PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue XIX, 30 October 1897, Page 594

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, with Lady Ranfurly, accompanied by Captain Alexander and the Hon. C. Hill Trevor, were present at the annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held in the Wellington Art Gallery last week. His Excellency presided. The Countess kindly presented the prizes offered by the Society for children's letters regarding cruelty to animals. The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to their Excellencies.

The Patron and Patroness (His Excellency and the Countess of Ranfurly) are to be asked to open the Wellington Horticultural Society on Wednesday and Thursday, 24th and 25th November.

Mrs and the Misses Gard (2) had a very pleasant gathering at Rougemont on Friday afternoon, among those present were Mesdames Allen, Howard, Philpotts, Stowe, Misses Millington (2), Philpotts (2), Howard, Greensill, etc., etc.

Mr Holt, of the Survey Office, who has been on a year's holiday to the Old Country, has returned to New Plymouth.

Captain Ayling, of the Miltiades, had the misfortune to break his leg whilst voyaging from London to Melbourne.

Miss Chappel (Picton) and her bro-ther-in-law Mr Harvey cycled to Nelson and back recently. They enjoyed the ride and the scenerv immenselv

Mr J. C. McKerrow has been on a visit to New Plymouth investigating the local claims which have been sent in under the Naval and Military Claims Act, 1596.

Lady Ranfurly was out walking in a lovely green-braided tailor-made costume and pink straw toque very much trimmed with roses and chiffon. The Countess was lately wearing a bright red costume made with a Norfolk jacket, and red Tam-o’-Shanter hat with quills at the side.

Mr District Judge Kettle has been on a visit to New Plymouth for the purpose of holding a session of the District Court there. Mr E. Broad. New Plymouth, is staying with Mrs Webb-Bowen, Nelson. Miss Krull, of Wanganui, left last week for her home, after spending a few months in Wellington with her cousin, Mrs Walter Mantell. The Rev. Oliver Dean, of Napier, has a large order in the conduct of a temperance mission between New Plymouth and Palmerston. He has 12 centres to arrange for and manage. Mr Holt, in the Survey Office. New Plymouth, who has been on a visit to England has returned to his home. By the lonic last week. Mr and Mrs Gee. Mr Kenneth Duncan, and Mr H. D. Crawford, of Miramar, arrived in Wellington from England, having thoroughly enjoyed their trip Home. The chief engineer of the Talune is now Mr Dalrymple, transferred from the Rotomahana. Mr Cullen (Cullensville). Pieton. has been a much interviewed man of late. Mining experts are in the district. and it is probable that the ground at Cullensville will be tested for gold mining purposes. Miss Tuckey who has been staying in the country with her sister. Mrs H Hadfield, has returned to Wellington. The Countess of Ranfurlv. accompanied by Lady Constance Knox and Captain Alexander, opened the bazaar which is being held in the Rink in aid of the Garrison Band last Tuesday afternoon. Her Ladyship was wearing a pretty pink blouse and a black satin skirt, becoming pink and black hat ; Lady Constance Knox, a green silk blouse and black skirt, burnt straw hat. with green satin ribbon. During the afternoon Ladv Ranfurly was presented with a handsome bouquet of flowers.

Mrs Speed, Miss Jean Rutherford, and the Misses Millington (3), Picton, have been spending a few days together at Mrs (Captain) Kenny's, The Rocks, Queen Charlotte Sound.

Miss Graham, who has been the guest of Mrs Harding, in Wellington, lately, leaves this week for Dunedin.

Mr Wratt, of Wellington, takes Mr Howie's place at the Custom House during his absence from Nelson.

Mr Rutherford left Picton by steamer to join Mrs Rutherford in Wellington ere proceeding down South.

Bishop and Mrs Wallis and the Rev. A. Neild are expected to arrive in Melbourne about the 15th November, and will probably be in Wellington, via Sydney, about the 23rd or 24th of that month, and arrangements are being made to welcome them at a conversazione, which is to be held in the Skating Rink.

Miss Leslie (Motueka) is staying at Mrs Philpott's, ‘Ascham.’

Mrs H. D. Crawford has returned to Wellington from her trip to England, looking very much better. Mr Kenneth Duncan returned in the same boat, his health much improved.

Mrs Garrett and her little boy left Nelson last week for their home in Melbourne.

Mrs Rutherford (Picton) has gone to Christchurch and the Hanmer Plains for a change. Captain Hood (late of the s.s. Anglian. 2,500 tons) has been appointed Harbourmaster for the port of New Plymouth, rendered vacant by the death of Captain Holford. In the Auckland Point-to-point Stepelechase. the riders finished in the following order: —l. Mr Gordon; 2. Mr Kinloch; 3. Mr Elliot; 4. Miss M. Buckland. Mrs Orr. of Ashburton, is at present spending a few weeks with her daughter. Mrs H. Mackay, at Paeroa. Mr J. Howie. Nelson, has obtained a month's holiday, and gone to Gisborne with Mrs Howie, from which town the latter shortly leaves for England, via Sydney. Mrs G. Beauchamp (Anikiwa) spent a few days in Picton this week with Mrs Allen. Mr F. J. Earle, of Welington. has joined the literary staff of the Taranaki Herald, New Plymouth. Mrs R. B. Smith, of Napier, has gone for a visit to Palmerston. Miss Philpotts. Picton. has gone to Blenheim to be under Dr Cleghorn for a short time. She has been in illhealth for some time past. Mr and Mrs Chinery Browne, late of Auckland, have taken up their residence in Paeroa. Mr Whalley returned to Auckland on Sunday, after a six months' visit to England. The children's dance in connection with the Ponsonby At Home comes off on Friday. October 29th. in the Ponsonby Hall. The portrait of the late Judge Richmond. specially painted for the Wellington Law Society, was unveiled last week. Mr Brandon, President of the Law Society, asking Judge Prendergast to perform the simple ceremony. The whole teaching staff of the Timaru High School are to receive notice to terminate their engagements with a view to a complete reorganisation of the school. The boys and girls are henceforth to be educated separately. Mrs Vavasour, who has been spending a few days at Blythfield. Blenheim drove out to Vgbrooke yesterday. The most Rev. the Primate of Australia has been made Archbishop of Sydney. Tn order to have an Archbishopric created, it is necessary that there should be three dioceses. Tn New Zealand there are six. What doth hinder, therefore, the transformation of the Primate of this colony (Dr. Cowie) into an Archbishop.

Talking of clergy of the Anglican persuasion, it is interesting to note that the Right Rev. William Walsh, Bishop of Mauritius, has been appointed Archdeacon and Canon of Canterbury.

Captain Wald has been transferred to the Talune.

Mrs Bull, who has been spending several months in Auckland and Tauranga, returned to Blenheim last Thursday.

Miss Ida McMaster, of Auckland, has received the pleasant intelligence that she has passed the senior (written) examination in music in connection with the London College of Music. Miss Elsie McMaster has been successful in passing the junior examination. They have received their certificates, one of which is particularly handsome. They have received hearty congratulations from their friends.

Mr Edward Kenny. Government Valuator of Lands, arrived in Blenheim. from Nelson, on Friday evening.

Mrs Renwick returned from Nelson to Blenheim last Friday, and was accompanied by Miss Marsden. They drove out to Dumgree on Saturday.

The r“w Commissioner of Police, Mr Tunbridge, arrived in Wellington last week, and lost no time in getting into harness, being in his office, looking very business-like, the following day. He proposes making a police inspection tour of the colour shortIv.

Dr. Payne, of the Thames, has been ill, and is now, unfortunately, not advancing fast on the road to recovery; he will be unable to take up his medical duties for some time vet.

The Government poultry expert. Mr J. Henderson, is to lecture at the Canterbury Agricultural Show in November.

The Chairman and Secretary of the Auckland Harbour Board, paid an official call on the new American Consul, Mr F. Dillingham, last week. The latter was very courteous in his manner of receiving his visitors.

Mr Pound, the Australian Government bacteriologist, says that in Southern Queensland the rabbits have learnt to elimb trees, owing to the soft sandy soil permitting their claws to grow long, as burrowing does not wear them down. One hop bush was found with all its foliage eaten to a height of 14 feet.

Viscount and Lady Aspern passed through Auckland last week on their way to Sydney.

Brigudier - General Westmacot t, mentioned frequently of late in the cablegrams as taking so distinguished a part in the expedition against the tribesmen on the Indian frontier, is a brother of Mr Herbert Westmacott. of Christchurch, and brother-in-law of Mrs Westmacott. of Fitzroy, New Plvmouth.

Miss Revell, of Kairanga. met with an unfortunate accident a few davs ago. The horse she was driving bolted. In jumping out of the trap she fell heavily, being discovered in an unconscious condition.

Mr W. D. Holgate has gone to Sydney from Auckland.

Lord Ranfurly says that the Society for the Prevention'of Cruelty to Animals has his warmest support. He hoped the Society would also well work up that important branch of work, cruelty to children. The latter being practised in secret is harder to detect than cruelty to animals, which is more often performed in public.

_Mr Stacy Griffiths, of Palmerston North, is enjoying his annual holiday just now, and having spent a portion of his time at Napier, is now visiting his parents in Blenheim, and his many old friends are pleased to greet him.'

Captain Gibb is now on the s.s. Manapouri.

The Very Rev. Dr. Egan. 0.5.8., of St. Benedict’s, has been appointed by Bishop Lenihan Administrator of the Diocese of Auckland during the Bishop’s absence.

The Rev. Father Ginaty, of Christchurch, is staying at the Bishop's Palace, I‘onsonby, Auckland. He is soliciting alms on behalf of the Mount Magdala Magdalen Asylum, Christchurch.

A former master of the Auckland Grammar School, Mr J. Anderson, 8.A., who is at the present time a resident of British Columbia, says that it is inadvisable for people to attempt to reach the Klondike until next spring.

Sir Walter Buller is again in Wellington.