Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XIX, 4 November 1899, Page 829

Personal Paragraphs.

His Excellency the Governor, attended by the Hon. C. Hill-Trevor, left Wellington in the Waikare for Australia. Upon his arrival in Melbourne Lord Ranfurly will be the guest of the Governor of Victoria, Lord Brassey, during Cup week, and will afterwards pay a visit to his property at Mildura. His Excellency intends to be absent from New Zealand for about six weeks.

Captain Alexander. Private Secretary to the Governor, cabled to the War Office upon war breaking out in the Transvaal, offering his services, and has received a cable from the War Office to the effect that his regiment, the 14th West Yorkshire, was leaving England with full strength, but promising him the first vacancy that occurred while the Regiment is in South Africa. Captain Alexander has therefore remained in New Zealand, awaiting further instructions from the War Office, By his unfailing courtesy and tact as Private Secretary to Lord Ranfurly. Captain Alexander has become exceedingly popular in New Zealand, and his plucky return to duty will be accompanied by the good wishes of many friends and well-wishers in all parts of the colony.

Mrs Ring, Oxford, spent some days with Mrs de Courcey, Drury, last week.

Mrs W. Leatham, of Auckland, has gone on a visit to her friends and relations in Taranaki.

The Ladies’ Club, a new institution in Christchurch, is to be opened today. Mrs Denniston, the President, will make a few remarks on the uses of the Club, and afternoon tea will be supplied to members only, who are privileged to bring one friend.

Mr O. Rudell, of Samoa, has arrived in Auckland from the Islands. Mr Norman Macbeth, of Christchurch, left for Sydney, via Auckland, together with Mr Malthus, to be present at the Queensland Athletic Association meeting. Mr and Mrs Sievwright, who are up in Auckland on a visit from Dunedin, have been stopping at the Star. Mr G. Kettlewell, of Christchurch, is away in Australia on business, and expects to be absent another month. Mr Kennedy, of Wellington, with Mrs Kennedy and his daughter, is paying a visit to Auckland. Mr L. B. Wood, Inspector of Schools, returned to Christchurch from England last week, his health having ■greatly improved. Mr Culling, proprietor of the Mataura Falls paper mills, who is leaving Mataura- to reside at St. Clair, Dunedin, was last week entertained at a valedictory social. Responding to the toast of the evening, Mr Culling said the paper-making industry was steadily progressing. The works had been enlarged, and the present sale of paper was just about equal to what they could comfortably manufacture. The trade might slacken—and no doubt it would —but they hoped to be always able to do well. He mentioned the fact that at the commencement of operations the returns for six months were £7OO to the bad. That was about 15 years ago. He might have done a good deal to advance Mataura. and he might not have done all that he ought, but he had done his best. He had not intended to reside at Mataura, but came only for a short time at the request of his partners, who considered him the best person for the work. He now felt quite sorry to leave a place where he had so many friends.

•Mrs Meredith, nee Miss HardyJohnstone,' who has been on a visit to her mother, Hereford street, Christchurch, has returned to her home in the Wairarapa, with her two small children.

An enthusiastic send-off banquet ■was the other night tendered to Mr Finlay McLeod, who is leaving Milton. Handsome presentations were made, and a very representative company was present. The Mayor occupied the chair, and was supported in the vice-chair by the Very Rev. Father O’Neil. The highest tribute was paid to Mr McLeod’s services to the neighbourhood, and to the high respect in which he is held at Milton, and great regret was expressed at his departure.

The Wellington Garrison Band received a most enthusiastic “send-off” from Wellington iqsju their departure in the Zealaudia for Sydney, en route for the liathurst Band Contest. The Premier, the lion. J. G. Ward, and immense crowd assembled on the wharf to wish them success and “bon voyage,” and as the steamer moied away from the wharf cheers for the Band and for the popular Bandmaster Herd were given, and heartily returned. The Foresters’ Band, who had played the members of the Band to the wharf, aided by the City Bands, played the air. “Should Auld Acquaintance be Forgot" from the deck of the steamer Hawke’s Bay. the Garrison Band answering by “The Girl I Left Behind Me.” The Band intend giving a concert en route at Napier in aid of their expenses, and Wellingtonians are very sanguine of their success at the coming contest. Mrs C. R. Pollen, who ha been on a visit to her relatives in Auckland, returned to New Plymouth yesterday by Monday's boat.

The Hon. J. Carroll lias been to Wairoa, in order to see his father, who lies dangerously ill there. Mrs Shakespeare, of the Kaipara, who went Home some months ago, is on a visit to the relatives of her late husband in Ireland. She returns to the colony with Mr and Mrs Gibson, of Marahamo, Pahi, about March next. Mrs C. 11. Dummett, of London, is at present on a visit to Auckland. She is accompanied by her maid, and is stopping at the Star Hotel. The many friends of Mr Heinrich Ferdinand Von Haast, eldest son of the late Sir Julius Von Haast, of Christchurch, will be interested to learn that he has joined the London staff of the Sydney “Daily Telegraph.”

Mrs Nancarrow, of Dunedin, arrived in Blenheim last week, and is staying with her sister, Mrs White. Miss Ross, late of Riversdale (Southland), was, prior to her departure from that district, presented with a handsome gold chain from her numerous friends and well-wishers. The presentation was made by the Rev. Mr Kirkland, who referred in warm terms to Miss Ross' many good and amiable qualities, and wished her every happiness and prosperity in her new life at Milton. Miss Scott, of Picton, has been staying a few days in Blenheim with Mrs H. Horton, at Mrs Farmar's residence. A sad affair is reported from Winton, where the 15-months old daughter of Mr James Keith was accidentally poisoned on Wednesday night through drinking carbolic acid, of which she got possession. It appeared that a young woman named Clara M’lnerny was suffering from toothache, and used a carbolic acid mixture to relieve the pain. She ’.eft it on the dres-sing-table in a small uncorked bottle, and the child, having access to the room, managed to get hold of the bottle, and drank a portion of the contents. Dr. Riley was summoned at once, but was unable to save her life.

Mrs and Miss Moore left Blenheim about the middle of last week for Wellington, to see as much as possible of Mr E. Moore before he left in the Waiwera. Mrs and Miss Reeves, of Christchurch, are visiting Mrs Lance, Horsley- Downs. Mrs Lane, Christchurch, who has spent the winter in Sydney, has returned home, bringing her niece, Miss Cleveland, with her to spend the summer. Mr W. Ewart, of the Government Insurance office in Invercargill, is spending a portion of his three weeks’ leave in Blenheim wit'h his mother and sisters. Mr and Miss Ronalds and Mr and Mrs H. Cotterill. Christchurch, have gone to Dunedin on a visit. Mr and Mrs A. Mowat, of Blenheim, spent a few days in Wellington last week. Miss Beswiek. Christchurch, went to Dunedin last week to be present at the wedding of Miss Florence Mills (Dunedin) and her brother, Mr 11. Beswiek. Mr and Mrs J. Conolly, Mr and Mrs Clouston. Mr and Miss Rogers. Mr and Mrs C. Powell, Miss M. Douslin. Miss J. Chaytor. Miss Denniston (Christchurch), Miss K. Thomas (Christchurch), and Messrs Chaytor, Sturrock, Dodson (3), were amongst the large number of persons who went from Blenheim to Wellington, to witness the-demonstration and embarkation of the contingent; "

Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes, of Ghristvhureh. aail Mr ami Mrs G. E. Rhodes were in Hawke's Bay las ■ week, to be preaa-nt at the weddivg OAlr “Tank Perry and Miss Donnelly. Miss Ledger, of Nelson, has gone to Dunedin to lie present nt her brother's wedding, which takes place early next month.

Mr and Mrs W. Derry were in Christchurch last week, the former on business, while Mrs Derry was the guest of Mrs Way mouth. Merivale. Mr and Mrs Bowie and family, who have spent many months in Nelson, returned to the South last week.

Mr and Mrs Fred Burns, Geraldine, are visiting Christchurch. Miss Pollen has returned to Wellington after a short visit to Nelson.

Miss Denniston has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington.

Several Nelson residents who went to Wellington to be present at the ceremonials in connection with the departure of the New Zealand contingent for South Africa have returned home. Amongst those who went were t'he Mayor (Mr Trask), Mr Talbot (Mayor of Richmond), Crs. C. Harley anil Rout. Colonel Pitt. Mrs Trask, Mrs Rout, Mr and Mrs Brusewitz, and others.

Major and Mrs Richards have returned to Christchurch from a visit to England, looking very well and having greatly enjoyed the trip. Both have taken up the duties of teaching again, Mrs Richards at her school for young ladies, Worcester street, and Major Richards as drill instructor.

Mrs Street, of Birtley, Parnell, who is at present on a holiday trip to Australia. accompanied by her two nieces, Miss Hooke and Miss Giles, are expected to return to Auckland about the end of November. Mrs Troutbeck, of Wanganui, is visiting her numerous friends in Napier. Mrs Salmon, of Parnell, gives the first garden party of this Auckland season on Wednesday afternoon, November Sth. Miss McKellar, New Plymouth, is on a visit to Wellington. The Parnell Shakespearean Club hold their annual At Home on Manday evening next, November 6th, at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Rev. F. E. Evans and Dr. Hutehenson, who have been attending the Synod in Auckland, have returned to New Plymouth. Mr Joe Parker, of the “Herald” Office, New Plymouth, has been spending a few weeks in Wellington, but has now returned.