PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XV, 8 October 1898, Page 471

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

His. Excellency the Governor gave his 3rd political dinner at Government House on Saturday evening last, the following having the honour of invitations:—Hons. J. E. Jenkinson, J. Kerr, J. MacGregor, G. B. Morris, J. 'l'. Peacock, W. H. Reynolds, E. C. Stevens, W. D. Stewart, H. K. Taiaroa, L. Walker, H. Williams, J. M. Twomey, A. Lee-Smith, H. Tomoana, J. Carroll, W. Hall-Jones, W. J. Steward, T. Thompson, J. G. Ward, Messrs H. Carson, T. T. Duncan, J. Joyce, G. Hunter, J. Hutcheson, H. Kaihau, J. McGowan, J. A. Millar, R. Moore, A. Morrison, F. Pirani, E. G. Wright, A. Sligo, _J. Duthie, W. Tanner, T. Taylor, C. Wilson, J. Allen and J. W. Thomson.

Last Thursday afternoon Mr Hallet. head of the dress department in the D.S.C., Auckland, was presented by Mr David Peacock, on behalf of the employees of the establishment, with a handsome rattan table and pair of lounge chairs, to mark their esteem on the occasion ■of his marriage. Mr Peacock tendered the good wishes of all for the future prosperity of Mr Hallet and his wife, and the latter gentleman made a suitable response.

Miss Bartie was presented with a gold brooch on September 23, which was subscribed for by the ladies and gentlemen of Koru (Taranaki), as a small token of their regard for that lady, and a slight expression of their thanks for her services as an organist for the Koru Church. The Rev. Mr Masou made the presentation.

Miss J. Millington, who recently gave a series of cookery lessons at Masterton, Napier, and other places, has been appointed to teach cookery in the Wellington country schools. Mr 11. J. Taperell, who recently resigned his post as editor of the ‘NewZealand Times,’ is returning to Sydney from Wellington this week, and was the recepient of some gold mounted greenstone jewellery from the members of the literary staff of the ‘Times.’ He was also, later on in the day, presened with a largely signed address, expressing regret at his departure, at a gathering of citizens presided over by the Mayor of Wellington.

Mrs Chambers, ‘Riverbank,’ Cambridge, returned from Rotorua last week.

Lieutenant-Colonel Newall has been visiting New Plymouth on a tour of inspection, and complimented the Taranaki Rifle Volunteers on the improvement in their drill and general appearance of the men.

Messrs A. F. Smith and F. C. Long have both gained second places respectively- in the second and first grades at the recent examination at St. John’s College (Auckland) of the Board of Theological Studies, while Mr C. E. Fox has gained the first place in New Zealand in the third grade.

Mr Hume left Hamilton on Mondaylast. Mrs and the Misses Hume followed on Friday. A large number of old friends assembled at the railway- station to bid them farewell. Genera] regret is felt at their departure.

Mr K. Brookfield is in temporary charge of the 8.N.Z., Hamilton, until the ai-rival of the new manager.

The inhabitants of Hobsonville. Auckland, and members of the local cricket club last w-eek presented Mr T. D. Rice, teacher, with a handsome and valuable clock as a mark of their esteem on the occasion of his departure from Hobsonville.

Miss M. Selby- and Miss Powell, Cambridge, have been spending a week in Rotorua.

Mr G. M. Newton, formerly of Melbourne, has come back to Auckland, where he intends takng up legal practice.

Mrs Peacock, of Auckland, has been staying with Mrs Watkis of Napier.

The Rev. Father Golden, the parish priest nt Paten, is seriously ill. and his condition is causing some anxiety.

The Bishop of Waiapu recently paid a short visit to Gisborne.

Mrs Brooks, Cambridge, has gone to Te Aroha for a time.

Miss Kerr and Miss McLaughlin of Napier have gone to Sydney for a long visit.

Mr W. 11. Burch of Thames was last week presented with an elegant marble clock, bearing a suitable inscription, and a silver mounted pipe, by the employees under him, on the occasion of his retiring from the management of the May- Queen Hauraki Mine, after successfully filling that position for nearly five years. Mr James Park, the new general manager of the May Queen mine, made the presentation on behalf of the men, and Mr Burch made an adequate acknowledgment of his thanks. Then an address, expressing the highest recognition of Mr Burch's merits as a successful manager, employer, and friend was read by Mr Geo. G. Smith, one of the underground foremen, on behalf of himself and his fellow employees.

Mr J. O’Meagher, barrister and solicitor! has taken offices in Halyday’s Buildings’ Shortland-street, Auckland, where he will be glad to see both old and new clients.

Mr and Mrs Arthur P. Wilson, of Remuera, Auckland, have gone to Sydney for a holiday trip.

A very large gathering of friends met on the Hamilton Tennis Court on Monday, 26th September, when a farewell afternoon tea was given to Mrs and Miss Hume, who have always taken the greatest interest in the Tennis Club, Miss Hume being one of its champion players. After delicious tea and cake had been partaken of Mr P. E. Stevens, hon. sec. of the club, with a few well chosen remarks presented (on behalf of the Tennis Club) Miss Hume with a handsome gold brooch. A photograph of the party was then taken.

Among the attractions at St. Andrew’s Fairtobe held in the Choral Hall, Auckland, on Thursday, Friday, andSaturday.are two tableaux, one of the twain representing the Anglo-Saxon Alliance. There will also be a living wax works demonstration pourtray - ing well-known characters from fiction and otherwise. In addition to these special attractions, there will be the usual orchestra, shooting ranges, and side shows, which go to make up the appurtenances of the modern bazaar. No pains are being spared to make the hall look bright and attractive, and already a large quantity of work has been received for the various stalls, which are being deeorated in an artistic manner. The funds raised will go towards the renovation of the church.

Dr. and Mrs Hope Lewis, of Auckland, have been staying at the Grand Hotel, Rotorua. They- left on Saturday- for Te Aroha.

The many friends of the Rev. Father Darby in the Thames Parochial District, where he has been acting as Curate to the Rev. Father O’Reilly, regret his departure from their neighbourhood. Father Darby has effected an exchange with the Rev. Father O’Gallagher, of Newton, Auckland. Mrs T. H. Hanna, of Wellington, is visiting Blenheim.

The many friends of Mrs Prideaux, formerly of Epsom, Auckland, will be pleased to learn that she is having a pleasant time during her short stay in England, visiting friends and relatives. She is at present staying with her eldest daughter and youngest son in the picturesque little village of Uffculma, in Devonshire, where her third son is the Principal of a boys’ school.

Miss Amy Johnston returned to Blenheim from her visit to Greymouth on Wednesday.

Mr J. O’Meagher, the well-known solicitor, received a most hearty and kind farewell from his friends in Paeroa on the occasion of his leaving Paeroa last week to return to Auckland. where he intends resuming practice. The regard in w-hich he is held by his legal brothers at Paeroa became materialised in the shape of a purse of sovereigns, with which he was presented on the eve of his departure. He also received a pocket-book and gold match-box from the proprietors of the ‘Ohinemuri Gazette.’

Mr and Mrs John Burns, of One Tree Hill, Epsom, Auckland, left on a visit to Fiji by the Ovalau last week.

The Moana brought back to Auckland last week, from Honolulu, Mr B. Kent, manager of the Alliance Insurance Company.

Several members of the Auckland Exhibition Executive had to be granted leave of absence from the Executive last week in order to enable them to go across to Australia. These members were Mr M. Clark, Mr H. C. Tewsley, Mr A. I*. Wilson, and Mr Arthur Myers. Mr Leo. Myers has been appointed to take his brother’s place on the Space Committee of the Auckland Exhibition.

Mr George Fowlds. of Auckland, who has just returned home after a trip to Europe and America, received a welcome last Tuesday night from an assemblage of citizens in St. James’ Hall. Wellington-street, Auckland. Mr Malcolm Niccol was in the ehair, and, in response to the introductory remarks of the Chairman and the resolution, passed by acclamation, according him a hearty welcome home, Mr Fowlds spoke at some length.

Colonel Robert Williams, M.P. for West Dorset, England, and his wife, arrived in Auckland last Tuesday by the Moana on a short visit to New Zealand. They went on by the Waihora to Wellington, where they are now the guests of the Bishop of Wellington, Dr Wallis, who is a relation of Colonel Williams’.

Mr and Mrs J. H. Schofield, of Invercargill, who have lately been visiting the Islands, left Auckland for the South last week.

Mr W. J. Courtney, of Ponsonby, Auckland, who is at present in Wellington, is leaving the Empire City for the South on important business of a private nature.

Mr F. J. Moss, late British Resident at Rarotonga, came back to Auckland by the H.M.s. Tauranga last week. Mr Robert E. Isaacs, of Auckland, who has been visiting the Islands in the Tauranga also returned by her.

Mr Percy Brown, manager of the Cook Island Trading Company, and Dr. Peron, of the medical staff of the French Government, left by the Ovalau last week, the former for Rarotonga and the latter for Tahiti.

Among the passengers whom the Moana brought back to New Zealand from a trip to the Old Country and America last week were Mr Isaac Wilson, of Kaiapoi, Canterbury, and Miss Wilson. Also, Mr Robert Fenwick (of Messrs T. S. Morrin and Co., Auckland).

Mr P. M. Hansen, of the New Zealand Consolidated, took his departure from Auckland for London and the Continent by the mail steamer Mariposa on Saturday. He is taking Home models of Hall's Patent Rudder Attachment in order to dispose of its patent rights. Experienced nautical men who have examined these models declare one and all that the invention is such a good one that its principle cannot fail to be quickly adopted by nautical folks at the other side of the world.

Mrs and Miss Greensill, Picton, spent Monday and Tuesday at Mrs Chaytor’s, ‘Marshlands.’ Mrs Chaytor drove her visitors to the Maori pa. where Miss Gibbs gave, Mrs Greensill an insight into her new duties.

Mr 11. S. Florance has been appointed Sheriff for the Chatham Islands.

Mrs Shainwald, of Bourke, New South Wales, who came across to Auckland by the Mariposa, intends visiting the Hot Lakes District for her health.

During Mr Bloxam’s absence in England Mr Thomas, of Auckland, acted at the Supreme Court in his stead and has made many friends during his stay, who now much regret his having to return to the North.

The National Single Tax I,eague gave a complimentary social in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms. Auckland, on Thursday night to welcome back its President and Vice-President, Mr G. Fowlds and Mr Wesley Spragg, to Auckland

after their trips to the Old Country. The hall was crowded with ladies and gentlemen and the evening passed very pleasantly. Speeches were delivered by the Chairman, Mr Gerald Peacocke, Mr 11. Cobb, of Sydney, and Mr R. Tudehope, while Messrs Fowlds ami Spragg, in returning thanks for the welcome accorded them, gave interesting descriptions of their respective tours abroad. In the intervals of speech-making musical and other selections were given by Misses Spragg and Stewart and Mrs Webb, as well as Messrs S. C. Priestly, J. Boak, and J. Mitchell. A bountiful supply of refreshments conduced to the sociability of the evening.

Mr J. Martin Miller, correspondent of the Chicago Inter-Ocean and St. Louis Globe Democrat, is at present visiting Auckland.

Mrs Westmaeott, of Christchurch, has been on a visit to Dunedin, and whilst there sang one Sunday at St. Paul’s Cathedral, giving great pleasure to those who heard her.

Mrs Pollen, who has been staying for some months in New Plymouth, has returned to her home in Auckland, where her husband is shortly to follow.

Mrs Pritchard and Miss Godfrey returned to Christchurch last week after a visit extending over five months to Wellington, New Plymouth, Nelson and Blenheim, thus missing the whole winter here.

Miss Coates, of Wellington, has gone to make a short stay in Auckland. Miss George, of Auckland, who has been staying with Miss Coates for the session gaities accompanied her.

Captain, Mrs and the Misses Kenny (2), who have been in Wellington for a few weeks, have returned to Pieton. Miss Clare Kenny is much improved in health, and her friends are all glad to welcome her back. Captain Kenny will return to his Parliamentary duties after a short rest at the ‘Rocks'.’ The Gothic brought back some old friends to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Bloxam and family returned by her after a delightful trip to England.

Much regret is expressed on all sides m Wellington at the resignation of Miss Godfrey, who for 8 or 9 years has been Matron of the Wellington Hospital, a position she has filled with unflagging energy and success. Her resignation is owing to family affairs demanding her presence in England. Miss Godfrey leaves New- Zealand in the Gothic and will carry with her the good wishes of a very large number of friends in all parts of New Zealand.

Mr and Mrs Fred Lance, of Horsley Downs, Canterbury, and their little daughter came back in the Gothic and went up to their station on Friday.

Mrs Elga (Featherston) is in Wellington.

Miss Wardell (Featherston) and Miss Bunny, of the same township, are staying in Wellington.

Mr F. W. Andrew’s, Pieton, has been appointed maltster for Staples and Co., Wellington, and joins his new firm at the end of the present season. Both Mr and Mrs Andrews will be missed by many friends in Pieton.

Lieutenant-Colonel McDonnell, of Wellington, is returning to New Zealand by the Kaikoura, which left Plymouth on the 20th August.

In response to repeated deputations Mr W. 11. S. Moorhouse has consented to again take command of his old corps, the ‘D’ Battery of Artillery, in Wellington, and the corps are to be congratulated upon obtaining the services of such a proficient and popular officer.

Miss Muriel Balfour (Hawke’s Bay) is visiting Mrs W. Moorhouse, in Wellington. on her way back to Napier from Christchurch.

The Misses Johnston entertained the two hockey teams at tea at the D.1.C., Wellington, last Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs W. Johnston (Unngitkei) is in Wellington visiting her daughter. Mrs W. Turnbull.

Mr Henry Harris, Pelorus Sound, was in Pieton this week.

Dr. W. Christie, who for many years has been practising in New Plymouth, has gone to Scotland, where he is to be married.

Miss Studholme, of Waimate, South Canterbury, is staying with Mrs Rhodes, at ‘The Grange,’ in Wellington.

Mr Justice Conolly left Auckland for New Plymouth on Monday, en route for Wellington, where he will attend the Court of Appeal.

Miss Buchanan of Timaru, who has been visiting Mrs Wilson Smith of Ponsonby, Auckland, left last Tuesday by the Waihora for Hastings, where she intends making a short stay before her return to her home.

Mr Lane. Genera ISecretary Citizens’ Life Assurance Co., left Auckland by the Takapuna last week for Wellington.

Mr Carl Seegner and Mr E. 11. Bloomfield were among the Auckland passengers by the Elingamite on Monday.

Miss B. Whitelaw, of Ponsonby, left Auckland in the Wainui last week for Wellington.

'l’he position of City Engineer for Wellington has been accepted by Mr Routhwaite, who leaves England in December to take up his new position.

Miss Colley and Miss Vera Colley, who have been visiting Wellington, returned to Auckland recently.