Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XVII, 27 October 1894, Page 401

Personal Paragraphs.

HAPPY HOGG, M.H.R. ! His constituents are so well satisfied with his efforts that they intend to ffite, banquet, and make him presentations ! Mr Webb Bowen, of Nelson District, has had another relapse, and will not be able to resume bis duties for some time. At the time of writing Mr Bowen was in no danger, but his continued illness is exhausting.

'lhe Rev. Mr Osborne has decided to leave Hastings, having received a call from the Wanganui district.

Mr Milnoe. of Hawera, who has gone to Australia, signalised his departure by gifts of £5O to the local Hospital and £5O to the Convalescent Home. Mr Milnoe bad previously donated £5O to the Hospital, so that his gifts to the district in this alone amount to £l5O. There are too few men of this stamp in the colony.

Lord and Lady Glasgow and their family will very likely—so says a Wanganui paper—spend a month or two in Wanganui this summer. It would be only fair to give some of the smaller towns of the colony the privilege of entertaining the Governor for a season. Why should Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, and Christchurch have a monopoly of Vice-regal smiles, etc , etc. A Mr Heath, of Wellington, who has just arrived in the colony, has written to Masterton. applying for the position of manager of the proposed Market Gardening Company. Mr Heath has been employed as manager to a large company in Ohio, U.S. A., and his experience should go a long way towards making a commercial success of a market gardening company. If Mr Heath were to float a company in Masterton on modern and economic lines, we are sure (says the local paper), that he would receive the support of a very large portion of the community.

From Napier comes the announcement of the sudden death of the editor of the Daily Telegraph. He has complained for some time of weak action of the heart, and his death is due to this canse. Mr Robert Martin was about fifty, having been in New Zealand twenty years. Before taking up the editorship of the Telegraph, he held a similar position on the Southland Times. Mr Martin received a first-class education at the Glasgow High School and University. He was a bachelor, and alone in the colony.

The arrival of the new Bishop is anxiously looked for in Wellington. The Bishop of Salisbury is accompanying Mr Wallis and his wife, who are expected to arrive in Wellington jnst before Christmas. The Governor and the Conntess of Glasgow have kindly proffered the hospitality of Government House to the distinguished ecclesiastical visitors until Bishopsconrt is ready to receive them. The Bishop designate of Wellington will be consecrated on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25th).

That charming residence. The Pah, Onehunga, is now occupied by Mr and Mrs Edward O’Rorke, Mr and Mrs Dignan having for the present taken up their abode at Mrs McFarland’s house. Mount Eden.

Mr R. W. H. D. Dunn, of Blenheim, received a pretty little recognition of his services as secretary to the Cricket

Club on the opening match of the season in the shape of a sovereign case. The Blenheim bachelors won the match, though the married men displayed some prowess.

It is a very good thing for the colony that some people display an affectionate remembrance of their old school life and its traditions and ceremonies. A pleasing instance of this was seen at th° recent sports at Christ’s College, Christchurch, when Mr F. Harley took the trouble to run across from Wellington (arriving the morning of the sports and returning that same evening) in order to take part in the old boys’ race. It is satisfactory to learn that Mr HaHey won the race, which was a most interesting one.

A sad calamity has befallen the De Troy family, of Lobnrn. Christchurch. The father, mother and daughter were all dangerously ill at once. The father and daughter died the day following each other, and were buried at the same time about a fortnight ago ; and two days later the mother died, leaving one son, Mr Arthur De Troy, to mourn his loss alone.

Mr Bramald, Danevirke, who has been in ill-health for some time, has gone for a trip to Sydney. It is hoped be will soon be back again, benefited by the change. Mr Woods, of Hastings, is managing the business during his absence.

Mr L. W. Downes, of Danevirke, who had very short notice, has left for Masterton, he being transferred to the Bank of New South Wales there. Mr Downes was only a few months in Danevirke, and during his stay made a host of friends. Indeed, it is to him chiefly that the enjoyable Cinderella dances are due. ‘We were all,’ say the Danevirkians, ‘ sorry to lose him. How ever,we can only assure the Mastertonians that our loss is their gain. We wish Mr Downes good luck.’ Mr Rowley is his successor.

Mr G. S. Graham, of Auckland, has received a cable announcing the death of his father, Mr William Smellie Graham, at the good old age of 82. The deceased gentleman was very well known in Auckland by old timers, and his son has the sympathy of the community in his affliction.

A very old colonist has been taken away somewhat suddenly. The Hon. P. Dignan died at noon on S»tur day in bis cabin on the s.s. Takapuna off New Plymouth. The decased statesman was eighty years of age, and has for some forty years been politically connected with Auckland. As an acknowledgment of his services, the Grey Ministry called him in 1879 to the Legislative Council. In the House of Representatives, sitting when the sad news reached Wellington, the general feeling of respect and regret was voiced by the Premier, and as the House adjourned, Mr Lawry spoke of the Hon. P. Dignan in the words of Burns—An honest man's the noblest work of God.’ From all parts come expressions of sympathy and eulogy, which must convey some cheering feeling to the hearts of the mourning family—a widow and ten sons. The two most generally known are Mr Peter Dignan and Mr P. L. Dignan, Auckland, Manager of the Bink of New Zealand. The funeral takes place in Auckland to-day (Wednesday). Mr Thos. Thompson has been asked by the Speaker to represent the Ministry.

Mr Walter Bentley will commence a short eason in Auckland on November sth. Mr Sanderson, advance agent, has arrived in the Northern Capital, and is making the necessary arrangements.

Since a man’s tbongbts must be his lifelong companions, he should strive to keep them bright and agreeable.