PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XIV, 2 April 1898, Page 417

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

H'S EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR has a good deal of official visiting in hand just now. He has a natives’ meeting at Hastings on his list; following that are ceremonies at Napier on Thursday, Pahiatua, Masterton, Carterton and Greymouth North the week after. These labours accomplished, Lord and Lady Ranfurly will take a month’s rest and change in Australia. Possibly after that, if the Auckland Government House is in decent order, the ViceRegal party may be induced to pay the northern city a tardy visit. Tardy thanks only to the supineness of the Auckland citizens themselves.

Miss Jervois, daughter of the late Sir William Jervois, formerly Governor of New Zealand, is staying with Mrs Richmond, Wellington.

Miss Mary Seymour (Tyntesfield) has gone to Feilding to be present at her cousin’s (Miss Vi Robertson) marriage to Mr Stubbs. She left Picton on Monday evening.

Miss Ettye Ireland returned to Auckland the Westralia after a visit of ten months in Sydney.

Kahui, a well-known chief at Ruhotu (Taranaki) has offered to organise a body of Maori volunteers to help defend New Zealand against invasion, or if necessary, to go outside the colony and fight for England.

Mrs Johnston, who, after spending several months in Kaikoura, has been staying in Christchurch, is now in Blenheim, where she is staying with Miss Amy Johnston.

A very large number of friends assembled on the wharf on Saturday last at Wellington to wish Mrs W. F. Parsons and her daughters bon voyage on their departure for England by the Ruahine.

Miss Fernandez, matron of the New Plymouth Hospital, has been granted six months leave of absence owing to ill-health, and she left on a visit to Wellington.

The Rev. J. Clark, of the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, has been aeorded a vote of thanks by the members of the W.C.T.U. for his willingness to hold a Willard Memorial Service. Hearty thanks were also extended to the Tabernacle officers for the use of their building.

Miss Hurst house, on the eve of her marriage, was presented by the Choir of St. Alary’s, New Plymouth, with a large photograph of the choir, handsomely framed, and a beautiful oak and silver biscuit barrel, s uitably engraved.

Mr and Mrs Moore, of Blenheim, are staying at Kekerangu, with Mrs J. Symons, and Miss Aloore is visiting in Wellington.

Everybody in Picton is glad to welcome Mrs Rutherford back after her long stay in Canterbury. Illness was the cause of her detention, but she is now getting strong and well again.

Mr Harry Burnes has been appointed manager of the local branch of the New Zealand Shipping Company at Wellington in place of Captain Rose. Air Burnes has been chief clerk at the headquarters of the company at Christchurch, and has been in the company’s service 22 years. As Captain Rose intends leaving for England in December, Mr Burnes will in all probability come to Wellington some months before that date, in order to get into the run of things, and will take over the managership early in June. Some time ago Air Burnes was offered the managership of the company’s Napier branch, but declined the offer.

Dr. Gilbert Smith is the kind lecturer at the St. John Ambulance class for ladies now being held in Te Aroha. Mrs Campbell is bon. sec. A knowledge of ‘first aid’ and ‘nursing’ is really necessary in all country districts where the services of a medical man cannot quickly be obtained.

Mr Leonard Dodson, of Blenheim, left to try for fortune at Klondike, but on reaching Wellington changed his mind and, it is said, settled in

Mr Arthur Carter, of the Telegraph Department, Blenheim, has been transferred to Masterton, and was entertained at a smoke concert before his departure, when he was presented by his comrades in the office with a handsome writing case.

The Hon. J. Carroll, Hon. W Jennings, and Afessrs F. Lawny and R. Alonk, M.H.R.’s, went from Auckland on Thursday morning to visit the Afaori meeting at Huntly. Hawera.

Mr Blackmore, Government Pomologist, says that orchards in the north are not managed in an intelligent manner.

Mr W. Tripe, Wellington, and Mr W. Thomas, Christchurch, are visiting Airs Chaytor, at Afarshlands.

The Rev. W. J. Williams is in Auckland. He came up from New Plymouth on Thursday.

The Thames Liedertafel Society presented Mr John Watson, junr., with a pair of chic sleeve links on his departure for Scotland, where he intends to complete his studies as a mechanical engineer.

Air Murray Roberts is reported as likely to stand for Taieri at the next general election.

Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell, who was a passenger to England by the Ruahine, is hoping to have a book he has written on the Maori war published by a London firm. The colonel is well up in his subject, having played a prominent part in the suppression of the native race.

Mons. E. Pollet, Consul-General for Belgium in Australasia, is in Auckland at present on a visit from his Melbourne residence.

Mrs R. Jenkins, Blenheim, has gone to Wellington, where she is visiting relations.

The opinion always expressed by the ‘Graphic’ that the Auckland water supply should be obtained from the Waitakerei Ranges is greatly strengthened by Mr McElwain, an old resident, who has consulted an expert engineer on the subject.

Aliss Ronalds (Christchurch) has gone on a visit to her aunt, Mrs James Afills. Dunedin.

Air R. Webster, of New Plymouth, has gone for a trip to Auckland.

Colonel and Mrs Dawson, of Arborfield, Ellerslie, with their two sons, leave Auckland for England via Vancouver next, month. They expect to return at the end of the year. Next Monday the family go to their run near Ngaruawahia and Rotorua for three weeks’ farewell visit. Air and Airs George Bloomfield have taken Arborfield for a few months.

Air J. S. Kelly, the Wellington correspondent of the ‘Lyttelton Times,’ has Liken the place of Mr F. K. Reeves on the ‘Poverty Bay Herald.’ The latter is resuming his old position on the reporting staff of the ‘Wellington Times.’

Miss Cato, who has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Cheek, in Blenheim, returned to Wellington last week.

Captain Edwin Phillips is again in charge of the Afararoa. Captain Newton, the temporary captain, is now in Wellington.

Airs Duncan, of Wellington, who has been visiting friends in Blenheim, returned home last week.

Dr. and Mrs A. O. Knight have returned to Auckland after their trip to Europe. Their many friends were, glad to see them home again.

Miss Allan (Wellington), Miss Duygan and Airs Alenteith’s children, who have been in Picton for over a month returned to Wellington last week, having enjoyed their stay in picturesque Picton immensely.

His Honor Judge Conolly unveiled a portrait of the late Mr Justice Richmond, which has been hung in the Supreme Court-room, New Plymouth, on Aiarch 23.

Air G. Humphries, of the Press Association, was presented by Alajor Sominerville, on behalf of the shooting men present at Oainaru, with a gold sovereign case, and a gold pencil case, as a mark of appreciation of the admirable manner in which he has reported the Rifle Association meetings for the last 20 years.

The Afoderator of the Otago Synod, the Rev. Wilt, has received a pleasant recognition of his scholarly attainments. His alma mater Edin. University) has conferred on him tho honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.

Mrs Henry Brown, of New Plymouth, is paying Auckland a visit.

Airs Holford, of New Plymouth, has gone on a trip to Auckland.

Airs Garton (Bulls) is paying a short visit to Mrs Edwin in Wellington.

Air Afclntosh, who has been travelling about as Inspector of the National Bank, is at present at home, in Blenheim.

Mrs Broham, who has been staying with her father, Archdeacon Govett, has gone back to her home in Christchurch.

Mr and Airs Alan Scott (Christchurch), with their little daughter, are making another trip to England, and left last Saturday.

Miss G. Rose has returned from tho country to Wellington.

Air Alusgrave (Christchurch) has gone back again to South America, leaving by the Ruahine, for Buenos Ayres, which sailed from Wellington last Saturday.

Afiss Ida Worsp leaves for Sydney by the s.s. Westralia on Aprif 4th, en route for Japan, on a visit to her cousin, Mrs De Ath, at Kobe.

Lady Atkinson, from Wellington, is staying with her daughter, Mrs Ct Govett, of New Plymouth.

Mrs Aldridge, after three months' stay with her daughter, Airs Dignan, Mt. Eden, Auckland, left for her home in Napier on Alonday last.

Air and Mrs W. H. S. Moorhouse, Wellington, are paying a visit to Air and Airs Paul Hunter at Hawke’s Bay.

Mr C. F. Griffiths, solicitor, Auckland, was entertained at a farewell dinner at the Waverley Hotel last week, prior to his departure from that city, where he has resided for 28 years.

Airs Smith, who has been making a long visit to her daughter. Airs F. Anderson (Alakuri) at Palmerston North, returned to Blenheim last week.

Bishop and Airs Mules were staying at the Pieton vicarage for several days this week.

Air Charles Spencer Booth, who is leaving Burford Road (Taranaki) for another district, was entertained at a social recently. The following ladies, and gentlemen contributed to t.ho musical ]K>rtion of the entertainment: Airs Gilliert, Misses PenwardVn, Greenhill and Des Forges, Afessrs Giddy, Booth, Patterson and Des Forges.

Miss Quick has returned to Wellington after her visit up country.

Miss Rose (Wellington) left for England last Saturday by the Ruahine. Mrs and the Misses Parsons were also passengers by this boat.

Mr Kenneth Duncan returned to Wellington last week after making a short visit to Blenheim .

Mrs M. Lightfoot, from South, is staying at her mother’s, Mrs W. Rennell, of New Plymouth.

Mrs Croker left Blenheim last Wednesday for Wellington, and after spending a few days there, will proceed to Christchurch, in order to be present at her sister’s marriage.

Mrs Kinross White (Napier) is in Christchurch on a visit amongst friends.

Mr John Connal (Christchurch) and Miss Connal left for Gisborne on Saturday where, after spending a week or ten days, they purpose visiting Auckland and Rotorua, returning via the West Coast in about a month or six weeks.

Rev. Canon Walsh, who has been with Archdeacon Govett, during the Jubilee returned to Auckland last Tuesday.

Mr Horton, one of the proprietors of ‘The N.Z. Herald,’ has been on a short visit to New Plymouth.

After being absent in Hokitika for several months Mr Powell has returned to Blenheim for a few weeks.

Mr and Mrs Shannon, of Wellington, spent a few days in New Plymouth, on their way to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs D. O’Toole have returned to New Zealand from a brief visit to Australia.

The Hon. E. Mitchelson is likely to be a candidate for Parnell, Auckland, at the next general election.

Mr and Mrs Bright went to Wellington at the end of last week, and though Mr Bright returned to Blenheim on Saturday, Mrs Bright has elected to extend her visit.

The nautical adviser to the New Zealand Government (Capt. Alliiian) and Mr Hales (Marine Engineer) left Wellington by the Hinemoa last week in order to choose a site off the East Cape, North Island, for a lighthouse.

Mrs Arthur Russell, of Te Matai, Palmerston North, is at present in Wellington, staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs T. C. Williams, in Hob-son-street.

Mrs Dobbie, who has been staying with Mrs Howard, in Blenheim, returned to Pieton last Thursday.

Mr and Mrs Lattey, nee Miss Margaret Hursthouse, have gone to Auckland to live.

Miss Hatherly, of Wanganui, has been staying with Mrs Cornford, of Napier.

Dr. Barnett, who is rapidly making a name for himself in Dunedin as a most kind and clever medical man, has been taking a well-earned holiday in Wellington with his wife and bonnie bairns.

Miss Reece, of Gisborne, is staying with her sister, Mrs Lusk, of the Bluff Hill, Napier.

Mrs Hayward returned to Wellington last week, being greatly benefited in health by the change to Picton.

Mr A. D. Riley, Director of the Technical School, Wellington. is about to visit England, principally for the benefit of his health, and also with a view of visiting the various advanced art schools, in order to acquire information which will be of use in the local school, and also to purchase models and material. Mr Riley intends being away for about four months, and leaves Wellington by the s.s. Maori on Monday next. On Monday evening last Mr Riley was presented with a pair of field-glasses by the practical plumbing class, Mr Scott, the instructor, making the presentation. and wishing Mr Riley bon voyage on behalf of the class.

Miss Glasgow, of Nelson, is paying a visit to Mrs Nelson, of Tomoana.

Captain Brand, brother of Lord Hampden, Governor of New South Wales, arrived in Wellington by the Tarawera on Wednesday last from Australia. After visiting Chtistchureh Captain Brand proceeds to England.

Mr John M. Chambers, of Oakdene, Parnell, left Auckland last week, en route for Sydney, to celebrate his marriage with the daughter of Sir R. Tangye, of Sydney. Lady Tangye is bringing her daughter over, and after the marriage will proceed to Auckland for a visit. Mr John Chambers has taken the house in St. Stephen’s Road, Parnell, recently occupied by Mr Harrop, nearly opposite his father’s house, as he intends to reside in Auckland.