street. Dr. and Mrs. Miller (Wairoa) are in town for a few days. THE DELICACY OP THE HAIR. Ladies who neglect their hair lose it. Ladies who try to preserve their hair by experimenting amateurishly with lavish-ly-advertised hair washes and invigorators run great risks of ruining it. The hair is a plant of surpassing <lelicacy. It is exposed to many perils. It needs care, attention, scientific treatment. Mrs. Ho:lostoii is a specialist of tlio hair. Her wide experience has given her an exceptional knowledge of the various forms and degrees of hair trouble. If you consult her, she it 111 (ell you candidly jnsr Wiiat is wrong, and charge you no fee for tlie consultation. If your hair is causing van any anxiety at all*, you will do well ( 0 bear in mind that you need immediate treatment. i>elays are especially dangerous whero the lmir is concerned.

Call or write lor un appointment.—Mrs. Polleston, 25G Lambton Quay. 'Phono 15'J9.'

■Weddings—Shower Bouquets for bride and bridesmaids. Only the Choirvst nf Flowers used. Specially nnrked. nnd sent to any part of the Dominion. Mi's Murray, m Wil)ii> Street (.Floruit to bia JEx-

-Mrs. S A\>l)b is spending a few davs at I aeliakanki.

-Mrs. A. If. Ijryee, "Ken, Flats," MarAl'lvsi' , '■' tU "'" ; "" 1 ' S U ' e Baei>t ° f i,rs,

Miss Adelaide Bruce, the Sydney con. ral o, is :il present, staying with Mrs. T, Graham, of Bnioklvn.

Mrs. E. D. Spieer and her daughter tcr lot I. on Saturday by the Main Trunk lor (heir homo in Auckland.

Mrs. Maurice Denniston left by the Maori last evening for Christcbur'ch, ou her way to iloniner.

Mts. Tuckey and Mrs. Hadfield are caving Wellington (his week ou a visit to Jhpiriki.

. Mrs. R. x. niakiston, of Dannovirke, is visiting Wellington and is staving at tho lirand Hotel.

. Mrs. 1,. K. MlCelvie, of Rangitikei, who has been spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. .1. Burns, at Kelburne, will return home by to-day's Main Trunk express.

• MI JS B !7 C0 (Palmerston North) is visit'vortl •' ° n, aml ' S stayin ° at "Kenil-

Mrs. M'Lellan, who has been spendin" some time in Wellington, returned (2 Auckland yesterday.

Mr. ]. r ank Bnllen and l[rs. Bullen Kaikoura) are making a prolonged visit to Wellington, and are staying at "Jvenil-