Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue IV, 17 July 1897, Page 112

Personal Paragraphs.

THE New Governor of New Zealand, Lord Ranfurly, left Vancouver last Monday by the * Warrimoo,’ which is due in Sydney on the 30th. The Viceregal party is expected in Wellington about August 6th.

Miss Henderson (Christchurch) is at present on a visit to Mrs Hume, * The Bank,’ Hamilton.

Mr J. Glasgow, of the Christchurch University, is at present visiting his people in Nelson.

Mrs Cotter and her two youngest daughters leave Auckland next week for a trip to Sydney. Mrs Cotter is going for a change on account of her health.

Miss Cotterell (Sydney) bicycled to Dumgree, Awatere, on Sunday, where she will spend a week with Mrs Renwick.

WE are requested to state that it was at the Canterbury, and not the Christchurch Club, that tea was served to members and their lady friends on Jubilee night.

Miss Nellie Allen, a student of the Canterbury University, is spending the short vacation with her people in Picton.

Mrs Albert Kaye returned to Christchurch by the * Monowai ’ on Tuesday from her trip to England, having been absent about nine months. Her numerous friends are pleased to see her back looking so well. Mr and Mrs Kaye have taken Mr T. Garrard’s house, Aikman’s Road, for a month while they go through the unpleasant task of house-hunting.

Mrs Dalton, ‘ Koromiko.’ Picton Road, is spending a week with Mrs J. Conolly, Springlands, Blenheim

Major George, Auckland, was detained by private business from going to the Islands by the last trip of the ‘ Upolu.’

Sir Edward Buck, K.C.5.1., L.L.D., has relations and friends in New Zealand who will much appreciate the enconiums bestowed on him in the English papers on his retirement from the post of Secretary to the Government of India for revenue and agriculture. He is the son of the late Mr Z. Buck, Mus. Doc., of Norwich. In 1861 he entered the Bengal Civil Service, and the following year he was appointed director of the Agricultural Department of the North-west Provinces. In 1884 he was promoted to the post from which he has just retired. He purchased land in Oamaru some fifteen years ago, and might possibly settle on it.'

Dr. W. H. Hargreaves, of Christchurch, who recently came out from London, has taken Dr. Laing’s practice in Akaroa, where his many friends wish him hearty success. Miss Hargreaves follows in a few days to keep house for her brother Miss C. Hargreaves went up to Wellington last week in the ‘ Kaikoura,’ and will be away a few weeks.

Mrs W. Cussen is spending a few days with Mrs Browning, ‘Avoca,’ Hamilton.

Mr Penney, of the Bank of New Zealand, Waipawa, has been moved to Napier, and his place has been taken by Mr Parry, of Wellington.

Miss Nina Meares, of Christchurch, went to Wellington on Tuesday on a visit to Mrs Gilbert.

The Rev. F. G. Evans, of New Plymouth, has gone to Auckland for a ten days’ holiday.

Mrs H. C. Seymour. Tyntesfield, is in Picton staying with Mrs Allen for some weeks. Miss Jeannie Seymour is with her.

The Hon. J. T. and Mrs Peacock left Christchurch for Sydney by the * Monowai ’ on a long visit.

Mr and Mrs Orr cycled to Picton on Saturday morning, returning to Blenheim in the afternoon —a distance of 4o miles.

The Rev. C. W. Browning, of the Melanesian Mission, arrived from Wellington by the ‘ Mahinapua ’ to Auckland

Mr Nicol, Accountant Inspector of the Bank of New Zealand, was in Picton this week officially.

Mrs Renwick and Miss Robertson arrived in Blenheim from Nelson last Friday, and drove out to Dumgree on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by Miss Linton (Picton).

Mr Gleeson, of Auckland, is at present spending a few days in New Plymouth district after an absence of many years. The visitor, whose father was a soldier in the 58th Regiment, joined the 57th Regiment as a drummer boy in the military barracks on Mars'and Hill about the year 1861, and saw service in the Maori War and in the Zulu War, besides visiting other countries He can give an excellent description of the fighting in the latter compaign, and also particulars of the troubles with the Boers.

The numerous friends of Mrs F. J. Garrick were very pleased to hear on Saturday a more favourable account of her health, though still causing much anxiety.

Mr Meiklbjohn, late of the British India Company, is chief engineer of the Union Company’s new steamer ‘ Waikare.’

Mrs and Miss Johansen, who have been staying in Blenheim for several months, returned to Motueka last week.

Mrs Hal. Howard, Tua Marina, has been spending the winter school holidays in Picton with her people at Brooklyn.

Mr and Mrs F. Hamilton left Nelson this week for America, where they hope to spend a pleasant holiday.

Captain T. A. Fry is to have command of the barque * Woosung,’ now at Newcastle loading for Auckland.

Mrs Renwick and Miss Robertson were the guests of Mrs Rutherford, Piclon, on their way from Nelson to Dumgree.

Mr and Mrs Lyall (Nelson) have gone for a tiip to England via America. Their many friends wish them bon voyage.

Mr E. R. Rutherford, a Havelock (Marlborough) born boy, is (says the Canterbury College Review) doing splendid work at the Cambridge Laboratory, where he has been making some astonishing experiments in electricity. He is trying hard to establish electrical com - munication without the assistance of wire connections. Prof. Thompson and Sir Robert Ball have both been surprised and delighted with his results so far, and the latter gave him the nse of his observatory. There is a possibility that he is on the way towards revolutionising the whole system of telegraphic commnnication Mr Rutherford was at one time a student at the Canterbury College, and won a Science Scholarship which entitled him to continue his studies at Cambridge. His whole career has been a splendid one since he began at the State School at Havelock under Mr Renolds, and won a Scholarship there.

Miss Beatrice Bull, of Auckland, is still staying in the Waikato.

The Rev. H. C. Frere and family left Wanganui for Wellington, departing to Sydney by the ‘Monowai.’ Thence they proceed to Beyrnt, in the Mount Lebanon District, Asia Minor, where the Rev. Frere will take charge of some Drnse schools and a chaplaincy under the Bishop in Jerusalem.

Miss Gribben (Girls’ College, Nelson), who has had an attack of the prevailing influenza, is now much stronger, and was able to resume her duties on Monday morning, much to the delight of her pupils.

Mr and Mrs Featherston, formerly of the North Shore, Auckland, were passengers by the ‘ Upolu ’ to the Islands.

The Acting-Governor, Sir James Prendergast, was entertained by the members of the Wellington Club at a banquet on Wednesday night.

Mr Fraser, M.H.R. for Wakatipu, with his danghter, arrived in Auckland on Saturday. They left for Rotorua nn Tuesday, and will spend a few days in Auckland before returning south.

Mr F. Arenas was one of the Christchurch people who left by the ‘ Kaikoura ’ for London from Wellington.

Captain and Miss Colbeck returned to Auckland from Christchurch by the ‘ Takapuna ’ on Saturday.

Mrs Arthur Farmar has returned to Blenheim after spending ten days in Wellington at Jubilee time.

Mrs Lance, Horsley Downs, is in Christchurch at present.

Miss Scott (Picton) is staying at Tyntesfield, Wairau, with Mrs Herbert Seymour.

Mr Allan Rennell, who has been stationed in the Bank of New Zealand at Auckland for some time, is spending his holiday at his home in New Plymouth.

Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, from Christchurch, are paying a short visit to Wellington, being the guests of Mrs Rhodes at * The Grange.’

Mr George Hunter, M H.R., arrived in Wellington from Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday, and was present at the steeplechase meeting held at the Hutt, being the guest of Mr and Mrs W. H, S. Moorhouse at * Knottingley.’

Mr LEN. Horne, who was transferred to the National Bank in Wanganui from Blenheim some months ago, has returned again to the latter place, and takes his former position in the local branch of the same Bank.

Dr. and Mrs Bldkb - Campbell, of Claughton, Cheshire, England, recently visited New Zealand, returning by the ‘Kaikoura.’

A very pleasing and gratifying presentation took place on Tuesday afternoon at the offices of Messrs Dalgety and Company. Christchurch, when the Hon. E. W. Parker (manager), the whole of the staff being present, with a few very kind words handed to Mr T Garrard for bis acceptance a case containing a silver cigarette case, another with two silver mounted pipes, and another with two amber and silver holders (cigar and cigarette), each being engraved. During the day Mr Garrard also received from the firm a very handsome cheque and expressions of goodwill for his future success. Mr Garrard, who has been with the firm for the past fourteen years, has decided to go into business for himself, and taken offices in Hereford street, and his many friends wish him every success.

Mr and Mrs T. G. Macarthy have taken possession of their commodious house in Boulcott-street, Wellington.

Mr ThGETMEIER (manager of the Bank of New Zealand) and Mrs Tegetmeier have arrived in Wellington from England, and are staying at the Royal Oak Hotel until they obtain a suitable residence.

MISS HaTTiB BarnoTT, of Wanganui, and niece of Mr Theo. Cooper, is at present on a visit to Auckland.

Mr Inglis, of the National Bank, Blenheim, has been transferred to Coromandel, and left for that place last week.

Mr and Mrs T. Garrard are staying at New Brighton for a month.

Miss Myra Leslie (Motueka) is visiting Blenheim, where she is staying with Mrs F. Greenfield.

A banquet was tendered to Mr Cotterell, manager of the National Bank, Coromandel, who is about to proceed to the Paeroa branch.

Mrs Dbnshire, Ashburton, is staying with her mother, Mrs Dodson, Hardy street, Nelson.

Messrs Willie and Peter Dalziell are paying a visit to their mother, Mrs Skeet, in New Plymouth.

Mrs and Miss M. Duff (Nelson) went to Wellington last week, where they met Dr. Duff, who has just had a delightful trip to England, and all returned home on Monday. Miss Duff has remained in London, where she is making steady progress with her musical studies.

Miss Rees, who has been to Wellington to nurse her father, who was dangerously ill, returned to Blenheim last Tuesday.

Mrs Booth has returned to Nelson after a pleasant visit to Wellington, where she was the guest of Sir James and Lady Prendergast.

Mr T. Mowat, of Pahiatua, is spending a week in Blenheim and its vicinity with his friends and relations.

Mr R. C. Esse, who has been teller in the Hawera branch of New South Wales, and for many years longer has been on the coast, has been promoted to New Plymouth branch, and left for his new post on Friday.

Mrs Patten (Lyall) is staying with Mrs Glasgow, * Brooklands,’ Nelson.

Mrs Loxton returned to Blenheim from Wellington last week.

Mr W. Fresh aw has been spending the Jubilee holidays with his people in Nelson, and has now returned to the North Island.

Miss Rosamond Greensill returned to Picton from Cnristchurch on Wednesday last.

Miss Maitland (Dunedin) is staying with her sister, Mrs Lees, in Wellington.

Miss K. Hadfield (Marton) is staying with Mrs J. C. Williams in Wellington.

Miss Caldwell, of Ponsonby, has returned from a very enjoyable holiday at Paeroa.

A Graduate of Canterbury University, Mr Ernest Rutherfurd, who is now living in England, is likely to take a leading place amongst scientific men within the next few years.

One of the members for Dunedin City, Mr H. S. Fish, is still suffering from his throat. He may have to resign his seat if he does not soon recover.

Miss MacPherson (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Macpherson in Wellington.

The Hon. W. McCullough, M.L.C., has returned to Auckland from Sydney.

Miss ChayTor has subscribed to the projected fever ward at the Blenheim Hospital.

Mr J. C. Firth, of Auckland, is at present in Napier

Mrs and Miss Montgomery (Wanganui) are paying a short visit to Wellington.

The Premier’s private secretary, Mr T. H. Hamer, has returned to Wellington much benefited by the trip he has taken to Te Aroha and Rotorua.

Miss Burcher, of Auckland, has arrived in London. She was to stay there for the Jubilee celebrations with friends, and then to visit her relations in different parts of England previous to her marriage, which is to take place at an early date.