Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XVII, 28 April 1900, Page 801

Personal Paragraphs.

His Excellency the Governor has been characteristically busy during the last week. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals, the Parnell Home for Orphans, and the plague precautions have each absorbed a considerable amount of time, and it has also been a very heavy week for official business. The Countess of Ranfurly had a large garden party for the Mothers’ Union, but the day was very unpropitious. The untiring manner in which both His Excellency and the Countess work for any good object is commanding universal admiration in Auckland, and it is certain no Governor has ever worked so hard for the common good. Yesterday the Veterans were entertained at Government House, but owing to our hour of going to press our pictures and description will be held over till next week.

Miss Hull, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Dunedin.

On Friday last Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes left Christchurch to join the outgoing San Francisco mail steamer. Mr John Deans, of Riccarton, and Mr W. Wood were also passengers by the same route.

Mr W. Moore, of Dunedin, has been spending Easter in Christchurch. Miss Cotter, of “Oaklands,” Remuera, Auckland, is on a visit to Paeroa.

Sir Walter Buller has been retained by Sir George Lewis, on behalf of Mr Henry Labouchere, M.P., the editor of “Truth." in the now celebrated libel action brought against him by Mr Wickham Flower and Mr Sneath, the lawsuit, having arisen out of certain articles written in “Truth” regarding the Mokau Estate of Mr Joshua Jones, in New Zealand. The trial will probably take place in July.

Mr S. H. Adler, son of the chief Rabbi of the Jews of the British Empire, is visiting New Zealand, and is at present in Wellington, where he is the guest of the Rev. 11. Van Staveren, Rabbi of Wellington. Mr James Ruddick, the Chief Dairy Expert of New Zealand, severs his connection with this colony very shortly, having’ resigned his present position in order to accept a more important and lucrative offer from the Dominion Government in Canada. Mr Roddick’s departure from New Zealand is a matter of deep regret to the Government, and all those interested in fhe dairying industry, and he has done valuable service while in New Zealand, and his place will not lie easily filled. Mr Ruddiek leaves for Canada early in July, and will carry with him from New Zealand the good wishes of a very large circle of friends in all parts of the colony. Mr and Mrs H. Wharton Shaw and their children from Melbourne, who have been visiting their friends in Nelson, have now gone to Cambridge to stay with Mr Rout, Mrs Show's father.

Mr and Mrs Allen, of New’ Plymouth, are visiting Wellington. Mrs J. C. George, who has been visiting Napier, has returned to her home in New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Stanley Shaw, who have lieen on a short visit to Wellington, have returned to New Plymouth. Mr Will Webster, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth.

Mrs Ireland and her youngest daughter. Miss Jennie, have returned to Auckland after a pleasant six months in the South Island.

Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick, of Greymouth. are staying with Bishop and Mrs Mules, “Bishopdale,” Nelson.

Miss Bourne returned to Blenheim from a short visit to Wellington, and an English friend, who had just arrived in the Gothic, Miss Richardson, accompanied her.

Miss Sandbrook, who has for the past thirteen years been a valued member of the stuff of the Government Printing Office, has just severed her connection with the office upon her approaching marriage. All the young ladies of the printing staff assembled there on Thursday evening’ in order to present Miss Sandbrook with a wedding gift in the shape of a very handsome silver cake basket and cut-glass silver-mounted butter dish, the gifts being accompanied with many good wishes for her future happiness and prosperity. —

Mr and Mrs Richmond, of Richmond Brook, are enjoying a long visit m Picton, fishing being the attraction. Mr Stacy Griffiths, of Stratford, spent the Easter holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs Griffiths, “The Barton,” Blenheim.

Mr J. W. Joynt, of Wellington, spent a short holiday in Nelson. Mr Earle, of the Wellington “Post” staff, is on a holiday visit to Nelson.

Mrs Carey (Blenheim) spent Easter in Picton with her sister, Mrs A. G. Fell.

The many friends of Lady Buckley, wife of the late Sir Patrick Buckley, who recently left Wellington on a visit to England will be interested hear of her engagement to Mr Hoileworthy, of London, who resided in Welington for some years before taking up his residence iii England.

The Hon. J. G. Ward and his family intend residing’ in the Ministerial residence in Tinakori Road, Wellington, where the former Premiers used to reside, and the house is being put in repair, to be ready for their occupation of it during the session. Mr Arthur McShane, of Wellington, is spending a few days in Wellington with his mother. Mrs McShane.

Judge Mackay and Messrs B. and L. Mackay, of Wellington, are spending the Easter holidavs in Nelson.

M iss Sealy, a Christchurch Hospital nurse, has left her home in Nelson fop (Swbourne, where she will enter one p.f file large hospitals.

Miss McDiannid, of New Plymouth, has been visiting Mrs Griffiths at “The Barton,” Blenheim. The Rev. W. C. Waters, Vicar of St. Peter's Church, Wellington, has left on a visit to England. His parishioners made him it’ presentation before his departure.

Lieut. J. E. Hume, son of Colonel Hume, Wellington, who recently went Home with the Second Contingent to the Cape, has been appointed to No. 5 Battery, Eastern Division of the Ist 4.7 Brigade Division of the Garrison Royal Artillery, the battery consisting of four 4.7 guns of the most recent pattern. Mrs Broad, Wellington, is paying a visit to her sister, Mrs W. Adams, at Langley Dale, Blenheim.

Mr and Mrs W. 11. S. Moorhouse. Wellington, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Hunter, at “Porangahau,” Hawke's Bay.

Mr and Mrs C. Forte have returned to New Plymouth, after their trip to Wanganui. Mr A- E. A. Clarke, manager of National Bank, New Plymouth, has returned after his trip to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs Fraser have returned to New Plymouth, after their trip to Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Richmond, of “Richmond Brook,” Awatere, were in Blenheim on Thursday, and then drove to Picton, where they are staying at the Federal Hotel till after the Championship Regatta. Mr and Mrs Richardson, “Meadowbank,” Blenheim, are spending a. few days in Picton.

Miss E. Carey. Wellington, is spending the Easter holidays partly in Picton with Mrs A. G. Fell, and partly in Blenheim with friends. Mrs Beaumont and Mrs Bakewell, of Ponsonby. Auckland, are enjoying a pleasant holiday at Te Aroha.

Afiss Rice. Auckland, is staying with Mrs O’eNill, Claudelands, Hamilton. Mrs Cleghorn. North Shore, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs Oldham, Hamilton.

Miss M. Graham, Auckland, is spend ing a holiday with her aunt, Mrs W. A Graham. The Lodge, Hamilton.

The Rev. Harold Ensor and Mrs Ensor. Canterbury, are in Picton spending a few weeks with Mrs Ensor’s mother, Mrs Duncan, Waikawa Road.

Mrs and the Misses Rutherford (2), Kekerangu, were in Picton for the Easter holidays. Mrs Rutherford has gone by steamer to meet Mr Rutherford, who travelled overland, in Christchurch.

A member of one of the visiting crews nt Picton went into the locat telegraph office to send a telegram to this effect: “Raining cats yesterday; raining dogs to-dny; if the Lord doesn't send fine weather soon, don’t expect me home till Christmas Day.” The officer in charge said it was blasphemy and refused to forward it. The Government have granted permission to those interested to form n volunteer corps in Picton.

Mr Tribe, of New Plymouth, has gone for a trip down South. Mr J. W. Poyirton, who has been appointed Public Trustee in place of Mr J. C. Martin, has formally assumed oftice in Wellington. Mr Roy. of New Plymouth, is on a visit to Wellington.

Mr Murdoch McLean, who has been on a trip to Australia, returned to Auckland last week.