Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue II, 14 July 1900, Page 83

Personal Paragraphs.

A number of personals from our Wellington and other correspondents arrived too late for the present issue. Correspondents are asked to note that all news must reach this office not later than Monday for the same week’s issue. Miss Coward (Mrs Wynn-Williams’ niece) is returning from Christchurch to England by the Paparoa, leaving from Wellington next week. Mr and Mrs Graham Roberts (of Christchurch) nee Miss Raphael, are going to England on a visit, and are passengers by the Paparoa, leaving Wellington on the 12th July. Professor and Mrs Mitchell Clarke, of Christchurch, have gone up to Wellington for the vacation. Miss Nora Merton, of Christchurch, goes up to Wellington at the end of this month with the hockey team, and will be the guest of Mrs Embling, Tinakori Road. While there she will make her debut, and will no doubt have a very gay time. Miss Malet has rooms with Mrs Preston at Sumner for the winter. Mr and Mrs Rutherford (New Plymouth) came down to be present at the wedding of Professor Rutherford in Christchurch. Mrs A. Davidson, of the Bluff Hill, Napier, is paying a visit to Mrs Troutbeck, of Wanganui. The Misses Seale and Balfour contemplate taking over the “Geisha” tea rooms, Napier, now carried on by the Misses Morecroft. ■ Miss Simcox, of Waipukurau, is staying with Mrs Coleman, of “Waititirau,” Barrack Hill, Napier. Mr F. Moeller, of Napier, received this morning the sad news of the death of his brother, who went with the First Contingent to South Africa. His death took place at Springfontein, and on receipt of the information in Napier the flags were hoisted half-mast high throughout the town. Mr Arthur Gore aud his step-son, Mr IT. Burke, have been appointed registrar and assistant-registrar of births, marriages and deaths in Napier. Mr Gerald Allen, writing to his friends in Picton, says of two Marlborough boys that Lieut. Darcy Chaytpr,. who suffered severely from enteric fever, is going home to England for a few months to recruit his health, and Lieut. Canavan is still at a sanatorium near Capetown, but is progressing favourably. He also was a victim to enteric fever. Miss E. M. Allen, who has been to Christchurch for Degree Day, has returned home to Picton with her Master of Arts and Honours diplomas. She is being congratulated by many friends, who are proud of Picton having produced the first girl graduate in the province. Mr Smith, late wharfinger at Picton, left for England last week on important private business. Unfortunately, Mr Smith has had to resign his appointment, as the Government could not grant him six months' leave of absence. Mr Smith has been a most efficient officer, and the public generally regret his departure. Mrs Smith and family remain in Pieton. Miss Holm, Wellington, is spending her holidays with some of her old school friends, the Misses Allen, in Picton. Miss Speed left Picton last week for South Africa, via Sydney, where she joins the Australasian. Miss Speed has letters of introduction to Mrs Pilcher, at the Cape, also to Lady Roberts, from her Picton relations. She will also be assisted in attaining her ambition of nursing the wounded by various old Picton friends—the Messrs. Allen, etc., —who are at the Cape. Miss Glendinning has left Napier for Wairoa. The Dean of Waiapu is endeavouring to raise funds for the erection of a chapel at the. north-east side of the Napier Cathedral, as a means of commemorating the declaration of peace in South Africa. It is estimated that the building will cost about £7OO.

Captain H. De Lisle, cousin of Dr. De Lisle, of Napier, is doing good work in South Africa, and has twice been commended for his skill and bravery on the field of battle.

Mr J. H. D. Kerr, of the Union Bunk, Napier, has been promoted to Wellington. lie was previous to his departure presented by the manager, Mr Antill, with a handsome Gladstone bag. The presentation was made on behalf of his fellow-clerks, by whom he will be greatly missed. Mr Arthur Towsey, the well-known musician of Auckland, has been asked to accept the post, of organist at St. Matthew’s. Mr Towsey occupied the position some years ago, but resigned for a period. It is now hoped he will again give the congregation his valuable services. Sir John Hall, who has been spending tome time in Auckland, returned home last week. Mr Chas. Winkelmann, who has been appointed Director of the Government Native Technical Schools at Whirinaki, Hokianga. is at present in Auckland on business in collection wi.h technical work. Mrs Lucas, of Blenheim, is taking advantage of the midwinter holidays to pay a visit to friends in Wellington. Dr. Gale, of Kaikoura. is visiting Blenheim, where he is staying at Mrs Waddy’s, Maxwell Road. Mrs C. 11. Mills, Dunheath House, Blenheim, has gone to Wellington, to participate in the gaieties of the session. Miss Bradford, of Wellington, is visiting her sister, Mrs Sturtevant, in Blenheim. Miss Parsons, Kaikoura, has come to spend a few weeks in Blenheim, and is staying at Mrs Waddy’s.

Miss Stace, Robin Hood Bay, has been spending a week with Mrs Chaytor, “Marshlands,” Blenheim. Mrs Gillon (Wellington) is paying a visit to Mrs Richardson “Meadowbank," Blenheim. Miss Mabin (Blenheim), has gone to make a short visit to friends in Wellington. Mrs Lambie has returned to Birch Hill, after spending a fortnight in town with Mrs Chaytor, at “Marshlands,” Blenheim. Miss Broad (Wellington), arrived in Blenheim on Saturday, to pay a visit to various friends. Mr J. Moore, Wellington, of the Missions to Seamen, is doing yeoman service in the cause of temperance among the seamen, having persuaded no fewer (han 262 seamen to sign the pledge of total abstinence during the year. Mr G. Fowlds, M.H.R. for Auckland city, lectured on South Africa in the Terrace Congregational Schoolroom in Wellington, and was accorded a good reception. Professor and Mrs McKenzie, Wellington, are on a visit to the Hon, 301111 McKenzie. Miss Cornwall, New Plymouth, is paying a visit to Mrs W. T. L. Travers, at the Lower Hutt, Wellington. Mrs Adams, Wellington, has been spending a few days at Featherstone with Mrs W. Barton. Miss Iris Hunter Brown left Nelson on Friday to return to her missionary work in Japan. Her mother and sister accompanied her as fur as Wellington. There were also a large number of friends on the wharf to wish her God ■peed.

Mrs Pearson returned to Wellington last week after an enjoyable visit to sunny Nelson. Miss D. Pollen, of Wellington, who has been on a visit to Mrs Hunter Brown, Nelson, returned to her home last week. Mr Skerrett, of Wellington, was the guest of Mr and Mrs Kingdon, Nelson, last week. Mrs Dr. Morris is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Seddon, in Wellington. Very pleasant afternoon teas were given during last week by Lady Douglas aud Mrs Pynseut in Wellington. In our issue of June 30th a photogravure of Lieut. Hovell, and another of Lieut. Collett were acknowledged to the wrong photographer. The pictures were taken by Mr Kinsey, the well-known photographer, to whom we now express our regret that the mistake should have occurred, and cur indebtedness for his courtesy to us in forwarding the prints. Professor and Mrs Brown, Wellington, are spending the inid-winter vacation of Victoria College in Nelson. Mr McMaster, a member of the Royal Irish Academy, is visiting New Zealand for the benefit of his health, and is at present in Wellington. Mr McMaster intends staying some months in New Zealand before returning to Ireland. Mr George Hutchison, M.H.R., leaves for South Africa with his family about the end of July, and his large residence in Hobson-street, Wellington, is to be sold this week. Mr and Mrs Herries. Bay of Islands, have arrived in Wellington for the sessiou, and are staying at Mrs Malcolm’s, on The Terrace. Mrs Carlile, Napier, has returned home from her six weeks’ visit to Wellington. Mrs Nancarrow, of Greymouth, is visiting Nelson. Mi ss Webb-Bowen left Nelson last week for Wellington, where she will spend several weeks enjoying the gaieties of the Empire City. Miss D. Richmond. Wellington, is on a short visit to Mrs \rthur Atkinson, Nelson. Miss Leggatt has returned to Nelson after a lengthy visit South.