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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XXII, 3 June 1899, Page 773

Personal Paragraphs.

The Premier arrived in Auckland on Saturday, and left on Monday for the Waikato to attend a native meeting at Htnvtly. He was to return to Auckland to-day (Wednesday). The Hon. R. W. Best, Minister of Lands and Commisiouer of Customs in Victoria, and Mr W. A. Trenwith. M.L.A., Victoria, arrived in Auckland on Saturday last. They have just completed a tour of the colony on a mission for the Victorian Government tc inquire into the manner in which labour matters are managed in New Zealand, the land queeivin, the working of the Old Age Pensions Act, and otner public matters Mrs Dyer, of Wellington, Miss HallJones, and Miss Seddon are on a flying visit to Auckland. They have been favoured by splendid weather, and have made the best use of their time visiting their friends in the city and suburbs.

Archdeacon and Mrs Dudley, of Auckland, now on a visit to England, are the guests of Miss Blades, at her home, ‘The Firs,’ Sutton, Surrey. Rev. Allan Webb, of Geelong, and formerly of Auckland, is now on a visit to this city after an absence of over eighteen years. Mr Webb was formerly pastor ol the congregation which now worships in the Tabernacle.

Mdlle. Trebelli, the well-known singer, is expected to arrive in Auck land by the next ’Frisco mail steamer.

Mrs Bain has returned to Nels< n .Iter a short trip to Wellington. Recently a social gathering of members of St. Matthew’s choir was held in the schoolroom, when Mrs Morrin took the opportunity of presenting Miss Shirley Baker with a handsome travelling case on beh il.‘ of the members of the choir. The Vicar in an appropriate speech expressed the regret felt by all at Miss Baker’s departure for Tonga. The Grammar School Old Boys’ held a re-union last Thursday evening in celebration of the 30th anniversary o' the school, in spite of the bad weather a good number of ‘Old Boys’ mustered, and an enjoyable evening was spent. A capital musical programme was gone through Amongst those present were Sir Maurice O Rorke, the Hon. W. T. Jennings, M.L.C., representing the Board of Governors, and Mr J. W. Tibbs, headmastr r. Mrs H. Haslett, of Auckland, arrived by the Rotoiti last Saturday after spending an enjoyable holiday with her people ir Picton. Mrs J. Armstrong, of Devonport, who has been spending an enjoyable holiday in the Waikato, returned home last week. Mrs Oliver Mays, of Devonport, who hrs been visiting her married daughter at Whangapoua, returned last week. Miss Gray, of Mt. Eden, Auckland, returned by the Gairloeb last week after a three months’ visit tc her brother in Wellington.

Mrs Godsell has returned home to Cashel, I’epepe, after a week’s visit to Auckland.

The Hon. W. C. Walker, Minister for Education, has been paying a short visit to Christchurch.

At Mataura last week, Mr W. J. Way, evangelist of the Church of Christ, who is about to leave for New South Wales, was presented with a purse of sovereigns. Mr R. McGillivray made the presentation, and wished Mr Way and his family every success. Mr Way replied, and thanked his congregation for their consideration. Refreshments were banded round during- the evening, and songs and recitation ; were given. Mr Way has since left Mataura for his new home.

Mr Angus McNab, of Knapdale, has received second-class honours in pathology, with honours in medicine, at the Edinburgh University. Mr McNab was one of the demonstrators ii anatomy for Professor Sir William Turner in the University room during the session.

The Premier intends to open the Otago A. and P. Show at Dunedin on June 7, and the Hons. Hall-Jones, T. Thompson, and J. Carroll will also probably be present. Mrs Walter Johnston, of ‘Highden,’ Rangitikei, is visiting her daughter, Mrs W. Turnbull, in Wellington.

Mr T. W. Kirk, the Government biologist, is in Canterbury, in order co inquire into the alleged ravages of the ear cockle, which is said to have appeared in some of the wheat fields there.

The Hon. Mr Butler and Mrs Butler, with their little daughter, are paying a visit to Mrs Butler's relatives at Balgowrie. Wanganui. Mrs .Studholme, of Merivale, Christchurch, spent a few days in Wellington this week, with her sister, Mrs Rhodes, of ‘The Grange,’ on her way to Featherston, to stay with her daughter, Mrs W. Barton, at Fareham. The Hon. T. Thompson, accompanied by Mrs Thompson, left Wellington on Satuiday for Auckland, travell.ng via the Wairarapa by easy stages, as Mrs Thompson is too ill to go by the shorter route.

Miss M. Kennedy, Wellington, has gone to Rotorua for several months for the benefit of her health, her sister. Miss Grace Kennedy, travelling with her as far as Auckland. Miss Whitaker has returned to Christchurch from her visit to Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs Stevens there for the winter. A dance is to be held in the Sidney street Schoolroom, Wellington, on the Ist June in aid of the funds of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, whose finances are at a very low ebb. Mr Harry Plimmer, of New Zealand, is to replace Mr Knight in the production of ‘The Three Musketeers' in Melbourne.

Mr Prouse, the well-known baritone singer, of Wellington, has made arrangements with Mdlle. Trebel.i for a tour in New Zealand, and is getting up a concert company to assist her, and New Zealanders may look forward to a genuine musical treat.

The Wellington Tennis Club give their annual nail next week, wnich promises to be more than usually successful.

The career of Miss Barnicoat, who recently left Wellington to go to England, has been a most successful one since she took up her residence in London. Soon after her arrival there she competed for, and won, .he prize of £25 offered by the London Cnamber of Commerce to the student in Great Britain who showed the best knowledge of French and German, beating all competitors. Since then Miss barnicoat has received the coveted position of secretary to Mr Stead, of the ‘Review of Reviews,’ and has taken verbatim reports of his Peace propaganda meetings throughout Great Britain; also accompanying him on his recent visit to the Hague, in connection with the Peace Conference. It, will be remembered that Miss Barnieoat won golden opinions in the colonies before her departure for England for the masterly manner in which she accomplished the heavy task of reporting the Legislativ? Council portion of the famous banking transactions in 1897, and her future career will be watched w.th interest by her many New Zealand friends and well-wishers.

The many friends of Mr C. E. Shallcrass, who was for many years connected with banking business in Gore, will be glad to hear that he has commenced business at Geraldine, and has taken into partnership with him Mr Maling, at one time in the service of the Colonial Bank in Gore. The newfirm will carry on the business of auctioneers, stock and station and general agents.

Dr. and Mrs Andrew have returned to Nelson, after spending their wedding trip in Wellington and Napier. They have taken a house in Hardy street.

Mr and Mrs B. Lewis, who spent their honeymoon at the Wes Coast, have returned to Nelson, and are at present staying at ‘Wainui,’ Mrs Lightband’s boarding-house.

Miss Mary Webb, daughter of Col. Webb, of Dunedin, is staying with Mrs Harris, Nelson.

At a meeting of the Nelson Amateur Operatic, and Dramatic Society last week, it was decided to produce ‘Dorothy’ next August, rehearsals to commence at once. It was also resolved to hold a masked fancy dress ball next month. The Rev. Father Croke, of Kihikihi, who has been laid up with pleurisy, is, 1 am pleased to report, slowly getting on his feet again. Mr T. Porter, of Kihikihi, is still in bed with lung trouble of a serious nature, and is, I think, improving slightly. The many friends that Mr Thomson made during his connection wdth the B.N.Z. at Hamilton will be glad to learn that he has not been long out of harness. A private letter from Mr Thomson states that he has joined the firm of Messrs Challen, Skeet and Co., grain met chants, of Dunedin and Oamarn, and he proceeds Home this month to take charge of the London business, and he expresses himself as quite satisfied with the change.

Mrs Alex. Glasgow (Nelson) is staying at ‘The Residence,’ Armagh street, Christchurch.

Miss Henderson (Christchurch) has gone North to visit her cousin, Mrs Talbot Tubbs.

Mr Dick Kerr (Napier) is spending his holidays with Mrs James Henderson, Armagh-st., Christchurch. Mrs Rhind (Wellington) is at present staying with Mrs H. H. Loughnan, at Opawa, and on Thursday Mrs Loughnan gave a delightful kettledrum. inviting Mrs Rhind’s Christchurch friends to meet her. The Rev. H. C. M. and Mrs Watson •'have issued invitations for the wedding of their eldest daughter Katie, to Mr Frank Cowlishaw, which is to take place at St. John’s Church, Christchurch, on the 6th of June.

Mrs Burns (Christchurch) has gone to Timaru for the holidays, taking her children with her.

Miss McKerras (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Van Asch, Sumner.

Mrs Dunean Cameron (Methven) leaves for England on the sth of June, for the purpose of fetching 'her little daughters back to New Zealand, one having had influenza very badly since her stay in England. Miss Helburne (Christchurch) left for Sydney on Tuesday, where she intends wintering. Miss Prins (Christchurch) is staying with Lady Clifford, of Stoney'hurst, also Miss Reeves. Invitations are out for a ball to be given in the Canterbury Boat Sheds. In Mrs F. E. WrigQit, on the 30th of May. Mr Gillies, of Auckland, beat Howden in the run off for the golf chain pionship tie at Sydney on Monday last. Mr and the Misses Rutherford, Picton, rode to the Grove on Saturday to spend a day or two with Mr and Mrs John Duncan. Mr Anderson, formerly of Picton. has returned after some wanderings to take Mr Andrews’ position in Fell Brothers’ malthouse. May he succeed as well as his predecessor is the wish of many old friends. Mr and Mrs Wynn-Williams, Pelorus Sound, were in Picton for a day or two last week. They also paid a flying visit to Blenheim to see Mrs Waddy. Mrs Farmar (Blenheim) is making a visit to Wellington, where she intends to stay about a fortnight. Miss Adams returned to Blenheim last Thursday from a lengthy visit to Wellington. Mrs H. P. Wynn-Williams, of ‘Dolsevau,' Pelorus Sound, is visiting Blenheim. and is looking better than when in town in the summer. Mrs Chaytor, ‘Marshlands.’ Blenheim, is visiting friends in Nelson and Motueka. Mr and Mrs C. Pollen and Miss Lusk arrived in Blenheim from Auckland latt week, and are now s+aying at the •Criterion Hotel until they can find :• house to suit them. The two ladies spent a few days when they first arrived with Mr and Mrs Stoney. Mr F. W. Carey, of Wellington, is re-visiting his home in Blenheim, where his old friends are pleased to see him. Miss Carey (Hokitika) is visiting her home in Blenheim after an absence of nearly three years. Mrs Haslett and Miss Conolly leave Picton by steamer on Monday for their homes in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Haslett are to settle in Waihi.