PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue I, 7 January 1899, Page 18

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

The formal installation of Mr J. G. Trevor as Mayor of Blenheim took place on Wednesday, and the proceedings were unusually brief, as apparently most of those making speeches were under the impression that ‘brevity is the soul of wit.’

Mrs Harry Jackson, of Wanganui, is in Auckland at present on a visit tc her parents, Capt. and Mrs Worsp.

Miss Farmar, of Johnsonville, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents in Blenheim.

Mr and Mrs Thornton, of Waikato, were in Auckland during the holidays.

Miss G. Fisher arrived by coach from Nelson on Wednesday, and after spending a day or two in Blenheim with Mrs Carey, left for ‘Birch Hill,’ where she will stay for the Christmas holidays with Mrs Lambie.

The editor of ‘Maori Art’ is working hard at his MS. in the Urewera Country. Mr A. Hamilton is publishing it by arrangement with the New Zealand Institute.

Mr Ward, of New Plymouth, was in Blenheim on Thursday on his way to Havelock, where some of his relations are living.

Mr T. Wilford is visiting Auckland from Wellington.

Mr R. A.. Mrs and Miss Lusher, of Auckland, have returned from their trip to the Old Country.

Mr and Mrs W. R. Bloomfield, ot Auckland, are visiting Gisborne.

Miss M. Douslin, head mistress of the Blenheim Girls’ School, left for Wellington on Wednesday on a holiday trip, which she will extend as far as Auckland.

The Rev. W. G. Ivens, of the Melanesian Mission, passed through Auckland last week on his way to Lyttelton.

Miss M. Ewart has returned to Blenheim after an enjoyable visit to the Pelorus Sound.

The Auckland races attracted a number of Southern visitors, amongst whom are Mr G. G. Stead and Mr Wilfred Stead. Mrs Goodson, of Hawera, is in Auckland. Mr Colenso, of the Norfolk Island Melanesian Mission, is at present in Auckland.

Mrs and Miss Richmond, of ‘The Cliffs,’ Nelson, have gone to visit friends in Dunedin.

Mr G. G. and Mr Wilfred Stead (Christchurch) left for Auckland on Tuesday evening.

Mr IL Watson, who is a master in the. Wanganui College, arrived in Blenheim on Thursday, and started to bicycle to Nelson early on Friday morning.

After visiting the Hot Lakes, the ex-Mayor of Coolgardie, Mr James Shaw, with his family, remained at Rotorua for the holidays.

Mrs R. McCullum has gone to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs Grady, in Wellington, and left Blenheim, with her children, on Wednesday. Mr McCallum leaves by the steamer to-night to join them.

Mr and Mrs D. Nolan, of Auckland, are once more at home, after a pleasant European visit of some months.

Mr and Mrs John Beaumont (London) left for Wellington on Saturday, and thence to Auckland, returning South before leaving again for England.

The many friends of Mr J. R. Carey, of Sydney, are glad to see him again in Auckland.

Miss Alabin, of Blenheim, has gone to spend Christmas in Wellington.

Dr. L. L. Smith, of Sydney, who has a perfect alphabet attached to his name, will visit New Zealand shortly.

The Hon. J. McKenzie may return to the Cabinet after his trip to England, if his health allows of his doing so.

Miss Broad, of Wellington, who has been spending a few weeks in Nelson, arrived in Blenheim on Thursday, where she stayed at the Vicarage with her aunt, Mrs Grace, until Saturday, when she drove out to ‘Langley Dale’ to spend Christmas with Mrs W. Adams.

The Rev. Hector Hawkins, who was educated at Te Ante College, Hawke’s Bay, has been ordained deacon for mission work amongst the Maoris on the East Coast of the North Island.

Mr H. Burden, of Blenheim, han gone to spend the usual vacation for lawyers, at Napier, where his parents reside.

Among the visitors to Auckland this holiday season is Miss M. E. Bush, of Christchurch, the well-known solo pianiste and accompaniste. Miss Bush, who is staying with her brother in the Northern city, has the best appointed studio in Christchurch, and is looked upon as one of the most talented musicians and efficient teachers in the South.

Miss Brabant, who has been on a long visit to her sister, Mrs Richardson. of Nelson, returned to her home in Auckland this week.

Miss Bourne is visiting her brother and Mrs Baillie at Para. Picton.

The Mayor of Nelson (Mr F. Trask) gave an enjoyable fishing excursion to the City Councillors and others this week. The party left by special steamer on Tuesday night, and a pleasant time was spent next day in Titirangi and Admiralty Bays, fishing being the chief amusement. All returned home on Wednesday night, having greatly enjoyed the excursion. Mr F. Trask has been installed as Mayor of Nelson for the ninth year in succession.

Mrs H. M. Hasleft, Auckland, is spending a few months with her people in Picton. All her old friends are glad to see her again.

Miss G. Broad, of Wellington, has been on a short visit to her grandmother, Mrs Colt, of Nelson, and has now gone to join Mrs W. Adams’ Christmas party at ‘Langley Dale.’

Mr Philip Mules left Nelson last Wednesday for England, and thence to Edinburgh, where he will continue his medical studies.

Mrs John Roberton, of Sydney, is at present in Auckland.

Mrs F. Jlrooks and family, of Cambridge, have gone to spend part of the Christmas holidays m -Auckland.

The Misses J. and E. Chaytor, •Marshlands,' Spring Creek, drove into Pieton on Wednesday to meet their sister. Miss Constance Chaytor, returning home for the holidays. Misses Rutherford (2) and Allen (2) aie also home again for the holidays.

Miss Gannaway, of Nelson, has gone to visit friends in the Wairarapa.

Miss Seymour, Mr A. P. Seymour, and Mr F. Seymour returned to Picton from the Sounds on Saturday for the Christmas holidays. Mr Walter Seymour is also in Picton.

Mr and Mrs T. Gresham and family, of Te Awamutu, are spending three weeks in Auckland.

Miss Empson, Cambridge, has been on a flying visit of a week to Auckland.

Mrs Rutherford, Picton, spent a few days in Wellington last week. Mrs McLaughlan, of Waitekauri, has been staying with her mother. Mrs Banks, at ‘Gwynnelands,’ Cambridge.

Mr H. Baillie, Bank of New Zealand, Carterton, is in Picton for the Christmas holidays.

Mr and Mrs F. C. Brown, of Komata, are spending a week in Cambridge.

Among the numerous Wellington visitors to Picton just now are Mr and Mrs Menteith and family, Miss Allen, Mr R. Laery.

Miss Amy Jones has left Cambridge on a visit to her sister, Mrs J. C. Graham, of Gisborne.

Miss Gibson (Girls’ College, Nelson) has gone to her home in Christchurch for the holidays.

Miss Freda Downes. Dunedin, is in Picton for a month or so visiting her relations at ‘Brooklyn.’

Mrs Pearson, of Wellington, is staying with Mrs Pitt of ‘Muritai,’ Nelson.

Mr and Mrs Gilfillan and family, of Parnell, Auckland, are staying in Cambridge at present.

Mr and Mrs Robert Scott, Spring Creek, are spending the Christmas holidays in Pieton with Dr. and Mrs Scott.

Mrs Sweet (Nelson) and her little boy have gone to visit the Auckland Exhibition.

Mr W. Carey, of the Loan and Mercantile Company’s office, Wellington, arrived in Pieton on Saturday, and proceeded down the Sound to enjoy camp life for a brief holiday.

Mrs J. R. S. Richardson, of Cambridge, is spending the Christmas holidays in Auckland.

Miss Livesay, Kaikoura, spent a few days in Picton with,Mrs Robertshaw on her way to Nelson.

Mr and Mrs Rout, of Cambridge, have been visiting Auckland.

Mrs A. H. Thorpe and her daughter left Auckland for the South last week. Mr and Mrs W. Birch of ‘Erehwon,’ Hawke’s Bay, returned to New Zealand by the Mokoia and are staying in Wellington with Mrs William Pharazyn in Hobson-street, for some weeks prior to returning to their station in Hawke’s Bay.

The Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, with his wife and daughters, was in Christchurch for the New Year. After visiting Temuka, thence the Premier returns to his West Coast home to enjoy a brief family holiday.

Miss Cunningham (New Plymouth) has gone for a trip to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs Ernest Izard (Hawera) are paying a short visit to Mr Izard’s parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Izard, in Wellington.

Miss E. Spencer, of Napier, has gone into the country for a few weeks'

Mrs Hursthouse (New Plymouth) is visiting her sister, Mrs Lattey, of Auckland.

The Rev. W. Colenso, F.R.S., of Napier has been made an honorary member of the Royal Geographical Society.

Miss Edith Ball, who has been staying in Christchurch for some time, returned to Blenheim this week.

Mr J. Hourigan is staying in Auckland. He has come over from New South Wales for a visit and to appreciate the milder New Zealand climate. Miss Webb-Bowen and Miss Leggatt, of Nelson, have gone to spend Christmas and New Year with Mrs W. Adams, ‘Langley Dale,’ Marlborough.

It is much regretted that the health of Father Luck is in such a dangerous state that the last rites of his church were administered to him at the residence of Bishop Lenihan, Ponsonby, Auckland, last week.

Miss Hilda Moorhouse (Wellington) is the guest of Mr and Mrs W. Bidwell, Pahiatia, for the Wairarapa races.

Mr Thomas Buddle, of Auckland, has returned from his trip to Sydney.

Mr and Mrs Wood, of Napier, are at present in Wellington and have taken a house there for several weeks.

Mr and Mrs E. W. Mills (Wellington) are paying a short visit to the South Island.

Mr Jourdain, of Napier, has gone up to Auckland to see the Exhibition.

Miss Hewlings (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Rhodes, at the ‘Grange,’ Wellington.

Mr and Mrs Turnbull, of the Bluff Hill, Napier, have gone for a visit to Nelson.

Mrs Ferguson and Miss Moorhouse (Wellington) are paying a short visit to Otaki.

Mrs James McLean, of Napier, is staying at Wairoa.

Mr and Mrs Cranstoun Wigley (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs Rhodes, at the ‘Grange,’ Wellington.

Mrs P. H. Lowry, of Havelock, has been staying in Napier and spending Christmas with her mother, Mrs J. H. Coleman, of Napier.

Mr and Mrs Arthur Green, Mr and Mrs Henry Howard, Mrs Carey. Miss Waddy (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs John Duncan (Mahakipawa), Miss F. Turner (Queen Charlotte Sound), and many others were in Picton for the Christmas holidays.

The Rev. F. B. Comins arrived in Auckland from Norfolk Island last week.

Miss Mules (Australia), a niece of the Bishop of Nelson, is staying at Bishopdale, Nelson.

On the occasion of his transference to Wellington. Mr Thomas Tillman was presented with an address and purse of sovereigns by the employees of the Public Works Department and the staff of the Asylum, at Porirua.

Mr Fraser, New Plymouth, is staying for a short time in Auckland.

Mrs Thompson, wife of the Minister for Justice, is still so unwell that she cannot leave Wellington. Mr Thompson. after visiting Masterton. returned to the Empire City last week.

Mr and Mrs Alfred Ranson, of Sydney, are paying a brief visit to Auckland. Mr Ranson is a brother of Mr Charles Ranson, of the Northern Steamship Company.

Prior to the departure of Mr John Fisher, of the Pukekohe Public School, to his new scene of labour at. the Kanaetanga School, Thames, he was presented with a silver tea-pot and creamjug. two silver serviette rings, and a cut-glass jam dish mounted in silver. The school children gave Mr Fisher a gold scarf-pin.

The French Consul in Wellington, ('onnt de Courte, accompanied by the Countess de Courte, is paying a visit to Masterton and Otaki this week.

The Bishop of Waiapu, the Right Rev. W. L. Williams, was in Auckland last week. -

Mr Charles Griffiths has returned to Auckland from England.

Mrs J. Carlisle (Napier) returned to New Zealand by the Mokoia. via Australia, last week.

The Official Assignee, Mr James Ashcroft, left Wellington on Monday for a trip to Canterbury.

Mr Charles Macfarlane, well known in the musical circles of Napier, is at present in Auckland, and will play banjo and mandolin solos at some of the Exhibition concerts.

Mrs McKallar o’ix, of Wellington, spent a few days in Nelson this week with her mother, Mrs Dodson.

Mr (1. M. Burness, Reinuera, Auckland. gave chase the other night in a most plucky manner to a supposed burglar. The latter, however, declared he was an innocent miner, tramping to Howick in the cool night hours, and had only stopped at this house to get a drink of water. Mr Burness and Mr J. A. Pond let him off’ with a caution.

The many friends of Mr J. B. Heywood, Secretary to the Treasury in Wellington, will regret to hear that he is confined to his bed with an attack of jaundice.

Preparations are being made in Nelson for the Governor's visit on the 12th of January.

Miss Hilda Moorhouse, Wellington, is visiting Mr and Mrs W. Bidwell, Pahiatua. for the Wairarapa race week festivities.

The Government Mining Inspector. Captain Richards, was in Auckland last week, having left the West Coast for a few weeks.

Mr W. S. Moerin presided on Wednesday night at a dinner given by the students of the Thames School of Mines in the Koval Mail Hotel.

The Hon. John McKenzie. Minister of Lands, is about to pay a visit of a few months' duration to his Highland home, which he has not visited for 39 years. During his absence from the colony his ministerial work is to be undertaken by his colleagues.

Dr. and Mrs Moore, of Napier, have returned after a very pleasant visit to Wellington.