Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue X, 28 August 1897, Page 304

Personal Paragraphs.

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, Lord Ranfurly, is expected in Auckland for a brief visit on Thursday. He will arrive about 2 p.tn., and will receive a very bearty welcome. The citizens of Auckland are much gratified at the impartial spirit displayed by the new Governor in thus paying an early, though fleeting, visit to the fair Northern city. Much regret is expressed that Lady Ranfurly does not accompany her husband. Auckland and Onehunga are busy preparing for the Vice-regal party.

It is difficult to come up to a cabled description of character and person, especially when the cablegrams depict both very much couleur de rose. And yet, despite the difficulties thus created for them, the Earl and Countess Ranfurly are charming everyone in Wellington by their pleasant smiles, pleasant words, and pleasant manners. As far as can be judged the character descriptions were also satisfactorily accurate.

Mr T. Thompson, Minister of Justice, accompanies His Excellency north on Wednesday morning. The Hon. Charles Hill-Trevor and Captain Ward, A.D.C.’s, are also of the party. The journey will be overland to New Plymouth, thence by steamer to Auckland. The Town Boards at various principal places en route — Palmerston, Wanganui, Hawera, etc., are busy devising decorations, altering old address of welcome, and furbishing up generally in order to give Lord Ranfurly as fitting a welcome as possible in the short time at their disposal.

Colonel Pole-Penton, commander of the New Zealand Forces, will represent the Colonial military element in the attendants on His Excellency during his travels northward.

Miss Corrick returned to Christchurch from Dunedin on Thursday by express, having visited that city to sing at one of their orchestral concerts, where she made a most favourable impression. She was accompanied by her mother on the trip.

Among the Picton people who attended the Blenheim bachelors’ ball were Mrs Allen, Mrs and the Misses Fell (two), Misses Seymour (four), Miss Philpotts. For various causes others invited were unable to attend. Mr Robinson, the Hon. Sec , deserves special mention for his attention to the guests.

Mrs H. D. Bell leaves Wellington next month, about the Bth. Mr Bell goes with her as far as Adelaide.

Professor Carl Schmitt has received a similar appointment from Lord Ranfurly to the one he held under Lord Glasgow, viz., extra A.D.C., and musical director for Auckland.

Miss Harris (Picton) has gone to spend a couple of months in the Pelorus Sound visiting her brothers at Kitu and Richmond Bay.

Mr and Mrs Elliot-Elliot, of Dunedin, have been staying in Auckland lately.

Miss Russell, niece of Mr W. H. Russell, Hansard Staff, has been, with her uncle, in Auckland a few days prior to their visit per ‘ Taviuni ’ to the Islands.

Mr Gledhill has been gazetted junior clerk in the Colonial Secretary’s office, Fiji.

Mr and Mrs Owen-Jones (from England), who have been staying in Auckland lately, left for Australia last week. Mr Owen-Jones contracted a severe cold at the Northern Club dance, with which he was quite an invalid during his stay in Auckland.

Mr J Broad, of the U.S.S. Company’s Office, Nelson, has just been transferred to the s.s. ‘Tarawera.’ Mr Broad has always been a prominent athlete in Nelson, and he will be much missed. He was entertained on Saturday evening by the Nelson Football Club, and at the same time presented with a useful travelling bag from that Club and the Athletic Cricket Club, who all regretted his departure, and wished him every success in the future.

Mr John Ross (Wellington) was in Christchurch this week, and 'returned by the ‘Monowai* on Thursday night.

A large crowd assembled on the railway platform on Monday to say au revoir to Mr and Mrs Sise and the Misses M. and L. Sise. Miss Mac Lean, Miss K Mac Lean, Miss Reynolds, and Miss R. Reynolds, who left Dunedin by the * Monowai * for a trip to Sydney.

Miss May Western, ‘The Lindens,* Picton, has returned home from the South, where she has spent several months visiting relations and friends.

His Excellency the Governor arrived in New Plymouth by the express train from Wellington on Tuesday night (August 24th), accompanied by Hon T. Thompson (Minister of Justice), the Hon. C. H. Trevor, and Captain Ward, members of the staff. Earl Ranfurly will stay a day or two in Taranaki.

Miss Hyde (Picton) is staying at the Criterion Hotel, Blenheim.

Miss Mabel Hill, the well-known Wellington artist, has received a letter from the Secretary of the New South Wales Art Society, Mr A. J. Daplyn, who, on behalf of that Society, expresses the hope that more of Miss Hill’s work will be seen later on in Sydney, and appointing her an honorary member of the Society for one year. Mr J M. Nairn, the well-known local artist, has also received the same graceful compliment. Both artists intend forwarding important works to the Sydney Exhibition, which takes place dnring next September.

Mr W. M. Runciman, of Auckland, has been spending a few days in New Plymouth.

The new master of the Hutt School, Mr Davies, of Auckland, has commenced work in his new sphere.

Mr Robert Fenwick, of Auckland, is now on a visit to Dunedin.

Mr Edward Pearce and Miss Pearce arrived at Albany a few days ago by the P. and O. Company’s ‘ Orizaba ’ en route for Wellington.

The Misses Fell (Picton) returned from a three weeks’ visit to Blenheim on Saturday.

Mr F. W. Marchant, of Timaru, is now on a short visit to New Plymouth.

Mr E. Houchen, of Raglan, is now able to move about, having nearly recovered from his sprained ankle caused by his horse stumbling, and falling on Mr Houchen’s leg, whilst catching it.

A presentation was made to Mr Manrice Priestly by his pupils at the Te Aroba School prior to his promotion from pupil teacher to the charge of a new school at Kimihia. Mr Priestly's many Auckland and Monnt Albert friends are busy congratulating him by letter.

The late chief officer of the * Taupo,’ Mr Lundie, is now on the ‘Poherua.’ He is succeeded by Mr Sparks, second officer of the ‘ Liddesdale.’

Mr and Mrs Danneford, who are leaving Auckland for mission work in India, received from their coworkers in the Sailor’s Mission a most useful medicine chest, with complete book of instructions.

Mr Rawnsley, chief officer of the * Poherua,’ has resigned from the Company’s service.

Mr Paque has been appointed honorary sub-conductor of the Auckland Choral Society in recognition of his valuable service to the Society in the past.

Mr James Darrow, of the Thames, is progressing rapidly towards recovery. Dr. Williams, assisted by Dr. Bond and Dr. Callan, recently performed an operation on him.

The Rev. George and Mrs Soltau, of Australia, are still in New Zealand on mission tours intent. Last Sunday they commenced in the Onehunga Presbyterian Church. They have been for two years in this Colony.

Judge Gill of the Land Purchase Department, when in Te Puke last week, paid over money towards the purchase of the Ngatipahiko Block. This block, half of which now belongs to the Crown, consists of 17.000 acres. The Judge passed through Rotorua on his way to the Native Land Appeal Court at Maketu.

The Rev. Mr Ry burn, of Gisborne, has received a nearly unanimous call to the Presbyterian Church of St. Paul's, Wanganui.

Dr. C. H. Haines is expected in Auckland on the 30th of this month.

The Rev. Edward Walker is to conduct Congregational Church services at Newtown, Wellington, for six months. He belongs to the old New Zealand Alliance.

The ‘ Monowai’s ’ complement of passengers was increased by two well-known Pigeon Bush settlers—Mr and Mrs Tringham.

The late Miss Martha King, who died the other day in New Plymouth, has left the whole of her personal estate to the Recreation Grounds in that town. The deceased was an enthusiastic gardener, and bad no relations in the world, having lived them all out.

Mr Spaul (Nelson) went to Wellington last week to meet bis wife, who has just come from England in the ‘Tongariro.’

Mr Snodgrass has had to postpone bis departure from Blenheim, as his successor in the Bank of New Zealand is unable to come here till August 26th.

Mr and Mrs Robison are now living in Nelson. Mr Robison comes from Auckland, and is now in the National Bank of New Zealand, Nelson Branch.

Miss Wilson, from Napier, is at present the guest of Mrs Greenwood in Wellington.

Several Picton people have been out of town for a few days this week. Mrs Allen has been spending a few days with Mrs A. Dobson, Alfred street, Blenheim ; Miss Scott with Mrs Waddy. Maxwell Road. Blenheim ; Miss Greensill with her sister, MrsH. Howard, at Tua Marina ; Mrs James Greensill and Miss Gilfillan with Mrs Baillie at Para ; Miss Allen is still at Mount Pleasant with Mrs Western.

Captain Spinks, of the * Wakatipn,’ has been ill, and was, unfortunately, unable to bring his vessel across to Wellington. Mr McDonald, chief officer, is in temporary command.

At a meeting of the Nelson Football Club Mr M. Bonar was presented with Mr Joynt’s trophy (a silver tea kettle) as the best man in the first fifteen.

The new manager of the Ashburton branch of the Bank of New Zealand is Mr Snodgrass, of Blenheim. It will be remembered that the death of Mr McOwen rendered the Ashburton post vacant.

Two accidents occurred at Nelson football recently. Mr C. McLeod, of the Prince Albert team, had the misfortune to break his leg, and was taken to the Hospital, whence newscomes to hand that he is progressing favourably. The other accident happened to Master K. Sclanders (son of Mr James Sclanders), of the College team, who had his collar-bone fractured.

Mr Herbert M. Goldstein has passed the preliminary scientific M.B. examination of the London University. His parents, who reside in Auckland (the Rev. S. A. and Mrs Goldstein) have received many kindly congratulations on their son’s success. The latter is a student at Guy’s Hospital.

Mrs Graham Greenwood (Christchurch) is staying in Nelson.

Mr Justice Conolly returned to Auckland from Gisborne early last week.

Mrs Duncan, who spent a few days in Blenheim with Mrs Bright, is back again in Wellington.

The general manager of the South British Insurance Company, Mr James Kirker, has returned to Auckland from a trip to Europe and Australia.

Miss Fell and Miss Mildred Fell have gone home to Picton, having enjoyed their visit to Blenheim very much.

Captain Broun, Government Entomologist, is at present in Whangarei. He has two assistants with him, but expects to be fully employed there for some weeks. He says there are two distinct species of flies engaged in the destruction of the mealy bug pest.

Mr Mclntosh, of the National Bank, Wellington, is spending a short holiday in Blenheim.

Mr Napier, on behalf of the Auckland Navy League, has asked the London Admiralty Authorities for the gift of one of the older cruisers of the Australasian squadron, the ‘Pylades,’ as a naval training ship. The Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour offer exceptional advantages as a training station.

Miss Vivian, Dunedin, is in Blenheim staying with her sister, Mrs Mclntosh.

An old Aucklander, Mr W. C. Hampton, is on the * Tongariro ’ as third officer.

Miss Speed (Picton) is staying with her sister, Mrs Howard, in Blenheim.

The ‘ Tongariro ’ brought the Rev. R. Wylie, wife, and family to Auckland last week. If they like the place they propose to make their home in that pretty Northern city.

The New Zealand goldfields have attracted an important visitor in the shape of Major W. S. Vincent, one of the directors of the London and New Zealand Finance Corporation. He is visiting the scene of the gold industries in company with the corporation engineer, Mr A. McConnell.

A four year old boy, Leonard Barton, son of Mr C. J. W. Barton, of Hamilton, was swinging on a gate with some other children. Unfortunately, he fell from it, and fractured his forearm. He is doing as well as can be expected, but is at a very troublesome age to keep even an injured limb in position.

Mr John McQueen, late of the ‘Te Anau’ and * Hauroto,’ is now chief engineer of the ‘ Waihora.’

Mr G. S. Graham, of Auckland, is at present in Wellington.

The many friends of Captain Babot are rejoiced to hear of his comparative return to health. He is able to discharge his duties as Marine Superintendent in New Zealand for the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company, but has not fully recovered his strength.

MrKblly, engineer of the ‘ Kahu,’ is the father of the Mr Charles Kelly, engineer, who is reported to have been recently drowned in the Clyde. A brother of his is also an engineer; he is on the * Huia.’

Miss Maud Akchkk, of Te Awamutu, was fare welled at a social prior to her departure for Reefton. The young lady waa very popular in the district. Miss Hay (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Izard in Wellington. Miss Barton (Featherston) is staying in Wellington with Mrs (Dr.) Adams. Mr Jambs Kirker, general manager of the South British Insurance Company, returned,to Auckland after an absence of six months, during which he inspected the Company’s agencies in the Argentine, London aud Cape Colony. Mr Kirker was in London during the Jubilee celebration, and in the intervals of business managed to snatch time for holiday excursions to various parts of England and Scotland. Miss Bertha Atkinson, of Parnell, Auckland, is visiting Wellington, and having a thoroughly good time. Miss Graham (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Henry in Wellington. Mrs Strang (Rangitikei) is visiting her mother, Mrs N. Reid, in Wellington. Miss Ada Lockib. who has been on a three months* visit to her sister, Mrs J. Kirker, Auckland, returned to Wellington on Monday last. Miss Squibb, the Lady Superintendent of the Auckland Hospital, has been granted a very well-earned month’s holiday. Nurse Rowles will take temporary charge during her absence. Theosophy should be making progress in Melbourne. Two leading lights in that abstruse subject, Miss Lilian Edger, erstwhile an Auckland resident, and Colonel Olcott, are lecturing thereon in the capital of Victoria. Miss Nellie Edmiston, of Ponsonby, Auckland, has been seriously ill, but her many friends will be pleased to learn that she is now recovering.