PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XX, 14 May 1898, Page 610

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

HIS EXCELLENCY the Governor and Lady Raufurly are expected back in Wellington shortly by the Waikare. Their household staff, carriages and horses, were brought up from the South by the Tutanekei a few days ago.

Mr and Mrs Hugh Beetham (Masterton) are staying with Mrs T. C. Williams in Wellington.

Mr Cassidy, a Christchurch solicitor, was in an unfortunate predicament last week. He dismounted one night from his bicycle at the gate of Hagley Park, when a gang of four or five roughs assaulted him. He was not. however, seriously hurt. Mr and Mrs Sydney Johnston (Hawke’s Bay), accompanied by their niece. Miss Ingles, have come to Wellington, and leave for England from that port. They intend making an extensive visit to the Old Country. Mr R. K. Garlick returned to Auckland from Sydney last week. Miss Heywood, of Christchurch, is at present on a visit to Mrs Barraud, Palmerston North. Mr Maughan Barnett (Wellington) during his short visit to Nelson was the guest of Mrs Gibbs, Nile-street. The Minister of Lands, the Hon. Mr McKenzie, has left Wellington for Otago, in order to attend the funeral of his sister. Mrs Urquhart, whose death occurred there a few days ago. Mrs John Studholme arrrived from Hobart by the Waimate, and after visiting her daughter. Mrs Barton, at Fareham. Featherston, for a few days, left for the South by the same boat.

Mrs Lightfoot, who has been paying her mother a visit (Mrs W. Rennell. of New Plymouth), has returned home.

Mr Massey, M.H.R., gave a political address at Otahuhu on Wednesday. It was not half as amusing as the political address given in the same place sotne three or four years ago by the ladies of the Women’s Franchise League, but the people believed in it more.

Mrs Corfe passed through Christchurch last week on her way to Dunedin, but will return to Christchurch to visit her old friends.

The Hon. W. P. Reeves, viewing the Rawene Maori outbreak through a London telescope, remarks that it is a small local row.. No one ever imagined that all New Zealand had broken out in eruption.

Mrs Salmon and Miss Madge Salmon have returned to Auckland after their two months’ trip to Dunedin and Nelson.

A clerk in one of the local bodies in the Auckland Provincial District was 4Ad out in his accounts. He explained matters to the Government Auditor. The Audit Office in Wellington, tied and bound with red tape, insisted upon the unfortunate clerk repairing forthwith to the Empire City to ‘make a persona] explanation,* and furthermore required him to pay his own travelling expenses.

Mr and Mrs Masefield, of Manama. Pelorus Sound, were in Pieton for a day or two last week, on their way to spend a month or two in Hawke’s Bay for Mr Masefield’s health. Mr C. C. McMillan, of Remuera, Auckland, has nearly recovered from his sharp attack of bronchitis. Mr Clendon, Stipendiary Magistrate for the Northern district, has used an immense amount of oil and patience in soothing the troubled natives around Rawene the past few days. Mr and Mrs Langley Adams, of Nelson, are now living nt Stoke. The latter is enjoying better health,though still somewhat of an invalid. The Misses Hilda. Elfle. and Unn Williams (Wellington) are nil away, visiting friends up country. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Arthur Innes Jones, of Motueka, Nelson.

who was accidentally shot in the right shoulder last week. He was out with a lad named Bertie Evans, looking for pigs in the Motueka Valley. Mr Innes Jones was taken to the Nelson Hospital. Though badly hurt, the wound is not likely to prove fatal to the sufferer.

Mr Robertshaw, of Kaikoura, has been appointed postmaster at Picton. Mr and Mrs Robertshaw will be a welcome addition to Pieton society.

Misses Fookes, who have l>een paying Auckland a visit, have returned to New Plymouth.

On Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church, Nelson, Mr Maughan Barnett, of Wellington, presided at the organ. A great many people availed themselves of this opportunity to hear him play. Miss Lily Fell and Miss Huddleston left Nelson last week for a visit to Sydney. Sir James Hector, Chancellor of the New Zealand University, went to Dunedin a few days ago to attend a special meeting of the Senate in connection with the last examination papers in the s.s. Mataura. Mr A. E. Clarke, of the Survey Department, New Plymouth, has been granted six months’ leave of absence on account of ill-health, and Mr Pollan, from Auckland, has taken his place. Mrs Russell (Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay), has been paying a short visit to Wellington with Mrs Grace, at Hawkestone-street. Mr and Mrs Canning, who have been staying in Auckland for some time, have returned to New Plymouth. Miss Butterworth, of Dunedin, is to be the guest of Mrs Watson, on the Terrace, for a few days. Mr J. R. Lundon, of Auckland, succeeded in winning Mr H. Brett’s prize (a handsome bat) for bowling in the senior cricket cup matches this season. Mrs E. Cox (Auckland) arrived in Christchurch last week to stay with her mother, Mrs Wilkin, Fendalton. Miss Edith Tabart, of Christchurch, is still the guest of Mrs Rhind. Mr and Mrs Arthur Pearce returned to Wellington by the Aorangi from Sydney. Mr Pearce having greatly benefited in health from his trip Home. Miss Heaps, of Nelson, is staying with Miss Wood, Brooklands, for a few weeks. Mr A. H. Miles, of the firm of Murray, Roberts, and Co., Wellington, left for Vancouver by the Aorangi, en route for England. The Hons. E. Mitchelson and H. Mossmann were passengers by the Westralia for Sydney last week. Amongst the many visitors in Wellington for the race week are Sir Geo. and Lady Clifford, Mr and Mrs W. E. Bidwill (Pahiatua), Mrs Williams (Hawke’s Bay), Miss Watt and Miss Ormond (Hawke’s Bay). Mr A’Deane (Hawke’s Bay), and Miss Wright (Dunedin). On her return from Christchurch, Mrs H. P. Wvnn-Williams spent a few days in Blenheim with Mrs Waddy, before returning to her home in the Pelorus Sound. Miss Edith Gibson, of Hokitika, spent a few days with Miss Browning, of Stoke, Nelson, and left last week for Australia. Miss Falkner, of Motueka Valley, is staying with Mrs A. Jones. Nelson.

Mrs Watson (Otago) is at present in Wellington, staying with her aunt, Mrs C. Johnston, in Hobson-street. Mr and Mrs C. Adams, of Blenheim, made a short visit to Wellington last week to see their son, Mr Arthur Adams, who was about to take his departure for Sydney. Mr and Mrs Ledger, of Nelson, have gone for a trip to Sydney for the benefit of the latter’s health. Mr and Mrs John Duncan leave Wellington by the next San Franciscb mail steamer for England, and Mr Dunean was entertained at a farewell dinner by the Wellington Club last week. Miss Johansen, of Nelson, paid Blenheim a flying visit last week. Mr and Mrs J. Conolly, of Blenheim, left last week to visit Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Arthur Pearce (Wellington) returned from England last week, after having spent an enjoyable time during their seven months’ absence. Dr. M. Christie, who has been on a year’s visit to the Old Country, has returned to New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Vavasour (Ugbrooke) left Blenheim fpr Wellington on Monday. Mrs Harvey (nee Jollie) is at present visiting Wellington, being the guest of Mrs Medley. Mrs Petre, of Wellington, is staying with her sister, Mrs Lucas, Blenheim. Mrs Bond (Pelorus Sound) is spending a few days in Blenheim.

Mrs Will Bidwell (Featherstone) is staving in Wellington.

Miss Josephine Gard, of Patea, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. Mowat, in Blenheim.

Mr and Mrs W. Clifford (Flaxbourne) who have been attending the Wellington races, returned on Saturday to Blenheim.

The Misses Watt (Napier) came down to Wellington for the race week.

Mr and Miss Chaytor, of Marshlands. Blenheim, left, last Wednesday en route for England. They were accompanied so far by Mrs and the Misses Chaytor (2), and took their departure on the Aorangi on Saturday, bound for Vancouver.

The Misses Horne, of Parnell, Auckland, left last Monday to spend a month in Taranaki.

The Rev. C. H. Laws, of Hawera, a son of Mr T. Laws, of Napier, has been successful in gaining his B.A. degree.

Miss Moorhouse (Wellington) has gone to Nelson for some weeks’ visit. Mrs Lines, of Napier, is paying a visit to Sydney. Mrs Lee. wife of the late Dr. Lee. had a narrow escape from a tram accident in Queen-st., Auckland. She slipped as she was getting out of a tram, and got. badly shaken, beside tearing her dress. She was soon able to return home. Mrs Robinson took a number of young people and children for a delightful picnic to ‘The Bluff,’ Nelson. on Saturday. Miss Florence Cotterell. who has been staying with Mrs T. Redwood, at Blythefield, Blenheim, intends to go to Sydney next week. Mrs East, of the Bluff Hill, Napier, has gone for a few weeks’ visit to Wellington.

Mr I. Mills, Auckland, won the bat presented by Mr H. Brett for the best batting average of the Auckland Senior Cup matches this season.

Mr R. Neil made the highest score in the Auckland Cup matches this year, viz., 118, but in the other eleven matches' in which he played his scores only reached the grand total of 114.

Miss G. Pitt has returned to her home, ‘Muritai,’ Nelson, after a long visit to Mrs Browning (Cable Bay), which greatly benefited her health.

Mr Hone Heke, M.H.R., went up North last week, via Auckland, to see what weight a member of the right colour would have with his disaffected, dusky brethren.

Miss Rosa Acklan passed through Wellington from Wanganui to Christchurch last week.

The immensely important question of liquid refreshment for Waihi, is at present occupying the attention of Mr Perham, Government Engineer. The supply is to be aqua pura of the first quality.

Miss Ethel Greensill, Brooklyn, Picton, has gone to visit her brothers in Mahau Sound.

Mr Bollard, M.H.R., received a welldeserved vote of thanks from the Avondale Road Board District last week, on his resignation from the Board. Mr Bollard has faithfully served the ratepayers for 28 years consecutively as chairman.

Dr. Grace and his daughter have left Wellington for a short visit to Sydney.

There was quite a gathering of old Picton friends at the Blenheim Horticultural Show the other day, among them being Mr and Mrs H. Seymour, Mrs and Miss Allen, Mrs Sealy, Mrs J. Mowatt, Mrs H. Dobson, Miss S. Gard, Miss Western, etc., etc. Mr John Connal (Christchurch), returned on Sunday after six weeks in the North Island and Nelson. Lady Douglass is now living again in her’ house in Hobson-street, Wellington. Mrs S. Teed and child, who have been on a visit to Auckland, have returned to New Plymouth. Miss O’Callaghan, who has been staying with Mrs Standish in New Plymouth for some months, has returned to her home in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs W. H. S. Moorhouse have returned from their pleasant holiday at Hawke’s Bay. Mrs H. Wynn-Williams left Christchurch for her home, Pelorus Sound, last week, after visiting Mrs WynnWilliams, Latimer Square, for some weeks. Mrs Captain Russell (Napier) is staying in Wellington with Mrs Grace. Mrs Birch Brown, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Pitt, ’Muritai,’ Nelson. Mr E. Ford (Auckland) is credited with a most curious cricketing record this season. One of the daily papers states that he played in ten innings, was not out one hundred times; his highest score was two; his total number of runs was twenty-one, and yet his average is given as twelve and ahalf runs per innings. How is this for newspaper arithmetic? Mr Alexander Macintosh is expected in Wellington shortly as Government auditor of the Bank of New Zealand. He is General Manager of the Royal Bank of Queensland. Mr and Mrs Sydney Johnstone, of Hawke’s Bay, have sailed for England. Mrs Rhind and family (Wellington) are still at Island Bay. Captain and Mrs Davidson, of the Bluff Hill. Napier, are staying in Sydney, and Captain and Mrs Todd are also spending an enjoyable time there. Merivale House, Merivale, Christchurch, is again occupied by Mr, Mrs and Miss Studholme. Mr and Mrs John Studholme, jun.. arc residing at Coldstream.

Mrs anil Miss Godfrey, from Christchurch, are on a visit to New Plymouth.

Rev. Father O’Shea, of Hawera, who has been promoted to the charge of the Parish of Waipawa, was presented by the choir of St. Joseph’s, Hawera, with a handsome brass-bound cedar wood escritoire on the occasion of his leaving the district. Mr J. Hislop, of Napier, has passed the first section ot his B.A. degree. Miss Stella Henderson, a delegate to the Women’s National Council, has just taken her Bachelor of Laws degree. She is the second New Zealand woman to obtain the dignity of LL.B. The lady may possibly practise her profession in Wellington. Miss Benjamin, of Dunedin, is the other lady lawyer in this colony. Miss S. Wilford, the lady Golf Champion, is spending some little time with her relatives at the Hutt. Miss Bellairs, of Parnell, Auckland, returned last week from Dunedin, where she has been staying for the last four months with her relations. Misses Reeves and Murray-Aynsley had a most enjoyable visit to Mrs Lascelles. Lake Heron Station, and returned to Christchurch last week. Mrs Haise has returned to her home in New Plymouth, after her month’s stav in Wanganui, being the guest of Mrs S. Wright. Mr Fred J. Earle, for a short time on the reporting staff of the Taranaki Herald, has accepted a similar position on the Evening Post, of Wellington. Mrs Lane was in Christchurch last week staying with her daughter, Mrs G. Gould, Avonbank, Christchurch, and has now returned to the station. Dr. Fyffe, the organist at St. Peter’s* Church, Wellington, has returned from Dunedin, where he stayed with Dr. Lindo Ferguson, in High-street. Rev. F. G. Evans was instituted and inducted into the Vicarage of St. Mary’s Parish, New Plymouth, on Sunday week. Ven. Archdeacon Govett performed the ceremony in the presence of a large congregation. Miss Gibson, of Dunedin, is staying with Mrs Collins, of Boulcott-street, Wellington,for her dance on Thursday night. The Rev. W. Colenso, of Napier, has been visiting Woodville, and preached at the Harvest Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday morning at Holy' Trinity Church. Mr and Mrs Traverse are quite settled in their pretty house at the Lower Hutt. Mrs H. H. Pitman (Christchurch) returned from Wellington last week, whither she had gone to see her sister Mrs Davidson, and Mr Davidson off to England. Count de Cenato arrived in Wellington on Sunday as French Consul, vice Count D" Abbans. The new consul hails last from Russia. Mr and Mrs Godsal, from Hawera, are on a visit to New Plymouth. Hon. J. G. Ward visited Stratford recently. Mr E. Wood, of the Woodville Postoffice, has been moved to Napier. Dr. Gillon delivered a lecture on ‘Travels in Europe’ at the Opera House, Hawera, last week. Mr Ridgway, who has left Hastings to reside at Wanganui, was the recipient last Friday of a beautiful clock, presented to him by the members of St. Matthew’s choir. Mr J. Heslop has been re-appointed a member of the Taranaki Land Board. Miss Watson, of Invereargill, is still in town, staying with her aunt, Mrs Charles Johnston, of Hobson-st. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION. Apply Sulpholine Lotion. It drives away pimples, blotches, roughness, redness, and all disfigurements. Sulpholine develops a lovely skin. Is bottles. Made in Lon lon. —Advt.