Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XV, 13 October 1900, Page 699

Personal Paragraphs.

ilr. Matthew Runeiman, of Buenos Ayres, who has been on a visit to his relatives in Auckland.' left on Monday by the Rotoiti for Wellington to cateh the Whakatane on his return home.

Mrs. Osmond gave an afternoon tea to the |>arents of her pupils in the Ponsonby Hall, Auckland, last Saturday. The Bev. Mr. Eykyn presented the prizes, which were won by Miss Hazel Rainey and Master Buck, Mrs. Calder and Mrs. Devore being the judges.

Mrs Collins, of Wellington, paid New Plymouth a short visit last week, but has now returned, accompanied by her son. who had been paying his aunt. Mrs It. Coek, a visit.

Mis Rollo, of New Plymouth, has gone for a short trip to Wellington to visit her sister. Mrs Macolmson. Mr W. J. Freeth, of New Plymouth, is at present visiting Christchurch.

M> W. Yates, of the Union Company, New Plymouth, has been removed to Auckland, and Mrs Stewart Innes takes his place. Miss Murgatroyd. who has been visiting her aunt. Miss Cottier, of New Plymouth, has returned to her home in Sydney.

Mr W. Skinner, with his son. Master H. Skinner, of New Plymouth, have gone for a trip to Auckland. The former, being churchwarden of St, Mary’s, went principally to attend the Svnod.

Mr Fraser, who has been on a short visit to Auckland, has returned to New Plymouth.

Mr H. W. Harrington, head c-f the electric telegraphic office in Napier. who has been promoted to Christchurch. was presented with a handsome service of silver plate from the staff. Mr Harrington. who has been at the Napier office for twenty years, has been greatly liked there, and will be much missed by all with whom he came into contact.

Ixi.iy Whitmore, of Napier, has returned home after a fortnight spent in Wellington.

Captain and Mrs Davidson, of the Bluff Hill, Napier, have gone for a mouth's visit to Christchurch.

Canon and Mrs Webb are in Napier for the meeting of the Synod, and are staying at the Deanery.

Mr and Mrs A. A. Eliisdon and family are on a visit to Rotorua. Miss Sutton, of Dunedin, who has been paying a visit to her relatives in New Plymouth, has gone on to Auckland. where she will remain with her aunt. Mrs Major George, for some little time.

Rev. F. G. Evans, of New Plymouth, has gone to Auckland to attend the Synod.

Miss B. Rennelß of New- Plymouth, has gone for a trip to Wellington on account of her health, and Mr B. Rennell has gone to Auckland to attend some pharmacy examinations.

Mrs W. Syme has been paying her mother, Mrs Fraser, of New Plymouth, a visit, but has now returned to her home in Hawera.

Mrs H. J. Beswick, Fendalton, is staying with Mrs Duncan Cameron, Methven.

The Hon. Dr. Grace, M.L.C. (Wellington) was presented by his copartners in the Wellington City Tramways with a most beautiful service of solid silver plate as a memento of the close of their business connection, by the sale and transfer of the tramways to the Wellington municipality, on October Ist, the presentation being made at a dinner given in his honour on Wednesday last, at the Empire Hotel. When making the presentation the chairman (Mr Kennedy Macdonald) said he was quite unable to give adequate expression of their appreciation of Dr. Grace’s character and ability, and alluded to his unvarying loyalty and kindness to his dead partners and their representatives and children, and concluded by asking him to accept the service as a memento of the close of their business connections, and as a mark of their great •at.ee m. Dr. Grace's health having been most enthusiast?caUr

by all present, he in a very fvelin<* And most interesting apecch thanked the (ionorb for their beautiful gift, which he considered reflected rhe greater credit ou its designer. Mr Frank (irudy. the well-known Wellington jeweller, 1T1«* service is the most beautiful ever manufactured iu the colony, being of solid silver, and consists of a very large and massive dinner epergue. with two candelabra, to about 16 inches high. The epergnc. which is nearly 2 feet in height, stands on a plateau of clear mirror glass set in solid silver, and under a canopy, and resting on the foundation of the epergne runs a beautiful little miniature silver tramway on silver rails, the canopy being surmounted by demi-lions rampant, and shields bearing the crest and motto of the Graces. “En Grace Alfie** —‘‘Put your trust in Grace.” At the base of the epergne are engraved the fami'y crest and monogram and shields, which also bear the following inscription. “To rhe lion. Dr. Grace. C.M.G., M.L.C.. M.D., from his co-partners in the Wellington City Tramways on the close of their business relations by the sale and transfer of the tramways m the municipality, in remembrance of his many services to them, and of their deep regard and esteem for his high personal character.— October Ist, 1900.” Mr PeTre, of Blenheim, is enjoying a few weeks’ holiday in Dunedin. Miss Beat son, of Blenheim, has gone to stay with her grandmother, Mrs Beutson, in Nelson.

Mrs Redwood Goulter. of “Timara.” Blenheim, who has been staying in Wellington, has returned home. Mrs Vavasour, of “Ugbrooke," Blenheim, accompanied by her sister. Miss Zoe Redwood, has been for a. short visit to Wellington. Mrs Clouston, “St. Andrews,’’ Blenheim, and Mrs Mclntosh, who have been for a change, staying in Tieton at the Federal Hotel, returned home on Wednesday. Mrs Speed, “The Mount,” Tieton, made a short stay with her daughter, Mrs Howard, in Blenheim, on her way to “Kekerangu,” to visit Mrs E. Rutherford. Mrs Derry, who has been the guest of the Misses Greenfield, at ''Vernon,” Blenheim, has returned to Wellington. Mr G. Seymour. “Meadowbank,” Blenheim, accompanied his sister. Miss Seymour, to Wellington to see her off on the Westralia for a visit to Sydney. Miss Lai-g-Meason (Timaru) is visiting her aunt. Mrs Michael Studholme. at W.iimate. Mrs and the Misses Fell (Pieton) have gone to Sydney for a trip. The Hon. Edward Richardson and Mrs Richardson (Wellington) returned from their trip to Australia by the Waikare this week. The Count and Countess de Courtc (French Consul for Wellington) have returned to Wellington 'this week, after an absence of some months. The members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade have presented Dr. Henry with a silver card-case, at the meeting of the corps, as a slight recognition of his services to and great popularity with the corps since his connection with it. The many friends of Mr Vernon Willeston, private secretary to the Hon. J. Carroll (Native Minister) will regret to hear that he has been confined to his bed for some weeks iu Wellington, through illness. Mr and Mrs John Martin (Martinborough) are staying with Dr. and Mrs Martin in Wellington, and have nearly recovered from the injuries they sustained through the late fatal fire on their station. Mrs Lionel Abraham (Palmerston North) and her little daughter are the guests of Mrs (bates in Wellington. Mrs Wood (Napier) has been paying a flying visit to friends in Wellington.

Mr and Mrs James Mills (Dunedin) and Miss Helen Williams (Dunedin) are staying in Wellington for a short visit, at Mrs Malcolm's, on the Terrace.

Mrs T. C. Moorhouse (Christchurch) is spending a few weeks with Mrs Rhodes, at the Grange, in Wellington, on her way home from Featherston, where she lias been staying for some time with her niece, Mrs W. Barton, at Fareham.

The memliers of the Nelson A mate ur Operatic and Dramatic Society are hard at work with the opera “lolanthe,” which is to be produced this month, and promises to be a great

success. Mr. A. I*. Burns is the stage manager. Miss Mabel TendaU. L. C- A.. of Netson. has arrived in (ferislclHircti. where she has bees apfMMated to the temporary mana genie m t of the Domestic School of Cookery. Mina Webb-Howeo, who has ln'vn spending the winter in Wellington, has returned to Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. A. Glasgow and Miss M. Glasgow, of Nelson, have arrived in Christchurch. where they remain some weeks, until their new house in the Maitai Valley is built. Mr W. Johnston, who has been clerk in the Nelson lands and Deeds Transfer Office for several years, is transferred to Invercargill on promotion. He was the recipient last week of a handsome watch, chain and pendant. The presentation was made by Mr. IL VV. Robinson. District Land Registrar, on Itehalf of the staffs of the Lands Transfer, Stamps and Deeds Registry Office, and the Lands and Surrey Office, as well as the legal firms of this city. Mr. C. Redgrave, of the Nelson branch of the Union Bank, leaves Nelson for Wellington this week, having secured an appointment with Messrs. Aycocks and Williams, auctioneers.

Mr. S. B. Smith, of the Lands Office. Nelson, has been transferred to Christchurch. His place in Nelson will be taken by Mr. Styche. Mrs Arthur Russell, of Palmerston North, paid a few days’ visit to her parents, Mr ami Mrs Williams, in Wellington., last week. Sir Jas. Hector represented rhe Government at the funeral of the late Mr W. Skey, Government Analyst., which took place at Carterton on Satday last. Mr Justice Martin arrived in Wellington on Sunday last in order to attend the sitting of the Appeal Court this week. The Premier is to address a monster gathering of Sunday-school children and choirs in Cathedral Square. Christchurch, during the jubilee celebrations there next month. Mr C. G. Sanderson formerly of the Agricultural Department in New Zealand, who accompanied one of the New Zealand contingents as veterinary surgeon, has been appointed Chief Veterinary Surgeon in the Transvaal.

Nir and Nirs VV. L. Reid. Wellington, intend paying a visit to England and Europe after his retirement from the Solicitor-Generalship. On their return to New Zealand they will probably reside at their country house near Parapara, in the Manawatu district.

At the invitation of the Mayor of Sydenham (Mr B. P. Manhire) a farewell social to Captain Andrew, of the Second Hyderabad Lancers, who is leaving Christchurch to join his regiment. was held at the Engineers’ band room. Haseldean Road on Tuesday evening. Many old school mates and friends were present, numbering about sixty. Song and toasts passed a very pleasant evening, and Captain Andrew received hearty good wishes for his further promotion and safe return.

Miss Wilson, of Dunedin, is visiting her sister, Mrs R. Brown, Holly Road, St. Albans.

The Misses Buchanan, “Aorangi,” Christchurch, were tentiered another social in the Art Gallery by their pupils, which passed off very successfully.

Dr. and Mrs Batchelor, of Dunediu, are stopping at the Hamner Springs. Mr Peter Cunningham, Timaru, is in Christchurch on a brief visit, and is staying with Colonel Babingtou. Miss E. Tabart, now of Wellington, visited Christchurch last week, but only for a short time, as she returned to stay with Mrs D. Riddiford, of Rangitikei. for a lengthened period.

Mr and Mrs Menlove, of Windsor Park, Oamaru, are visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson (nee Menlove) at St. Albans.

Mr Bishop. S.M., Christchurch, has been somewhat seriously indisposed, but is now able to take carriage exercise.

Mrs (Lieut.-Oolonel) Collins, who has been on a visit to New Plymouth with her son, Cyril, returned to Wellington on Friday. Master Collins was recruiting after a severe attack of typhoid fever contracted at the Wanganui Easter camp. He is now quite recovered and resumed work at his office on Monday last. The many friends of Miss Hicks, Christchurch, will be pleased to hear

•he i« rapidly reai-htng eon valence uc«. though still at Strathmore Hospital Mr and Mrs Hughes Johnson (nee Constance llatberley), of Wangaani. are in Christchurch this week staying at Mrs Everest's, Montrcal-street. Mr O. T. J. Alters, Christchurch, is owe more about again after his recent i lines*. and leaves for the North Island for a week or two's change before taking up his duties at the Bov? HiH School . Miss Cunningham, Christchurch, baa deciiled to take a trip to England, as her health has not been very gissl lately. She leaves by the Paparoa.