SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7020, 7 January 1910, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Mr and Mrs Francis Stevens, of Oriental Bay, leave for Napier on Saturday.

Miss Gilruth, from Scotland, arrived by the Main Trunk from Auokland. She will be' the guest of Mrs George Poarco till Monday and then stay with Mrs Beauchamp till Thursday, when she leaves Wellington for Australia via the Bluff and Hobart.

Mr and Mrs Birkett, of Kelburne, have returned from Day's Bay.

Mrs Vile, of Pahiatua, is visiting town.

Tho Rev. and Mrs Shirer and family are spending a holiday at Paekakariki and will return to town on the 15th.

Miss N. Duffy and Mrs Tipling, of Ghristchurch, are spending a" holiday in Wellington and are at the Arcadia.

A rare Christmas treat was provided for the two leper patients oh Quail Island, by members of tho Kia Ora Centre of tho Girls' Realm Guild; Wellington, who, through their secretary, Miss Erne M. Young, forwarded a big hamper well filled with dainties of various descriptions, including Christmas pudding, "cakes, and sweet?. The two men-express deep gratitude to the young ladias for their thoughtful kindness (telegraphs our Christclmrch correspondent). The caretaker of 'Quail Island also wishes acknowledging, on behalf of the patients, the receipt of books and sweets from Mrs Watson, Wellington.

It is very convenient for Indies when they require a.nice gown to have the advantage of expert advice and knowledge. Hay ward, the well-known ladies' tailor, of Lambton quay, makes a point of studying the wishes of his patrons, and all his gowns bear tho imprint of n master hand. ' •

Bridal Debutants Presentation.— Hand Bouquets in all newest styles, ladies' dress and hair sprays. Gentlemen's coat flowers. Birthday offerings. Miss Prebble, the Floral Depot, 51, Willis street. «

We have three months of summer weather to get yet, and one is surprised to find new summer millinery jnst given away- at Mrs Mathewson's, Lambton quay. You can get such a smartlytrimmed hat there for 8s lid, and those at 12s 6d are good enough for the most dressy occasions. The sale is only for ten days, so wise people will buy early. * LADIES' TAILORING. The oldest and best firm. New Spring Goods and Styles. Mr Nodine will do the fitting. NODINE AND CO., 76, Wellington terrace. •

Weddings.—Bride's and Bridesmaid's Bouquets. Sprays. Baskets, and other artistic floral devices for birthdays, presentations, bon voyasre, etc. Choicest flowers only used. Sfiss Murray. ViceRegal Florist. SB, Willis street, • HINTS ABOTTT YOUR HAIR AND HOME TREATMENT. If your hair is falling, faded, or grey, do not worry, Miss Milsoui's wonderful treatment and preparations will not only restore to life and lustre, but positively cure dandruff and diseases of the scalp. Treatments from 3s Cd. Shampooing, Face Massage, Manicuring, Clipping, Hairdressing done and taught. Hairwork of every description. Electrolysis, painless and permanent. King's Cham■bers, Willis street (next Empire Hotel). Telephone 814. » r