Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XXII, 1 December 1900, Page 1035

Personal Paragraphs.

The numerous friends of Mr and Mrs H. O. D. Meares, of Christchurch, will be pleased to hear they are progressing favourably after the recent severe accident to both. Mrs Meares, we are pleased to say, was not so seriously hurt as at first anticipated.

Mr Ledingham, of Auckland, whose recent performances in the Bowling’ Tournament in Melbourne were highly spoken of, goes to Sydney before going to England. Though unsuccessful in winning, the “Australasian” says Mr Ledingham is a very fine player. Amongst well 'known Aucklanders in Rotorua last week were Mr and Mrs Duthie, of Parnell; Mr and Mrs S. T. George, Miss George. Mr “Jexn” Coates, general manager of the National Bank, was also of the paarty. Mrs Coleman, of “Waitftirau,” Barrack Hill, Napier, is staying in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Walter (Waikato) are visiting Mrs Walter’s parents, Mr and Mrs Gore, in Wellington.

Miss Glasgow, of Nelson, who has for some time been staying with Mrs locking, of Napier, left for the South last week.

Mrs Sidey, of Dunedin, has left for home, after a long visit to her aunt, Mrs Davidson, of the Bluff Hill, Napier.

The Premier and Mrs Seddon, who are cruising in Milford Sound for a few days on board the Tutanekai, paid a visit to Nelson during the cruise. The Premier has greatly benefited by the short rest and sea air.

Mrs Fitzherbert (Wanganui) is staying with her sister, Mrs W. Fitzherbert,. at the Hutt, Wellington. Miss Winifred Hunter-Brown returned to Nelson on Friday, after a delightful trip to England. She has been away nearly two years, and visited many places of interest during that time.

Mr C. V. Houghton, of Auckland, left for New Plymouth and the South this week.

Mr and Mrs W. H. Diddams, of the Bank of New Zealand, Greytown, who have been visiting Auckland for some weeks past, have returned to their home in the Wairarapa, Mrs Diddams' health being fully restored under the skill and care of Dr. W. H. Parkes, of Symonds-street. Auckland. Mr and Mrs Wenley, of Napier, who have been on a year’s visit to England, have returned to New Zealand. Lieutenant Hovell, son of the Dean of Waiapu, has been recommended for a commission in the infantry by Lord Roberts; also Sergeant Lascelles, of Napier, and Lieutenant Collett, of Wai pawn. Mr J. H. Spencer, youngest son of the late Dr. Spencer, of Napier, is doing well in London, where he is pursuing his medical studies, and has recently won an entrance scholarship at the Charing Cross Hospital, worth 100 guineas a year foe two years. There were a large number of competitors, and Mr Spencer was 350 marks ahead of the second man.

Mr Lionel Levin, eldest son of the late Mr Willie Levin, of Levin and Co., Wellington, arrived on a visit to New Zealand by the Delphic on Wednesday, and is staying with his relatives in Wellington. Mr and Miss Coates (Wellington) are spending several weeks at the Hot Springs, Rotorua. Mr H. R. Morton, of the Bank of New South Wales, Napier, has been moved to Dunedin, and has arrived in that town. Mr and Mrs P. Studholme have returned to Waimate.

Mrs O. Rhodes journeyed to Timaru the same day. Mr and Mrs Coote and fami'y, of Feilding, have just returned to New Zealand, after a trip to the Old Country, and before settling in their own home are visiting Mrs J. Oldham, of Nelson, who is Mrs Coote’s mother. Mrs Howie is staying in Nelson with her sister, Mrs F. Hamilton, and gives a concert on Wednesday. The annual meeting of the Nelson Amateur Operatic and Dramatie Society was held last week, at the dose of which Mr A. P. Burnes, the popular stage manager, was presented by the male members of the Society with a handsome case of pipes. Mrs and Miss Wallace, of Waipiro station, are at present on a visit to Auckland. Mrs Carlisle (Napier) spent some days in Wellington on her return from Christchurch this week, and left for Napier on Monday. Mrs Ronalds has gone to Greymouth to visit her sister, Mrs Nancarrow, who has recently suffered a great bereavement.

The Hon. W. and Mrs Rolleston are expected to arrive shortly from their visit to England. Mr B. S. Collier, of Christchurch, who took the tenor soli in “Elijah” in Dunedin, met with a good reception. He was associated with Miss Murphy (Dunedin), Mrs Howie (Christchurch), and Mr John Prouse (Wellington), and report says it would be difficult to find a better quartette. Mrs and Miss Nimmo, who have been for tome time living |a.t (the Masonic Hotel, Napier, left for Auckland last week.

Miss Turner, of Wanganui, is staying with Mrs Kingdon, Nelson.

Mr and Miss MacCullock, who have been spending the winter at “Wainui,” Neison, left for the South last week. Mrs N. Raine, of Mania, is on a visit to Nelson.

Judge Kenny, from Wanganui, is visiting New Plymouth.

Mr Clement Govett, who has been visiting the Old Country, has returned to New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs H. Cox, who have been visiting Christchurch, paid New Plymouth a short visit on the way to their home in Te Arowha. Mrs Coleman and Miss Watt (Napier) spent a few days in Wellington on their way home from Christchurch, and attended the Wellington, races.

Mr and Mrs Bidewell Featherston) were among the visitors in Wellington for the races, and are staying at the Royal Oak Hotel. Miss Hilda Moorhouse, of Wellington, is staying with Mrs Roberts at Westerfield, Ashburton, for some weeks.

Since our last issue Mr and Mrs Edward Withy, who had been on a visit to England, have arrived home in Auckland.

Mr Jas. Mackay, of Auckland, is about again, but is still obviously suffering from the effects of his recent accident.

Mr Chas. Chambers, who has been somewhat seriously indisposed, is now again about town.

Mr C. R. Pollen, of New Plymouth, is expected to pay a visit of several weeks to her Auckland relatives immediately. Her multitudinous friends will wannly welcome Mrs Pollen back to Auckland.

Mr J. Boss, of Sargood and Company, with his wife and family, returned to New Zealand this week, via Sues, by the Zealandia. They arrived in Auckland on Monday and proceed South tomorrow (Thursday). . .. t

Mr Willie Wood, of Christchurch, returned home to New Zealand, via Sues and Sydney, and arrived in Christchurch this week.

Dr. Thomas, the Auckland Choral Society’s new conductor, made his debut before the Society last week, and scored a most palpable hit. Mr George Dixon, well known in athletic circles in Auckland, leaves almost immediately to take up his residence in Wellington. Miss McLean (Gisborne) is the guest of Mrs J. T. Peacock, “Hawkesbury,” Paponui Road, Christchurch. Miss Ching (Auckland) is staying with her uncle, Mr C. W. Hill, “Turihau,” Papanui Road. Mr and Miss biw»oa (Auckland) have been visiting Mrs A. H. Turnbull, Fendalton. They leave for the North to-day.

Miss C. Proufig (Wellington;) bus been staying with Mrs F. M. Wallace at Mrs Everest’s, Montreal-street, fbr the week.

Mrs J. J. Kinsey, Christchurch, went to Dunedin last week ou a visit to her daughter, Mrs W. A. Moore. She expects to be away about a month.

Mr T. Garrard was absent from his post at the Exhibition for four or five days, having caught a severe chill, but has now taken up his duties again.