Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XX, 17 November 1900, Page 938

Personal Paragraphs.

His Excellency the Governor and suite are occupying Mr. Wigram’s house. Park Terrace, during their stay in Christchurch. Lord Ranfurly has paid several visits to the Exhibition, and attended both days at the races. Quite a bevy of Christchurch people have returned from England this week: Mr. and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes, Mr. A. Carrick and Miss Martin, and Mrs. G. Kettlewell and her little daughter. Mr. Kettlewell is still in Melbourne attending the wool sales. All seem to have greatly enjoyed the trip, but glad to come back to New Zealand. Miss Nina Moore gave a very successful organ recital in the Wesleyan Church. Nelson, on Friday evening. She was ably assisted by Miss Pratt, Mr. Coney and Mr. Rishworth. Mrs. Duckworth, of Blenheim, is at present staying at “Wainui.” Nelson. Major and Mrs. Baillie, of Pieton, are staying in Nelson. Amongst the visitors to Nelson for the Synod are the Rev. A. B. and Mrs. Sedgwick (Picton), Archdeacon Grace (Blenheim), Rev. E. and Mrs. Ensor (Blenheim), Rev. W. G. and Mrs. Baker (Bright water). The Misses Fish (2), who have been staying with their sister, Mrs. Stevens. Nelson, left for their home in Dunedin last week. Mrs. Renwick and Mrs. Robertson have returned to Nelson looking all the better for their trip to Christchurch and Hanmer. The former and her niece, Miss A. Robertson, are to leave Nelson this month for a delightful trip to Europe. The Premier and Mrs. Seddon are to be present at the Palmerston Show on Thursday next, and will, if possible, also attend the banquet given by the residents of Picton to the Hon. C. H. Mills, on Wednesday night, in honour of his admission to the Ministry'. An immense bazaar is to be held in Wellington during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, for the purpose of raising funds for the erection of a hospital ward for incurables in that city. The Countess of Ranfurly is president of the bazaar committee, and Lady Douglas, Lady Stout, Mrs. Seddon, Mrs. C. Johnston, Mrs. Rhodes and Mrs. T. C. Williams vicepresidents, and a very large and influential committee of ladies has also been elected, and tier Royal Highness the Duchess of York, it is hoped, will consent to open the bazaar, and all creeds and denominations are invited to assistin the function, which promises to be a brilliant success. Mr. and Mrs. Macpherson (Wellington) are paying a visit to Christdi urch. The Bishop of ’ Wellington (Bishop Wallis) laid the foundation stone of the new Anglican Church at Kaponga on Saturday last. Colonel Gudgeon, British Resident al Rarotonga, arrived in Wellington from Christchurch on Wednesday, having accompanied His Excellency the Governor there from the Islands on H.M.s. Milduia. Mrs. Rhodes (Wellington), accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. Moorhouse, (Wellington), is paying a few weeks* visit to “The Hermitage,” at Mount Cook. The marriage of Miss Richardson, daughter of the Hon. Edward Richardson, to Mr. J. Tripe, Solicitor, takes place at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, on the 21st November. The Hon. C. H. Mills is to be banqueted in Wellington on Monday next, at the Empire Hotel, in honour of his accession to the Ministry, and a very representative foregathering is expected to be present on the occasion. Miss C. Innes, of Parnell, Auckland, is visiting Mrs C. D. Matson (nee Miss F. Von der Heyde) of Christchurch. Mrs Stanley Shaw of New Plymouth, is on n visit to her relatives in Wellington. Mrs Thomas King, of New Plymouth. with her companion, Miss Buchanan, have gone for a five months’ trip to Timarn and Dunedin, where the former is visiting her daughter and son. Mrs Haise, of New Plymouth, has Fone for a trip to Wellngtim.

Mrs H. Gray and Miss G. Gray, of New Plymouth, are visiting Wanganui and Wellington. Mr and Mrs Percy White, of Tumaka, are visiting Mrs T. White (the former’s mother), of New Plymouth. Nurse Hooker, of New Plymouth, has been appointed matron of the Masterton Hospital. Captain Anderson and Mr Ranson, of Auckland, paid New Plymouth a short visit last week. They arrived by the Ngapuhi. Mr E. J. Allen, manager of the New Zealand Hank. New Plymouth, on behalf of the staff, presented Mr A. F. Thomson, the teller, with a handsome silver salver, beautifully designed, in view of his approaching marriage. The members of tlte New Plymouth Assembly dances presented Mr Thomson with a cheque in recognition of his services as secretary. Mi - Thomson has left for Akaroa. where he is to be married. Mr Jas Bellringer has returned from England to New Plymouth by the Paparoa. Mrs. J. Mowat left Blenheim with Mr. Mowat, who has gone to Christchurch for the Carnival week, and after spending a few days in Wellington returned home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Goulter, of “ Hawkesbury,” Blenheim, have gone to enjoy the attractions of Christchurch. Mrs. Bourne left Blenheim last week to make a short visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Conolly have gone to spend a week in Wellington, but are expected back in Blenheim tonight. Mr. and M rs. F. Stubbs, who have been staying with several friends in Blenheim and its vicinity, left for Wellington on Friday, where they will spend a few days before returning to Timam. Mr. and Mrs. Buckeridge, of Kaikoura. have taken a furnished house in Blenheim, and intend to spend several months there. Mrs. Tanks, of Tauranga, has come to Blenheim to stay with her daughter, Mrs. Bull. Mr. Griffiths, who has been spending a week or two in Nelson, returned to Blenheim on Saturday. Miss Greenfield (“ Vernon ”) left Blenheim last Monday to spend a fewdays in Wellington.