Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue IV, 25 July 1896, Page 114

Personal Paragraphs.

HIS EXCELLENCY LORD BRASSEY has appointed Mr T. J. Liley, of the harbour pilot service, as honorary pilot to the yacht * Sunbeam,’ within the waters of Hobson’s Bay.

The Rev. Father Lenihan has been appointed Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland, in place of the late Right Reverend Dr. Luck. Much regret was expressed by his friends when it became known that the Rev. Father, for private reasons, has forwarded his resignation to the Senior Provincial Bishop (Dr. Grimes, of Christchurch). This will require to be sent on to Rome, when it will be either accepted or the appointment will be maintained.

Miss Rose, of Wellington, is at present on a visit to Mrs Hume, Hamilton, and Miss Nellie Graham (Auckland) is staying with her aunt, Mrs W. A. Graham.

Mr Lawson returned to Auckland yesterday by the ‘Takapuna’ from Palmerston North, having been for some days awaiting the efforts made to recover the body of his son. The search will be actively continued till the body is found, which, however, will probably not take place until the river clears to some extent. Mr Lawson speaks gratefully of the kindness and sympathy shown him by the settlers of the district.

Sir Robert Stout arrived in Auckland from Wellington by the ‘ Takapuna.'

Mr Sares had the Hamilton whist party at his house last week.

Mr Tallis Trimnell, Mus. Bac., Oxon, organist of St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, was a passenger by the * Takapuna ’ yesterday. He is giving some organ recitals in Auckland.

The Rev. Mr Marshall, late of Wanganui, who a few years ago accepted a clerical position in England, intends coming back to New Zealand. He has been offered and accepted the position of Vicar of the Anglican Church at Pahiatua. The rev. gentleman is expected in the colony about October.

Above is the portrait of Mr James Lawson, district engineer on the Napier-Taranaki railway, who was killed on the 2nd instant while on the train. Mr Lawson, it appears, was leaning over the platform of the train to ascertain the amount of damage done to the bridge by the late floods, when his head came in contact with one of the iron girders. The force of the blow knocked him off the train into the river below. Mr Lawson, who was the son of Mr Lawson, Official Assignee in Auckland, was 34 years of age, and unmarried.

Mr Le Seur, who is shortly leaving for Home, will be much missed at the Hamilton dances.

Mrs John Roach, of Mount-street, Auckland, leaves for Sydney on Tuesday for a trip, where she will reside with her sister, Mrs Carey.

Mrs Gould, Colombo street, north Christchurch, gave a small luncheon party on Friday, when Mrs Julius, Mrs G. Gould, Mrs Cameron and a few other guests were present.

Mrs Makgill shortly leaves Auckland for a trip to the Auld Country. Miss Dolly Dudley will accompany her.

The Star Boating ball takes place on the 24th at Thomas’ Hall, Wellington.

Miss Jean Anderson had an afternoon tea for a few young friends one day last week in Christchurch to meet Miss Murie, of Dunedin, and who is now with the Opera Company.

Mr Dennis O'Rorke, Auckland, gave a large dinner party at his residence, ‘The Pah,’ to the polo members. Mr O’Rorke is captain of the team.

This is a picture of the handsome marble erected by the Government at Rangiriri in recognition of the loyal services rendered to the Europeans by Major Wirimu Te Wheoro during the Waikato war. The monument, which was executed at Mr Thomas's works, Victoria and Lorne-

streets, stands on the opposite side of the river from that on which the famous engagement took place. On one face of the stone above the Maori inscription is a photo of the Major, who died on October 21st, 1895, at the age of 69. He was created a captain in 1863, and a major in 1874. In 1878 he was elected to a seat in Parliament.

Mrs Rhind, Wellington, entertained a large number of friends at afternoon tea last week.

WE are very glad to hear that Mrs Cotter’s daughter has so far recovered from her attack of peritonitis that this popular hostess hopes to be able to give her dance in about three weeks. She will then take her daughter to Sydney for a change.

Mrs C. Johnston, Wellington, gave a large *At Home * last Monday.

The Rev. Father Lenihan, Administrator of the Diocese, has been in Hamilton the early part of last week to conduct the examinations at the Convent Schools, with which he is much pleased. Wednesday he visited Cambridge to examine the Catholic School there, and on Thursday left for Pukekohe.

The esteemed Vicar of St. Sepulchre’s, Auckland, must be congratulated on the handsome collection made in his church last Sunday, 12s 4d being carried to the credit.

The annual dance of the All Saints’ Amateur Athletic Club, Auckland, is announced for Friday evening, 14th proximo, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Ponsonby.

AT a meeting of the Navy League held iu London sth June last, the following resolution was carried ‘ That the best thanks of the League be accorded to Mr W. J

Napier of Auckland, New Zealand, for his lecture on “The British Navy, its Duties and its Strength,” as delivered at Auckland in February last.' It was also ordered that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Mr Napier.

Mr C. J. Molloy, who has been engaged for some months past on a survey expedition with the District Inspector, Mr L. Cussen, will shortly leave Hamilton for his home in Melbourne.

Mr P. A. Young, superintending steward at Auckland tor the Union Steamship Company, leaves by the ‘Tarawera’ for Sydney to-day (Wednesday), where he will occupy a similar position.

Invitations have been issued by Miss Ethel Coates to a juvenile dance on the 28th at her father's residence, Hamilton East.

MR AskenbECK, who for the past three years has been cadet in the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court at Gisborne, has received notice of his transference to the Thames Magistrate’s and Warden’s Court. Mr Askenbeck left Gisborne by-the ‘ Flora ’ last week.

Miss Muriel Linton, who has been away from home for some months, returned to Picton last week.

The well known chief Hirini te Kani died recently at his residence at Kaiti. The deceased was the paramount chief of the tribes in Poverty Bay and northwards to Tolago Bay. With the deceased may be said to have died the personal influence or mana with which in the old days the chiefs of the highest rank may be said to have been clothed. The tangi is now being held, and is likely to last for some considerable time.

AT the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club Show Mr J. Walker, of Auckland, took a gold medal in the pigeon class.

Mr W. S. Jones, saddler, of Queen-street, Auckland, was presented by his employees with a handsomelyframed address, congratulating him on the completion of his 25th year in business. Mr M. J. Sheahan made the presentation. Mr Jones heartily thanked the donors for their gift, as indicative of the good relations existing between employer and employed. He hoped that state of affairs would long continue, and it was a source of satisfaction to him to remember that some of them had been many years with him. The address presented concluded with the expression of a hope by the employees that Mr Jones and his wife and family might long enjoy prosperity and happiness.

Miss Cotteral (Nelson) is visiting her aunt, Mrs A. P. Seymour, of Picton.

Mr Kelson, lately arrived from England, and a nephew of Captain and Mrs Dalton, Koromiko, Picton, has taken up land in the Taranaki district, and intends to settle there.

At this moment Mr Watson and the affairs of the institution he is connected with form such an universal topic of conversation throughout the colony that we present our readers with a photo of him.

Mr Robert Alex. Davys, now clerk at the Pukekohe Railway Station, has been promoted to assistant relieving officer on the Auckland section.

Miss Mellish (Christchurch) is again visiting at Mrs Speed’s, • The Mount,' Picton, for a week or two. prior to returning home.

Miss Turnbull has returned to Wellington after a pleasant stay in the Northern city.

Mr Thomas Sexton, of the Woodville Chess Club, won the first and third prizes of the Leeds Mercury chess problem competition, which was open to the world.

Mrs Napier Bell arrived in the Empire city from Dunedin last week, and Miss Bell joined her on Wednesday. They intend to spend some months in Wellington.

Mrs Allen (Picton) is the lucky winner of Al's prize for a name for the lady cyclist. The name sent in by Mrs Allen was ‘Gunerota.’ The names sent in were all published, and * Gunerota ’ received the majority of votes from the subscribers of that interesting little paper Al.

Miss R. Acland is visiting Mrs Izard in Hobson - street, Wellington.

Miss Roberta Emilie Jones, who passed the candidate teachers’ examination, aged 14 years 8 months is a daughter of the late Robert Baird, formerly head teacher of Whangarei.

Miss Stogden (England) is staying with Mrs Macpherson, Wellington.

Miss Hattie Harris (Picton), who has been holidaying in the Pelorus Sound and Nelson, is at home again.

Miss Douglas (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs Menzies, of Wellington.

Mrs J. S. Smalley, wife ot the Rev. J. S. Smalley, is getting to be a very popular speaker at Masterton. If her name is set down for an address at a meeting, the audience is sure to be a large one.

Miss Reid (Oamaru) is going to stay with Dr. and Mrs MacKenzie, Wellington.

Miss Conolly (Auckland) is now staying with Mrs Scott, ‘ Sea View,’ Picton.

MISS Grummett (Oamaru) and Miss Buckley (Christchurch) are staying with Mrs Gee, Wellington.

Mr McGowan, speaking at Wellington for a large deputation of Auckland, Waikato, and Southern members, presented the whole question of the Thames-Te Aroha line since its inception, showing that whatever opinion may have existed at the time it was commenced, there could be no room for difference at present. The Minister for Public Works hopes to get enough money voted to complete the line.

Captain Morris has left Auckland for Napier by the ‘Tasmania.’

Mrs E. Riddiford, of Wellington, is spending a few days with Mrs Ormond Cooper at Feilding.

The Auckland Bowling Club has passed a vote condoling with the late President, Mr John Lawson, on the death of his son.

Sir Henry Berkeley, the Chief Justice of Fiji, arrived in Auckland from Suva by the ‘ Hauroto ’ last week, accompanied by his son, who oins H.M.S. * Rapid ’ as a midshipman.

Mr J. M. Davis, who was killed by a falling tree at Tiki, was a son of Mr Montgomery Davis, of Coromandel.

The many friends of Mr A. F. Hooper, son of Dr J. H. Hooper, of Auckland, will be pleased to learn that he is making a good recovery from his attack of typhoid fever.

Miss Butterworth, who resigned from the Wellington Hospital staff a few weeks ago, has left for her home in Dunedin.

Amongst the passengers to New Zealand by the ‘ Mararoa,’ on her last trip, were Count Paolo Tassio and Count Marco Greppi, Italian notables, on a tour round the colony.

During the rehearsal of • The Gondoliers ’ in Auckland one evening last week, Mr Theo. Queree was the recipient of an extremely handsome and massive portrait album, in recognition of his services as costumier for ‘ The Mikado ’ production last year. Mr G. M. Reid made the presentation, and Mr Queree in thanking the members stated he was proud to be connected with tha Auckland Amateur Opera Club, which is undoubtedly the most talented opera society in New Zealand.

Mr H. Marshall. Bank of New South Wales, Nelson, has had orders to move to Christchurch. Several of his many friends presented him with a handsome walking stick before leaving.

Mr T. DwaN, sen., of Wellington, will shortly leave on a trip to America and Europe. A number of his friends are arranging to give Mr Dwan a fitting * sendoff.'

Mr and Miss Lubecki have returned to Nelson from an enjoyable trip to Australia and Hobart.

Mr A. Mathews, of the Union-street School, Dunedin, was, on the occasion of his approaching marriage, presented by the headmaster, on behalf of the school staff, with a marble clock, and was also the recipient of a silver teapot and a pair of serviette rings from his class and dancing class.

Mrs Renwick and Miss Robinson are spending a few days in Nelson.

Mr Leslie John Park, who has been Secretary to the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited, for the last eight years, has been appointed acting general manager to the Society, consequent on the death of Mr T. Jaques Martin, late general manager.

Mrs W. Adams, Wairau, is staying with her mother, Mrs Colt, Brightwater, Nelson.

Mr Hast well, late chief engineer of the HuddartParker steamer • Tasmania,’ was passenger to Wellington by the ‘ Tasmania,’ to take up the position of engineer to the City Council. Captain McGee and the officers of the steamer purpose making a presentation to Mr Hastwell at Wellington.

Miss Levien, Melbourne, is staying with Mrs R Levien, Nelson.

Dr. Gibbs has purchased ‘Warwick House,’ and will use it as his private residence.

A vs RY praiseworthy effort is now being made by some of the leading citizens of Melbourne to establish a special hospital for the proper isolation and treatment of persons suffering from infectious diseases.

Miss Merritt has resigned her position in the Nelson Telephone Exchange, and has gone to Christchurch where she will shortly be married.

The Nelson Board of College Governors have appointed Mr Holloway as Secretary in place of Mr Curtis, resigned.

Miss R. Atkinson has returned to Nelson from Wellington.

Mr and Mrs A. E. Gilmore have returned from their Sydney trip both looking exceedingly well. They say the weather across the water has been very cold.

Mr J. W. Heslop, of Omaranu, is a candidate for the Waipu seat.

Mr Brandon, formerly in charge of the Colonial Bank at Palmerston North, is to succeed Mr Burgess in the Masterton branch of the Bank of New Zealand.

Mr Justice Edwards has been sworn in as fifth judge of the Supreme Court, Wellington.

From Christchurch comes the news that the Rev. F. W. Isitt has been released from church work for six months on account of ill-health.

The ladies of the New Hebrides Working Party in Auckland much regret the departure of Miss Stewart, of Ponsonby, whilst wishing her health and success in her work in Waikato hospital.

The Mayor ofTauranga (Mr J. A. Clark) is at present in Auckland on mining business.

Mr John Blair, who was atone time a member of the Provincial Council, is out for the Clutha seat, making the fourth candidate.

An American gentleman in the enjoyment of the name of Modest Maryanski, mineralogist, is visiting Australia for the purpose of reporting on a number of properties held by English and American speculators, who comprise the Venture Syndicate, in the Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie, Murchison, and other districts in Western Australia.

A sensational experience fell to the lot of Mr Kinley, of Kaikoura, last week. While crossing the Hapuka River during a flood his conveyance was swept down the river, but was luckily washed ashore again with both horse and driver in a half drowned state.

Mr R. Blair, of the Kauri Timber Company, left for Lyttelton by the ‘Takapuna ’ last week.

Captain Todd, the New Zealand representative for the Tyser Company, is a through passenger to Sydney by the ‘ Anglian.’

The Inspector of Native Schools. Mr Pope, has arrived from the East Coast for a short stay in Auckland. He is recovering from the effects of his recent accident.

The other morning Mr R. A. Marshall, custodian of the Exchange Hall, was knocked down on Lambton Quay, Wellington, by a bicycle ridden by a young lady, and sustained a severe injury to one ot his kneecaps.

Mr L. J. Bagnall has left for Wellington to attend the conference of the timber trade, which opens thereon Friday.

The Rev. Isaac Richards, M.A. (latelscholar of Exeter College, Oxford), warden of Selwyn College, Dunedin, has been appointed to the canonry in St. Panl’s, lately vacated by the resignation of Canon Diggens.

On the resignation by Mr W. Hazlewood of the position of organist of St. James’s Presbyterian Chnrch, Newtown, Wellington, which he has held for thirteen years, a number of members of the congregation have made him a presentation as a token of their esteem and appreciation of his long and faithful services.

Mrs Cowlishaw, Christchurch, is again laid up, and Mrs P. Cunningham still remains seriously ill.

Miss Haggitt, Dunedin, is staying with Mrs Fraser, Nelson.

Mr and Mrs I. Gibbs entertained Mr and Mrs Bracy and Miss Holroyd at luncheon on Saturday, when a few other guests were invited to meet them. The lunch was at Mr Gibbs’ pretty Christchurch home.

Mrs Turnbull, Napier, has come to spend a few weeks with her mother, Mrs Kingdon, in Nelson, who has not been at all strong lately.

Miss B. Whitelaw has gone to Wellington to pay a visit to Mrs John Knox.

Mrs Willis, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Robinson, Nelson.

Mrs Roy (New Plymouth), with her two little girls, is staying with the Misses Campbell, Bronte-street, Nelson.

The Misses Cowlishaw and Archer are the only two ladies now left to play for the handsome golf trophy given by Dr. Palmer, Christchurch—a silver-backed hairbrush. All the ladies covet it.

Mrs, Miss, and Captain Glasgow, of Nelson, have gone to Wellington for a few days.

Miss Wood has gone to Wellington from Nelson

Mr Lunn, teller of the Nelson branch of the Union Bank of Australia, who has been in Nelson for several years, has been transferred to Wellington. Mr Lunn has many friends here who will much regret his departure. His place will be taken by Mr Pyke.

The Misses Gibbs (two), of Nelson, have gone on a visit to Wellington.

The Rev. T. Baker, of Waitara, is still seriously ill. His brother, MrE. Baker, of Auckland, has gone to New Plymouth (where Mr and Mrs Baker are staying, to be near medical advice) to assist in nursing.