Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XXIV, 16 June 1900, Page 1120

Personal Paragraphs.

Several personal items have been crowded out this week. His Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Ranfurly. Lady Constance Knox, the lion. Hill-Trevor, and the Government House suite, are to leave this day (Wednesday) for Wellington. At the time of writing- it is just possible that Lady Ranfurly and her daughter may be obliged to postpone their departure 1 owing- to the i ndisposition of th< latter, but the Governor will in any ease go through, as his presence in Wellington is required on official business. I’hc departure of His Excellency and tin* Countess of Ranfurly from Auckland will he much regretted in that city. The innumerable acts of kindness and thought, and the downright hard work which have characterised their stay in the Northern capital, have won the respect and regard of the whole community, and the Earl and Countess of Ranfurly will assuredly be missed as no occupants of Government House have ever been missed before. On Monday a deputation of veterans was received at Government House, and presented an address. In the afternoon the Governor and the Hon. Hill-Tievor, A.D.C., went to the races at Ellerslie. The Countess of Ranfurly visited the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor on the same afternoon. Mr and Mrs E. Bloomfield, of Parnell. Auckland, have gone on a visit to Australia, and expect to be away some time. I’he Mayor of Auckland has returned from the Waikato, and has resumed his municipal duties. His health is greatly improved by the rest and change. Mr and Mrs Griffiths, of Auckland, have left for England, whence they go to South Africa. Mr P. J. Kelly (Christchurch) has been appointed chief clerk in the Locomotive Office, Wellington. Before his departure from the South, Mr Kelly was presented with a purse of sovereigns by his many friends there, as a parting souvenir. Mr and Mrs .John Boss have left Glasgow’ for Frankfort (Germany). The many friends of Mr Ross will be pleased to learn that his health has jjuuch improved. Air William Wilson and Mr A. G. Horton, from Auckland, have arrived in London.

Mrs and Miss Kirk, of Takapuna, Auckland, are enjoying the sights of London. Mr Arthur Myers and his mother (Mrs Myers) have arrived in London. Mr and Mrs Jim Donald have gone to Dunedin to be present at the marriage of Miss McLean and Mr Reid of Elderslie. Mrs G. G. Stead grave a very enjoyable afternoon tea to some of her friends at the Ladies' Club, Worces terstreet, one afternoon last week. Mrs T. J. Peacock gave a large euchre party at “Ha w kesbury'* an the 6th as a farewell to Miss Kinsey. Mrs T. \V. Stringer gave a euchre liarty an Saturday evening at the Ladies' Club, Woreester-street. -Mrs Roc h fort Snow gave a dance at the Art Gallery, Arinagh-vstrert, on the 7th .June. On dit that Mr A. S. Clarkson is having shortly for South Africa. Mr St unit and his niece Miss Stuart (Glasgow), who are travelling about New Zealand, spent a few days in Blenheim with Mr and Mrs Orr. last week, and left on Wednesday for Auckland, and Rotorua. From there they will go on to Sydney, and then to Vancouver, and across Canada, home. Mrs Duckworth has abandoned her trip to Australia, and from there to England, at any rate for a time, and has returned to Blenheim, with her sister. Miss L. Eyes, and is for the present staying with Mrs Empson. in Maxwell Road. Mr and Mrs G. Watts, “ Lansdowne.*’ were in Blenheim last Monday, and went to Pict on in order to say goodbye to Mrs Sweet. Mr Watts' sister, who is returning io India somewhat unexpectedly. They drove out to the run again the next day. but Mrs Watts is again in town in order that she may be near the doctor, as her hand is poisoned by a cat's bite, and is staying with Mrs Bright. Mrs Monro, “Bankhouse," Blenheim, is making a short visit to Wellington. Mr James Greensill (Waikawa, Picton) has gone to Wellington to visit his cousins, Mr and Mrs Balcombe Brown. Airs Henry Harris (Pelorus Sound) is in Pict oil staying with her people, Mr and Mrs 'l'.’ Philpotts. 'rhe roof of Mr Toswill’s house, at the French Pass, was blown off during the gale last week. It was not to be found next day, so probably it was blown out to sea. It is anticipated that Lord Roberts, if he visits New Zealand, will be in Picton for a lime, as he has several first cousins and old friends in the place. The Greensills, of ••Brooklyn." and Waikawa, and Baillies, of Broadwav and Para, being among them. .Miss Tendall has arrived in Nelson from Wanganui, and began her new* duties as Lady Principal of the Girls' College last week. Miss Mabel Teudall, of Christchurch, is in Nelson for the winter term, and will give lessons in cookery al the Girls’ College. Mrs Hay ter, of South Canterbury, is staying with her sister, Miss Huddleston, “Maitai House.'’ Nelson. Mrs Sweet, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Watts, in Nelson, and friends in other parts of New Zealand, has left Nelson en route for her home in India. Her departure from Nelson is much regretted by her many friends. Mrs Watts, of Nelson, has accompanied Mrs Sweet as far as Wellington. Mr and Mrs Raynier, late of India, have decided to reside in Nelson, and have taken the house lately occupied by Mr and Mrs Pogson, in HardyMisses Pearce and Gallately. of the Girls* College teaching staff (Nelson), spent an enjoyable holiday in Dunedin. Mrs Chatterton, of Nelson, has gone to Wellington to meet her sister, who is expected to arrive from Germany this week. Mr K. I). Webster, of the Eastern Extension Cable Company’s staff,Cable Bay, left Nelson last week en route for Singapore, whither he has been transferred on promotion. Mr Webster has been very popular on the station, and was given a most enthusiastic send-off. He was also the recipient of a suitable memento from his fellow-officers. TO DARKEN GREY HAIR. Lockyer’s Sulphur Hair Restorer, quickest, safest, best; restores the natural colour. Lockyer's, the real English Hair Restorer. T-araf Bottles, la 6<l. everyw here, — CAd v

Dr. Talbot, of the Nelson Hospital, spent a few days in Wellington, and returned to Nelson last week. Mrs Mackie, of Nelson, has gone for a short trip to Wellington. The Hon. J. McGowan (Minister of Mines) was iu Nelson last week. Mr Napier Hell, who has been engaged for the past month in his inspection of Nelson Harbour, has gone to the West Coast. Mr Marriott (a son of Dean Marriott), of the Bathurst Cathedral, New South Wales, is at present visiting Nelson for the sake of liis health, and is the guest of the Bishop and Mrs Mu les, "Bishopdale."’ Miss Pitt’s marriage to Mr McDonald is to take place in Nelson this to the recent death of the bride’s mother. The Corrick family of musicians gave a performance in Nelson on Saturday night and were much appreciated. Mrs Murray Aynsley (Eketahuna) is visiting friends in Wellington, and is at present staying with Mis Wallis, at Bishopscourt. Mrs C. Pharazyn (Longwood, Featherston), is spending some weeks with her parents, Mr and Mrs Izard, in Wellington. Mrs Moorhouse (Christchurch) has returned home from her long visit to Mrs Rhodes, in Wellington. Mrs Warren (Wellington) has gone to Te Ante, Hawke’s Bay. to pay a visit to her parents, the Rev. Samuel and Mrs Williams. Miss Rose T'abnrt (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Rhodes, at the Grange, in Wellington. His Excellency the Governor has promised to open the new wing of the Ohiro Home, in Wellington, which is to lie finished at the end of •Tune. '1 he Ven. Archdeacon Devoy. of Wellington. leaves during July or August for England, in order to attend the General Chapter of the Soe'ety of Mary, which meets in November in France or England. Dean Carew, of Greymouth, accompanies him as colonial delegate. Before returning to the colony the rev. gentlemen intend paving a visit to Ireland, and expect to return early in the New Year. ‘HVNYADI JANOS.’ Professor Virchow, as one of the first to recognise the value of this popular Aperient Water, testifies to its having g-ivc-n him invariably satisfactory results. He considers it ‘one of the most valuable of the curative agents at our disposal.’ Sold everywhere.—(Advt.) The Petone Navals intend issuing invitations for a plain and fancy dress ball, which is to take place on the 15th June, iu the Petone Drill Shed. Tite ball is to be a very large one. and. judging from the scale on which the preparations are being carried out. promises to be a great sucl.ieutenaiit Murray Gardener, of No. 1 Service Company, Permanent Militia. Wellington,' left Wellington on Wednesday last, in the Waikare, for Sydney, en route for England, iu order to undergo an eighteen months’ course of gunnery instiction there. When you least expect it. perhaps, standing in a draught to enjoy the fresh air. or upon damp ground, you cafeh a cold. For these colds and coughs, and. in fact, all throat and lung troubles. Dr. Pascall’s Cough Mixture has a good reputation in effect mg a quick cure. By the advertisement it will be seen that Dr. Pascall’s Cough Mixture is procurable front all medicine vendors. It is highly recommended. Mr Harry Staee. and Miss Bertha Staee. have returned to Robin Hood’s Bay. near Blenheim, from an enjoyable visit to relatives in the Wairarapa. Who beat the Englishmen at cricket? Who taught them how to play? Who played the deuce with every wicket? Australia leads the way. What plays the deuce with cough or cold? What makes consumptives fewer? Oh. what is that worth more than gold? Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Mr George Hutchison. M.H.R., Wellington, with his family, leaves Wellington shortly to reside in South Africa. Mr and Mrs Hutchison will be very much missed socially, having been exceedingly popular, and their entertainments during the winter ha - e always been quite a feature of the sessional gaieties. Mrs (Dr.) Scott has started business as n chemist in Picton. Mrs Scott hns acted us sole dispenser to her husband

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