Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue VIII, 14 August 1897, Page 240

Personal Paragraphs.

HIS EXCELLENCY the new Governor of this Colony, the Earl of Ranfurly, with the Countess of Ranfurly, Ladies Constance and Aileen Knox, Miss Schweiter (the governess), and Captain Alexander arrived by the ‘ Tutanekai ’ in Wellington, and were most warmly welcomed by a very large crowd of people. Mr Aurelieus Smith, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, went over to Sydney to meet the Viceregal party, and Mr Nolan represented the Colonial press. A full description of the event will appear next week. The Hon. Matthew Holmes, who has been on a trip to the North Island, left Auckland for Dunedin last week. Miss Howard, of Picton, has gone to the Empire City for a holiday. Miss Nellie Allen (Picton) has returned to Christchurch to attend the University lectures. A TALLY clerk, Mr Silk, who is in the employ of the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company, barely escaped a serious accident at Wellington last week. He was on the ‘Gothic,’ and thinking the hatches were on, started to walk across one of the holds. Unfortunately, only the tarpaulin was stretched over. This gave way, precipitating Mr Silk 19 feet into the hold. He luckily only sustained a severe bruising. A nephew of Mr Thomas Brydone, manager of the Australian Land Company in the South Island, was found dead in bed at the Masonic Hotel, Napier, on Tuesday morning. The deceased, whose name is Mr D. A. Brydone, arrived by the ‘ Tarawera ’ on Friday, seeking change of air in the healthy climate of Hawke’s Bay. Mrs Allen (Picton) has gone to spend a week with Mrs H. C. Seymour, at Tyntesfield. Mr and Mrs George Bloomfield, of * Fir Grove,’ Parnell, leave Auckland shortly for a tour in Fiji. They will first visit Mrs Bloomfield’s relations in Melbourne, where she intends to stay a fortnight. Mr Hay, assistant engineer in the Eketahuna-Wood-ville railway works, received a very complimentary testimonial from the co-operative workmen, with the addition of Z4O for a presentation watch and chain to arrive shortly from Wellington. The officers of the Public Works’ staff at Pahiatua also gave him a valuable inscribed aneroid barometer. Mr Hay goes now to Paeroa. Miss KempTHOßne, from Christchurch, is staying in Auckland with her sister, Mrs Tewsley. Mesdames OGLE and Wigram returned to Christchurch from the Hanmer Springs on Monday, much benefited by the rest and change. Mr C. Webb-Bowen, of the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, has just been transferred to Sydney. His mother, Mrs Webb-Bowen, of Nelson, went to Wellington last week to wish him ‘ good-bye.’ Mr H. Hunter Brown, of Wellington, is at present in Nelson. Mrs Powell, of Blenheim, has gone to pay a visit to Hokitika, where Mr Powell has been for some months. Miss Millie Hesketh, of ‘St. John’s Wood,’ Epsom, Auckland, has been ill with pleurisy. Mrs Garrett (Melbourne) with her little boy has come to Nelson for change of air. She is staying with her mother, Mrs Hunter Brown.

Mr James Mills, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington. Mr W. S. La Trobe, late of Henderson (son of Mr La Trobe), who is now in England, has taken a first class in the second part of the engineering tripos. Miss Marsden succeeds Miss Bowden at the Kihikihi school as assistant lady teacher. The Misses Millington (two) just arrived from England by the ‘ Gothic, ’ are staying with Dr. and Mrs Millington in Picton. The first officer of the R.M.S. ‘ Gothic,’ Mr Charles A. Bartlett, received an illuminated address on his arrival in Wellington, marking the general appreciation of his courtesy and kindness during the voyage from England. The Mayor of Auckland (Mr Peter Dignan) sent the following telegram to Wellington :— * To His Excellency the Earl of Ranfurly, Governor. Permit me, on behalf of the citizens of Auckland, to bid you, Lady Ranfurly, family, and suite hearty welcome to New Zealand.— Peter Dignan, Mayor.’ Bishop Lenihan, of Auckland, met with a most hearty and enthusiastic reception in Christchurch, and was presented with a handsomely bound and illuminated address. The Historical Carnival in aid of the funds for the concert was opened at the Tnam-street Hall on Monday with great ceremony by Bishop Lenihan, and is attracting great crowds. Mrs and Miss Turrell, from Christchurch, are at present in Wellington, paying a visit to Mrs Rhodes at the * Grange.’ His Honor Mr Justice Conolly, of Auckland, is at present in Gisborne, attending the Supreme Court sittings there. A great many Wellingtonians are going to Christchurch for the Grand National next week, among the number being Dr. and Mrs Collins and Mrs A. Pearce. The popular master of the Pakuranga hounds, Colonel Dawson, of Ellerslie, met with an accident at the meet of the hounds on Saturday. The Colonel’s horse, Ike, was jumping a stone wall, and fell over a cow on the far side. The rider was, of course, thrown very suddenly. He was taken to Dr. Scott’s surgery in Onehunga, where Dr. Bewes, of Otahuhu, attended to the injury—a broken collarbone. Great sympathy is felt for Colonel and Mrs Dawson. Mr J. Glasgow has returned to Christchurch to resume his University studies after a pleasant visit to his people in Nelson. Mr John Duthie, who has been visiting the Islands, has gone back to Wellington. Mr Stubbs returned to Blenheim on Saturday, having spent a pleasant week in Wellington. Mrs H. F. Knight, after her trip in Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth. Mr Miller, of the Bank of New Zealand staff, Tauranga, has been transferred to Auckland. Miss Bell (Dunedin) is visiting Christchurch, and at present is staying with Mrs Todhunter. The Nelson City Councillors gave a dinner to the Mayor (Mr Trask) on Monday evening, when a most enjoyable time was spent. Among the guests present, in addition to the Mayor, were Captain Allsopp, of the English barque ‘Biussels,’ Captain Evans, of the American barque ‘ Belle of Arvon,’ Mr Nevanas, and the representatives of the Press. Mr J. Chisholm, of the Bank of New Zealand, wellknown in Auckland, has been appointed accountant at Tauranga. He will be much missed in society in the Northern capital, as he is such an excellent dancer. Prior to his departure he was presented with a handsome case of pipes by the members of the staff. Mr J. Glynes, late manager of the National Bank Farm in Taranaki, was recently entertained at a dinner at the Oakura Hotel, when Captain Mace occupied the chair. The farm has recently been sold to Mr J. C. Honevfield. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of ‘our guest,’ spoke of Mr Glynes as being a good neighbour, and always ready to help in any local social gathering. The settlers from all parts of the district attended the dinner, and the company did not separate till the small hours in the morning. Mr Foster, of the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company, is now in Wellington. Dr., Mrs and Miss Burnau, of Napier, are at present in Auckland. Mrs Ballance is staying with Mrs David Anderson in Wellington.

Mk C. W. Hendrey, the clerk, of the West Coast Police District for many years, who has received notice of transfer to take charge of the Auckland district office, was the recipient of presentations in the Drill Hall on Thursday night. Mr Hendrey has since his residence in Taranaki been connected with all branches of sport, especially of late with the Gymnasium and Football Clubs. Mr C. W. Govett, on behalf of the Clubs just mentioned, presented Mr Hendrey (for Mrs Hendrey) with a purse of sovereigns. Mr Govett, in making the presentation, referred m flattering terms to the work done by Mr Hendrey, and regretted his departure from the community. A second purse of sovereigns was then presented to Mrs Hendrey on behalf of the general public. Mr Hendrey, in reply, expressed the regret he felt in leaving New Plymouth., but said he hoped to return in the future. Cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Hendrey, and the proceedings then terminated. Mbs Elga. (Featherston) is in Wellington for a few days' visit. Miss FiTzroy, of Hastings, is staying for a few days with Miss Nellie Cotterell in Napier. Mb and Mbs Fox are now living in * Macandrew House,’ Macandrew’s Bay, Dunedin. Miss Stevenson (Ponsonby) leaves Auckland this week to stay with her sister in Gisborne, thence she will go to Dunedin to stay with another married sister. A German named Dr. A. Baessler, who has been on a trip to the South Sea Islands, was one of the passengers taken to San Francisco by the * Mariposa ’ last Saturday. MissC. Hargreaves returned to Christchurch from her trip to Wellington by the * Gothic ’ on Sunday. The Rev. and Mrs Baker (Brightwater, Nelson) have gone to Blenheim for a month to take duty for Archdeacon Grace, who is in another part of the diocese. The ‘ Takapuna * last Saturday brought up the two stewardesses of the wrecked * Tasmania ’ to Auckland. They are Mrs Hunter and Miss McLeod. The Misses McMillan (Remuera, Auckland) are still away in Sydney. The Rev. E. Allanson, 8.D.. is holding a mission at the Cathedral, Nelson, where he is drawing large congregations, who listen to his sermons with much interest. Next week Mr Allanson begins a mission at All Saints’ parish.

Mb W. Gbay, after a long visit to Nelson, has resumed his work as secretary of the Post and - Telegraph Department. Mb and Mbs P. Cunningham are in Christchurch at present, * Rockwood ’ having been disposed of, and are staying with Colonel and Mrs Babington, * Bryndwr.* Mbs Gambee (Auckland) has a slight attack of influenza, and we are glad to hear Miss Lennox is recovering from the same. The late manager of the Monowai mine, Mr A. S. Gabbs, left Auckland by the * Mariposa ’ for San Francisco. The friends of Mrs (Justice) Conolly, Auckland, will be pleased to learn that she has so far recovered from her severe attack of influenza as to be able to take carriage drives. Mb Alexander Don. who has been acting as missionary to the Chinese in Dunedin, has gone over to Victoria. He is endeavouring to procure a properlytrained Chinese catechist to take up his Dunedin work whilst he goes to the United States and South China on a missionary tonr of inspection. Hon. W. Jbnnings, M.L.C., passed through New Plymouth on August 3rd on his way to Wellington, returning to Auckland on the 6th by the same route. Mb D. H. Bavldon is on his way to Picton via Wellington, from Auckland. Mbs Bull left Blenheim to pay a visit to Tauranga last Thursday afternoon. Mb Daniel Lem (West Coast) is going to take Mr Alexander Don’s place as missionary to the Chinese in Dunedin during the six weeks’ absence of the latter. Mbs Thornton is down in Auckland from the Waikato on a visit to her mother, Mrs (Captain) Worsp. Mrs Eric Reynolds, of Dunedin, is staying in Sydney for the benefit of her health. Mr F. W. Haybittle has taken (unfurnished) Lady Buckley's house at the Hutt, Wellington. Miss Heywood, of Remuera, Auckland, is staying at Wanganui with her brother. Mrs G. Mannering has left Christchurch for Napier.

Miss Haslam (Christchurch) has changed her mind, and will not leave Blenheim to visit Nelson, as she intended, but has gone back to the Awatere to stay with Mrs Renwick. Mr and Mrs Walter (Auckland) are the guests of Mrs Gore, Wellington. Mrs Laing-Meason, who has been visiting Australia and the South Sea Islands, is now back at her Timaru home, much improved in health for the change. Mr Maingay has returned to New Plymouth after his short but pleasant stay in Auckland. Mrs W. Barton goes to Christchurch directly. She is at present staying with Mrs Ferguson in Wellington. The Mayor of Wellington, Mr Bell, has asked the Hon. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnston to take the place of himself and Mrs Bell in the welcoming gaieties of the new Governor. The Mayor and his family are still in deep mourning for their eldest son. Mrs Ogle, of Christchurch, has been visiting the Hanmer plains. ; Miss Broughton, Professor of Music at the Remuera College, New York, is spending a part of her stay in New Zealand with her relations Mr and the Misses Greensill, at Brooklyn. Miss Broughton has many friends in Picton, all of whom are delighted to see her. Miss Annie Whitelaw, of Auckland, whose success at Girton College, Cambridge, was mentioned in last week’s Graphic, has accepted a position as tutor at Wycombe Abbey School, Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire, about an hour’s journey by train from London. The school is a girls’ college, on the lines of which Eton and Harrow are conducted for boys, special prominence being given to athletics of all kinds. The account given by the two brave stewardesses of the ‘ Tasmania ’ —Mrs Hunter and Miss McLeod—of the night of the wreck is very pathetic, and conceals rather than betrays the great bravery and fortitude displayed by the women and children and themselves during the ten hours’ struggle for life. The waves seemed every now and again as if they would engulf the boat, and to the stewardesses, sitting all that time on the gunwale, death seemed very near. ‘We never thought we should reach land,’ they said. The sailors rowed hard the whole time, and when they reached the surf beating on the shore, they were completely exhausted, and their hands fearfully blistered. Everyone was then asked,

4 Have you your lifebelt on ?’ and tbe last desperate, but happily successful, struggle with tbe cruel waves was made, and the boat safely beached. In Auckland, the stewardesses were busy buying some necessary clothes, as though supplied in Napier with waterproofs and hats, they had little else. They subsequently went to Wellington, returning to Auckland, and on to Sydney to headquarters by the ‘ Anglian.’ Their future movements are uncertain. IT is often asked, * Why did not the boats keep together on the night of the wreck ?’ They could not for fear of being swamped, for whenever the huge waves lifted them towards each other the cry was, * Keep away ; we shall be caps’zed.’ Tbe lights were intentionally put out, for they made a glare immediately round the boats, and they could not see where they were g’ing. Mrs Renwick, who has been staying in Blenheim with Mrs Cleghorn, returned to Dumgree on Saturday afternoon. Mr Webb-Bowen, of Wellington, has gone to the Sydney Branch of the Bank of New Zealand. Mrs Linton, of Picton, has been spending a few days in Blenheim, where she has been the guest of Mrs Howard.