Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XII, 16 September 1899, Page 491

Personal Paragraphs.

His Excellency the Governor opened the Kennel Club’s show in Wellington on Friday afternoon, one deafening chorus of yelps and howls which prevailed precluding any attempt at an opening speech, His Excellency smilingly remarking, “I declare the dog show open, and think you will agree with me that it is of no use attempting to say anything further.” The entries were unusually large, especially in the collie class, which was quite a feature of the show, the championship being carried off by Mrs L. Caselberg’s Major, his splendid coat, size, and head calling forth general admiration. Mr J. B. Coates carried off the prize for retrievers with Beau, one of the best dogs of its breed ever shown in Australasia. Mr Triggs carried off the honours in the fox terrier class, winning the championship with Dusky Delicia (bitch). Setters made a very prominent display, and the championship was again secured by Mr I’aul Hunter's English setter Belton Hock. In greyhounds the championship was won by Mr Thomas Cleary’s Lucy Glitters, and in Airedales Dr. Newman’s exhibit, Hobson Test, secured first honours. The Club were extremely fortunate in securing the services of Mr J. C. Coupe, of Melbourne, as judge,' and Mr Clater very efficiently carried out the duties of ring steward. His Excellency, who was attended by Captain Alexander and Hon. Hill Trevor, was accompanied by Lady Constance Knox and Miss Julius, and was conducted round the show by the president, Dr. A. K. Newman, and spent some time inspecting the various classes of exhibits.

Mr and Mrs James Mills (Dunedin) and Miss Florence Mills returned to Dunedin last week from Sydney, where they have been spending the winter.

Mr Charles Buttterworth and Mr Harry Butterworth (Dunedin) left on a visit to Sydney by the Waikare, and in all probability Mr Harry Butterworth will remain there for some time.

Miss Ethel Batchelor (Dunedin) is visiting her sister, Mrs Baldwin, at Palmerston North. Mr A. B. Clater, who has been for the last thirteen years ring steward to the Wellington Kennel Club, was on Friday evening last presented with a very handsome dessert service, bearing - a. suitable inscription, by the members of the Club, as a slight recognition of his valuable and long continued services on the Club’s be-

half. When making the presentation Dr. Newman, the president, made flattering reference to Mr Clater’s long connection with the Club; and Mr J. C. Coupe, the judge, also referred in eulogistic terms to the manner in which Mr Clater carried out his duties, and expressed the opinion that Mr Clater was one of the most efficient ring stewards he had ever been associated with at any show.

Lady Banfurly gave a small afternoon tea at Government House on Friday afternoon, about twenty ladies being honoured with invitations. The drawing-rooms were charmingly decorated with pot plants and lovely spring flowers, and deli-

cious afternoon tea was dispensed in the dining-room. Lady Banfurly wore a black gown, very handsomely braided. and brightened with a white silk waistcoat and diamond ornaments. Amongst the guests present were: Mrs Wallis. Mrs Herepath (Sydney), Mrs Adams, Mrs Hutchison, Miss Hutchison. Mrs W. Barton (Featherston), Mrs Reid. Mrs Wason (Canterbury), Miss Julius, and Mrs Berries. The Misses Rattray (Dunedin) are the guests of Miss Turnbull in Wellington for tfie golf championship meeting, in which they are taking part. The Misses Williams (Dunedin) are spending a few days in Wellington with Colonel and Mrs Penton before returning home from the golf championship meeting at the Hutt. Dr. Lindo Ferguson (Dunedin) has gone to the Medical Congress at Brisbane. Dr. Purdy' of the Hutt also left Wellington by the same boat to attend the Conference.

Mrs Welford and Miss Scott (Picton) have gone to visit their brother, Mi R. Scott, at Spring Creek. Mr H. Baillie, of the Bank of N.Z., Carterton, is spending his annual leave in Picton, visiting Lieut, and Mrs Baillie.

It is stated that Mr W. Clifford, of the Wairau, will oppose Mr C. H. Mills in the Conservative interest for the Wairau seat.

H.M.s. Mildura, with His Excellency the Governor and suite on board, has been cruising in the Pelorus Sound, and last Wednesday’ anchored oft Black Point. On Thursday His Excellency visited Havelock in the steamlaunch of the warship and was received by Mr W. T. Erskine, town clerk, and other leading townsmen, and presented with an address, of welcome. His Excellency’ afterwards drove to Canvastown and Deep Creek, taking a great interest in the dredging operations and in Mr Brownlee s “Black Ball’ timber mill. His Excellency and suite were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea by the inhabitants of Havelock, many of whom, with settlers of the Sound, had visited the warship at Bla-ck Point. The visit was quite an event for Havelock people, who finished the day’ with a musical and “progressive euchre” party, which was very successful.

Mrs Chaytor, “Marshlands.” was in Picton last week to meet Miss Clare. Kenny, who is visiting Mrs Chaytor just now.

Mr Reuben Price, who has been stationed at Greymouth, has been transferred to the Picton Post-office, where he began his career. Mr and Mrs E. Kenny (Picton) have gone, to Nelson for a trip. Mrs Watkins (Wanganui), who has been on a round of visits to her daughters, Mrs Tosswill, at Pelorus Sound, Mrs F. Stubbs, at Oamaru, etc., is nowvisiting Mrs Riddell, at “Cam House,” Picton, previous to visiting Mrs H. C. Seymour, at Tyntesfleld. Mr Harris (Picton) has returned home from a week’s shooting at Mr H. C. Seymour’s run, Tyntesfleld. Miss Mackintosh, of Wellington, who has been staying in Picton with Mrs Fell, is now making a short visit to Blenheim, where she is the guest of Mrs Carey.

Dr. and Mrs Cleghorn returned to Blenheim from Wellington at the end of last week. Mrs Cleghorn took part in the Gold Tournament, in which she took a very creditable place, and won the Bogey Match.

Miss Bourne (England), who has been spending several months with various friends in Wellington, has come to Blenheim, and is staying at present at Mrs Waddy’s. but will shortly go to keep house for her brother, Mr A. Bourne, at the Fairhall. Miss Annie Horton (Featherston) arrived in Blenheim on Saturday night to spend a week or two at home. Mrs Bull, of Blenheim, has been enjoying a few weeks' change in Pieton.

Mrs Lucas has returned to Blenheim from a trip to the Pelorus Sound, where she was the guest of Mrs Bond.

Mrs C. Symons (Ashburton) and Mrs J. Symons (Kekerangu) are visiting Blenheim, where they are staying with their mother, Mrs MeLauchlan, at “Rannoch.’

Miss C. Redwood (Queensland) is staying with Mrs Clouston, in Blenheim.

Mr and Mrs Fell and Miss Phyllis Fell, of Nelson, have gone for a short trip to Collingwood. Mrs W. Atkinson, of Nelson, has gone to spend a few weeks with friends in New Plymouth. Miss Trix Atkinson, of Nelson, is spending a short holiday in Christchurch.

Miss M. Day, of England, who has been spending the winter in Nelson with Mrs Leggatt and other friends, left last week for Wanganui.

Mrs Sweet and her little boy, of Nelson, are staying’ at “Landsdown,” Blenheim, with Mr and Mrs G. Watts. The Rev. J. C. and Mrs Andrew have returned to Wellington from Nelson. Mrs Colt, of Brightwater, near Nelson, has gone for a trip to Westport. Miss Holmes, of Wellington, is staying with Mrs Sealy, Nelson.

Miss Bunny left Nelson last week for a trip to Sydney.

Miss Marsden, of “Isie,” Stoke, has gone to Wellington for a trip. Miss M. Holloway, of Nelson, has gone for a trip to Christchurch for the benefit of her health.

Mrs Gilruth, who has been the guest of Mrs Roberts (Nelson) for several weeks, left for Wellington last week.

Herr Friedenthal, the great pianist, will give a concert in Nelson on Thursday week.

His Excellency the Governor. Lady Banfurly, and the Ladies Eileen and Constance Knox, attended by Captain Alexander, left Wellington in the Tutanekai on Tuesday night for a cruise in the Marlborough Sounds, and intend returning to Wellington on Saturday. The Misses Julius, daughters of Bishop Julius, of Christchurch. Miss and Master Seddon, and Mr Arthur Elworthy, of “Pareora,” Timaru, also accompanied the vice-regal party on the cruise, which should prove very enjoyable if the weather continues fine. i

Captain Anderson and Mr Ranson, manager of the Northern Steamship Co., are spending a few days at Opunake, New Plymouth.

Mrs Mackie, Nelson, is paying a short visit to Wellington. Mr Fairborne, of Sydney, is on a visit to New Plymouth.

Mrs Pollen, who has just come from Blenheim to New Plymouth, has gone for six weeks to Auckland, where she will be a guest of her sister’s, Mrs Rathbone.

Miss N. Brasil, who has been over to Sydney for five months has returned to her home in New Plymouth. Miss Freeman, from England, is sjieiiding a week or so in New Plymouth.

Mr Tegetineier. the general manager of the Bank of New Zealand, left Wellington this week on a visit to Auckland for the benefit of his health. Miss Furlong, head nurse in the New Plymouth Hospital, has returned after her three months' trip in Sydney, and loks much better for the change. Mr ami Mrs W. Cacia-Birch, of

“Erewhon” station. Hawke’s Bay, are paying a visit to Mrs Birch in Wellington for some weeks.

Dr. Barnett, of Dunedin, passed through Wellington this week on his way to the Medical Conference at Brisbane.

Miss Rattray (Auckland) is on a visit at present with Mrs Graham, “The Lodge,” Hamilton. H.M.s. Mildura and Ringdove left Wellington on Thursday last for Lvttelton.

Miss Yonge is spending a holiday with Miss Brookfield at “The Bank,” Hamilton.

A collection was taken up at the Wellington-Taranaki football match on Wednesday in aid of Armit, the injured Otago football player, anti amounted to ten pounds two shillings and threepence. Miss Buckley (Christchurch) is visiting her sister. Mrs Gee, in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Jagger, of Auckland, who returned from their honeymoon trip South last week, are receiving many congratulatory visits from their numerous friends.

Misses Cowlishaw and Hill returned yesterday from the golf match in Wellington, Mrs Ogston, Miss Gibson and Miss Rattray (Champion) of Dunedin, also coming by the same steamer. We all congratulate Miss Rattray most heartily on her win, though we should have liked Christchurch to have beaten her.

Mrs Maitland Gard’ner and two daughters have left Christchurch for Dunedin to join Mr Gard’ner. The Misses Gard’ner (two) went South some weeks ago. and with their father have been settling into a house, which I understand they have taken in Dowl-ing-street. Mr Gard’ner, T am pleased to hear, has already got quite a nice little teaching connection. Miss Denniston, Christchurch, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs McGregor in Wellington. Mr Daniel Neilson, of Onehunga, who left for Sydney by the Mararoa this week, was. prior to his departure, presented with a very handsome silver and ivory mounted nialacca cane. The presentation was made by Mr Thomas Brain, on behalf of the employees.

Mrs Geo. Gould is visiting her sister. Mrs Wells. “Ellerbeck," Amberley, and enjoyed the steeplechase festivities.

Mr and Mrs Herepath, Sydney, are the guests of Mr and Miss Coates in Wellington.

Mr and Mrs J. Palmer are back at “Woodford,” Papanui, from Sumner, where they have been all the winter.

Mr A. Brown, the popular chief officer of the Mararoa, has missed the last trip owing to severe indisposition. Innumerable acquaintances will wish him a speedy return to health and his duties.

Uiss Cowlishaw. Chrititchurch, is the puest of Mrs Pearson at the Hutt.

Mr and Mrs Bevan-Brown leave for England by the Papanui. Mr BeranBrown, I regret to say, is on sick leave, but we all hope the rest and change will have the desired effect. Mr Lawrence will be in charge of the Boys’ High School during Mr Brown’s abac nee.

A Ladies’ Club is about to be started in Christchurch, which will, no doubt, prove a great i>oon to country residents. Mrs Justice Denniston is to l>e president of the club, and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mrs G. G. Stead, and Mrs Loughnan. vice-presi-dents. and Mrs T. Gordon and her sisters are to have charge of the tea and luncheon rooms. The upstair rooms and lawn have been set apart for the members only, while the large room downstairs will be for the use of the general public. The club will he most comfortably fitted up throughout with lavatories, bicycle stands, and reading and writing rooms, and well managed, should prove a great success.

Miss Reeves (Christchurch) has gone on a visit to Dunedin.

Mr Napier, the Auckland solicitor, is at present in Wellington, and has several times been seen about the lobby in converse with the Liberal leaders.

Everyone who has travelled by the Waikare will hear with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret of the promotion of Captain William Walker, late “chief” of the Waikare, to the command of the Wanaka.

Mrs Empson, Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs Riddiford at the Hutt, Wellington. Mrs Furby and Miss Devore, of Ponsonby, Auckland, have gone to Cambridge on a short visit. Dr. and Mrs Purdy, of the Hutt, left for Brisbane last week for the medical conference which is to take place there this month. Mr and Mrs Lowry, of Hawke's Bay, are staying in Auckland. Mr John Studholme, “Merivale,” Christchurch, passed through Wellington this week on his return from Hawke’s Bay.