Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue V, 3 August 1901, Page 226

Personal Paragraphs.

The Countess of Ranfurly has completely recovered from the sharp attack of influenza which confined her to the house recently.. She is now about again. Mr A. W. Rutherford was in Christchurch last week. Mr H. Baxter, of Dunedin, was in Auckland last week. Mr E. W. Alison has returned to Auckland from Wellington. Miss Levien has returned to Nelson after a trip to Wellington. Mr A. Hart, Collector of Customs at Trmariij is retiring on a pension. Mr and Mrs Isaac Gibbs, of Christchurch, are in Napier this week. Miss 8.. Bayley, of New Plymouth, is slaying in Rotorua at present. Mr Israel, of the Masterton post office, has been moved to Napier. Mr. Chas. Ranson left on a wellearned holiday to Sydney by the mail boat from ’Frisco. Mr and Mrs R. Struthers, Christchurch, are in Wellington prior to leaving. The Rev. H. C. M. Watson and Mrs Watson, Christchurch, were passengers by the Monowai for Sydney Mr William Forsdick. of Mercury Bay, has been appointed justice of the peace. Amongst recent visitors to Auckland is Air G. B. Metford. who came up-from Wellington last week. The Rev. J. de B. Galwey is at present in Nelson, having- spent the last few weeks at the West Coast. Mrs Heaton Rhodes has left Wellington for a short trip to Sydney, for the benefit of her health. Mrs C. Monro, who has been visiting friends in Nelson, has returned to her home in Palmerston North. Mr Basil Lusk, who has spent several weeks’ holiday in Auckland, has returned South. Mr J. Chambers, of Napier, returned to New Zealand by the ’Frisco mail boat Ventura on Tuesday. Mr Chas. Ernest Stratham, of Dunedin. was last week admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court. Mrs H. Keesing, of Auckland, and her daughter left the. Northern city on a visit to Sydney last Monday. Mr ( has. Gillies. Auckland, returned from Sydney by the mail steamer on Sat urday. Miss Rogers (Greymouth) is the guest of her sister, Mrs J. Duthie, jun., in Wellington. Mr .1. J. Kinsey, Christchurch, and Mr and Mrs A. E. Preece, Christchurch, have returned from Dunedin. Mrs. C. Griffiths, of Ponsonby, and her two daughters have just paid u visit to Rotorua. Mr Harold Poole, of the Wairarapa, who has been on a holiday visit to his people in Nelson, has returned home. Mr 11. Box, of Victoria, was in Auckland last week. He is in New Zealand on a recuperative trip. Mrs Bewley, of New Plymouth, is •pending a few weeks in Blenheim with Mrs Griffiths, at “The Barton.” Mrs Laing Meason (Timaru) is staying with her aunt, Mrs A. E. S. Rhodes, at “Te Koraha,” in Christchurch. Miss Queenie Nelson, Auckland, who has been spending- some weeks with her aunt. Miss Coates, in Wellington, ha s returned home. Dr. Rawson nnd Mrs and Miss Rawson have returned to Wellington by the Westralia from Sydney, having been some months in Europe.

Mr Walter Nathan; of the firm df Baniiatyne and CO., Raves Wellington on Saturday next for a trip to Sydney, for the benefit of his health. Mr Napier Bell, of Christchurch, is seriously ill, but is being well looked after at Pope’s Medical Home, Rotorua, ■Mr and Mrs John Duncan have returned to Wellington from Sydney, Mrs Duncan spending a month at Taurnnga on her way home. Mr Robert Baxendell, of Messrs Bycroft and Sous, Auckland, left for the Islands by the Union Co.'s steamer - Rotoiti last week. Mrs Monro, of “Bank House,’’ Waihopai, is spending a few weeks in Blenheim, where she is staying with Mrs Waddy. Mr and Miss Brown, with Miss Blundell, of Wellington, who have been on a trip to the Islands, returned home to the Empire City by the Waikare. Mrs M. F. Watt, of Rotorua, who is seeking renewed health in warmer elimes, reached Sydney last week. Unfortunately, she has not yet experienced the benefit, expected. Archbishop Redwood, who has concluded his mission at Napier, will visit other - parts of Hawke’s Bay, but should be back in the capital by the end of the week. The new commander of 11.M.5. Sparrow, of the Australian squadron, is Lieutenant-Commander O. W. Coates. The Sparrow has gone on a cruise to the Solomon Islands. Amongst the Auckland passengers to Sydney on Monday was Mr. E. Price, son of Mr. George Price, of Thames. He goes to gain further experience of the engineer’s business. Mrs. Mills, wife of the Minister for Customs, has been presented with a valuable silver tea and coffee service by a number of old schoolfellows and friends of her husband. Mr T, Mowat (Mavtoni) and Mr Willis, (Rangitikei) arrived in Blenheim recently, and have gone to the Awatere. to visit Mrs Mowar, at “Altim ar loch.” Mrs Carey has returned to Blenheim, having spent a few weeks with friends in Wellington, and in the Wairarapa. Mr Moore Jones, vvho has left Papakura Valley, was prior to his departure entertained by his former pupils and friends at a social, and presented with a handsome writing desk. The many friends of Cr. Kidd, of Auckland, will rejoiee to hear that his son Frank, who has been lying dangerous^ - ill in Wellington from typhoid fever, is now on the fair road to recovery, and with Mrs Kidd, who has been nursing him, will return home early this week. The staff of Tonson Garlick and Co. met last week to present the manager with a service of plate ns a token of their goodwill. Mr Culpan, who made the presentation, spoke in the warmest terms of the regard in which the gtaffi held Mr Garlick. Mr F. A. Bennett, of Auckland, is at present in Nelson. He preached at All Saints’ Church on Sunday morning, and is to lecture during the week for the Victoria School for Girls at Auckland. Mr M. O'Meara, for many years in Queenstown, has decided to try his fortune in new fields. Mr O’Meara S departure from the district will be regretted, by all. Mr O’Meara has filled many public offices and the district can ill afford to lose a man of his ability. A wealthy native lady, Miniwa Herenrnia, who has just built a new residence in Greytown. hail the misfortune to be visited by burglars last week; They ransacked the house, taking all the best of furniture and valuables, and carrying the things away in a cart. At Paeroa on Sunday night Mrs Wilson, wife of the Rev. W. 11. Wilson, was presented by the choir of St. Paid's Church with n beautiful hymn and prayer book as a slight recognition of the valuable services she has so cheerfully rendered to that department of church work. The presentation was made on behalf of the choir by Mr M. L. Hurston, organist and choirmaster. Tongin, the native King of Niue (Savage Islands), is to have one of the Duke of York’s medals. It has been

handed to Captain Worsley,' of the Govern meat schooner Countess of Raafurly, for presentation to the monarch. To the regret of their numerous friends Mr and Mrs J. Black left Blenheim for Invercargill last week. So long- a time had elapsed since they received their first notice of removal, that it was thought that they really might not go at all. However, not only have they gone, but Mr Black’s successor in the National Bank (Mr Huhne) has arrived, and is with Mrs Hulme staying at the Criterion Hotel at present, but are shortly going to Mrs Waddy’s, in Maxwell Hoad. Great regret was felt in Napier at the death of Trooper L. J. McKechnie, of the Fifth Contingent, who died, in Dunedin soon after getting back to New Zealand. He had done good work in South Africa, and his friends were all looking forward to welcoming him home, but unfortunately on the homeward voyage he became ill with enteric fever, and succumbed to it at Dunedin. His parents live at The Spit, Napier, and much sympathy is felt for them. Mr. Eric Leggatt, of the Eastern Extension Cable Company, is back in Nelson on leave after an absence of several years. His old friends are delighted to see him again. Mr and Mrs Tom Wilfard (Wellington) recently spent a week at “Altimarloch,” Blenheim, with Mrs Mowat. Mr and Mrs Wilfard spent most of their time shooting wild boars and rabbits, Mrs Wilfard being, like her husband, a very good shot, and a keen sportswoman. Captain “Barney” Todd, looking remarkably well, and as genially garrulous as of yore, was in Auckland last week for a few days. He was warmly welcomed by hundreds of old friends. Captain Todd is off back to South Africa at an early date. The many friends of Mr Wilfred Stead. Christchurch, who recently met with a severe riding accident, will be glad to hear that he has so far recovered from its ill-effects as to be able to take outdoor exercise again. Mrs T. Macarthy (Wellington) gave a very smart “At Home” at her residence in Boulcott-streeE~6n Wednesday last, “Ping Pong,” fortune telling, and a charming string band providing her guests ample amusement. Mr Elliott, who has for a long time resided in Hastings, but has now been transferred to Gisborne; was a member of the volunteer force, and before his departure a smoke concert was given in his honour by the members of the Hawke’s Bay Mounted Rifles. Captain A. H. Russell presided, and the farewell entertainment passed off most successfully. The Rev. W. Gillam, of St. Matthew’s Anglican Parish, is making a short trip to the South Island. The Rev. E. It. Jocks, M.A., formerly of Durham, England, will take charge of St. Matthew’s Parish during the Vicar’s absence. Mr and Mrs R. Struthers (Mason, Struthers and Co.) entertained the employees at a social gathering recently, when about a hundred were present, and a very enjoyable time was spent. Captain Edwin Phillips, of the s.s. Waikare, remained behind in Sydney tins trip owing to 111 health. Captain Robert Stewart, so well and popularly known by passengers of the Union Company’s steamers, as late chief officer of the Mararoa, and more recently ‘ as chief of the Waikare, is now in charge of the steamer, which arrived from'Sydney on Monday. Captain Barenson, of the .U.S. transport service, passed through Auckland en route for ’Frisco on Saturday. He spent an agreeable morning meeting the many acquaintances he made in Auckland. Mr and Mrs L. D. Nathan are to leave London on August 14 for New York and Vancouver, on their way to Japan and the East. They intend returning to Auckland via Australia. At Wanganui Inst week a party of 60 fricpds assembled at Kingsland Villa to bid farewell to the Misses Simpson, who have since left" for Christchurch. After the health of the young ladies were duly honoured. Miss Simpson was presented yvith a beau-

tifully-illurt rated book of poems. A flashlight photo was taken of the company assembled.

Mr A. Marshall, late first assistant in the Mosgiel school, was waited bn at his residence last week a party pfl friends and pdm&rens (says the “Advocate"), when he was presented with a purse of sovereigns. The presentation was made by Mr Prentice, Who made a few appropriate remarks, to which Mr Marshall suitably replied. Mr W. Moult, who severed his connection with the firm of Mr A. T. White, of Wanganui, last week was, prior to his departure, presented wjth a very handsomely mounted walkingstick.

Sister Mary Raphael Doyle and Sister Mary Michael O’Beirne, who have just come from Home, arrived in Masterton last week. They will at once assume teaching duties on the staff of St. Bride's Convent.

The efforts of Mr George Fisher, M.H.R., on behalf of the railway employees, of Wellington and Petoiie, met with substantial recognition on Wednesday last, when Sir Joseph Ward presented him with a silver mounted walking stick and handsome silver inkstand on their behalf. The presentation took place at the Parliamentary Buildings, and Mi- W. Austen and in a short speech eulogised Air Fisher’s efforts on behalf of the working man, stating that he was one of their best friends, and that it was through the efforts of men like Air George Fisher that they had arrived at their present good position. Sir Joseph Ward, when making the presentation, also referred to Air Fisher’s strong, determined and vigorous advocacy of the rights of the workers of the colony. Al r Fisher, made, a feeling reply, stating that it was the first time in his whole public career that he had received a presentation, but it had always been sufficient for him that the people of Wellington had from time to time returned him to a place in the House, and he knew the working people were well aware how strongly and continuously, and, he might say, fearlessly, he had always advocated the rights of the working man, independent of any newspaper •support, or, othdr assistance. The inkstand bears the inscription: “Presented to George Fisher, Esq., M.H.R-, by the Railway Employees of Wellington and Petone, 13th July, 1901.”

A. well-known traveller for • brewpry firm is patenting a novel invention for clearing a hotel of customers who , uiay be lingering against the wish of jthe publican after hours. The invention is not entirely his own, but it is no effective that he intends purchasing ■the patent rights. Mr Harry Willacy, of Rotorua, met .with a nasty accident when coming in from Okere Falls the other day. The

Lorsc he was driving becoming yeslive overturned the buggy, and threw Me Willacy out on the road. He was thrown heavily and broke his arm. putting the broken limb in his coat he walked to the Mourea bridge where lie was picked up and brought to town. He is now on the road to complete recovery.

His numerous friends will be pleased ito learn that Mr Harry Graham, one of the late students of the Otago Mining School, who was for some time employed in the Hartley and Riley Hold Dredging Company, and went to British Columbia under special en-

gagement with the Cobbledeck Gold Dredging Company, on the Fraser ißiver, has obtained the first, or

■“Grand Prix” at the Paris Exhibition (For the best exhibit of gold specimens. Mr Graham has since been appointed general manager of the Fraser River (Gold Dredging Company, which has (taken over all the rights and privileges of the old company with which Mr Graham was connected.

'A good many travelling New Zealanders must have either’gone Home or returned to the colonies by the Orient liners Orient, Ormuz, or later Omrah. they may remember Dr. Cater, who was for eleven years on the Ormuz, and who left for the Omrah in ’99. No more popular ship’s doctor ever breathed, and there will l>e more ithan one “Graphic” reader saddened at. ■the news of his death. This occurred on the 7th inst., when the Omrah was on her voyage to Australia. Dr. Cater .(ship’s surgeon) had an apoplectic (seizure. An hour later he regained

consciousness, but relapsed into n state of coma, which lasted until 8.40 a.m. on the 9th, when he 3ied. Dr. Colin Siiuson, a saloon passenger, assisted by a trained nurse, was in constant attendance on him. The body was deposited in the sea the same afternoon, ■the last offices being conducted by the Rev. B. Winterbothem, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Marshall, in the presence of the whole ship's company and passengers. Dr. Rundle Carter was a cousin of Gen. Sir. Leslie Rundle. He was 43 years of age. For the past sixteen years he had been in the service of the Orient Company, and was highIv esteemed.

Mr James Aitken, head master of the Wanganui Boys’ School, was with Mr Ernest Edwards, pupil teacher of the same school, the recipient of a very handsome presentation from the schools committee, parents and boys ns a mark of their appreciation of the manner in which they looked after the School Cadet Corps on the recent trip to Christchurch. The Rev. Mr .Maclean made the presentation, and spoke in eulogistic terms of the manner in which Mr \itken and Mr Edwards had carried out their duties. Mr Aitken received a beautifully frained, enlarged photo, of the cadets, and was informed that a sword of honour would also reach him in a few days. Mr Edwards was presented with a pair of binoculars and a silvermounted stick. Three cheers were then given for Mr Aitken and Mr Edwardij by 300 lusty throats. After Messrs Aitken and Edwards had briefly responded there was a considerable amount of cheering. Dr. Whitelaw, of Kilmarnock, Scotland, brother-in-law of Mrs Whitelaw, senior, of Ponsonby, Auckland, and relative of a large number of the younger generation scattered over the colony, has arrived in Sydney to attend the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, now sitting in the New South Wales capital. Dr. Whitelaw’ who comes on to New Zealand, is perhaps best known as a

writer on religious subjects. A commentary of his on Genesis, published in 1879, has ruu through ten editions, •nd his other works include commentaries on St. John and the Acts of the Apostles, the Divinity of Christ, the Patriarchial Times, besides numerous theological articles in the leading magazines nnd contributions to the Pulpit Commentary. Commencing his ministry in South Shields he received a call to Glasgow and then to Kilmarnock. Ayrshire, where for the Inst twenty-three yea re he has been in charge of the King-street Chureh. In 1883 the reverend gentleman was offered the degree of D.D. from two universities simultaneously. The visiting delegate was a member of the famous committee appointed to effect if possible the union of the Free Church nnd the United Churches of Scotland, nnd as he sat throughout its sittings he can speak with considerable authority on this great question to Presbyterians.

Amongst visitors to Rotorua the following are mentioned: —Mesdames Austin, Alexandra South; Bowles, Frankton; Donor, Scotland; Daiper, England; Hattie, Palmerston North; Bainard-Browne, Manakau. Misses Crawford, Wellington ; Bowles, Frankton; Fraser, Alexandra South; Byington, Gorston, Honolulu. Messrs Cowie, Ceylon; Noble, Stowe, Lyndsay (2), Ward, Auckland; P.owles, Frankton; Daiper, England; Blackburns, Hewitt, Capt. Locke, Christchurch; Forsythe, Napier; Bayne, Canterbury ; Austin, Alexandra South; Baiinard-ilrowne, >Manakau;‘ Mitford, Fiji; McLaren, S. Australia; Parkyn, Brighton; Bromley, London; Law, Shannon. Dr. Close Erson, Onehunga.

Mr W. W. McCardle, who for many years past has represented Forty Mile Bush District on the Wellington Education Board, bade farewell to his colleagues. Many tributes were, paid by the Board to Mr McCardle’s abilities, and he was asked to retain his seat for a while longer, and in view of that request he would ask the

Board to allow him to withhold Ida resignation for the present, though it was possible be would not be able Io attend again. He thanked the members for the kindly consideration they had always shown him. Mr McCardle was granted six months' lease of absence, the members of the Board joining in wishing him prosperity.