PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XXV, 18 June 1898, Page 767

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

The Premier has been in office five years and forty-six days, beating Mr Stafford’s time as Premier by seven days. The Under-Secretary for Mines, Mr H. J. H. Eliott, arriied in Auckland on Saturday. He is likeily to assist the Exhibition authorities on several matters connected with the Mining and Industrial Exhibition. Mr J. B. Hay, Collector of Customs at Apia, left Auckland on Saturday by the Alameda, eu route for Samoa. Mrs G. T. Chapman, of Devonport. Auckland, is recovering from her recent illness. Mr H. G. Snodgrass. Wellington, is talking of joining his brother at Salisbury, Mashonaland. He has for some years been on the clerical staff of the Gear Meat Company. The Misses C. C. McMillan have returned to their Remuera home, Auckland, after a very pleasant stay at their charming country' residence*. Mr George Hutchison is suffering from a severe attack of influenza. Captain Russell is expected in Wellington about June 25. A Maori woman aged 105, named Mata Kukae, was buried in the Tammutu Maori pa in Canterbury last week. His Excellency the Governor was in Dunedin on Sunday, and arranged to proceed North immediately. Mr Thos. Peacock, president of the West. End (Auckland) Rowing Club, was at the annual smoke concert held last Saturday, presented with a salver cup. Mr Clark, captain of the Rowing

Club, was also the recipient of a silver afternoon tea service. The Primate on Sunday dedicated St. Sepulchre’s new schoolroom. This building is one of the best Sundayschools in Auckland. Several severe accidents are recorded at football in Auckland on Saturday afternoon. Sir Francis Dillon Bell is seriously ill at Shag Valley Station. Miss Alice Corrick, Christchurch, is still in Hobart, and news has reached here that at a recent concert she sang ‘The Jewel Song’ from ‘Faust’ most successfully, in fact, speaking of it as brilliant. Miss Hardy Johnstone, who has lately come to reside in Wellington from Christchurch, has commenced her dancing classes there, and also goes every week to instruct the little ladies Knox at Government House, Lady Ranfurly being charmed by her dancing. Dr. and Mrs and Miss Grace have returned to Wellington from a trip to Australia. Miss Muriel Locking, of Napier, is spending the winter with friends in Adelaide and Melbourne. Mr F. Trask, Mayor of Nelson, and Mrs Trask spent a few days in Christchurch, both going and coming from Dunedin. They have now returned to Nelson. The Hon. Mr Oliver, Dunedin, has again taken Miss Johnston’s delightful residence in Fitzherbert Terrace, Wellington, for the session, as Miss Johnston is still abroad. Mr J. W. Duthie, junr., returned to Wellington from Sydney by the Talune on Monday, having thoroughly enjoyed his trip.

During their visit to Nelson the Premier and Mrs Seddon were the guests of Mr and Mrs Trask. Mr Petre, of Wellington, is spending a month in Blenheim. Miss Marion Speed, Picton, left for Napier last week to spend the winter months in that charming town. Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson have been in Christchurch again from Tiinaru for a short, time, part of which was spent, out at Otahuna with Mr and Mrs Heaton hodes. The Hon. E. Parker, Christchurch, is paying a short visit to Wellington, where he is the guest of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Ranfurly at Government House. Mr Robertshaw, the new postmaster at Picton. has taken a house on the Waikawa Road. Mrs Lambie, of Birch Hill, Wairau Valley, is staying with Mrs Chaytor at Marshlands, Blenheim. The Hon. J. B. and Mrs Acland are paying a short visit to Canon Harper, Christchurch. Mrs J. Anderson, Wanganui, is visiting Mrs C. Beauchamp and family at Anikiwa, Queen Charlotte Sound. Mr G. H. Thomas was entertained at Wellington at a smoke concert by the staff of the Imperial Insurance Company on Saturday evening last, prior to severing his connection with the company. During the evening he was also presented with a very handsome silver-mounted walking stick, suitably engraved, accompanied by many good wishes for his future welfare.

Mr C. 11. Mills, member for the Wairau, visited his Picton constituents on Friday. He was heartily received, and was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence at a public meeting held on Friday evening. The Rev. Lyttelton Fitz Gerald, Incumbent of St. Matthew's, Auckland, is at present staying in Wellington, on his way South, and preached a most eloquent sermon on Sunday evening at St. Mark’s Church. Lieut.-Colonel Kirkpatrick, of the old 65th Regiment, has written to Mr. W. H. Skinner, of New Plymouth, respecting the memorial hatchment placed in St. Mary’s Church. He says ‘lt. is gratifying to think the old regiment is still remembered in New Zea land.’ Mr C. Monro, Palmerston North, is on a short visit to Nelson, staying at Warwick House. The Premier and Nirs Seddon arrived in Pieton on Monday evening, ami proceeded to Blenheim by special train. They returned to Pieton on Tuesday, and were the guests of the Mayor and Mrs Philpotts. Dr. Seddon gave an address in the evening in the Public Hall. The Premier and Mrs Seddon were afterwards entertained at a social given by the residents. Mr S. Holford, who has been for some time past second officer on the Monowai, has l>een appointed chief officer of the Union Company’s s.s. Haupiri. Mrs Bums (8.N.Z.), Christchurch, is home again from Laghmor, and her little girls are quite well again. Mr Stowell gave a lecture on the ‘Early History of the Maori’ in the Social Hall, Hawera, on May 31st. Mr H. G. Pitcher occupied the chair. Mrs and Miss G. Fell have returned to Nelson from Christchurch. Mrs B. Moorhouse, Christchurch, has returned from Wellington, where she has been visiting Mrs Rhodes, The Grange. Mrs H. Cotterill. Christchurch, has gone on a visit to Mrs James Mills, Dunedin, and will include other friends during her stay. The Rev. James Milne, M.A., lecturing in St. Andrew's Church, Auckland, last week, said he placed the view from Mount Eden third of all the many beautiful places he had visited from England to the Antipodes.

Bishop and Mrs Wallis returned to Wellington from Nelson a few days ago after a short visit.

Miss Lily Fell is back in Nelson after a short visit to her sister, Mrs Daubeny, of Sydney. She is looking much better for the trip.

Mr Andrew Collins left Wellington by the Wakatipu for Sydney, where he intends joining the Orient liner Cuzco for England, and a large number of friends went down to the steamer to wish him bon voyage. Mr Collins will probably lie absent from the colony for about six months.

Mrs Wason. Corwar, has been spending a few days with Mrs G. G. Stead, St rowan, I’apanui Road, Christchurch.

Mr Robert O'Connor, of Fountain Hall. Wellington, leaves Wellington for Vancouver by the Warrimoo on the 23rd for a trip to Europe, extending over six months.

Mrs Griffiths is once more home again in Blenheim, having enjoyed her visits to Christchurch, Ashburton, Wellington and Carterton very much.

Mr I. Gibbs. Christchurch, went up to Wellington on Saturday, in the Kaikoura, and is returning in a few days.

Mrs Orr. of Blenheim, is making a short visit to Wellington.

The Hon. Morgan Grace. M.L.C.. accompanied by Mrs and Miss Grace, returned to Wellington from their trip to Sydney by the Talune on Monday last.

Miss Vickerman, of Auckland, is staying at Warwick House. Nelson. Her many friends are delighted to see her so well after her serious illness.

Mr Burnes arrived in Wellington by the Kaikoura on Monday lasts to assume the duties of Wellington manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company, the general manager of the Company. Mr I. Gibbs, being also a passenger by the same steamer, on a short visit to the Empire City.

Miss Speed and Miss Mackenzie. Picton. are. visiting Mrs John Dunean, at The Grove, Queen Charlotte Sound.

The Hon. T. Thompson, accompanied by his private secretary, arrived in Auckland on Saturday. He addresses a public meeting this week.

Miss Emily Reeve, of Auckland, is not going to tour Australia as originally intended. She remains in the northern city.

Mr Arkle will probably contest Waihemo at the next general election. The Hon. Mr McKenzie says he does not intend to stand again for this seat.

The Messrs MeCorquodale (father and son) have severed their connection with the Northern Roller Mills, Auckland.

Mr J. T. Garlick, of Auckland, says he has lieen suffering much from bronchitis, and is longing to exchange the cold climate of England for the bright sunshine of Auckland. He may be expected back shortly.

Mr and Mrs Dalgety, of Grassmere. are at present staying in Dr. Elmslie’s house, Lichfield-street, Christchurch.

If Sir Maurice O'Rorke stands again for the Manukau electorate, Mr Frank Lawry says he will again contest Parnell. Auckland, at the next election.

Mr H. W. Davy. who was the manager of thF Feilding branch of the U.F.C.A., has resigned his position, and will in future reside in New Plymouth.

Mrs (Captain) Kenny. The Rocks. Queen Charlotte Sound, and Miss Nora Kenny, were staying in Picton for a few days this week with Mrs Edward Kenny, Waikawa Road.

The Premier and Mrs Seddon returned to Wellington from Picton and Nelson by the Tutanekai on Wednesday morning, and probably proceeds on’ business to Christchurch on Saturday.

Miss Marchant has returned to Wellington after a lengthy visit to the South Island.

Miss Whitelaw is staying with her sister-in-law. Mrs T. Whitelaw, of the Bluff Hill, Napier.

Mrs C. C. Corfe has returned from her visit South, and is at present the guest of Mrs Izard. Her stay amongst us is an unlimited one, but it will need to be a long one to see all her Christchurch friends.

Captain and Mrs Russell have taken the residence of Mr and Mrs W. R. G. Brown, in Tinakori Road, for the session.

Mr I). P. Maitland, a well-known journalist who was formerly on the Sydney 'Bulletin' staff, is at present in New Plymouth, collecting information for an illustrated work entitled 'The Industries of New Zealand.'

Mrs Gascoigne, of Nelson, is paying a visit to her son, Major Gascoigne, of Hastings.

Miss Adams, Blenheim, is visiting Mrs MacKenzie in Picton. Other visitors to the place just now are Miss Hallet. at Mrs Robertshaw's, and Miss Cotterill at Mrs A. P. Seymour’s.

Mr F. W. Blakey, of Auckland, at one time engineer of the Warrimoo and then of the Aorangi. has accepted an appointment with the Broken Hill Proprietary Company, where his engineering capabilities will be of great service to him and to the company.

Miss Eliott, who has been staying at Palmerston North for some time, has returned to her home in Wellington.

Mr G. Tindall, the eldest son of Mr Tindall, of Springlands, has just returned to Blenheim, after an absence of twelve years, part of which has been spent in the Philippines, as a member of the Eaistern Extension Telegraph Company’s staff. He had been stationed in the island of Cebu, which is 250 miles distant from Manila and left the day- after the declaration of war. He is only home on leave of absence. The Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Wallis spent a few days in Nelson last week. They were the guests of the Bishop and Mrs Mules. On Trinity Sunday Bishop Wallis preaehed at the Cathedral both morning and evening to large congregations. Mrs C. B. Shanks, Christchurch, has returned from a trip to Sydney, and is very glad to be safely baek, as they met the specially named storm Mr Wragge sent us and did not have a happy time. Mr and Mrs W. Trolove drove from Kaikoura to Blenheim, leaving after staying a day or two, for Nelson on Saturday morning. Mr W. H. Turnbull, the popular manager of Messrs Butterworth Bros.’ business in Wellington, has just entered into partnership with Mr O. S. Watkins as auctioneers, land and estate agents and sharebrokers; and the new firm, being already so well known in business circles in Wellington, are sure of a very large measure of support in their new venture. Mr Richard Cameron, Manager of the Auckland Savings Bank, proposes to return to the colony in September. Both Mr and Mrs Cameron have been in London., Devonshire, and are going on to Scotland. Mr Irwin W. W. Hunter, of Otago, has passed . the examination of the Royal College of Physicians, London, anil is now at liberty to practise physic. Several musical jieople from the colonies are now in England. Miss Fitchett, of Dunedin. who is going on to Europe; Miss Janet Smith. Christchurch. who is making a study of novelties in music: and Mrs ami Miss Parsons, of Wellington.

Among the passengers on Monday by the Rotoiti from Auckland for the South were Dean Fitchett, of Dunedin. Sir Arthur Douglas. Under-Secretary for Defence, and Mr Warren, agent for the Public Trustee.

Mr J. W. Bain has been electel Chairman of the Southland Building and Investment Society and Bank Deposit for the thirteenth time.

On Sunday test Mr A. R. Consterdine, late of Wanganui, took up his new duties as choirmaster at St. George’s Church, Thames. Mr Ingall, of Auckland, has been spending some days with Mr W. J. Lavington and party at Rotorua. That Picton people begin to believe that the future has something more substantial than elusive hope to subsist on. Blenheim, and indeed, all Marlborough, are joining now in the cry for extension of railways. That H.M.s. Dart has just undergone an extensive overhaul. Lieut.Commander John F. Parry is in command. and was well pleased with her trial trip outside Sydney Heads last week. We are evidently not going to show the white feather in the colonies in ease of war.