MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 15, 9 April 1892, Page 369

MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

THE portrait which heads our personal column this week is that of Sir Morell Mackenzie, one of the most illustrious victims of the influenza plague, and the greatest specialist of the last decade. If there is one section of the public more than another by which Sir Morell Mackenzie will be missed, it is the musicians. Hardly any singer of importance but has at some time or other found his way into the first of the series of consulting-rooms which ended ultimately in Sir Morell’s sanctum. Naturally enough. Lady Mackenzie’s *at homes’ were always musically interesting, for it was only on occasions such as these that singers could return the kindness and skill of the great physician. No vocalist, from Jean de Reszke to the rawest Academy student, ever presented himself before the house in Harleystreet without being sure of the greatest attention, and, however busy he might be, Sir Morell always found time to attend to their troubles, and that without any fee.

Mr and Mrs Coleman, of Napier, and family are going to England very shortly.

Mrs Worsp, of Auckland, and two of her daughters, have gone to Rotorua, where they intend to remain for a fewweeks.

Australia is to be the home of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Knight and family. Dr. Adams has bought their pretty place in Wellington.

Miss Gretta Scott, of Picton, has gone to Wellington to purchase her wedding outfit. Picton ladies are all looking forward to that interesting event—its inspection.

Mrs Walter Lawry has just returned from her trip to Sydney, and looks remarkably well. A lady correspondent saw her in Auckland the other day wearing a striking and stylish scarlet gown with black spots. The bodice fitted splendidly, and was made with a corselet and trimmings of black velvet. The costume suited the wearer admirably, and was completed with a pretty little stringless bonnet of scarlet and black velvet.

Mrs Dalgetty has been staying in Christchurch for some little while. She leaves for Grasmere shortly. She was looking very stylish in a tailor-made gown of hairy cloth, very rough, the pattern being a large check or plaid, more properly speaking. Her hat was round and flat crowned, and was trimmed with velvet and bird’s wings the same colour as the plaid.

Mr Arthur Harper has left Christchurch for England to join his father, who is at present in the old country. All his friends wish him a pleasant trip and a speedy return to his native town.

The many friends of Mr Harry Dyer will hear with regret of his death at the early age of twenty three years. He died in Blenheim, but was buried in Wellington, his two brothers, Messrs Frank and Sydney Dyer, and his two brothers in-law, Messrs Watersand Beauchamp, being chief mourners at the funeral. The ntanager and staff of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company were also present, Mr Dyer having been an officer in tbe Com-

pany. The coflin was covered with most lieautiful wreaths of white flowers sent from sorrowing friends.

Kind wishes and regrets follow Mr Fox, who left Picton for Wellington last week.

Mr and Mrs Nicholls with their three little girls have been staying at Warner’s Hotel, Christchurch the last week. They returned to White Rock on Friday.

Miss TURNER, of Nelson, daughter of C. H. Turner, Legal Manager of Ravenscliffe Mines, Waikakaho, is now on a visit to Picton. Miss Turner, who was born in Queen Charlotte Sound, is staying at Dr. Scott's.

The farewell luncheon party given to Mr E. Hill Jack, general manager of the National Insurance Company, who is leaving Dunedin for England, was a very pleasant and informal affair. All the heads of insurance business ia Dunedin, were present, but in deference to the wishes of Mr Jack himself, the function was of a semi-private nature. The valedictory speeches were brief, but very much to the point, and one and all expressed heartfelt sorrow at his departure, and wished both Mr and Mrs Jack the best of health and fortune in London.

Mr Waddy, agent of the Bank of New Zealand, Picton, has been spending a well earned holiday at Mrs Mouatt's, in the Awatere. He returned to Picton last week, and, accompanied by Mrs Waddy, has gone to spend the remaining portion of his leave in Wellington. Mr Matier is temporarily in charge.

Dr. and Mrs Batchelor, so well known and so much liked in Dunedin, have sold their furniture, horses, etc., preparatory to a trip Home. Dr. and Mrs Brown are back again, and Dr. and Mrs Lindo Ferguson are going soon on a trip to the Old Country.

Mr Richmond, of the Government Survey, is shortly to be removed to Dunedin. During his somewhat short sojourn in Blenheim Mr Richmond has been much liked, and identified himself most energetically with its amusements and interests. He will be missed in the ballroom, on the tennis lawn, cricket ground, and football field.

The Rev. G. H. Preston preached his farewell sermon in St. Mary’s Cathedial on Sunday. Parnell parish will scaicely know till he is gone how true a friend, how earnest a Christian, and how courteous a gentleman they have lost in the Rev. Mr Pieston. He will be greatly missed, and widespread and deep is the regret that the ill health of his wife and other worries forced him to resign.

No cheerier picnic party has been held in the North this summer than that inaugurated by Mr H. Tewsley and other gentlemen in honour of Mr Walter Bentley on Saturday last. The party, consisting of the young actor, Captain H. F. Anderson, Messrs Jas. Stewart, Wm. Johnston, Hugh Campbell, Graves Aicken, Henry Brett, Wm. Buchanan, Charles Ransom, Thomas Finlayson, and H. C. Tewsley, left the Auckland Club at 11 a.in. with William McLauchlan as their Jehu, their destination being Kauri Forest, Titirangi. The drive was very pleasant, and by the time the party had arrived there (about 1.30 p.m.) everyone was hungry, and discussed a recherche luncheon provided by the Club. The guest of the day was brimful of conversational mirth and anecdote, and was ably assisted by the pawky wit of the genial company. After a pleasant stroll round the neighbourhood a return was made, arriving at tbe club shortly befoie 6 p.m., after a most enjoyable outing.

Bis dat, quicito dat. Mr Fox and Mr Haslett have given three times as much in return for the hospitality extended to them by the Picton people. A dance on Monday, a picnic on Tuesday, to both of which all the elite of Picton and the most fascinating of Blenheim gentlemen were invited, and then a children's picnic on Wednesday. What more could anyone wish for in the shape of dissipation’

11-' the German Emperor intends seriously to discourage extravagance in the officers of his crack regiments he will have to get up very eaily. So far those mettlesome young wariiors have managed to ‘ get even ’ with their War Lord. He forbade them to drink champagne at mess ; and so scrupulously has the imperial order been obeyed that it is a standing joke among the officers of the Gardes du Corps that the only nights in the year when they cannot drink champagne at dinner are those when the Emperor dines with them.