Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XIX, 12 May 1900, Page 897

Personal Paragraphs.

His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Hill-Trevor, left Onehunga on Sunday by the Gairloch, and expected to be absent from Auckland for about a week. The most important event of last week was the entertaining of the boys of St. Stephen's Maori school at Government House. This was another of those thoughtful actions'which are raising the Earl.and Countess of Ranf urly to a position attained by no previous Governor of any Australasian colony. His Excellency opened the Knox Church bazaar, and attended several meetings for useful and philanthropic objects during the week. The breakdown in health of the Premier, the Hon. R. J. Seddon, P.C., though it comes as a shock to the community at large, ought really to surprise no one. The Premier has a constitution of iron, but nothing mortal could stand the strain of preposterous overwork he has put upon himself during the last year or so. The splendid energy, the amazing readiness and firm grip of current events Mr Heddon has manifested have aroused the admiration of his bitterest opponents, and it must be pleasant, even when somewhat prostrated by 111healtti, to read the generous appreciations of his power and genuine sympathy for his illness offered by the Opposition press. It is to be trusted thpse expressions of sorrow and these gracefid acknowledgments will not be wrongly taken up by any injudicious member of the Government party or the Liberal press organs. To translate such utterances into any confession of weakness would be in execrable taste. It is easy to be magnanimous when one is victor; it is not so easy to warmly admit and admire superiority when you are in the position of the vanquished. The sentiments of tlie New Zealand “Herald” and certain other Opposition organs on Mr Seddon's illness do them credit, and will raise the regard in which they are held. Mr Seddon was at the time of going to press leaving on a sea trip. All will trust it will completely restore his health. The appointment of Mr S. AV. Entrican, M.A., as a junior master at the Auckland Grammar ‘School should prove popular. He is undeniably Clever, and ought to make a good master. He is a brother of Mr A/J. Entrican. Mr H. J. Greenslade has resigned his position as trustee of the Hhames Hospital.

Amongst the passengers for the South on Sunday last was Mr J. Mackechnie, the popular erstwhile stationmaster of Newmarket, who has been transferred to Abbotsford. Mr Mackechnie was the recipient of several very handsome presents from the various railway departments as tokens of the esteem in which he was held up here. The locomotive staff donated a goldmounted umbrella, and his fellowofficers a gold-mounted walking-stick and pearl-handled kuife, all being suitably engraved. A large number of passengers left Auckland for Australia by the Mararoa, amongst them being the Rev. Joseph Parker, with his wife and family. Mrs and Miss Howard Jackson, of Manor Place, Dunedin, arrived in Auckland from the South last week, and intend remaining in the northern city for two months. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Williamson, of Takapuria, Auckland, were at Colombo, on their way Home at the date of their last letter. Their friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs Williamson was much improved by the voyage. Mr J. E. Newton, who has left the Lyttelton Borough School to take up a higher position at Waltham, was, prior to his departure, presented with a complete set of George Eliot's works, The presentation was made by the headmaster, on behalf of his fellowteachers. Misses Humphries New Plymouth, have been visiting Wanganui. Miss Starkiss, who has been mistress at the Highbank School (Christchurch) for many years, and who has left for Wellington to be married, was, prior to her departure, presented with a handsome silver teapot by her former pupils. Mr J. Mowat (Wellington) has been spending a few days at home in Blenheifn. He is not very well, and hoped that the rest and change would improve his health. Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick have returned to Greymouth from Nelson. Messrs W. Smith and J. Jamieson, who have left Christchurch for Europe, were entertained before they left by a party of their friends, and each gentleman was presented with a Kaiapoi rug. MiSs Alice Lusk (Auckland) is on a visit to her sister, Mrs Pollen, of New Plymouth. Mr J. Roach and Mr R. Roach, of Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, are on a visit to Te Arolia. . Mr Greenslade (Mayor of Thames) has been requested to reconsider his resignation-of the Mayoralty. He has promised to think the matter, over. The ex-President of the New Zealand Wesleyan Conference (the Rev. J. Orchard) has just recovered from a serious and a painful surgical operation, which has proved successful. Mr Orchard is at present the guest of the Rev. W. Ready, of St. John’s Wesleyan Church, I’onsonby, for a short time, before returning to his Southern home. Mr Hart, Mr Stoney’s locum tenens during his absence in Auckland, is now back in Wellington again. Mr Charles Gledstanes, who is recuperating in New Zealand from the effect of over-work on a coffee estate, took a trip South from Auckland on Sunday last. Misses Elsie and Flossie Pierce returned to Auckland by the Westralia. They have been the guests of Mrs Williams and Miss Farquhar, of Dunedin, for some months.

'The Very Rev. Dean Mahoney, of Neleon, has been the recipient of many honours on the completion of fifty years of service. He was entertained at a social and presented with an illuminated address, and also two addresses from children and pupils. Mr C. J. Russell, of the Government Railway Audit Department, has retired after 25 years’ active service. His health is badly broken, Mr Chas. Gillies, the golf champion, has left Auckland for the Golf Tournament in Wellington. Captain A. Farquhar, of the Northern Cotmpany’s fine ship Wakatere, was on Saturday the recipient of a handsome presentation from the Ponsonby Regatta Committee, in recognition of his services on the occasion of the regatta, when the Wakatere was flag-ship. The presentation, which took the shape of a magnificent silvermounted tea-tray suitably engraved, was made by Mr T. T. Masefield ou behalf of the Committee. Mr Jackson Palmer, M.H.R., left Auckland for the South on Sunday by the Gairloch. Mr Todd, the New Zealand representative of the Tyser line, is at present in Auckland. Mrs A. J. Rooney, of the Queen’s College for Girls, Wellington, is about to move to Stratford, and was presented with a parting souvenir from her present and old pupils, the gift being accompanied by many good wishes for her future happiness, and for success in her new College at Stratford. Mrs Hudson has returned to Nelson from Wellington. Mr Lindo Levien returned from Wellington to Nelson last week, whither he went to be present at his brother’s wedding. Mr John Mitchell, of the firm of Messrs Mitchell and Watt, architects to the Board of Education, left on Monday afternoon by the Mararoa for Sydney en route for the Home Country. Mrs G. Wastney (Bulls), is making a short stay with her sister, Mrs Lewis Dodson, at Spring Creek, Blenheim, on her way to Nelson, which is her future home. Mr and Mrs J. J. Freeth, who have been visiting Masterton, and Wellington, have returned to New Plymouth. Dr. Home, who has been on a holiday to Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth. Miss Rochfort, Matron of Otaki HospitaJ, spent a few days last week with her people in Nelson. Mrs Abbott, of “Balgowrie,” Wanganui, is staying with her daughter, Mrs Butter, in Wellington. Miss Bertha Stave, and Mr Harry Stace, of Robin Hood's Bay, Blenheim, have gone to visit relatives in the Wairarapa, where they will spend a few weeks. Miss Isabel Blackett is the guest of Mrs Macpherson, in Tinakori Road, Wellington. Mr G. Stead, Christchurch, and Sir George Clifford, Stonyhurst, were among the Southern prominent sportsmen at the Wellington Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting at the Hutt. Mrs and Mis® Brett, of Lake Takapuna, Auckland, returned by the Westralia last week from Christchurch, where they have been on a visit to Mrs Walcot Wood. Mrs Rawson has been visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs H. Leatham, of New Plymouth, but has now returned to Wanganui, Mrs. Leatham accompanying her.

Mrs Clifford, Nelson, gave a children's party the other day, which wai much enjoyed. Miss J. Ewart, of Wellington, paid tier relatives In Blenheim a farewell visit, before her departure in the Qothic on a visit to Europe. Mrs R. Hobbs returned to A nek' laud last Sunday from a visit to Tasmania and Australia. Mr and Mrs George Julius (Australia) have been visiting Bishop and Mrs Julius in Christchurch, and were present at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy (nee Julius), there last week. They returned to Australia last week in the Talune. Miss Tendall, of Wanganui Girls* College, paid a short visit to Nelson recently. Miss Medley (Wellington) is paying a visit to friends in Christchurch. Mrs C. Barleyiuan, of Stratford, has been making a short visit to her grandmother, Mrs Muller, in Blenheim, and has now gone to stay with her mother, Mrs. Elliott, in Havelock. Mrs. Gibbs has returned to Nelson, after a trip to Wellington. In Dunedin last week a well-merited presentation was made to Mr. J. W. Jago, who is retiring from active membership of the choir of Moray Place Congregational Church. The members of the congregation met at the gentleman’s residence. After partaking of afternoon tea, Mr. Cooke, organist, referred to the occasion of the gathering and the long period during whieh Mr. Jago had been associated with the choir, and proposed that, instead of withdrawing from them altogether, Mr. Jago should accept the position of an honorary member. He then introduced Mr. Robert Greig, who, on behalf of the choir, presented Mr. Jago with a gold sovereign case, bearing the following inscription: “Presented to J. W. Jago, Esq., by the members of the Moray Place Congregational Church choir as a memento of very pleasant relations extending over many years. Dunedin, 28th April, 1900." Mr. Jago, in replying, referred to the many friendships he had formed through his association with the choir, and thanked the donors for their kindly expressions and tangible recognition of their mutual fellowship, The sale of the Ludlam Park estate at the Lower Hutt, Wellington, by Mr. Kennedy Macdonald this week was a phenomenal success, every section being sold lot by lot, the sections realising an average of £59 each, Mr. Macdonald had not wielded the hammer for over five years, and received many congratulations at the conclusion upon the way the sale was conducted. Mr. and Mrs. Pat. Campbell, “Islam" (Chrbstchurch), returned to Christchurch on Friday from their short visit to Wellington, to attend the wed- ’ ding of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston there. Mrs. C. S. and Miss Thomas intend residing at Searl’s Hotel (Wellington) for some months to come, before taking a prolonged trip to the Old Country. Miss Sands, who has been visiting Mrs. William Bayly, of New Plymouth, lias returned to her home in Hamilton. Miss Hutcheson, who has been enjoying a few weeks' visit to Nelson, has returned to Blenheim. Miss Williamson, of Gisborne, who was returning home by the Westralia from a visit South, is at present in Auckland, the guest of Miss Pierce, having been brought on by the Westralin, which was unable to land her passengers at Gisborne.

Dr. and Miss Boor hare left Melson en route for England, where they in-> tend to reside in future. Before leaving Dr. Boor was presented with a handsome mounted greenstone paperknife and a. matchbox from the Melson section of the New Zealand Branch of the British Medical Association. Dr. Boor was also the recipient of a purse of sovereigns from his many Nelson friends. Mrs. Kempthorne (Nelson) has gone to Wellington to see Dr. and Miss Boor (her father and sister) off. Mr. and Mrs. Graham, of Hamilton, have been visiting New Plymouth, but have now returned. A very popular presentation was made last week at Normanby, when a pleasant little ceremony took place at Normanby, when Miss Mabel Synnott was presented by the teachers and scholars with a nice handbag as a mark of respect for her, and also of regret at her removal to the Ilawera school. Miss Synnott was deservedly popular at the Normanby school, and teachers and scholars expressed every good wish for her future welfare. Mr Clarkson, headmaster, made the presentation, which Miss Synnott acknowledged in a few well chosen remarks. The Hon. J. D. Ormond, Hawke's Bay, was present at the Wellington races to see Jabber annex the Thompson Handicap, the win of both horse and owner being a highly popular one. The Rev. C. C. Harper has been appointed eurate to All Saints.’ Church. Palmerston North, and was inducted in his new charge by Bishop Wallis on Tuesday last. Mr H. S. Wardell (Wellington) has been quite-prostrated by a severe attack of influenza, but has sufficiently recovered to be able to go for a change of air to Napier, where he is rapidly approaching convalescence. Mr and Mrs Stoney have returned to Blenheim from a very pleasant visit to Auckland, and are both much invigorated by the change. Miss Fahler, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs A. D. -Gray, of New Plymouth, for some time, has returned to her home in Auckland. Bishop Wallis has been . visiting Otaki .and Palmerston North, and returned to ' Wellington" this week. Mr and Mrs 11. Gray and Misses Gray (3) who have been visiting Rotorua, returned to New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Harold Johnston, Wellington, have taken the residence in Thorndon Quay, recently occupied by -Mr and Mrs Percy Baldwin. Mr Napier Bell, C.E„ Is at present in Nelson. Mr George Fisher, M.H.R., accompanied by Mrs Fisher, has been cruising round the southern lighthouses and outstanding islands in the Hinemoa. Mrs Wix and Miss W’ix, Wellington, are visiting friends in Ashburton. New Zealand's brave and hardy men Will drive the Boers from hill to glen. Old England's sons have not forgot Majuba Hill—that dreadful blot. They'll tight stll weathers, fine or wet, Nor care for cold that they may get, Which knowing well they can endure By taking Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.