PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XVI, 22 April 1899, Page 533

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

The Hon. Mr Mackenzie, accompanied by Mrs and Miss Mackenzie, leave Wellington next Saturday for Auckland, where they will join the Moana and sail for England.

Mr J. Forbes, Normanby, has purchased Mr W. D. Linn’s dairy farm. Mr F, C. Rowley, late of the 8.N.Z., Masterton, has arrived in Dunedin. Miss N. Brash, of New Plymouth, has gone to visit some friends m Sydne Miss Hadfield (Marton) is staying with Mrs Wallis in Wellington.

Miss Geraldine Fell and Miss Huddleston, of Nelson, have gone to Sydney for a trip. Mrs Houlker, of Nelson, gave one of her enjoyable musical evenings last Monday. Mrs Wilson and Mr Mervyn Wilson, of Whangarei, are on a visit to Mrs Kerr (the former’s daughter , of New Plvmouth. The Rev. A. H. Sedgwick, Vicar of Picton, has gone to Blenheim to take part in the Centenary meeting in connection with the Church Missionary Society. Miss Sealy, of Nelson, spent Easter in Pifton. „ ~ , Mr H. C. Seymour, ‘Tyntesfield, was in Picton for a few days this week. Miss W. Hunter Brown and Miss Browning leave Nelson in about three weeks for a trip to England. Mrs Ogle and Mrs Dr. Palmer (Christchurch) passed through Wellington last week. Mrs Mackenzie, Wairau Road, Picton, has returned from Otago after a long visit to her old home, in the Mackenzie country. Judge Robinson, of Nelson, spent a few days in Wellington last week. Miss Hoby, who has been visiting her uncle in Wellington, has returned to her home in Waitara. Miss Calder (Melbourne), who has been staying with Mrs Collins in Wellington, left last week for her home. Miss Trimnell returned to Nelson from Wellington last week. Her marriage to Mr B. Lewis is arranged for Wednesday next.

Miss Poynter (Otago) is staying in Picton with Mrs and Miss Mackenzie. Miss Una Williams has returned to Wellington from Hawke’s Bay. Dr. La Praik, of Hawera, has bought a practice at the Thames, and sold his to Dr. Good, of Waitara. Miss Hutcheson, from Wellington, is on a visit to her parents in New Plymouth. Mrs J. N. and Miss Williams (Hawke’s Bay) are in Wellington, and are the guests of Mrs T. C. Williams, in Hobson-street.

Mr P. Fraser, who has been on a short visit to New Plymouth, during the time being a guest of Mr J. B. Roy, has returned to Christchurch. Miss A. Webster, who has been visiting Mrs F. Webster, of New Plymouth, has returned to Auckland. Miss Pridham, who has been staying some time at her aunt’s, Mrs Pridham, of New Plymouth, has returned to her home in Australia. Mr Ransom, of Auckland, was on a short visit to New Plymouth last week to see about some business connected with the Northern Steamship Co., at Waitara.

Mrs Childs (nee Miss Effie Perrin) of Motueka Valley, is spending a few days in Nelson with her mother, where all her friends will be glad to take the opportunity to call on her. Bishop Verdon, of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, was, prior to his departure for Europe, the recipient of an address from the Catholics of Dunedin.

Mr J. Lansdale, who has been a wellknown figure in Dunedin football and athletic circles for many years, has arrived in Wanganui, where he is now to be stationed.

Mr P. A. Philips, J.P., who has just retired from the position of Town Clerk in Auckland, was entertained at a farewell supper party last week by the corporation officials. Mr Gorrie presided, and in a feeling speech spoke of the invaluable services which Mr Philips had rendered Auckland during his tenure of office. There were several other speakers, all of whom praised Mr Philips as a man, and as an official. Mr Philips, who was during the evening presented with a purse of sovereigns, responded in a capital speech, and thanked his entertainers for their goodwill, their present, and their entertainment. The evening was a great success.

Mr and Miss Salter, of Christchurch, are on a visit to New Plymouth.

Mr Neil Walker and his niece are leaving the Wairoa for a trip to Englund.

Miss Heath, of Napier, has been staying in Wellington, Mrs Carlisle, of Napier, is staying in the country.

The Misses Hitchings, of Napier, have been paying a visit to New Plymouth.

Colonel Pole-Penton stayed a few days in Napier on his way South. Dr. Somerville, of the Wairoa, has returned from a visit to the Australian colonies, and Dr. Sutherland, who has been acting as his locum tenens, has now left.

Lady Ranfurly was the guest of Sir Frederick and Lady Darley, at Quamby, N.S.W., and was due in Melbourne on the 10th inst. Mrs James Williams and Miss Williams, of ‘Frimley,’ Hawke's Bay, are paying a visit to Wellington, where they are staying at Miss Malcolm’s, on the Terraqe. Mr and Mrs Cacia Birch, of ‘Erewhow,’ Hawke’s Bay, have returned home from their visit to Wellington, accompanied by Mr W. Birch. Mr A. E. Remington, who intends to contest the Patea seat at the next election, has been on a visit to New Plymouth. Dr. and Mrs Martin, Wellington, have been visiting their relations in the Wairarapa, for the shooting. Mr H. J. Newman has been elected President of the Opunaki Chamber of Commerce; the Vice-President being Mr W. D. Scott. Mr and Mrs Harry Crawford, Wellington, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Pearce at Pihautea. Mr Kebblewhite, of Petone, who was bitten by a katipo spider recently, is now considered out of danger by his medical attendant, and hopes soon to be about again. Mr J. C. Davies, the well-known stock-broker of Auckland, has been paying a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs E. Westmaoott, of New Plymouth, has been visiting friends in Picton, where she used to reside years ago, and also spent a day with Mrs Duckworth, in Blenheim. Mr S, Fraser, of Auckland, but a resident for some time in New Plymouth, is now on a visit to the last named town. Mrs Westmacott (New Plymouth has been staying with Mrs Speed In Picton for a few days. She left on Monday last to pay a visit to Mrs Chaytor, at ‘Marshlands,’ Spring Creek. The best bag of game secured up to date is by the Hon. J. D. Ormond and his son; on one day at Woodville they got 49 duck. Not bad for two guns! Mr G. A. Simmers. M.A. new headmaster for Timaru High School, was for some time the very successful head-master of Ashburton High School. Mr J. M. Butt, of Wellington, spent Easter in Blenheim, where he stayed with his sister, Mrs Rogers, at ‘Eltham Lodge.’ Mr Bridgeman, late assistant manager of the B.N.Z. at Dunedin, has been appointed a director of Neil and Company, having joined the business on retiring from the bank. Mrs Grimstone, who had been many years resident in Blenheim, staying with her daughters, Mrs T. Redwood, Mrs Charles Redwood, and Mrs Waddy, alternately, has gone to spend a year in Queensland, with Mrs C. Redwood, who, with her family, went there to live about two years ago. Miss E. Whitaker, who left Auckland some years ago, immediately after the death of her father, returned to Auckland by the Westralia on Monday last. Miss Whitaker now returns from the Straits Settlements, and has been stopping with her sister, Mrs Baker, in India. She will stop about a fortnight with Mrs Minnett.of North Shore. Auckland, and then go on to Christchurch.

According to a Taranaki exchange. Mr T. Lloyd is resigning his position as secretary of the Normanby Horticultural Society. During the time Mr Lloyd has held office he has worked like a Trojan in the interests of the society, and his place will be difficult to fill. 1 have something more than a superficial knowledge of the work he did, and can say that a more complete and easily understood method the secretary adopted in his books is not found in any society of a similar kind in the colony .

Mrs Lucas (Blenheim) has returned from her visit to Wellington. Mr Fitzroy, of Hastings, has been asked to contest the Gisborne seat. Mr E. P. Watkis, who, as representative of the Public Trust Office, made himself very popular in Napier, has left the Hawke's Bay capital for Nelson, where he is sure to make a host more friends. Miss Cooper, Wellington, is staying with Mrs Elgar in the Wairarapa. Mr Theo. Cooper, of Auckland, was in New Plymouth last week. Bishop Verdon has left Dunedin on a trip to Rome. The Hon. A. J. Cadman will address his constituents during his present visit north. Mrs and Miss Winstanley, of Blenheim, are visiting friends in Wellington. The Chief Inspector of Stock, Mr Gilruth. is 'doing’ the West Coast district just now. Miss Stace. of Robin Hood's Bay, spent the Easter holidays in Blenheim, where she stayed with Mrs Chaytor at ‘Marshlands.’ Mr Chas. Haynes will contest a Dunedin city seat at the general elections. Mrs Abbott, of ‘Balgowrie.’ Wanganui, is paying a visit to Wellington with her sister. Miss Imley. Captain and Mrs Savident, who have been away in England for some time, are due home in Wellington this week by the Tokomaru. Mrs Haslett (Auckland) has gone to ‘The Grove’ from Picton to pay a visit to her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs John Duncan. Mrs Jaggard, who has been the guest of Mrs W. Clifford, at Flaxbourne. has taken her departure from Blenheim to Wellington. Miss Effie Williams, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Dennistoun, at Peel Forest, Canterbury. Mrs, and Miss Williams, of Te Ante, Hawke’s Bay, have been staying in Wellington on a visit to Mrs C. Warren, in Hobson-street. Airs and Miss Nellie Dobbie (Picton) went to Blenheim on Saturday to attend a practice of the Orchestral Society, of which Mr and Misses Dobbie (2) are members. Mrs Allen also spent a couple of days in Blenheim visiting old friends. Miss Bourne (England), and Miss Gertrude Reid (Wellington), who have been visiting Mrs A. P. Green, at the Bank of New Zealand. Blenheim, took their departure for Wellington last week. Mr A. Bourne, who is going to Gisborne, went at the same time.

Mrs W. Webster, of New Plymouth, gave three afternoon teas to her numerous friends to say good-bye before she left for her trip to the Old Country, and Mr W. Webster also gave a dinner to say farewell to his many friends.

Genial Captain Rough, so wellknown in both Auckland and Nelson, has donated £ 500 for the purpose of relieving indigent persons suffering from incurable diseases in Auckland. A calico ball in aid of the New Plymouth Hospital, will be held in New Plymouth on April 27th, The following are the names of the ladies on the Committee: Mesdames Paul, Teed, Penn, Corkill, Fookes, Bayly, Leatham, Holmes, Dockrill, Burgess, Yates, Freeth, and Goldwater, and Misses Arrow, Teed, Kirkby. Hirst. Bayly, Hempton, E. Rennell, and Bellringer.

Mr A. Hopper, sometime Wesleyan missionary at Mangaweka, has been visiting the district lately. On Easter Sunday he preached in the Wesleyan Chinrch, which was crowded for the occasion, and in spite of the wet weather many friends ventured out to hear his final sermon. During his brief visit Mr Hopper visited the outlying districts of Ruahine. Kawhataiu Utiku. Taihape. and Moawhango. the scenes of his former labours. Mr Hopper intends to spend the remainder of his month’s holiday in Auckland, and will then resume his duties ns manager of the ‘Taranaki News.’

Dr. Fyffe. Wellington, is paying a visit to Duinedin. Major Madoeks has returned to Wellington from Auckland. Miss Kate Hadfield. Marton, is the guest of Mrs Wallis, at Bishopscourt, Wellington. Mr and Mrs Percy Gibson, of Pahi. Kaipara, passed through Auckland last week en route for England. They will be away about nine months. Mr J. R. Blair, Mayor of Wellington, left the Empire eity on Friday last on a short visit to the Wairarapa. Mr W. I). Webster, the popular agent of the Northern Steamship Company in New Plymouth, accompanied by his wife, has left for England on a holiday trip. Mr David Nathan, of Wellington, left Wellington to catch the San Francisco mail boat on a business visit to England. He will be absent from the colony about six months. Wellington starts its Victoria University with no less than 90 students, which compares very favourably with the opening applications for studentship of the Melbourne University, which had only seven applications to open with. Mr W. F. Hawkins, Deputy Registrar of the Wellington Supreme Court, is at present replacing Mr Matthias, the Deputy Registrar of Napier, who is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever.

Next to the Premier, the most energetic public man is Mr M. Gilfedder, M.H.R. for Wallace, Southland. He spent last Monday at Riverton, on Tuesday received several deputations from different parts of the electorate, and attended the Winton meeting in the evening. On Wednesday he visited Otautau, took part in the opening of Waiau bridge, was chief guest at the banquet at night, and. on Thursday morning, set out for Preservation Inlet by the overland track. Even Dick can’t beat this.

The many friends of Mr Duthie, M.H.R. for Wellington, will be sorry to hear that he has been ordered complete mental and physical rest by his medical advisers for three or four weeks, as he is suffering from a heart affection, which, however, it is hoped, will not prove serious, and his complete recovery is only a matter of time and care.

Mr R. J. Scott, accompanied by Mrs Scott, passed through Wellington last week to join the Fifeshire, en route for England, for the benefit of Mr Scott's health. Mr Scott is professor of engineering at the Canterbury College. and has obtained extended leave of absence in consequence of illhealth.

Everyone rejoices to hear that Mrs Russell, wife of the able leader of the Opposition, is rapidly recovering from her attack of typhoid. The popular ‘Captain’ has had an anxious time lately, and the ‘Graphic' hopes that he is now over it all, and that his own health will remain good. Opposition or not. Captain Russell is far too valuable a man for New Zealand to lose. Mr C. S. Howard, headmaster of the Richmond School. Canterbury, has been presented with a handsome travelling rug by the teaching staff of the school. Mr Schneider made the presentation. Mr Howard is about to take up the duties of inspector during the six months’ absence of Mr Wood. The Very Rev. Dean O'Reilly, who has arrived in Auckland to take’ up his temporary duties during the absence of Bishop Lenihan from his diocese, was tendered a very enthusiastic farewell social liefore leaving the Thames, where he has laboured for over seventy years. The Mayor occupied the chair, and the speeches and proceedings were of the most, enthusiastic description. A purse of sovereigns and two or three written addresses were presented to the very reverend gentleman, who responded in suitable terms. Besides the speeches their were songs and recitations, followed by a most recherche supper provided by the following committee:—-Misses Lynch, Callan. Millet. (2). and N. Twohill. with Mr Mulvahill as Secretary.

Mr and Mrs H. Overton and family leave Christchurch this week on a trip to England. Sir Janies Hector, who has been attending the recent session of the Senate at Christchurch, returned to Wellington on Sunday last. Before his departure from Wellington, the Hon. J. McKenzie, Minister for Lands, was presented by his colleagues with a gold match box and sovereign case combined, inscribed with the inscription in Gaelic for ‘God be with you.’ The presentation was made by the Premier, on behalf of his colleagues, and the departing Minister’s health was afterwards very heartily drunk by all the members of the Cabinet in town, and by the heads of the departments under Mr McKenzie's control, all of whom had assembled to wish him bon voyage and a safe return.