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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XVII, 21 October 1899, Page 733

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The Count and Countess De Courte have taken up their residence in Miss Johnston's house, Fitzherbert Terrace, Wellington, for a few months, and later on intend residing in the former Ministerial residence in Tinakori Road. Mrs Penton, wife of the Commandant of the New Zealand Forces, is soliciting gifts of games, books, magazines, etc., for the amusement of the New Zealand Contingent while on the voyage to the Transvaal, and is taking charge of any gifts sent for the volunteers at her residence in Motorua street. Wellington. Mr H. D. Wilmot, the teacher at Cullensville, Picton, has won golden opinions from the inspector of schools and the Board of Education by gaining passes for every scholar presented in his school. This is the second year that Mr Wilmot has succeeded in passing all his pupils.

Mr and Mrs J. H. Howard, of Springlands, Blenheim, were in Picton this week, staying at ’’Brooklyn” with Mrs Howard's people. Mrs F. T. Baker, of New Plymouth, has been gaining great kudos in the recent Trinity College musical examinations held at the New Plymouth centre. Forty-two candidates presented themselves for examination, and thirty-two passed. Out of this number thirteen were pupils of Mrs F. T. Baker. Her own daughters exhibit much of their mother’s musical talent, for Miss Winifred Russell Baker (her eldest girl) ties with another of Mrs Baker’s pupils — Miss Lucy A. M. Kelly—for a- special prize offered in New Plymouth for the one who should gain the greatest number of marks in this examination. The position won is most satisfactory —the two first gaining 97 marks out of a possible 100. The second prize was won by two more pupils of Mrs Baker’s, Misses Florence Collins and Elsie McDiarmid, who tie with Miss Dorothy Youngman. These three young ladies each had 95 marks. It is evident that New Plymouth is very well off for capable music teachers znd creditable pupils.

Mr William Lodder left Auckland by the Zealandia for Wellington on Tuesday.

Miss Whitelaw and her niece left Auckland for Sydney.by the Westralia on Monday.

Captain and Mrs Anderson left Auckland last week on a trip to Sydney and Melbourne. Miss Russell, of Auckland, is on a visit to Napier, and is staying with Mrs Coleman, of “Waititirau.” Miss Seed, of Wellington, is staying with her sister. Mrs Bowen, of Sea View Terrace, Napier.

The Rev. H. Van Staveren and Mrs Van Staveren, Wellington, are visiting Hawke’s Bay, where Mr Van Staveren will be engaged for about a fortnight or ten days on circuit duty. Miss M. Preshaw has returned to Nelson after a long visit to friends in Otago and Christchurch. Mr James Blyth has returned to Nelson from Norfolk Island, where he has been engaged for several months in missionary work.

Miss Trix Atkinson has returned to Nelson after a pleasant trip to Christchurch.

Miss Pollen, of Wellington, is staying in Nelson with Miss Hunter Brown.

The Rev. R. S. and Mrs Gray and family have returned to Nelson after a six months’ visit to Australia for the benefit of the former's health. Miss Ruth Atkinson, who accompanied Mr and Mrs Gray to Australia, returned to Nelson by the same boat.

Miss Birdie Moore has returned to Nelson after a long trip to Blenheim.

Dr. and Mrs Mackie returned to Nelson last week from Wellington. Mi’ J. Dickson, of the Nelson Survey Office, has exchanged positions for six months with Mr Styche, of .the Christchurch office. Dr. and Airs Roberts have returned to Nelson from Brisbane, where the former attended the Medical Conference.

Mr G. C. S. Fleming, lately in charge of the bullion department of the Woodstock G.M.C., Karangahake. has gone South to take up an important post with the O.P.Q. Company, Waipodi, Otago.

Miss Isabel Coleridge, Wellington, is the guest of Judge and Mrs Williams, at Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin, for some weeks. Mrs Walter Clifford, of Blenheim, is paying a short visit to friends iu Wellington.

Miss Ethel Elworthy (Tiinaru) is spending a few days in Christchurch.

Miss Julius, of Christchurch, is visiting Mrs Elworthy, at “Pareora,” Tiinaru.

Miss Bowen, daughter of the Hon. C. Bowen, of Christchurch, is visiting Mrs W. Barton at Fareham, Featherston.

Mr Tegetmeier. generad manager of the Bank of New Zealand, retires from his present position at the end of December, and will proceed to England with his family shortly after, ami in all probability will take a seat on the Bank’s Advisory Board in London.

Mrs Abbott, of Balgowrie, Wanganui, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Butler, in Wellington. Mrs Harry Bell, Wellington, has issued a large number of invitations to a children’s fancy dress ball at her residence.

Miss Moore passed through Blenheim last week on her way from “Hillersden” to Nelson. Mrs Bond, Pelorus Sound, is visiting Blenheim, where she is staying with Mrs Lucas.

Mrs McLean, of Dunedin, arrived in Blenheim last week, and is the guest of Mrs Anderson.

Mr and Mrs E. Chaytor have arrived in Blenheim from Top House, and are staying with Mrs Chaytor, at “Marshlands.” Mr and Mrs H. Horton have returned to Blenheim from a fortnight's visit to Nelson.

Dr. Anderson, of Blenheim, made a brief visit to Wellington recently.

Captain Ward, one of the most popular members of Lord Ranfurly’s staff, leaves New Zealand shortly, in order to join his regiment, the Royal Artillery. in the Transvaal. During his residence at Government House Captain Ward has been exceedingly popular, and his departure will be very widely regretted. Mrs Louis Plrarazyn (Wairarapa.) is paying a short visit to Wellington, and is staying with Mrs C. C. U. Barron.

Miss Kennedy, Wellington, who has been paying several months’ visit to Rotorua and Auckland, returned to Wellington this week.

Mr Neil Galbraith, secretary to the Star Boating Club, Wellington, was presented with a richly embossed silver tea and coffee service and a very handsome oak and silver mounted salad bowl and spoons, suitably inscribed. by the members of the Star Club, on Tuesday last, on the eve of his marriage, as a token of goodfellowship and regard. A very large muster of members took place at the Club’s social hall on the occasion of the presentation, which was made on behalf of the members by the Captain of the Club, Mr E. 11. Bethune, who made eulogistic reference to Mr Galbraith’s long connection with, and arduous work for, the advancement of the Club since his long connection with it, in 1889. In 1895 and 189 G Mr Galbraith filled the position of deputycaptain. and has held the onerous position of sole selector of crews, and is also a very efficient and popular secretary of the Club. Mr Galbraith having acknowledged the presentation iu a very happy speech, the proceedings terminated with three hearty cheers for Mr Galbraith and his future bride. Mr Sydney Johnston; of Oruawharo station; Hawke’s Bay, has given a donation of £5OO to the fund in aid of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in Wellington. Mr John Sipith, Wellington, has been elected a lieutenant of the “D” Battery of Artillery, Wellington, in place of Mr Hume, who has recently left for Perth; and the Rev. Otho Fitz Gerald, of St- Mark’s, was unanimously elected honorary chaplain of the Battery.

Mr Emerson, of the Government Insurance Department, Wellington, was the recipient of a very handsome wedding gift, presented to him by the staff of the acturial branch and some of his friends, on the eve of his marriage to Miss Jeannie Fagan, of Oamaru. The gift was accompanied by many good wishes for his future happiness.

During H.M.s. Mildura's recent visit to Wellington Captain Leah and Lieutenant. Johnston were trout fishing for a few days to Waikanae, and met with considerable success.

Miss Wigley, of "Opuha," Tiinaru, is the guest of Mrs Empson, at Wanganui.

Mrs Donnelly, of “Crissoge,” Hawke’s Bay, and Mr Douglas McLean. M.11.R. for Napier, have generously offered to provide the members of the New Zealand Contingent who are leaving for the Transvaal with two horses each- The well-known Wairarapa chief. Tawahau Muhupuku, has also made a similar generous gift. Captain Leah and officers of the Mildura gave a most successful “At Home” on the Mildura on Tuesday afternoon. The decks were cosily sheltered by awnings, ami the warship prettily decorated with flowers and bunting for the occasion, and delicious afternoon tea dispensed by the officers, who, with Captain Leah, were übiquitous in looking after their guests, who thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Amongst the guests were Sir Robert and Lady Stout, the Bishop of Wellington, the Premier and Miss Seddon. Sir Arthur and Lady Douglas, Mr Herries, M.H.R., and Mrs Herries, Major Madocks, Colonel Hume, Captain Russell. Mr and Mrs G. Hutchison, Mr and Mrs Wason (Canterbury), Captain R. A. and Mrs Edwin, Mr E- W. Mills, and many others.

Mrs Grace Neill, assistant inspector of hospitals and charitable aid, has returned to Wellington, after a brief visit to England, where she took part in the Women's Congress in London, reading two papers on “Hospital Nursing” and the “Poor Laws of New Zealland.” Both were very well reviewed by the English press. The Earl of Galloway and his brother, Colonel the Hon. W. Stewart, wer in Wellington last week, and returned to England by the lonic. Mr Justice Williams (Dunedin) was in Wellington for the sitting of the Appeal Court, and was accompanied bv Mrs Williams.

Mrs W. D. Meares, Christchurch, has gone on a visit to Dunedin. Mr H. R, Webb, Chairman of the Canterbury College Board of Governors, has gone on a holiday visit to Pleasant Point.

The marriage of Miss Mary McMillan with Rev. H. D. A. Major, takes place on Wednesday. November Ist, at St. Mark's Church. Remuera, at a quarter past two o’clock. Mr and Mrs McMillan will hold a reception afterwards at their residence, “Ardstrath,” Remuera.

Dr. and Mrs Charles Haines, of Princes -street, Auckland, intend leaving for England in February next. Miss Claudia Hardie, of Remuera, Auckland, will accompany Mrs Bautne in her travels on the Continent for six months. Then Miss Hardie intends to stay in Scotland with her uncle, she will not return to Auckland. Mrs Baume starts in the beginning of November.

Mrs Clarke, with her little daughter, of Napier. Hawke's Bay, is staying with her sister, Mrs Bews, of His Excellency the Governor has enjoyed excellent sport at Waikanae.

The excellent portrait of the late Chief Justice of the Colony, Sir James Prendergast, now hangs in the Supreme Court, Wellington, and was unveiled on Monday, in the presence of all the judges present at the Courtof Appeal. The portrait is the work of Mr J. M. Nairn, the well-known Wellington artist, and is one of his best efforts, and a speaking likeness.

Mr Temple, of “Okukuri,” Tory Channel, has sold his interest in the bay to Mr George Kenny, of Mount Pleasant, Pieton. Mr and Mrs Kenny will shortly take up their residence in “Okukuri.”

Mr Isaac Gibbs lias returned to Christchurch from Dunedin after a week’s visit.

Miss Nellie Reeves (Christchurch) lias gone to stay with Mrs Elworthy, Pareora.

Miss Fenwick (Christchurch) is visiting in Dunedin. Mrs and Miss Williams have returned to Christchurch from a visit to Sydney and Adelaide, and are at present staying at “The Residence,” Armagh-street W. Mrs J, J. and Miss Kinsey (Christchurch) went- to Timairu last week, and expect to be away five or six weeks.

We regret to say Miss Hall (Riccarton, Christchurch) has been laid up again, but is now recovering, and as soon ns able will with Mrs Hall and her younger sister go to Sumner for a few weeks.

Miss Lightfoot, of Nelson, is staying with Mrs Appleby, Cranmcr Square, Christchurch.

Dr. Neely, partner of Mr J. S. Atkint*>n, dentist, has taken Mr Bevan - Brown's house, Springfield Bond, < liristchureh, during 1 the latter's absence in England. Miss Thacker. Okaiu's Bay. is staying with Dr. and Mrs Thacker, Latimer Square, Christchurch. Mr George Fisher, I’apanui. has started in business in Ashburton, whither he will remove with Airs Fisher and family. Both have numerous friends in Christchurch who, though wishing them success, regret their departure.

Miss Cunningham (Christchurch), who has been spending a long holiday in Blenheim, returned the end of last week.

Mrs J. Milton, of Birch Hill, is staying with her mother. Mrs S. Harley, (. ashel-street, Christchurch. News has been received by cable of the death of Lady Clifford, widow of Sir Charles Clifford. Barr., and mother of Sir George Clifford, of Stoneyhurst, Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Burgess, of New Plymouth, have gone to Auckland on account of the latter's health.

MisS P. Godfrey, of Christchurch, is on a visit to New Plymouth.

Mrs W. Thornton (Cambridge) has gone to Auckland on a visit, her sister, Miss Worsp, aecompaying her. Airs and the Misses Mitehelson, of Auckland, have arrived in Christchurch for a visit.

Captain Murray, of the steamer Asloun, who has had the good fortune to ]>ick up the disabled steamer Waikato, is an old shipmate and is still a correspondent of Captain Thomson, harbourmaster at Gisborne, under whom he sailed as first and second officer for many years. The Asloun visited New Zealand ports about two years ago. Captain Thomson is (says the Poverty Bay “Herald”) naturally delighted at his friend's good luck. Dr. Hope Lewis, of Auckland, who returned last week from Brisbane, where he attended the Afedical Congress, looks all the better for his short rest.

A distressing accident occurred on the farm of Mr J. G. Grieve, Upper Waimatuku, the other day, by which his eldest son, Charles Glendining, aged twenty-four years, met his death. From the particulars to hand it appears that the young man was yoking a team of horses to a seed drill when the animals bolted. He was knocked down, and the drill passed over his body, crushing, him so severely that death ensued within half an hour. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their great bereavement.

The death of Mr James Woodbine Johnston removes a very well known Poverty Bay identity. He was a very early settler in the district, and at one Time represented it in the Provincial Council.

A little girl named Hawkins, whose parents reside near Winton, was severely burnt, the other day through her clothes catching fire whilst burning tussocks.

The retirement of Inspector Pender will remove a very able officer from the Police Department. The inspector is seventy years of age, and has been 37 years in the New Zealand forces.

Air J. Lawson, of Auckland, arrived in Wellington at the end of last week.

-Mr ,F. T. Wilson, of Wellington, who was in Auckland for a few days last week, has now arrived home again.