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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XIV, 6 April 1901, Page 654

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Mrs J. W. Carlisle, of Napier, has gone for a visit to Wanganui. Mrs and Miss Prideaux left Auckland for London by the Karamea yesterday (Tuesday). Mrs and Miss Nicholls have returned to Napier after a long absence in Australia. Mr William Epps, a well known journalist, is the new secretary of the Sydney Hospital. A portrait of the late Mr M. Campbell has been hung in the Snter Ajrt. Gallery, Nelson. The portrait was painted to the order of the trustees by Mr Lindauer. of Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Marsack have returned froiq* Napier, after their honeymoon trip, and* are now at Castlecliff. Mr J. Conolly, of Blenheim, is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs F. Shaw, of Blenheim, has gone to make a short visit to Wellington. Dr. and Mrs Lindo Ferguson (Dunedin) are spending a few days in Wellington with Mr and Mrs W.'Ferguson at Miss Malcolm's, on their way to England for six months. They left by the Westralia for Sydney to cateh the Orient liner Oinrah there. Mr Davey, late manager of the Wailekauri Gold Mining Company, was tendered a farewell social prior to his departure from the mining township for England. Mrs R. Mcßae, of “Bonevoree.” Nelson, is staying with Mrs Mueller* at “New Amerspoort," Blenheim. Miss M. Carkeek, who has been staying with Mrs Mcßae for several months, returned with her. The Rev. W. G. Parsonson and Mrs Parsonson are leaving Napier to take up their residence in Christchurch. Mrs C. Harris, of Pelorus Sound, is staying in Nelson with her mother, Mrs A. Jones. Mrs Macdonald, of Cable Bay, is staying with her sister, Miss Pitt, “Muritai.” Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell and Miss G. Campbell (Christchurch’) are visiting Wanganui, where they intend making their home. Miss Kathleen Fell leaves Nelson today for Sydney, via Wellington, where she has decided to teach singing. Her many Nelson friends will miss her from their midst. Mrs Richard Cameron. Auckland, who has been- South since the beginning of the year, returned in the Waikare. Miss Montgomerie (Wanganui) left Wellington by the Rimutaka for a trip 10 England and Europe. Mrs Scarf and her daughters, and Miss Screen (England), who have been touring New Zealand, left- for England again in the Rimutaka from Wellington, having thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Antipodes. Dr. and Mrs Andrew returned to Nelson last'week after a pleasant trip to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Ashley Cooper, with their two little children, have been staying for a short time with Mrs Cooper at Sumner. They returned to their home in Wanganui last Saturday. Miss M. Douslin, mistress of the Girls* School, who has been granted nine months’ leave of absence, has left Blenheim for Capetown, via Sydney. She will go to Buluwayo, to spend a few months with .her father and brother. Her multitudinous friends will deeply sympathise with Mrs McCosh Clark on the death of her youngest daughter. Miss McCosh Clark had suffered a long illness from rheumafic* fever.

The Hon. Gathorne Hardy and Lady Gathorue Hardy were among the pnssengers who left Wellington by the Rimutaka on their return to England from their trip to New Zealand. Mr and Mrs Embling (Wellington) have taken Mr Charles Johnston's house in llobson-street. Wellington, during Air and Mrs Johnston's absence in. England. Mrs Ireland and daughters have returned to “Hulmecourt” after their three months’ stay at Waiwera. Mr James Coates, general manager of the National Bank, passed through Christchurch last week. Miss N. Cotterill (Napier) is a guest of Mrs. Abbott, Balgowrie. M iss Montgomerie has left on a trip to the Old Country, where she intends sjiending a few months. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stevenson have returned from Dunedin. Mr 11. Johnston, of Remuera, who is manager of the Kauri Timber Co., will be absent from Auckland for about a month on a business trip to Melbourne. Mr and Mrs Tom Morrin, of Mt. Wellington, Auckland, have gone South ou a trip. The popular studmaster and bis wife expect to be absent about three weeks. Captain Jackson, R.M., left for England on Monday to visit an elder brother. Mr Sam Jackson, the well known Auckland solicitor, also received a pressing invitation to go Home, but has not up to the present been able to see his way clear to accept owing to business engagements. Mrs T. Garrard, of Christchurch, went to Nelson to see her uncle, who is ill. Mr and Mrs Garrard go to their own home, “Waratah,” Merivale, on Mrs Garrard's return. Miss Maggie McCallum. “Waterlea,” Blenheim, has gone to spend a few weeks in Wellington. Mrs Cheek has returned to Blenheim from a brief visit to Wellington, where she went to see her brother. Trooper Cato, before he left with the Seventh Contingent. Dr. and Mrs. Barnard (Timaru) intend making their home in Wanganui, where they are now on a visit. Dr. and Mrs. Cleghorn and family (of Napier) are staying at Chavanne’s Hotel, and are looking for a suitable residence to make their home. We are very sorry to hear that Dr. Innes is suffering from a severe illness. Qn Saturday afternoon, in Wanganui, a horse and trap bolted, and Mrs. Abbott was thrown out. We understand she is suffering severely from the injuries. Mr F. Fannar, who has been making a short visit to his relations in Blenheim, has returned to Wellington. Mr Jenkins, manager of the Bank of New South Wales, Blenheim, made a flying visit to Wellington last week. Mr and Airs Clifford, of “Flaxbourne.” who have been in Blenheim, have returned to Wellington. Dr. and Airs Gale, of Kaikoura, are making a short visit to Blenheim. Miss Bell, Nelson, is spending some weeks with Mrs Travers at “Tehenagh Bey,” the Lower Hutt. During the polo match, Wellington v. Christchurch, at Miramar, Wellington. on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Kenneth Duncan met with an unfortunate accident, being accidentally run over by Mr C. P. Skerrett, who was unable to pull up his pony before it was past the posts, and Air Duncan (who was keeping taUy of the goals scored at one end), getting in the pony's path was knocked down and sustained a slight concussion of the brain. Drs. Newman and Pollen were fortunately on the polo ground, and attended to Mr Duncan’s injuries, and he soon regained consciousness, and was able to drive home in a ceb. Mr Duncan’s escape from more serious injury was a very narrow one, as it seemed to the onlookers almost impossible for him to have sustained no broken limbs or internal injuries. Afr and Mrs Woodroffe (Christchurch) were among the visitors to Wellington for the polo tournament at ATiramar. Miss B. Bayly. of New Plymouth, is paying ■ visit to Mrs Sellers, Mount Albert.

Lieutenant-Colonel Robin is returning to New Zealand from South Africa with the Third Contingent. Dr. W. B. Tripe, of Wellington, who has been staying with Mr and Mrs Chaytor, at “Marshlands.” Blenheim, has returned home. Mrs Heaton Rhodes and Mrs Clark (Christchurch) were in Wellington for the Polo Tournament last week, and stayed at the Royal Oak Hotel. Mr Heaton Rhodes and Mr Alister Clark played for Christchurch, Mr Rhodes being captain of the Southern polo team. Mrs Paul Studholme has been staying with Mrs Hardy-Johnstone. Mr and Airs Sargood, of Dunedin, spent a few days in Christchurch on their way to England. Mr Gilbert Anderson, managing director of the Christchurch Meat Co., left last Friday for England. He was entertained by a large number of the leading merchants of this city, at the Caledonian Society’s Room, who had assembled to wish him farewell. He goes by one of the P. and O. steamers. Miss Wreaks, of Christchurch, has left on a visit to England, via Melbourne. Airs. D’Arcy (Auckland) has returned to her home in Parnell. Mrs. D. Blair and Miss S. Blair are visiting Wanganui before leaving for Vancouver, where they are to live. The Misses M. and J. Stewart left for England on Friday. Miss G. Krull left for Wellington on Tuesday last. Afiss Barclay, Wellington, is visiting Mrs Cradock Beauchamp at “Anikiwa.” Queen Charlotte Sound. Mrs Lusk, of Napier Terrace, has returned from a visit to Gisborne. Miss Nellie. Cotterill. of Fitzroy Road, Napier, is staying in Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Lysnar, of Gisborne, are visiting Napier. Mrs and Miss Quartley, of Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. have left for a visit to the South. Dr. and Mrs Cleghorn have left Napier for Wanganui, their future home. Miss Jones, of Nelson, has been staying with Miss Cotterill, of Fitzroy Road, Napier. Mrs Jackson, of Latimer Square, Christchurch, has gone on a visit to Mrs Cutfield, Wanganui. Airs Thos. Cotter and daughters left Auckland on a trip to Australia on Monday last. Mr and Mrs Archie Clark, of Remuera, Auckland, left on Monday on a trip to England, via Australia and Sues. Mr Welsted, well-known in Auckland mining circles, left New Zealand for his English home on Monday last. Mr Chas. Nelaen, of Whalcarewarewa. and Aire Nelaon, left Auckland by the Zealandia, en route to Kngland.

Air John Bennie, of the Wanganui Bowling Club, was presented by the president (Dr. Hatherley) with a sil-ver-mounted walking stick. Air C. Hickson, Inspector of Stamps, has been visiting Auckland, and passed through New Plymouth last week on his way to Wellington. Mr Warren Blytb and wife were amongst the many Aucklanders who went over to Sydney on Monday last. Air H. D. Inglis, of Coromandel, has left for Paeroa. Mrs and Miss Waller, of Epsom, Auckland, are on a visit to Sydney. They left Auckland on Monday? The office staff of Mr Edward Mahoney made a presentation on Monday afternoon to Air Harvey, who has for many years occupied a position of trust in the firm. The gifts were a writing desk and silver cruet, and in making the presentation Mr W. Cossar spoke of Mr Harvey’s many good qualities, and congratulated him on his approaching marriage. Mr P. A. Edmiston left Auckland on Monday on a visit to Australia. Mrs J. J. Freeth, who has been visiting Auckland and Rotorua, has returned to her home in New Plymouth. Mrs Horne, of New Plymouth, has been visiting Auckland, but has now returned, accompanied by her husband, Dr. Horne, who went up to fetch her back. Miss Wall (England) has been paving a short visit to Mrs (Dr.) Adams in Wellington this week. Mrs. Heywood (Auckland) has been making a short visit to her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Heywood. Mr and Miss Paul have left New Plymouth for a trip to the Old Country.” Mr — MHler, of Preston, England, has come to assist his brother. Mr N. Miller, in the dentistry, New Plymouth. “ Last Monday there was a large muster on the Wanganui Bowling Green to bid farewell to Mr James Paul, oft New Ply mouth, and Afr John Rennie, of Wanganui, who are leaving shortly for home, where they take part in the matches between Australasian representative bowlers and. those of England and Scotladcl. The president of the Wanganui Club (Dr. Hatherly) spoke in glowing terms with reference to the position Mr Paul held amongst the bowlers of the colony, and how he had been a staunch friend to their club and helped to give it the first start, and howe he had always cheerfully given advice and instructiou to the younger members; so, the speaker went on to say that the Wanganui players, and a few who are not members of the club, would like Mr Paul to take with him on hia journey a little memento of his numerous friends; he therefore presented Mr Paul with a pair of field glasses, and at the same time wished him a pleasant trip, a safe return, renamed health, and every auoceae in hie matches. Three cheers were then C»IU ed for and enthuaiaaticallygiTea. Afr Pen! feelingly responded.