Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue VI, 31 July 1897, Page 176

Personal Paragraphs.

HIS EXCELLENCY the new Governor is to be welcomed in state on his arrival at Wellington. No member of the Ministry is available this year to see that the * Tutanekai ’ picks up the right man for New Zealand in Sydney. Last time there was a change in the Vice-regal party the late Sir Patrick Buekley went over to show Lord Glasgow to hissmall new kingdom. A marshal, Mr A. G. Johnson, has been appointed in Wellington to arrange the welcome to Lord Ranfnrly. He proposes to have every available steamer at the Heads on the return of the ‘ Tutanekai.' These, it is anticipated, will be crowded with citizens, and the vessels will escort the Governor to the wharf. On His Excellency landing, a procession consisting of all societies, volunteers, etc., will be formed, and will parade the principal streets to Parliament House grounds where the Governor will be sworn in.

Among the passengers from Sydney to Wellington by the ‘ Monowai ’ were a Chinaman and his wife. As thev were not naturalised the Customs demanded the poll tax, The amount was promptly paid by cheque.

Captain T. A. Fry, late of the barque ‘William Manson,’ is to assume command of the barque ‘ Woosung.’

A smoke concert was given to Mr H. A. Ewen, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Bulls, who has been promoted to a position in the South, prior to his departure. Mr John Stevens, M.H.R., was president.

Mr John Ross, of Wellington, formerly of Auckland, proposed at a meeting of the municipality that Lord and Lady Ranfurly shou'd be entertained at a conversazione as soon after their arrival as would be convenient to His Excellency.

The Rev. Dr. Clifford, of London, had a warm reception on his arrival in Auckland last week from his fellowBaptists. A public reception was accorded him in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Tuesday evening, which was attended by representatives of almost every denomination, who all welcomed this able speaker to the shores of New Zealand. A lecture by Dr. Clifford on Wednesday evening was exceedingly well attended, and greatly appreciated by an intelligent Auckland audience.

Two of the Norfolk Island Missionary staff, the Revs. C. W. Browning and L. P. Robin, have returned to Melanesia by the mission yacht ‘ Southern Cross ’ from Auckland

Lady Tichborne. who recently came out to Australia. goes on to Wellington by the ‘ Aorangi ’ en route for Christchurch, where she is to be the guest of Sir Charles and Lady Clifford.

The Rev. Father Costello has been given the lighter cure of souls at Westport, as since his operation in the hospital he has found the work of St. Mary’s Cathedral parish, Wellington, too arduous.

Bishop Lenihan, accompanied by the Rev. Father Purton, left Auckland for a trip South last week.

It is probable that Mr Darling, chief officer of the ‘Hawea,’ will be transferred to a like position on the * Monowai.’

As old settler at Nelson. Mrs Hildreth, who died recently at the age of 93, remembered perfectly the Jubilee of George 111.

The residents of Napier are so sorry to learn that Mr Fraser, the manager of the bank of New South Wales, has been moved to Adelaide, and leaves for that town very shortly. During the seven years of their residence here Mr and Mrs Fraser have made a host of friends who sincerely regret their departure.

Mrs W. Bayly, from the ‘White Cliffs,’ is staying with her parents in New Plymouth.

Mrs Bond, senr., and Mr W. Bond, Pelorus Sound, were in Picton lately.

Miss Mary Bower, of the Onehunga Public School, who is about to be married, was the pleased recipient of an afternoon tea-table last week by the scholars of her class.

Mr J. Ashcroft, of Wellington, has been paying Blenheim a short visit. With a never failing fund of conversation and humour, not to mention his talent for versifying, he was the centre of attraction in every gathering.

Mr Brooke-Smith, who was formerly a resident of New Plymouth, has been staying there for a few days.

Mrs Sinclair-Thomson has returned to Dunedin from Christchurch.

Mr David Rumney, formerly of New Plymouth, is now at Johannesburg, South Africa. Since leaving Taranaki he has visited America, India, and England.

Miss Chaytor, from Blenheim, is staying with Mrs Travers at Hobson-street, Wellington.

Miss Mabel Ensor (Havelock) left Picton last week for Sydney, where she trill stay for some time with her sister, Mrs Capper.

Much regret is expressed at the recent serious accident to Lady Brassey in Melbourne. She was driving in Elizabeth-street, accompanied by the Hon. Dorothy Brand, daughter of Lord Hampden, Governor of New South Wales, when a runaway cart violently collided with the carriage, and the Hon. Dorothy Brand was thrown out. She escaped with a shaking, but Lady Brassey received the full force of the impact on her right side. She was removed to Government House, when it was found that two ribs had been broken, one badly. The doctor fears the lungs may to some extent be affected, but there is no serious present danger.

AT the invitation of Mr Pollard, Mr and Mrs Bright and Miss Cotterell (Sydney) cycled to the Delta on Sunday, leaving Blenheim about 10 a.m. They spent the night there, returning to town on Monday.

A well-attended farewell social was given at Paeroa last week to the Rev. T. A. Norrie. Mr Ashwin presented him with a purse of over twenty sovereigns. Mr Norrie has worked zealously during the past eight yeais to promote the interests of the Presbyterian Church in the Ohinemuri district.

Miss Sands, of Hamilton, has been staying a short time with Mrs William Bayly in New Plymouth.

Mrs Gard, who has been visiting her mother in the Auckland district, has returned home to Picton looking all the better for the change.

Mr Bannister, general manager of the Nev Zealand Timet, left Auckland for Wellington by the ‘ Mahinapua ’ last week.

Mr P. Dalziel, who has been staying at his parents’ residence in New Plymouth for a short time, has returned to his business in Wellington.

On Friday night Mr D’Emden was the guest of the Hastings Bowling Club at the Princess Theatre, Hastings, when Mr Maddison, President of the Club, took the Chair, and Mr D’Emden was presented with a handsome pair of bowls. The toast of the evening was proposed and duly acknowledged, and Mr M’Kerrow responded on behalf of the visitors.

Mr Maurice Denniston, of Christchurch, is still up at the Convalescent Home, but the cold stormy weather is very much against invalids.

The first parade of the newly-formed Hamilton Mounted Infantry Corps was held on Wednesday, 21st inst. There were 71 members present.

Mr Gerald Allen, late of the Loan and Mercantile Company, Blenheim, has quite recovered from his attack of fever at Kimberley, and has resumed his duties in the Bank of Africa.

Mb C. W. Hendrey, police clerk for the Taranaki district, has received notice of transfer to Auckland, where he will take charge of the office. His place here will be filled by Mr McGill from the Commissioner’s office in Wellington. Mr Hendrey has been in this district eighteen years, having being transferred from the A.C. force to the Police force. He has been prominently connected with various local societies and clubs, having been for four years instructor to the Gymnasium Club, and has taken a prominent part in Amateur Dramatic Opera Clubs, athletics, cricket and football. He leaves for his post next week.

Miss SCOTT (Picton) passed through Blenheim on her way from * Tynteafield, ’ where she was staying with Mrs Herbert Seymour, to Picton. The change has evidently benefited her, and she now appears to be in perfect health.

Mr Howard, editor of the Brunner Timet, has been spending a few days in New Plymouth.

Mrs and Miss E. Black are expected in Christchurch from Melbourne shortly, Mr E. Black having gone over for them.

A presentation of a beautiful dinner set and a pair of hand painted vases was made last week to Mr H. Woolcott, junr., of the Wellington Gas Company’s staff, by the employees of the Company, in view of his approaching marriage.

A MEETING was held last Thursday evening at Gorman’s Hotel for the purpose of presenting Mr J S. D’Emden, the popular manager of the Union Bank in Hastings, who has been moved to Wellington, with an illuminated address and a purse of sovereigns from the business people of Hastings. Mr W. Beilby, who took the chair, wished him every success among his new friends, and said how sorry the people of Hastings would be to lose him. Speeches were also made by Mr A. L. D Fraser and Mr H. H. Murdoch. In replying, Mr D'Emden spoke of the kindness of the Hastings people, which would never be forgotten by him wherever he might be.

Mr Liddle, late of the * Poherua,’ has now taken np his duties as chief officer of the ‘ Mawhera. ’ Mr Ward, who was temporarily chief officer on the ‘Mawhera,’ las been appointed to a similar position on the ‘Richmond.’

Miss Ettye Ireland, Auckland, has gone to visit friends in Sydney.

Miss Mac Shane (Featherston) and Miss McDougall (Pironoa) are paying a short visit to Mrs Didsbury, Wellington.

Mr G. W. Rhind, Inspector in New Zealand for the Bank of New South Wales, returned to Wellington from Sydney by the ‘ Monowai ’ on Wednesday last, his health having benefited considerably by the change

Miss Sinsted, who has spent several months with various relatives and friends in Blenheim and its vicinity, left last Wednesday for Wellington, en route for Westport.

Mr Maingay, clerk in the New South Wales Bank in New Plymouth, is at present in Auckland.

Miss Nora Allen, Picton, has been spending a week with Mrs Western at ‘ The Lindens,’ Mount Pleasant.

Mr Williamson, from Auckland, has been staying in New Plymouth for a few days, but has now returned.

The Ven. Archdeacon Lingard, Incumbent of St. Luke’s, Christchurch, and Mr Arthur Ollivier have gone the Island trip. Both are seeking to recruit very broken health, and their friends wish very much for the desired effect.

Sergeant-Major Ramsay, who is about to be transferred from Wellington to Christchurch, has the remarkable record of about thirty years’ service in the police force without a single day’s leave of absence, either for holiday purposes or on account of ill-health.

Mrs S. Kissling, of Parnell, gives a dance next week.

The Picton school teachers have all returned from their winter holidays, and have resumed teaching duties again.

The Right Rev. the Bishop of Waiapu, who is a graduate of Hertford College, Oxford, has just received the honorary degree of D.D. from that University at a convocation held on the sth of June.

Miss Wardell (Masterton) is on a visit to Mrs Pynsent in Wellington.

Messrs G. and F. Johnston are in Wellington for a short holiday.

Mr B. T. Sayers, secretary of the Cycling Touring Club, has been the guest of Mr J. J. Kinsey, Christchurch, for several days, returning to Wellington by the • Westralia ’ on Wednesday.

Mr F. Hull, of the Bank of New South Wales in New Plymouth, has been removed to Hamilton.

Mrs Roughton (Christchurch) is staying with her mother, Mrs Brandon, in Wellington.

Mr and Mrs Wigram and Mrs Ogle (Christchurch) have gone for a week or two to the Hamner Springs.

Mrs H. C. Seymour, 'Tyntesfield,* who has been visiting Mrs Allen in Picton, has returned home, and is decidedly better for the change to her old home.

Mrs Mac Diarmid, of New Plymouth, has gone to Wanganui for a short holiday.

Miss (Frank) Buckland is in Auckland at present, where she intends to stay for two months.

Miss Maunsell, of * Riversdale,’ Waihakeke, is still visiting friends in Masterton.

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

Mr Loxton, Blenheim, who has not been very well lately, has gone to spend a week at Dumgree, and no doubt the salubrious air of the Awatere will speedily restore him to health.

Miss Wardell, of Masterton, is staying in Wellington with Mrs Pynsent in Hobson-streeL

Mr Perkins, accountant at the National Bank of New Zealand, Oamaru, has been promoted to the Christchurch branch. In his departure the Oamaru Cricket Club suffers a severe loss.

Mr Robertson, formerly official tester of milk in Auckland district, has been appointed a Government grader of dairy produce in Taranaki.

Mr TegeTmeikr, General Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, has taken the large house in Fitzherbert Terrace, 'Wellington, lately occupied by Mr Henry MacKenzie.

Miss Kissling, from Auckland, is visiting Mrs Stuart in Wellington.

Captain H. J. C. Andrews has gone to Sydney from Auckland. He will be in Australia for some months.

Mr Amelius Smith left Wellington in the ‘Tutanekai ’ for Sydney to welcome our new Governor on the other side. Let us hope that the fates will be kind and send the little vessel a safe, calm return voyage.

Miss Hargreaves (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs H. Rose in Wellington.

The Rev. Mr Allsworth intends resigning his charge of the Presbyterian Church at Picton, on the ground of illness in his family.

Mr G. E. Tolhurst, General Manager of the Union Bank of _ Australia, returned to Wellington by the ‘ Monowai ’ on Wednesday last, having been absent in Melbourne for more than six months.