Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue IV, 28 July 1900, Page 169

Personal Paragraphs.

Miss Dunnet, of Ponsonby, Auckland. left last Monday by the Zealandia for Sydney on a three months’ visit.

The third of the series of euchre parties in connection with the Auckland Lawn Tennis Club takes place in the Masonic Hall, I’rinees-street, next Thursday evening-. Air George Seale, formerly of Pieton, writes cheery letters from Western Australia, where he is doing well in his profession as it civil engineer.

Miss Helen Beauchamn and Miss Robertson, “Anikiwa." paid a visit to Mrs Greensill, at Waikawa recently. Mrs. Riddiford is. giving a dance on Monday next at her residence, Lower Hutt. A special train will convey the guests from town. The Heretaunga Mounted Rifles held their annual ball on Tuesday last in the Sydney-street Hall. Wellington. His Excellency the Governor is to open the Wiriokino Bridge on the 30th of July. Mr and Mrs W. Bidwell, Rototawai, were among the visitors to Wellington for the Winter Steeplechase Meeting-, held at the Hutt racecourse, ami stopped at the Royal Oak. Mr Alexander Grant, late district traffic manager on the Auckland railways. has been promoted to the position of superintendent of the Wellington district, and carries with him to Wellington the best wishes of all with whom he has been brought into contact during - his 25 years' occupation of the position of traffic manager, his uniform courtesy and integrity havingwon him hosts of friends. MTGeorge Hunter. Porangatihati, was among - the Hawke’s Bay representative at the Wellington races last week, and was the guest of Mr and Mrs W. H. S. Moorhouse at “Knollingly” during his stay. A Pieton boy—Mr Walter lleblcy - who is in South Africa with the Fourth Contingent, is noted for his daring feats of horsemanship. He lias been made rough rider for his troop, to break in the horses no one else dares to ride. The work is dangerous, but he is used to it. Mr Thomas Wilford, M.11.R. for the Suburbs, has been appointed a member of the Wellington Harbour Hoard, in place of Mr - John Hutcheson. M.11.R., whose three years’ term of office as a member of the Board expired at the end of last month. Mr G. L. Denniston (Dunedin) has been appointed Consul of Belgium at Dunedin. Mr E. H. Cameron (Waimate) has sold his property at Studholme, and intends taking a trio to Australia. Miss Webb-Bowen (Nelson) is staying with friends in Wellington for some weeks. The death of Mrs. Izard (sent - .), of Hobsou-street, Wellington, which occurred on Wednesday last, came upon her numerous friends as a great shock. Though Mrs. Izard has for some time been in poor health,it was not thought, that her end was so near. She leaves a large family and a number of close relations, for whom great sympathy is expressed. Mrs and Miss Hunter-Brown are paying a short visit io Wellington from Nelson. Mr ami Mrs Graham Roberts (Ashburton) left in the PaparOa this week for a visit to England and the Paris Exhibition, spending - a few days in Wellington, where they joined the steamer. Bishop Wilson (Melanesia) is expected to join Mrs Wilson in Wellington shortly, on his return from the Islands. Mr and Mrs Michel Clark (Christchurch) ore visiting Mrs Clark's parents, the Hon. Dr. and Mrs Grace, in Wellington, for some of the sessional gaieties. The Nelson Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are hard at work this winter. The fine comedy, “The Guv’nor,” is to be staged next week, and the pretty opera “lolanthe’’ will foliotv some weeks later.

Dr. Wegener. a Berlin press representative, has been staying at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. From there he proceeds to China. The installation of the electric power plant in Rotorua in connection with the drainage system is making good progress. The excavations st the Okere Falls are nearly completed, amt the erection of the buildings will shortly be commenced. The poles for carrying the wires are now in position to about the half-way point, between the town and the dynamo station. Mrs. Frank Rhodes' friends are delighted to see her in Napier again after a long absence. Miss Cotterill, of Fitzroy Road, Napier, has been staying with Mrs Frank Perry at “Crissoge,” Hastings. Mr. Denton, the well-known tenor, who has been in Napier for some weeks, has returned to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Dalgetty. of Christchurch, are visiting Rotorua. The very cold weather experienced in Rotorua lately changed, it being a little warmer last week on account of the rain. On the 19th, however, there was a return of the cold, snow falling on Mount Ngongataha. The Count and Countess de Coiirte left Rotorua last Monday, after a visit of a month's duration. An earthquake shock was felt in Rotorua early on Thursday afternoon, the 19th. Sir James Hector spent a short, time in Napier, en route for the South, last week. The third Rotorua "At Home" was held hist Thursday, the 12th. It was very enjoyable. Amongst those present were Mesdames Kenny, Barron. Griffiths, Malfroy, Ashton, Wtlson, etc.; Misses Graham. Yates (Auckland). Cruickshank, Browning. Entpson. Malfroy, Griffiths (3), Martyn, Hickson; Messrs Barron, Wilson. Boyd (Fiji), Ashton. Webber. Shearman, Kenny (Auckland), Jowett. Hope, Godwin, and a number of ot hers. A sad and fatal accident occurred (luring a football match al the Recreation ground, Napier, last Saturday. A young man, George Mildred, was pushed down, and, through another youth falling heavily on him. was seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital on Monday, and his death occurred early on Tuesday morning. Much sympathy is felt with his bereaved parents, who are residents of Dannevirkc. Miss Mabsie Day. who lias lieen visiting friends in Nelson for more than a year, is returninug to her home in England by the Pnparoa. She left. Nelson last week. Sir Robert Stout, Chief Justice, held Supreme Court in Nelson last week. Mr W. Preshaw, Manawatn, is spending a short holiday with his parents in Nelson. Miss Spencer, of Milton Road, Napier, gave a most interesting lecture on "Browning" in the Athenaeum last. Tuesday evening. Her clever address was listened to with unflagging interest by a large audience. Mrs. Bowen, of Sea View Terrace, Napier, is staying jn Wellington. Miss Tuke was the successful winner of the gold bangle given by a lady member of the Waiohiki Golf Club. The competition took place last Saturday, and some of those who entered were Mrs. Jardine and the Misses Ormond, Wood, Page, Bowlings, Macfarlane, Shaw. Kennedy, Davis and Chapman. Mrs. Nelson, of Christchurch, is staying in Napier. Miss Reeve, of Auckland, who has been staying with Mrs. Shaw, left Napier last week. Miss Glendmuing, of Wairoa. lias been staying with Mrs. W. Wood, of the Boys’ High School. Napier. Miss Anderson, of Hastings, has left for England. Mrs J. Donald left for Auckland last, week to join her husband there, who preceded her about three weeks. Her little daughter has gone to Dunedin to boarding school. Sir John Hall and his daughter (Mrs Wilson) returned from Auckland and Rotorua last week. Sir James Hector and Mr J. IV. Joynt spent last Monday in Nelson on their way to Auckland, Professor and Mrs Brown, of Wellington, are spending a few days in Nelson.

Mr Cecil Heaps leaves Nelson today to join the Eastern Extension Cable staff at Sydney. Mr and Mrs Morrison, of New Plymouth, are spending a few days in Nelson. Mr and Mrs Young, of Blenheim, are staying with Mrs Renwick, “Newstead.” Nelson. Mr and Mrs Richmond, of “Richmond Brook,’’ Awatere. have been spending a few days in Blenheim, and were staying at the Criterion Hotel. Mr Nolan (Hawera). has been making a short visit to Blenheim, but left again on Saturday afternoon. Mr A. W. Budge, of Toko, near Stratford, has been revisiting his old bojue in Blenheim, but left for PktU>n. en route for Wellington. <<n SatBAlay night. The Misses Fell, bf Picton, spent last Monday in Blenheim, and lunched With their uncle, Mr Budge, at the Criterion Hotel. Miss Kate Hewitt, of Wellington, is visiting her parents in Blenheim. Mrs C. W. Adams returned to Blenheim after a brief visit to Wellington.

Great excitement was caused among the Maoris at Opunake last week by the capture of a large seal on the beach there. Having exhibited the unusual visitor in the town hall, the natives very humanely took the seal down to the sea. and liberated it again. Another New Zealander has distinguished himself at Edinburgh University, Mr Bernard Myers, a former pupil of the Wellington College. having just secured his M.D. degree there with honours. Mrs. John Prouse, of Wellington, is visiting Christchurch, and is at present the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Izett at. the Port Hills.

Miss Gladys Wilding, “Fownhope," is staying with Mrs. Enabling in Wellington for a few weeks. The marriage of Miss Elsa Levin, eldest daughter of the late W. Levin, of Wellington, New Zealand, to Mr Harry Vogel, the eldest son of the late Sir Julius Vogel, was celebrated in London last week. Mr and Mrs Harry Vogel have built themselves a charming new residence near London, where they intend to reside, and will have good wishes for their future happiness expended to them from many friends in all parts of New Zealand.

His Excellency the Governor and Eady Ranfurly have given several dinner parties lately in honour of Rear-Admiral Pearson, who has been their guest at Government House, during the stay of the Royal Arthur in Wellington. On Tuesday evening the following guests received the honour of invitations:—The Bishop and Mrs Wallis, Hon. H. J. Miller, M.L.C., and Mrs Miller, Hon. C. Johnston, Mrs and Miss Johnston, Hon. C. C. Bowler, M.L.C., Hon. L. Cadogan, Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes, Mrs, Miss, and Miss E. Richmond, the Solicitor-General and Mrs Reid, Mrs Rhodes. Dr. and Mrs Anson, Mr and Mrs T. C. Williams, Miss Williams, Mr and Mrs Arthur Pearce, Rev. J. Campbell, Lieutenant V. Bernard. R.N., H.M.S. Royal Arthur, and the Hon. Henrv Cavendish Butler, Hon. A.D.C.

Mr and Mrs Ritchie (Dunedin) are at present visiting Wellington, where they are the guests of Mr and Mrs John Duncan at Fitzherbert Terrace.

The flagship Royal Arthur will most probably remain in Wellington until Saturday next, when she goes to Westport in order that Admiral Pearson may make a thorough inspection of the facilities of that place as the principal coal-producing port in New Zealand.

Mr Harris, of the locomotive branch of the New r Zealand Railway Department, has gone to America in order to superintend the construction of the rolling stock which is being obtained there for the New Zealand Government.

The Wellington Kennel Club have asked Mr Freeman Lloyd, the wellknown English judge of dogs, to act as judge at the annual show of the club in Wellington next month. Mr and Mrs Dennis O'Rorke, Elmwood. Christchurch, are the guests of Mr and Mra Heaton Rhodes in Wellington for the races this week. Sir George Clifford (Stonyhurst) was among the Southern sportsmen who were present at the Wellington

Steeplechase Meeting at the Hutt this week, and also attended the annual sitting of delegates to the New Zealand Racing Conference, which was held in the Parliamentary Buildings in Wellington during the week. On dit that there are to be no balls given at Government House this session in Wellington owing to the loss of relatives in the South African campaign by Lord and Lady Kanfurly, and that the gaieties there will in consequence be restricted to afternoon receptions by the Countess, and the usual sessional dinner parties. Mrs Abbott (Balgownie), Wanganui, is paying a short visit to Wellington.

Mr. M. Fraser, of Burgess, Fraser & Co.. New Plymouth, has gone for a short trip to Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurison. who have been visiting Dunedin, have returned to their home in New Plymouth. The Rev. F. and Miss Larkins, who are at present visiting England, write to say that they propose returning to Auckland the first week in December.

Mrs. McCosh Clark and family are going to reside in Mr. Archie Clark’s house in Remuera, Auckland, and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Clark will occupy the house inhabited by the late Mrs. Clark, on the Remuera Road. Mr. Percy Holt is cleverly arranging all the rooms on the ground floor for the new tenants. Mr. Herbert Fenton, recently assistant secretary of the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Zealand, has arrived in England, and hopes to commence his theological studies immediately. LONDON ITEMS. Mr, Arthur Wicksteed (“Old Settler’’) writes to the “Spectator” from Wanganui suggesting that England should invite 100 New Zealanders, with the horses they rode, to go and see her, and the same number from the contingents of Australia and Canada, in order to show what manner of men we have been sending to fight her battles.

Stanley Rowley put in an appearance at the West of Scotland Harriers’ annual sports, held at Hampden Park, Glasgow, last Tuesday evening, and in the 100-yards handicap gave a taste of his quality by winning his heat from scratch very easily in 10 l-ssecs., and after a magnificent race won his heat in the semi-final round in even time. In the final round Wood, of the Kelburne Football Club, who had also done “evens” from the 7-yards mark, in the semi-final just managed to beatthe Australian crack by six inches in lOsecs. dead after a desperate race. The handicap was judged by Mr Baird’s machine, which worked very satisfactorily. That dancing dervish of the nobility, the Earl of Yarmouth, has at length managed to file his accounts in bankruptcy, and his creditors will shortly receive 10/ in the pound. His Lordship’s debts are over £5OOO, and his visible assets rather more than £ 2000. His bankrupt state was easily explained. He had £3OO a year from his pater, lived at the rate of £3OOO per annum, and borrowed at the rate of 60 per cent. This was prior to his going on the stage in America, where, 'tis said, he made £ 50 a week for a time, but later had to be content with the miserable stipend of £25. The creditors have all accepted the cash composition offered, and I understand the money necessary to pay that dividend anl all legal costs has been deposited with the Trustee in Bankruptcy. The founder of the once-famous Thirteen Club, Mr William Harnett Blanch, has just died at Gravesend. This crusader against superstitions was born at sea while the ship on which his parents were making a trip to Australia was actually crossing the line. His club founded as a protest against the common superstitions of humanity is now extinct. Its members used to dine on Fridays in sets of 13, entered rooms under ladders, spilled salt when they sat down, broke look-ing-glasses, insisted in having crosseyed waiters in attendance, and generally of malice aforethought did all those things which done by accident are supposed to entail bad luck. In order to prove to the poor fools who were superstitious that they had no grounds for their beliefs! Two excellent suggestions, with a view to paving the way for Imperial Federation, are made by W.M.. from the Devonshire Club, in the “Daily Chronicle” to-day: (1) More frequent visits to the colonies by the Royal Family— the

Prince of Wales has not visited Canada since 1861.

(2) A better study of our most interesting colonial history, instead of obsolete Greek and Roman erudition. To adapt a remark of the Kaiser’s: “We want young Britons, not young Greeks and Romans.”

Canon Philip Walsh, of Auckland, who has been absent from his clerical duties since August last, is now in London. Fom Auckland he went to Vancouver, and thence by the C.P.R to Quebec, making a short stay at the principal places of interest en route. Coming over sea to Liverpool, Canon Walsh proceeded to Ireland, arriving in the “distressful” country early in October. There he wintered and passed the spring, paying visits to Killarney, Cork and other centres. He came to London by way of Bristol a couple of weeks ago. His metropolitan programme will probably occupy him for another fortnight, and then he makes for Paris. A few days -at the Exhibition and sundry side trips will bring him to the end of his European tour, and he leaves Marseilles by the next. Messagerie steamer for Melbourne. There he hopes to stay for a month with his brother, Dr. Butler Walsh, before concluding his homeward trek to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Whitehorne Moore, who left the colony early this year iu order to escape wintering in Auckland. and for the benefit of Mrs Moore’s health, landed in London by the India early in May. and consequently come in for a long spell of rather bad weather. After spending three weeks in Plymouth with relatives they repaired to Bath for a short time, and reached London early in June. After a few days in the Metropolis they returned to the West Country’, and from thence will make short excursions to the provinces. Mrs Moore’s health has much improved by the trip, and consequently they find life in the Old Country very pleasant. The duration of their stay is at present whoUy uncertain. Among the guests at the New Zealand dinner was Mr D’Arcy Chaytor, of Marlborough, who took part in the capture of Cronje’s army', and was subsequently invalided Home with enteric fever. Although able to attend the dinner, he is looking very weak, and pulled down, and will need a thorough building up before he is quite himself again. Mr E. Langguth. the AustroHungarian Consul, who came Home last December on, it it understood, a semi-official mission in connection with the trouble between the Austrian and colonial gumdiggers, stayed on the Continent throughout the winter and spring, “doing” Austria, Germany, Holland and Belgium. He felt the severe weather on the Continent pretty keenly, and suffered considerably in health, but is now pretty well himself again. Mr Langguth came to London early this month, and, after visits in the North of England, will go over to Paris and thence will tour Alsace, Lorraine and Switzerland. He intends to make the return voyage to Australia by the Konigin Luise, which steamer he will join at Genoa on September 25th. Whilst in Vienna Mr Langguth had a lengthy interview with the Emperor Francis Joseph, who takes the keenest interest in the welfare of his subjects in New Zealand. A Royal Humane Society's medal will doubtless in time be the reward of Mr Andrew Sharp, of New Zealand, who, at Gonrock, on Saturday, jumped off a passenger steamer to the assistance of a labouring man who was one of three occupants of a rowing boat which upset. Two were drowned, but Mr Sharp collared the third, and, in spite of the fear-maddened fellow's struggles, succeeded in holding him up till assistance arrived. His gallant act was witnessed by a large number of people, and I understand his prompt action has been brought to the notice of the R.H.S. Mr Sharp is a native of Dunedin. He came Home, I understand, on a pleasure trip, and returns to the colony shortly by way' of America. The “Daily Chronicle,” referring to the desire of the Maoris to fight in South Africa, and their loyalty in providing horses and a contribution of £ 1000 to the Patriotic Fund, remarks that they “seem to have changed a good deal in their feelings towards this country since the days when they chased Sir John Gorst out of his editorial office, and, after he had got safely within the lines of General Sir Duncan Cameron, proceeded to bombard him with bullet* made out of his own type,”