Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XX, 19 May 1900, Page 951

Personal Paragraphs.

Mr George Hutchison. M.H.R.. who has been spending some months in South Africa, is returning to Wellington this month, in order to be present at the opening of Parliament in June next. Mr and Mrs 11. Wharton Shaw, and their children, from Melbourne, who have been visiting their friends in Nelson and Cambridge since the beginning of February, left Auckland on Monday for Wellington and Dunedin. A few days will be spent in each town before returning to Melbourne. Mr, and Mrs T. Mowat, of Marton, are visiting Blenheim, where they are staying with Mrs J. Mowat. Another old resident of Picton. Mr Arthur Bartlett, a much trusted employee of the Railway Department, has been promoted, and has left Picton for the South. As Mr Bartlett will be on the move for some time, his family will remain .in Pieton for the present. Mr Robertson, of Dunedin, has succeeded Mr H. D. Wilmot in the Cullensville (Picton) school. Mr and Mrs W. B. Common left for England via ’Frisco. Though Mr Common has disposed of both his business and his home, we hope New Zealand will'have sufficient attraction to bring them back again. Mr W. Moore (Dunedin), was in Christchurch last week. Mr G. G. Stead and Mr Pat Campbel! have returned to Christchurch from the North. Miss Isabel Sheriffs (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Connal. (anal Reserve. Mrs W. Bell ("North Bank." Wa.iran Valley), was suddenly called to Christchurch on account of her mother’s illness, but arrived too late to see her alive, Mr, Mrs. and Miss Pogson left Nelson last week for Auckland, a large number of friends were on the wharf to wish them “good-bye.” Miss Tendall. of the Wanganui Gills’ College, has'been appointed Lady Principal of the Nelson Girls’ College. Mr and Mrs Teschemaker, “Avondale,” returned to Blenheim from a visit to the South. -Mr George Fisher, the second son of Mr G. Fisher. M.H.R., for Wellington, left Wellington in the Tropea for South Africa. Mr J. 11. Witheford, son of Mr Witheford, the newly-eleeted M.H.R. for Auckland, left by the same steamer, also for South Africa. Miss Jennie West gave an “At Home” on the 9th in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms to say good-bye to her many friends. Her wedding takes place at a very early date, but will be a quiet one. She gave a farewell organ recital at Merivale recently. Mr and Mrs F. M. Wallace are spending the holidays at Sumner. Mr Fred Fell, Pelorus Sound, is another victim to Ihe war mania. lie has gone to South Africa to tight for Queen and country. Miss Beauchamp, “Anikiwa,” Queen Charlotte Sound, has gone to spend a few weeks in Wellington. Mr J. Conolly, of Blenheim, has been enjoying a month's holiday, which he spent in visiting his parents. Judge and Mrs Conolly, in Auckland. Mrs W. Izard. Gloucester-street, Christchurch, gave a small dance at her residence bn Friday evening-. Miss Edith Turner, of “Ravenseliffe." Queen Charlotte Sound, who has. been staying with her sister. Mrs Simpson, in Blenheim, for several months, returned to Picton last week, and spent a few days with Mrs Smith, previous to returning to her home in the Sound. Canon St. Hill, of Havelock, was entertained at a farewell social on Wednesday last, ami was presented with a beautifully rfamed and illuminated address by the parishioners, while the Misses St. Hill were the recipients of a dressing ease and a. pair of silver candlesticks. Speeches were made by the Rev. J. Hobbs, and several of the parishioners during the evening, a!) making eulogistic reference to the good work done in their midst by Cancn and the Mieses St. Hill. Canon St. Hill having feelingly responded, a. very pleasant musical evening was spent by all present, and many good wishes were expressed for a pleasant trip, and th* speedy return of the guesls of (he evening, who have since left for a trip to England.

lion. W. Jenings, who has been on a visit to Auckland, has returned to his uncle, Mr Seffern, New Plymouth. Mrs and Miss Buller spent a few days in Christchurch, en route to Auckland, which is to be their future home, Mr Buller being* stationed there. Captain McClatehie. of Christchurch, is visiting* his daughter, Mrs A. McIntosh, of New Plymouth. Airs Atkinson and Miss Trix Atkinson, of Nelson, have gone for a trip to Christchurch. Airs Allen, wife of the manager of the Bank of .New Zealand, New Plymouth, who has been on a visit to Wellington, has now returned. Mrs and Aliss Arthur Atkinson, of Nelson, have gone to Wellington for a few weeks. Aliss I. Coldwater, from Auckland, is spending her holidays with her parents in New Plymouth. Mrs Childs, who has been spending some weeks with her mother. Mrs Perrin, of Nelson, has returned to her home in Motueka A’alley. Airs and Miss Skeet, who have been away for some time down South, have returned to New Plymouth. Dr. De Lisle has received the appointment of Government Health Commissioner for Napier. Air W. Alowbray. of Auckland, has been paying New Plymouth a short visit. Airs Stow, Bank of New Zealand, Picton. was unfortunately capsized by a bicyclist, on her way to Christchurch on Sunday evening, but beyond a few bruises and a shaking, she was none the worse for her adventures.

Miss AL Webster (New Plymouth), who has been visiting Archdeacon Stocker, of Invercargill, and relations at Wellington, has now returned. Mrs Reece, of Christchurch, has issued invitations for a Children’s Fancy Dress Ball on the Queen’s Birthday, so the little people have a good time comMiss E. Standish, who has been visiting* her relations in Christchurch, has returned to her home in New Plymouth. Mrs Booth returned to Nelson last week from Auckland. Miss A. Lusk, of Auckland, is visiting her sister. Mrs Pollen, of New Plymouth. Mrs and the Misses Johansen returned to their home in Motueka last week after a pleasant trip in the North Is land. Air S. Reunell, who has been visiting Sydney. Melbourne, etc., has returned to New Plymouth. Dr. and Mrs Andrew, of Nelson, have gone to Wellington for a few days. Miss M. Sellers, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs William Bayly, of New Plymouth. Airs Glasgow, of Nelson, has gone to stay with Mrs 11. Glasgow, Christchurch. Airs Woodhouse, of New Plymouth, is visiting her relations in Auckland. Airs T. Weston, who has been visiting Airs 11. Weston, of New Plymouth, has returned to Christchurch. Aliss Ethel Standish (New Plymouth) is visiting her relatives, Mr and Mrs Frank Standish, at Ashburton.

Mr and Mrs Lane, of Tasmania, have returned home.

Mr G. N. Pierce, of Napier, who lias been manager of the New Zealand insurance Company there for several years, has been promoted to the managership of the Auckland Branch of the Company, and leaves for that city very shortly.

Mr and Mrs Arthur Rolleston, (Christchurch), are the guests of Mr and Mrs Buckley, at “Tagmhar,” Ashburton; Miss Buckley (Christchurch), also forming one of the same house party.

News has been received in Napier that Mr E. T. Savers, formerly a resident there, has been very successful in theatrical circles in England, and is booked with several well known theatrical companies for the next, year. Mr Sayers was a great favourite when in Napier, and his many friends ivill be delighted to hear of his success.

Captain Todd, of Napier, left by the “Muraroa” for the North last week. Miss O’Callaghan, from Dunedin, is visiting Mrs Standish, of New Plymouth.

Miss Eva Western. Mount Pleasant, I’ieton, who has been visiting Mrs 11. C. Seymour, at “Tyntesfield.” lias returned home, having cycled most of the distance there and back.

Mr George Swan, son of the Mayor of Napier, left, Hawke’s Bay on Saturday last, and intends taking up his residence in Wanganui. Miss Bendall, of Wellington, has been staying in Napier, and returned home last week. Mr H. .1. Blow. Under-Secretary for the Public Works Department, who recently went to England in connection with the Midland Kailway Seizure Case, returned to New Zealand again by the Moana. Mr s. J. -lago, the Napier Postmaster, has been promoted to Wellington. After 14 years’ residence in Napier he will be greatly missed by his many friends. At the meet of the Hawke’s Bay Hounds at Springhill last week, Mr J. Ireland, the Whip, met with a nasty accident, as his horse, in jumping, put both feet in a hole and- fell, throwing Mr Ireland and breaking his collar bone.

Mrs Arthur Parmer has returned home to Blenheim, from a most enjoyable visit to Nelson, where she was the guest of Mrs Presha.w.

On the arrival of Mr and Mrs Earnest White at Oakburne station, after their honeymoon last week, they were met l>y the employees of the station, and presented with a handsome marble ••lock, as a token of ttie respect and goodwill in which they are held by the men.

Dr. Pennyfather (England) is spendin a few weeks with friends in Dunedin. Miss Chaytor, of “Marshlands,” Marlborough, who is now in England, takes a great interest in our brave boys at the front, naturally as she has two brothers. Captain Edward Chaytor, and Lieut. Darcy Chaytor, at the front. Miss Chaytor, in conjunction with several old New Zealanders, interest themselves in procuring dainties and necessaries for the New Zealand contingents.

Dr. and Mrs Ronald, of Napier, have returned from a fortnight’s visit to the South.

Canon St. Hill, of Havelock, and the Aliases St. Hill have left on a long visit to England. Mrs .1. Bell, who has been detained in Nelson for several months, on account of the illness of her sou, a Nelson College boy. has returned to Blenheim, bringing him with her, and driven out to "Hillersden.”

Miss Una Hitehings has returned to her home in Napier after a long visit to Wellington, ami Miss Kate' Ditchings is now staying in the latter city.

Mrs Hubert Morton, of Napier, has returned from Dunedin.

Mrs G. Pasley (Gisborne), is staying in Pieton with her sister-inlaw, Mrs 11. F. Thompson.

-Miss Alice Law, L.R.A.M., London, has issued invitations for a private pianoforte recital, for Friday evening in the Lecture Hall, Y.M.C.A. Rooms, Auckland. As Miss Law is also a certificated pupil of Mr Philip Halstead, ami holds a diploma from Leipsic. Conservatoire, lovers of music will have, a treat in store. She is to be assisted by Mr Hamilton Hodges. Mr John Duncan, "The Grove,” Picton, has been elected Chairman of the Pelorus Road Bourd.

Miss Rees, of Gisborne, who has been paying a visit to her sister, Mrs Lusk, of Napier, returned last week. Miss F. Sutton, of Napier, is spending her holiday s in Wellington.