Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue IX, 26 August 1899, Page 27

Personal Paragraphs.

Mr T McKenzie returned to New Zealand in the Pnpanui on Monday. ■He was met in Auckland by the Hon. T. Thompson, M.H.R., and Mr Thompson Leys.

Captain H. S. Blackbourne, the incoming Nautical Adviser to the Government. arrived at Auckland by the I’apanui on Monday, with his wife and daughter.

Amongst passengers by the Papanui was Mr Spencer Gollan. the wellknown sportsman and squatter of Hawke's Bav.

Mr R. .7. Kingley. Bishop’s Secre tary at Nelson, was last week the recipient of a presentation purse of sovereigns as a recognition of the services he has rendered the ehtirch during several years past, when the Rev j” Kempthorne represented the clergy. Mt Maginnity the parishioners of Christ Church, and Mr Preshaw the parishioners of All Saints'. The °ifi was feelingly acknowledged by "the recipient.

A golden wedding of interest, in Otago was celebrated recently, when Mr and Mrs John Campbell received the congratulations of hosts of friends on the fulfilment of fifty years of married life. Mr and Mrs Campbell (liave been residents in Otago since 18G1. They were married in Scotland on August 3, 1849. and in 1854 emigrated to Victoria. Since their arrival here they have been much respected. and have reared and sent into successful life a family of eight, the whole family being nine. There are 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. At the celebration already mentioned there was a large assemblage, and numerous presents and congratulations testified to the respect in which the couple is held. A most pleasant evening was spent with song, reminiscence, toast and story, and when the party separated it was in the hope that all present would reassemble 10 years hence to celebrate the honoured pair’s diamond wedding. Miss Maud Gatton. of Palmerston, who has been transferred to Feilding iby the Education Board, was last week presented with a testimonial and a handsomely bound volume by the Palmerston School Committee. The presentation was made by the Chairman. who spoke in very warm terms of Miss Gatton's abilities as a teacher.

Miss Monro, of Oamaru. met with a painful accident last week. She has ■been residing for a little time with Mrs M'Lennan, of Maruimaro, and was walking about out of doors when, slipping on the frost-bound ground, she unfortunately fell on her arm with such force as to break it just at the shoulder. She was conveyed by Mr M'Lennan without delay to the lipspital, where the injured limb was set bv Dr. Church.

Mr John Wiseman, of Auckland, is on a visit to the South.

Mr Thomas Whitelaw has ben appointed district agent for Australian Alliance Assurance Company (fire and marine) in Wanganui. Mr F. G. Newcombe will continue to act as local sub-agent. Captain Bone, Marine Superintendent for the New Zealand Shipping Company, arrived in Auckland last week. His wife and Miss Bone arrived on Sunday by the Westralia.

Miss Annie Lorrigan, who is to sing at the Palmerston North Choral Society's production of “The Creation’’ and “Judas Maccabeus,” left Auckland by the Takapuna on Wednesday last. Mr Robert Menzies, jun., the New Inspector of Roads at Dargaville, was prior to his departure from Hokianga, iarewelled at a social, at which he was wished all success in his future life. That enthusiastic Auckland theosophist, Miss Lilian Edgar, is touring. Queensland, lecturing.

The Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Natives’ Association gave last week a most enthusiastic reception to their President, Mr Baume, and his Ibride, whom he has just brought from San Francisco. The reception took place at an informal conversazione at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Pictet., and was a very successful affair. The Hon. W. Rolleston and Mrs Rolleston left Wellington for Christchurch this week to be present at the marriage of their second son, Mr Ar-

Mr Thomas Brydene was in Auckland for a few days last week, thur Rolleston, to Miss Ruby Buckley, ot Christchurch, which was quietly celebrated in St. Luke's < hurch, Christchurch, on Monday, and returned to Wellington age.m by the Kotoinahaiia.

Miss Bell (Nelson) is the guest of the Hon. Mr and Mrs Butler, in Wellington. for some weeks. Miss Mabel Studholme (Waimate) has returned from Sydney by the Mokoia and is spending some time in Wellington, where she is the guest of Mrs Tolhurst, before returning home to S. Canterbury. Constable Ryan, of Wellington, was presented by the members of the Seamen's Mission. Wellington, with a handsome pocket-book, smoker’s companion and a suitably inscribed clock, in recognition of his gallant rescue of- the seaman Midgeley, who recently fell into the harbour on a cold, dark night. Mr William Ferguson, secretary of the Harbour Board, made the presentation on their behalf in the Harbour Board shed in the presence of a large gathering of seamen and their friends, and in a few wellchosen words alluded to Constable Ryan's bravery on the occasion, amidst loud applause. Constable Ryan returned thanks in appropriate terms, and the proceedings terminated in a most enjoyable concert comprising a long and varied programme of songs and recitations, and refreshments were provided during the evening by Mr and Mrs Ferguson, the pleasant little re-union terminating about 11.30 pan.

Miss Fitzroy (Hastings) is staying in Wellington with Mrs W. Birch for some of the sessional gaieties.

Mr E. T. Sayers, who recently left Wellington to adopt the stage as a profession, joining Mr George Kignold in Australia, has now proceeded to Manchester, England, where he has secured an engagement in one ot the leading theatres. As a recognition of his efficiency in gunnery. Colonel Pole-Penton has promoted Lieutenant Campbell, of the Naval Brigade, Wellington, to the rank of Commander.

The condition of Sapper Head, of the Permanent Militia, who was injured at the recent gun-cotton explosion at Mahanga Bay, still remains unchanged, but is not considered hopeless by his medical attendants, in spite of the fact that he still lies in an unconscious state.

Miss Wigley, of “Opuha,” Timaru, passed through Wellington this week on her way to stay at Mokoia witli Mrs Lysaght. being the guest of Mrs Ferguson during the few days she spent in Wellington. Miss Helen Beauchamp, “Anikiwa,” Q.C., has returned to Picton after a four months’ visit to her relations in Sydney. Mrs C. Beauchamp, “Anikiwa,” Q.C., was in Picton this week for a change after her illness. The change among her old friends did her good, as also did a day or two's change in Blenheim. Miss Lauira Beauchamp, who went Home to her uncle about four months ago, writes glowing accounts of her travels and the wonderful sights of London, country lanes, wild flowers, etc. Mrs Griffiths left Blenheim last Wednesday for Wellington, en route for Auckland and Tauranga, and will visit friends in both places. Amongst the contingent from Blenheim to Christchurch for the Grand National are Mr and Mrs Watts, "Lansdowne,” Wairau Valley; Mr and

Mrs Clifford, “Flax bourne”; and Messrs Weld, Redwood, Eccles, Tapp, Lane, and others. The news that Mr Pollen has been transferred from the position of chief draftsman in the Blenheim office to a similar position in New Plymouth has, says our Blenheim correspondent, been received with great regret by the friends he has made during his short stay of three months in Blenheim, but as it is understood that the move means promotion, and that Mr and Mrs Pollen will there be among old friends, and within easy distance of Auckland, where their relatives live, we can only make the best of it and wish them “bon voyage.” His Excellency the Governor is a very keen golfer, and often drives out to the Miramar golf links, and is frequently accompanied by little Lady Constance Knox.

Mrs Baume leaves Auckland in the beginning of October for a trip of two years’ duration in Europe.

Messrs 1.. Reynolds and T. M. Grant are gazetted as having passed the examination for under the Land Act.

Ihe Bishop of Wellington gave a most Interesting address on "Life at Cambridge” to the members of St. Peter's Club on Thursday last. The chair was taken by the" Rev. W. C. Waters, vicar of St. Peter’s, and the address was followed by a very interesting debate among the members.

Mrs Michael Studholme, of “Waimate Station." South Canterbury, returned to New Zealand from Sydney this week, and is spending a few days with Mrs Rhodes, at the Grange, in Wellington, on her way home again.

The French Consul for New Zealand (Count de Courte) has appointed Mr George Humphries, of Messrs Humphreys and Co., to be Consular agent for France at Christchurch.

General regret will lie felt throughout New Zealand at the approaching departure of Captain A. C. Wellesley from Government House, on the 24th of this mouth. Captain Wellesley leaves Wellington for Melbourne on that date to catch the I’. & O. steamer Australia, by which he intends proceeding to England. His unfailing courtesy and genial manners have made him a general favourite, and he will be much missed upon His Excellency's staff.

Mr John Hutcheson, M.H.R., is to be entertained at a social gathering at the Choral Hall, Wellington, on the 22nd inst.. by his friends and political supporters.

While visiting the West Coast lately Bishop Grimes was the recipient of a most unique presentation, which consisted of the word "Welcome,” each letter being formed of coins, ranging in value from a sovereign to a sixpence. The presentation was also accompanied by a bouquet, with a centre of gold and silver, contributed as an offering to the Cathedral Fund.

Sir James Prendergast has been appointed to the seat on the Board of Directors of the Colonial Mutual Life Association, recently vacated by Sir Robert Stout, on his accession to rhe Chief Justiceship.

■Mr Ross Gore from Melbourne is visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs R. B. Gore, in Aurora Terrace, Wellington.

Mrs Montgomerie, of Wanganui, is staying in lodgings in Wellington.

Mrs Seed, wlio has been staying with Mrs Allen, New Plymouth, has returned to her home in Wellington.

Miss Freeth, of New Plymouth, is paying a visit to her sister, Mrs Innis, of Wellington. Misses London, Parnell, Auckland, who have been paying Mrs Allen, of New Plymouth, a visit, have now gone on to Wanganui.

Mr and Mrs Kerr, of New Plymouth, are on a visit to Auckland on account of the former's health.

Mr Allen, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, New Plymouth, who has been on a short visit to Wellington, returned last week.

Sir George and Lady Clifford, Sfoneyhurst, were in Christchurch for the race week.

Mrs Frank Wright (Napier) left for her home last week, after visiting Christchurch for some time. Her sister, Miss Dixon, of Sydney, accompanied her and Miss Neillson.

Mrs Walter Clifford is staying in Christchurch.

His Excellency the Governor accompanied by Captain Alexander, arrived in Christchurch on Tuesdaymorning, and is staying at the Christchurch Club. Lord Ranfurly visited the Riccarton racecourse, and was the guest of the stewards of the C.J.C. for the Grand National.

Mr and Mrs David Craig, so manyyears resident in Christchurch, and now of Auckland, have the deepest sympathy of all their numerous friends in their sudden bereavement, the death of their daughter Isa, who had only just returned to her home after a visit to her sister Mrs Mackay, of Kaiapoi.

SOMETHING IS AFTER YOU.

Far awayv in the Jungle of Central India, a village lies aste-p. Ouly a solitary human figure can be seen, following the winding jungle path in the moonlight. It is early night, and the native who comes has been dehived on his u.iv home. But what is that dark .shadow that crosses the path oeniud him? Quite oblivious, the man marches on. Hu looks neither to rigut nor left, n-jr behind him, where crou dies that dark shadow. A lew yards more and he will be out of the jungle. A few minutes more and he thinks he will be sleeping in the bosom of his family. But see. the Shadow moves! With two noiseless bounds like a giant eat ‘be lipiess is upon him. One despairing scream and all is quiet. Bitten thr.nign the head, the victim is snatched up and carried bv the grim man eater her ! iir in the hills. Meanwhile the v’Hagc shun" bers peacefully on. Was it the man’s fault? Yes, I think it was. Had he not lingered, he would not have been caught The tiirre-s would not have attacked him in broad daylight. But he was no worse. J think than those in this country who are to-day doing the very same thing. Thousands anil thousands of hnghsh men and women hav<» a shadow in their path. It is after them. The limo will come, if they do nit aho heed, when they will feel, ike Mrs Lyflla Golding, “as if something had overtaken” them. Here Is a i< ‘ter from her in which she tells her expert *uce: — “All my life I had been n strong healthy woman, and up Io the autumn of 1891 1 never ailed anything. /Xt this time 1 began to feal weak, weary and tired, and as if something had overtaken me. 1 had a foul taste in the mouth, my tongue being furred, and a sour fluid would rise into my mouth. I had no appetite to speak of, and the, little food I took gave me no strength. After eating I had a heavy weight and pain across my chest, and a gnawing feeling in my stomach. T belched up a deal of frothy fluid, and in the night I awoke with a suiToeating feeling. Cohl clammy sweats broke over me, and what with loss of appetite and not being able to sleep at night, I soon got so weak that I found it hard work to get about. On December 23. 1892 (one Sunday morning). whilst preparing breakfast for my husband. I was suddenly seized with paralysis, which affected the whole of my right side. I had no use of my hand oi leg on that side, and a numbness took me on both left and right sides. My husband got me to bed. and fetched a doctor from Northfleet. who gave me medicines. After this I lost my strength rapidly, and what 1 suffered I could not tell. “f could not rest night or day and T was in-and out of bed every now and again. T got little sleep, only dozing oil* for a short time and then starting up. I was afraid to be left alone, and often in the night 1 have been so nervous and frightened I could scarcely bear it. I took medicines of all kinds, but was little better for anything, until one day in August. 1593, my husband read in the paper. ‘Weekly People,’ of Mother Seigel’s Curative Syrup, and got me a bottle from Perry and Son. Chemists, High-street, Gravesend. After taking it a short time, I began to gain strength, and got stronger, and stronger, until I was free from the effects of the seizure. 1 now keey in good health. You can publish this statement if you wish.”—Yours truly (Signed) Mrs Lydia Golding, 12, Carter’s Road, Perry-st., Gravesend, May’ 14th, 1896.

XVhat was this shadow that had crossed Mrs Golding’s path? What was it that “overtook” her and laid her helpless and suffering upon a be 1 of sickness? Surely you can recognise the monster that, sprang upon her ns the dreaded disorder Dyspepsia, which attacks .you when you are most defenceless and weakest. Paralysis; yes, Mrs Golding had it. and could feel it, butwhat she could not feel was what it was that had so acted upon her nerves and muscles as to cause them to become so helpless. Nor could she, I suppose, understand how Mother Seigel’s Curative Syrup cured her so quickly, though we know now that it •was because the dyspepsia was got rid of.

But, as the native was never heard of more, so there are some who cannot get out of the clutches of Dyspepsia. even with such help as Mother Seigel’s Curative Syrup, if the help comes too late. Hence the best way of nil, say T, is to keep out of the jungle after dark; and. if you must go. walk quickly.