PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XVI, 16 April 1898, Page 481

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVER-| NOR, attended by Captains Alexander and Wellesley, returned to Wellington from the Wairarapa on the Ist instant, and Lady Ranfurly, accompanied by the Hon. Hill Trevor (A.D.C.), returned from the South by the Waikare on the following day. The party proceeded on the voyage to Sydney by the same vessel that evening, accompanied by His Excellency, Captain Alexander, and the Hon. Hill Trevor. Lady Ranfurly will not accompany the Governor to Victoria, remaining in New South Wales with Mr Hill Trevor while His Excellency is at Mildura. The viceregal party are to return to Wellington about the middle of May, their daughters remaining in Christchurch during their absence. Mrs Rhodes, of the Grange, Wellington, returned to Wellington from the South by the Te Anau last week. Mrs and Miss Adams, of Christchurch, have joined Mr Adams in Blenheim, where they will make their home. At the annual meeting of the Guards (Wellington) on the 31st ult., Mr J. Duthie. jun., who has been for some time lieutenant in the corps, was unanimously elected captain.

Among the country folks who were in Blenheim for the autumn race meeting were Mr and Mrs Vavasour (Ugbrooke), Mr and Mrs Teschemaker (Avondale), Mr and Mrs J. Bell (Hillersden), Mr and Mrs W. Clifford (Flaxbourne), Mr and Mrs George Watts (Lansdowne), Messrs Weld, Bursill, Pollard.

Mr Justice Edwards (Wellington) has been appointed President of the Arbitration Court in succession to Mr Justice Williams, who has resigned, in order to go to England to recruit his health.

Miss Meares (Christchurch) returned from Springfield on Saturday, much benefited by her stay there.

The Rev. F. G. Evans, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth.

Mr and Mrs H. D. Carter, of Christchurch, who went on to Castle Hill from Springfield, returned to the latter place for Easter.

Mrs H. Rose has paid a,short visit to Dunedin, but is baek in Christchurch again.

Mr W. Hardcastle left Wellington by the Waikare last week to take up his residence in Sydney. Mr Hardcastle was a member of the New Zealand football team which toured Australia last season, and also a member of the team which was so successful in the South last September. His absence will be a great loss in the representative matches this season.

Mr F. Earle, of the ‘Herald’ office. New Plymouth, spent his Easter holidays at his home in Wellington.

Mr and Mrs Alister Clark left Christchurch by the Waikare last week for their home in Australia, having spent about two months with Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes and other friends.

H.M.S. Tauranga recently arrived in Wellington from Port Chalmers.

Dean Hovell, while cycling nt Napier last week fell from his machine, breaking his collarbone and sustaining a very severe shaking.

Several Mahakipawa and Grove residents were in Picton last week to attend Madame Sherwin’s concertAmong them were Mr and Mrs John Duncan, Mrs T. Cawte, Misses Beauchamp (2), etc., etc.

Mr and Mrs H. M. Hayward, of Wellington, spent a few days in Christchurch on their way home from Dunedin, the Lakes, and Invercargill.

Mr R. Brett, a mining expert, who has just lately come out from England with his wife, is returning to England to try and arrange the formation of an English syndicate for oil-boring in the Taranaki district.

I Mr and Misses Tosswill, of ManaIroa, Pelorus Sound, spent a day or [two in Picton lately on their way to [Wellington. | Mr Paul Douslin has returned to Blenheim, after making a lengthy Visit to Auckland. Mrs Mac Shane, who has been visiting Wellington, has returend to Blenheim. The Picton crews which were away at the Championship Regatta received an ovation from their friends when they returned. Mr M. Fraser, of New Plymouth, spent his Easter holidays in Auckland. Mrs Melntosh and child, of New Plymouth, are on a visit to Mrs McIntosh’s relatives in Christchurch. Miss Hislop has returned to Wellington from Dunedin, where she has been staying for some time. Miss B. Hislop is spending her holidays with her people in Wellington, and returns to her duties in Dunedin, where she is studying medicine, very shortly. Dr Fox, assistant medical officer at the Auckland Asylum, is at present in Wellington, taking temporary charge of the Mount View Asylum, to relieve Dr. Hassell, who has been ill. Mrs McNab, of Picton, who has been away in the North Island for some months past .has returned to Picton. and is staying with her sister, Miss Speed, in Nelson Square. Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast has been sworn in at Wellington as Deputy-Governor during Lord Ranfurly’s absence in Australia. Mrs Haise, of New Plymouth, is paying Wanganui a visit. Mrs Charles Pharazyn (Featherston) is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs Izard, Hobsonstreet. Mrs Hopkins, daughter of the late Mr W. Turnbull, returned to England by the Warrimoo, via Vancouver. Mr J. Swanson (Shannon) left Wellington for a short visit to England by the lonic last week. Monsieur and Madame Pascal, with their family, from Palmerston North, were also passengers for England by the same boat. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes (Christchurch) are staying at Sumner, Mrs Rhodes having almost recovered from the effects of their recent serious coach accident at Akaroa.

Mr H. Field, M.H.R. for Otaki, has been seriously ill lately, and having been ordered complete rest and change before the session, starts upon an extended tour this week.

Mrs Ferguson, of Blenheim, has been suffering from a poisoned hand, which has occasioned her great pain and inconvenience.

Mr R. Lusk, of New Plymouth, is on a visit to his parents in Auckland.

Mr and Mrs Kight (Wellington) have gone for a trip to Australia.

Hamilton Redwood, of Spring Creek (Marlborough), a gentle-looking boy of fourteen, established himself as the best shot at the meeting of the Marlborough Gun Club, held on March 29th, near Blenheim, and at the conclusion of the match w’as loudly cheered and carried shoulder high. He defeated such veteran shots as C, Chavennes, of Wanganui; his grandfather, H. Redwood; and his uncle, F. Redwood.

Mr Justice Williams( Dunedin) leaves for England on the 14 th by the Rimutaka, accompanied by Mrs Williams and his four daughters, and is to be absent from New Zealand for about twelve months.

The Rev. S. Serpell, of the Thames Wesleyan Church, has been presented with a handsome gold watch by the junior members of his congregation.

Miss Cabot, of the ‘Canterbury Times’ staff, is enjoying three weeks’ holiday. She is visiting Auckland at present.

Mr W. Devenish, of the Customs, Wellington, who has been staying with his mother in New Plymouth, has now returned to his business.

Dr. Newman is resigning his seat on the Wellington Education Board. He has been a member of the Board for nineteen years.

Mrs M. E. Goodsell, of Cashel Farm, I*epepe, near Raglan, was in Auckland last week on a visit.

A severe accident befell Dean Hovell, of Napier, last week. He was cycling with his wife, when her dress became entangled in his machine, overthrowing it. He fell heavily, and unfortunately broke his left collarbone.

Mrs Holgate and Miss Sage, of Kawau, Auckland, left for Sydney last week.

Mrs Swinnerton, of Auckland, is paying her daughter, Mrs Burgess, a visit in New Plymouth.

Mr H. Dunbar Johnson, Judge Native Lands Court, opens a Court at Rotorua on the 14th.

Dr. Parkes, of Ponsonby, Auckland, has gone down South for a holiday.

Miss Edith Tabart (Christchurch) is staying in Wellington with Mrs Rhind.

Mr Justice Edwards takes the place of Mr Justice Williams on the Arbitration Court. The latter is leaving Wellington for a visit to England. Dr. James H. Neil, M. 8., Ch.B. of Dundee, who recently graduated in the New Zealand University, and Dr. W. E. Williams, M. 8., Ch.B., of the Melbourne University, are the newlyappointed assistant resident medical officers in the Auckland Hospital. Chief Justice Prendergast acts as Deputy-Governor whilst the Earl of Ranfurly is absent in Australia. Mr F. S. Canning, late manager of the ‘Taranaki News,’ who, through illhealth, has retired from that establishment, was presented by the staff of the paper with a silver-mounted pipe and an amber and silver-mounted eigar holder. Mr J. McKenzie, the editor, made the presentation on behalf of the staff and referred to Mr Canning’s social and personal qualities and business abilities.

Miss Jeannie McHardy, who has been spending a few days with Mrs Brash in New Plymouth, returned last week to her home.

Mr T. Skelton, of Christchuch, has been making a short stay in New Plymouth.

Mr J. R. Hill, President of the Bank of New South Wales, paid a flying visit to New Plymouth the other day and was pleased with the progress this district is making.

A petrified mummy has been found in one of the recesses near a spring on Mt. Egmont. The body is in a sitting posture and in a good state of preservation, brought about, it is alleged, by the chemical action of the water.

Colonel Fox has resigned his appointment as commandant of the Tasmanian defence forces.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond is on a visit to Auckland.

We regret to hear that Mr H. Field, member for Otaki, is so ill that he has been ordered complete rest. He intends to take a holiday trip.

The Liberals of Waikato entertained the Premier at a smoke concert in Hamilton on Thursday last. His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. Dey) and other prominent residents were present. The toast of the guest of the evening was proposed by Mr Richard Bradley. After replying, Mr Seddon. at the request of the company, sang ‘The Wearing of the Green.’ adding to the original two special verses composed by a West Coast bard and bearing on the Premier’s return to the Colony.

Mrs T. H. Lowry, of Havelock, is paying a visit to her mother, Mrs J. H. Coleman, of Napier.

Mrs Dean Pitt, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Pogson, Nelson.

Dr. Dunn and his brother, Mr Fred Dunn, left- Nelson on Wednesday eu route for the Kkmdyke goldfields. At Brightwater a farewell social and also a dinner were given for them by their many friends, who all wish them God speed, a prosperous venture, and a safe and happy return.

Mrs D. Wood, of New Plymouth, who has been on a visit to Christchurch, has returned to her home, bringing with her her sister, Miss Ross, who intends to spend some months in New Plymouth.

Mrs and Miss Flossie Webb Bowen, of Nelson, have gone for a trip to Sydney.

Mrs Renwick, of Marlborough, is spending a few weeks at her Nelson residence, ‘Newstead.’ Mrs and Miss Robertson and Mr T. Renwick are staying vjith her.

Mr and Mrs J. Wood, of Christchurch, are staying with Mr and Mrs Browne Wood, Nelson.

Mrs Lee, of the Hutt, Wellington, is staying in Nelson with her mother, Mrs Gully.

Mr James Peacock left Auckland on Saturday for Napier, on a visit to his sister, Mrs Thomas Whitelaw.

The Rev. Mr Lambert, M.A., has been appointed to the charge of the Bishopdale Theological College, Nelson.

The Bishop and Mrs Mules have returned to Nelson after an absence of several weeks.

Miss G. McKellar, of New Plymouth, is staying with Mrs Skeet in Auckland.

Mr Sharp, the Napier Cathedral organist, who has been for a change into the country, has returned home.

The Rev. E. Hullett, late of Collingwood and Takaka, has accepted an appointment as missionary at St. Vincent, in the Cape de Verde Islands. His wife and daughter, who are at present in the Nelson district, will shortly join him.

Sir Edgar Boehm, son of the famous sculptor, has lately been visiting the Hot Lakes.

What was termed a "Surprise Dance’ was given at Mrs Fell's residence, Nelson, last- Friday. About twenty were present, and a very pleasant evening was spent.

Mr D. Corrigan, late of the Bank of New Zealand staff at Motueka, Nelson, has been transferred to Tiinaru.

Mr T. Crosse, of Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, left last week for a visit to England.

Colonel Pitt, who has been away from Nelson for several weeks, returned to his home on Monday, but leaves again on Thursday for Westport. with the volunteers.

Miss Low, who has been visiting Mrs Ridham. of New Plymouth,, has returned to Wellington.

The Earl of Glasgow, late Governor of New Zealand, took his seat for the first time in the House of Lords on the opening of Parliament, having been created a |>eer of the United Kingdom, as Baron Fairlie of Fairlie. He was introduced by Lord Balfour. of Burleigh, and Lord Colville, of Culrctss. lord Glasgow, moreover. was presented at the levee on Monday, in connection with his new peerage. The Right Hon. the Secretary of State jierformed the presentation. The Prince of Wales held the levee as representing the Queen. Mr John Ross. Mrs and Miss Ethel Ross passed through Christchurch from Dunedin on their way home to Wellington. Mrs Michael Studholme (Waimate) is in Christchurch on a short visit. . The Rev. Mr Bennets Maori Missioner was recently in Picton. and gave an interesting address on Native missions.

Mr and Mrs Canning, of New Plymouth, are paying Auckland a visit.

Colonel Pole-Penton returned from the South to Wellington last week. Among the passengers by the Waihora yesterday were Mr Kirker, manager of the South British Insurance Company, and Mrs Kirker, who have been on a visit to Australia. That a ‘spieler’ from other lands tried his hand unsuccessfully at ‘spieling’ a Picton Johnnie by offering jewellery, etc., for his (the Picton Johnnie’s) ‘bike.’