Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XIX, 10 November 1900, Page 891

Personal Paragraphs.

A farewell smoke concert was given last Thursday evening to Mj Joe Guerin, of the “Daily News.” and Mr A. Mclntyre, of the Survey Office, prior to their departure from New Plymouth. During the evening the friends of Mr Guerin presented him with a silver-mounted pipe and an umbrella, and Mr Mclntyre received a travelling bag. as these two gentlemen were very popular. The former is going to Eltham, as editor and manager of the “Argus,” and the latter to Hastings, to take the agency of an insurance company. Captain Dewar, until lately in command of the Napier Volunteers, has received a commission in the Imperial army. Miss Staite. of Gisborne, is staying with Mrs Lusk, of Napier. Miss Mildred Pasley, of Napier, has returned home after a long residence of seven years in Scotland. Mrs Logan of Napier is staying in the Wairarapa. The Count and Countess De Courte left Wellington this week for Auckland, where they now are in connection with the visit of the French cruiser Protet to the French Naval Division in the Pacific. Commodore Germinet will not be able to visit Wellington, but will remain in Auckland until the Protet sails for Tahiti. Mr and Mrs Hope returned to New Zealand by the Paparoa with two of their children, in order to escape the English winter, and will spend some months in Canterbury with their relatives there. Mrs Studholme, of Waimate. is spending some weeks in Wellington in order to obtain painting lessons from Mr Worsley there, and is staying at Miss Malcolm’s. Mrs Bowden (Dunedin.) ’has been spending a short time with her sister, Mrs Ranald Macdonald, and returned last week. Miss Shanks (North Belt) returned last week from a long visit to Melbourne. Mr W. B. Clarkson and family returned to Christchurch last week via America, having had a most enjoyable trip to England. Mrs Julius has paid a short visit to her daughter, Mrs A. Elworthy, Timaru. Miss West and Miss Mcrir (Welling*ton) have been, making a short visit to Mrs J. Mowat, in Blenheim. Mrs Rutherford, “Kekerangu,” was in Blenheim last week, staying with her sister, Mrs Howard. Miss Laver (Sydney) is visiting Blenheim, and is at present at the Criterion Hotel. Mrs F. Greenfield has returned home to Blenheim, after a lengthy visit to friends in Nelson and Motueka, and appears to have benefited greatly by the change. Miss Monro, “Valleyfield,” has been staying in town with Mrs Mclntire, Blenheim. The French warship Protet is expected in Wellington next week, and it is hoped that the commander will allow a squad of his men to take part in the military tournament, which is to be held at Petone on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday, as it would add a great deal to the interest in the tournament. The Premier, Mrs. and Miss Seddon much enjoyed their visit to Christchurch and the opening of the Exhibition. Mr. A. E. Allison (Wellington), who has for the past 15 years been connected with the Government Insurance Department, was presented with a very handsome silver cake dish, a case of carvers and a case of fruit knives and forks, upon his approaching marriage. The presentation was made in the rooms of the Literary and Social Chib on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. D. M. Luckie, the Deputy Commissioner, acting on behalf of the staff, did the honours in a happy and amusing speech. Mr. Allison, having expressed his great appreciation of their kind gift, three hearty cheers were given for him and his future bride. A very Targe number of friends afterwards accompanied him to the wharf, when he left by the Rotomnhnna for Lyttelton, en route for Greymouih, where hi# marriage takes place.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew (Wellington) are paying NeUon a visit, and are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Andrews while there. Mr. Joseph Studholme (of Ruaaui," Hawke’s Bay), who has been for some time in Australia, is in Christchurch for the races. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buchanan have arrived in Wellington from their marriage tour in Australia, and are staying at Miss Malcolm's, on the Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bayley (Taranaki) passed through Wellington last week, on their way to the Christchurch gaieties, and afterwards pay a short visit to their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Standish, at Ashburton. Dr. King, health office, r of Auckland, has resigned his position. Mr. J. Stanford, son of Captain R. L. Stanford, R.M. (New Plymouth), has been appointed associate to His Honor Mr. Justice Williams, Dunedin. Miss Clarke, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to her home in Wanganui. Miss Wood has returned to her sister’s, Mrs. Howath, Inglewood, after spending some weeks*with Mrs. Horrocks, New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Webster, of New Plymouth, have gone for a trip to Auckland. Miss Boriace, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs. Leatham, of New Plymouth. Miss Rochfort, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Fookes, of New Plymouth, has returned to her home in Nelson. Mrs. Jolly and her daughter, Mrs. Harvey, of New Plymouth, have gone to Christchurch, where they will be shortly joined by Miss Jolly. Mrs. C. T. Mills, of New Plymouth, has gone for a trip to Auckland. That genial and able pressman, Mr Hubert Mitchell, who has up till a few days ago been a member of the Oamaru “Mail” staff, and who is about to take up a position on the staff of the Canterbury “Times,” was presented with a bulky pnrse of sovereigns on his leaving Oamaru. The staff of the “Mail” office presented him with a pair of field-glasses, as a memento of their friendship towards him. Mr and Mrs Percy Webster, of New Plymouth, are paying a visit to Auckland. Lieutenant Adams, after 25 years’ service in the Wellington Municipal Eire Brigade, was presented by the Mayor, at a meeting of the City Council last night, with a life-sized portrait of himself, the cost of which was defrayed by public subscription. Commissioner Tunbridge, of the police force, is in Auckland on an official visit. Captain J. B. Kennedy, of Putiki Bay, Wailieke, is in splendid health after his trip to the Old Country, which he enjoyed amazingly. Mr Telger, of the Gear Meat Company, has accepted an important position in the South Australian Freezing Company’s works. Dr. Hooper, whom many old identities will remember as having resided for a time at Mount Albert, and who has been a missionary in India for 40 years, is now again on a visit to New Zealand. His work in India recently has been the translation of the Scriptures into two of tire languages of India. Dr. Hooper has been officiating in Cambridge for some time, in the absence of the Anglican clergyman, and will shortly return to India.

Mr. Maughan Barnett (Wellington) composed the "ode" to be sung at the opening of the Christchurch .Exhibition; Mr. E. J. Hill, Wellington, has been engaged to sing the tenor solos in “The Hymn of Praise,” and as Mr. Prouse has been entrusted with the recitative, “Why 'Do the Nations?” Wellington musicians will be well represented. Mrs. Julius (Christchurch) is staying in Timaru, on a visit to her married daughter, Mrs. Arthur Elworthy, Mr. Robert Govett is returning from Europe to spend the summer in New Zealand, and is travelling out in the Orient liner Omrah. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. S. Moorhouse, Wellington, were the guests of Mrs. B. M. Moorhouse in Christchurch for the races. Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan are among the many Wellingtonians in Christchurch for the Exhibition and the races. Miss Iris Bell (Wellington) is staying with her aunt, Mrs. Pat. Campbell, at “Islam,” for the Christchurch festivities and Exhibition. The Hon. J. D. Ormond and Miss Ormond are in Christchurch for the Jubilee races. Mr. and Mrs. Dowry and Mr. and Mrs. Perry (Hawke’s Bay) were in Wellington for a few days last week, en route for Christchurch, where they remain throughout the carnival. Miss Joan Dee has returned from Australia, where she went for the winter, and is the guest of Mrs Palmer, “Woodford.” Mr and Mrs John Prouse arrived from Wellington on Tuesday, and are at Mrs Tribe’s, Hereford-street. Mr Prouse is to sing the solos in the Ode at the opening of the Exhibition. Mr E. J. Hill, of Wellington, also arrived in Christchurch on Tuesday. Me is. taking the tenor part in the Hymn of Praise to be sung in the evening, November 1. Mr and Mrs. Heaton Rhodes have taken up their residence at Elmwood for the festivities, and have issued invitations for a garden party there on the Gtb November. Mr John Deans, of Riccarton, and Miss Deans returned last week from their trip to England and Scotland, going via Australia and returning through America. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Tolhurst (Wellington) have arrived in Melbourne, on their "way back to New Zealand from their trip to Europe, and will stay a short time with their relatives there, and witness the Melbourne Cup before returning to Wellington. At the Wellington Drivers’ Union dinner Mrs. Seddon was presented with a very handsome hand-painted panel by Mr. Allan On, on behalf of the Union, as a very slight recognition and return for all her kindness to the members of the Union, and as a small return for the labours of herself and the Premier on behalf of the workers. Mrs Inglis, who was the guest of Mrs Busby, at “Valleyfield,” left Blenheim last Monday, to return to Wellington. Miss Kathleen Thomas, who has been staying at “Marshlands” with Mrs Chaytor, left Blenheim last Friday, to return to her home in Christchurch. Mr Kenneth Mowat, of “Altimarloch,” is making a brief visit to Christchurch. Messrs ,J. Duncan and C. Pearce, of Wellington, have been spending a few days in Blenheim. Miss Craig, who has been living with Mrs Foster, at “Starborough,” near Blenheim, has now gone to stay ■with Mrs Mowat, at “Altimarloch,” •whose health is much improved. The Rev. Ronaldson, of Dunedin, is at present the guest of the Bishop and Mrs Mules, “Bishopdale,” Nelson. The Rev. J. R. Dart, of Westport, spent a few days in Nelson last week. Mrs Dambie, of “Birch Hill,” Wairau Valley, has been spending a week in. Wellington, but arrived in Blenheim again on Saturday night. The Wakatu Mounted Rifles (Nelson) have just spent a week in camp at Blenheim, which was greatly enjoyed in spite of rather a rough time owing to bud weather. They returned to Nelson on Sunday afternoon. The Marlborough Mounted Rifles have been In camp for a week in the A. and P. Show Grounds, Blenheim, and were joined by the Wakatu

Mounted Rifles, from Nelson, who came down overland, and had a very rough ride, the weather being anything but favourable. On the way down they were entertained in Havelock. Owing to the heavy rains and flood* the spring meeting of the Marlborough Racing Club has been postponed until the 29th and 30th of October. Mr and Mrs Purser and family, who have resided for many years in Blenheim, have gone to live in Wanganui, and a number of friends assembled at the Blenheim railway station to wish them a pleasant voyage. Miss Franc Garstin left Nelson last week for Christchurch. At the opening of the Marlborough Tennis Club last week, the president, Mr Griffiths, made a very felicitous speech—as indeed he always does—and Mrs Griffiths provided most dainty afternoon refreshments. The prize for the men's singles in the Tournament last season was presented to Mr D. Griffiths; for men’s doubles to Messrs Orr and Hawley; for mixed doubles to Miss Anderson and Mr Hawley; and for the Croquet Tournament to Mrs B. Clouston and Mr Fish. A few of those present were: Mesdames Griffith's, Innes, Stubbs (Timaru), Black, B. Clouston, the Misses Greenfield, Fulton (2), McDauehlan, Waddy (2), Horton, and Messrs Orr, Fish, Stubbs (2), Sim, Hi nd marsh Stow, Burden, B. Moore, F. Greenfield, Griffiths (2), Daery, Dr. Innes, etc. The trustees of the Nelson School of Music have definitely accepted the tender of Mr J. Hunter, of Wellington, for the new building, which is to be a handsome brick structure, and will be completed in May. A very pleasing ceremony took place at Johnsonville bu the return of Trooper Charlie Bold, last week, when a social was held in the Town Hall, and the esteem in which he is held was proved by the crowded room. After several speeches had been made, Trooper Bold was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain, and purse of sovereigns, which he acknowledged with a few well chosen words, and afterwards gave us a most interesting little account of his experiences in the Transvaal—quite the most modest account I have heard, in spite of his having been in twenty-seven battles and several scrimmages. Dater on several songs were sung by local ladies and gentlemen, and the evening was brought to a close with dancing and a delicious supper.