Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue XVI, 18 October 1902, Page 1004

Personal Paragraphs.

Lady Ranfurly, who, with His Excellency the Governor, entertained a large party of sailors last week at Government House, was presented by Mr Moore,' on behalf of the seamen, with a gold brooch in the form of two crossed oars, surmounted by a life buoy. Dr. and Mrs Moore, of Napier, have returned from a visit to Taupo. Miss (iibbes (Wellington) is staying with friends in Dunedin. Mrs W. Ferguson (Wellington) has been spending some weeks al Otaki. Mrs Tylee, of the Bluff Hill, Napier, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs Gerald Tolhurst has been visiting Mr and Mrs Tolhurst, Grantroad, Wellington. Mrs. Fred Kenderdine, of Auckland, has returned from Rotorua, after spending a few weeks there. Mrs and Miss L. Wilson, “The Grove,’’ Sydenham, have gone up to Hanmer for a week or two. Miss Rees, who has been staying in Napier with her sister, Mrs Lusk, has leturned to Gisborne. Mr and Mrs C. Burgess, of New Plymouth, are on a visit to their relatives in Auckland. Mr C. J. Pharazyn (Wellington) attained the age of 100 years on Saturday, October 11th. Mrs Woodroffe returned to Christchurch from a trip to England in the Rimutaka last week. Bishop Wilson, of Melanesia, arrived in Auckland from Sydney in the Elingamite on Monday. Miss Rosie Allan, of Ormondville, is visiting Mrs Antill, of the Barrack Bill, Napier. Mr J. Weir, of the Railway Department, Hawera, has been transferred to New Plymouth. Dr. De Lisle, who returned to Napier from England about a month ago, left there for Gisborne last week. Mrs B. H. Bums (Christchurch) goes North this week to sing in Wanganui and Wellington. Mr Norton Francis, of Waimatc. sailed for England in the Paparoa last week. Miss Edifh Williams, of “Taumata,” Napier, has gone for a two months’ visit to the country. Mrs and the Misses Weston-Neill, of Melbourne, are visiting Christchurch at present. Miss Ethel Pickering (Auckland) is staying with Mrs J. J. Kinsey, “Warrimoo,” Papanui-road, Christchurch. Mr J. J. Kinsey (Christchurch) has been on a business trip to Wellington for a week. Mr Ord Hume has cabled accepting the position of judge at the coming North Island band contest, to be held here in February next. Major Bartlett and Captain Coutts returned to Hawera from South Africa, but before long the former is returning with his family. Mrs Tribe. Hereford-street, Christchurch, is expected back from her trip to England at the end of this month. Mrs F. J. Garrick, “Orwell,’’ Papa-nui-road, Christchurch, has gone to Timaru on a visit to her daughter, Mrs J. P. Newman. Mrs Wilkinson, of Eltham, left for Melbourne last week, where she is to join her husband, who has been travelling through America. Mrs (Dr.) Gunn, of Kaikoura. has been in Christchurch for the week, staying with Miss Connal, Canal Reserve, and Mrs (Dr.) Diamond. Mr and Mrs R. Harman (Christchurch) have gone North for a holiday trip, and will visit Rotorua amongst other places. Mrs Woodroffe arrived by the Rimutaka last week, and, after a day or two in Wellington, continued her journey to Christchurch.

Sir William and Lady Russell, who have been spending the session in Wellington, have returned to Hawke's Bay.

Staff Sergeant-Major Saunderson, of the Wellington Battalion, has been transferred to Taranaki, where he will take up his duties at onee. Mr and Mrs Charley Wood (Kaikoura) are expected to arrive shortly from England, also Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy. Mrs Wallis (Wellington) has been* staying with Mrs Aeland (Mount Peel), and is visiting at Bishopscourt, and other friends in Christchurch. Miss Violet Devenish-Meares returned to Christchurch last week after a long holiday in Auckland and Rotorua, looking much benefited by the change. Mr Cecil LouLsson (Christchurch) returned from a delightful tour through Japan, Europe, England, etc., last week, having been away about a year. Mr Albert Kaye (Christchurch) left last week on a business trip to Australia, and during his absence Mrs Kaye has gone to Hanmer Springs for a change. Mr and Mrs Callender (Canterbury), who have been on a six months’ visit to England, are returning in the Turakina, due in the colony in another week or two. Mr E. B. Tizard, of the New Plymouth branch of the New Zealand Insurance Company, has been promoted to Perth, West Australia. Mr A. Tuke succeeds Mr Tizard in the local office. Bishop Wilson, of Melanesia, arrived in Auckland by the Elingamite. He sails hence for Norfolk Island and Melanesia by the mission yacht Southern Cross this week. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kennedy and Miss Kennedy, from Wellington, left Auckland by Tuesday’s train for Rotorua. They are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. A. H. Collins left Auckland by the mail steamer Ventura this week to join her husband in Melbourne. The Rev. A. 11. Collins is filling supply appointments in connection with the Baptist Churches in that city. Miss M. Ross (Christchurch) has gone on a visit to Wellington, and Miss Capel (New Plymouth). who has been staying some time with the Misses Ross, returned North with her on her way home. Miss F. Webb-Bowen has come over from Nelson in order to be present at the marriage of Miss Haselden and Mr H. Cooper. While in Wellington she is the guest of Mrs Haselden, Moles-worth-street. Mrs Lindsay (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs Joseph Palmer, “Woodford,’’ Papanui. Mrs Wardrop is staying with her mother at “Woodford,” during Mr T. Y. Wardrop’s absence in England. The many friends of Mr Mackay, of the Survey Department, New Plymouth, who recently met with a serious accident, will be pleased to learn that he has made a capital recovery, and will probably leave the hospital very shortly. The committee to welcome the Premier on his return to Wellington includes Drs. Collins and Martin, and Messrs T. K. Macdonald, Hill, Dwan, Plimmer, Simpson, Bannister, Izard, Turnbull, Wylie, Baker, Godber, Bannister and Luke. The Men’s Championship Ping-pong Tournament of the Wairarapa district (Wellington) was won by Mr Cecil Cox. the well - known tennis player. Miss G. Cope was successful in carrying off the Ladles’ Handicap Championship. Mr. Bond, of the Union Steamship Company, and Mr. Goldie, of Auckland, arrived at Sydney from England on Monday’ last. Mr. Bond proceeds to Dunedin, and will return to Auckland at the end of the monthMr. Goldie comes on from Sydney. Miss O. Gore, who carried off the prize at Mrs Pearce's tournament (Wellington) challenged Mrs Ewen for the Terrace Ping-pong “Scarf,” but was defeated. Mrs Ewen, who has the greatest number of victories on the “Scarf,” now retains possession of it permanently. Mr Arthur Hume (son of Lieut.Colonel Hume) has resigned his position as chief engineer of a steamer trading between London and South Africa, and has opened an engine repairing yard on his own account at

Durban. Mr Hume served his apprenticeship at Messrs D. Robertson and Co.’s works, in Wellington. On the occasion of their silver wedding Mr and Mrs Lankshear, of Wellington, were presented by their employees with a handsome marble clock, Air J. F. Frost and Mr H. Lester making the presentation. The staff and employees were afterwards entertained at a dinner at Mr Lankshear’s residence, when a most sociable and enjoyable time was spent. On Saturday last Mr. Charles J. Pharazyn, of Wellington, attained his loOth year. Mr. Pharazyn was born October 11, 1802. On May 24, 1841, he landed in Wellington from the ship Jane, and went into business in the embryo capital as a storekeeper. In 1869 Sir Edward Stafford asked Mr. Pharazyn to accept a seat in the Legislative • Council, which position he held from June 17 in that year till March 17, 1885, when he retired from the Council, and his son, the Hon. Robert Pharazyn, was appointed to that honourable position. Since then Mr. Pharazyn has lived an exceedingly quiet life, and is still in good health. Miss Sybil Montgomerie (Wanganui) has just returned to New Zealand after a stay of a year and a-half at Home. Miss Montgomerie paid a long visit to Lord and Lady Glasgow at “Fairlie,” Ayrshire, and to other relatives in various parts of Scotland, and before leaving for New Zealand had a delightful trip to the Riviera. Mr R. E. Mcßae, one of the most popular and esteemed residents of Hawera, was entertained last week a* a farewell smoke concert prior to his departure for South Africa, where he intends to settle. Advantage was taken of the occasion to present. Mr Mcßae with a purse of sovereigns and a gold badge of life membership of the Egmont Racing Club, which he has been connected with for many years. „ At a dinner given by the College Rifles Corps (Wellington) Mr C. Cooper was presented with a handsome marble clock on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mr Cooper, who is lieutenant, of the Wellington Navals, is immensely popular in volunteering circles. He has always taken the keenest interest in military matters, and has several times been attached to the College Rifles in ■manoeuvres when his own corps was not taking part. The Wapiti Ladies’ Hockey Club are giving an “At Home” in Mrs. Sowerby’s Hall, Symonds-street. A strong and influential committee has been formed, and the invitations are already out. This will probably be the last dance of the season,'and judging from the number of acceptances the dancing portion of the community may look forward to one of the best functions of the season. The date has been unavoidably altered from Thursday, the 23rd, to Friday, the 24th inst. There was a large number of visitors at the Star Hotel, Auckland, last week. Amongst- them being:—From Sydney—Air. and Mrs. Eubeek, Mr. J. A. Fotheringham, Mr. and Mrs. Thom, Mr. H. F. Burwell. Mr. E. D. Fox, Mr. R. J. Lukey, Miss Lukey. From Sweden—Mr. and Mrs. I’. Neilson. From New Plymouth—Mrs. and Mr. Burgers. From Bulls—Mr. J. Dalrymple. From Carterton —Mr. Preston. From Nelson—Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Brown, Brown. From Christchurch—Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Mr. W. P. Cowlishaw, Miss York, Miss Parkinson. From Wellington— Mr. F. B. Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. Craike. Mr. Tudor Atkinson, Mr. W. W. Smith, Mr. G. G. Gore, Mr. A. Bethune. From West Australia—Mr. Herbert Phillips, Mr. and Airs. Wedge, Air. F. Anderson, Airs. Anderson. From Alelbourne —Captain Gunnerson, Air. W. Winwill. From America —Mr. E. A. Whitney, Air. F. A. Fouson. Mrs. P. Rennie, Air. and Mrs. Harding. From Glasgow — Afrs. Pringle. Air. W. Wallis. From London—Air. F. Lascelles. From Adelaide —Air. and Airs. Franks, Air. A. E. Barker, Air. R. W. Alarshall. From England—Air. and Airs. E. R. Perkins. From Boston—Airs. R. E. AlcWillie. From Naples—Afrs. E. F. Boulla. From Napier—Air. P. Campbell, Air. T. H. Barns. From Brisbane —Air. H. Alullings, Aliss Alullings. From Calcutta—Mrs. and Airs. G. H. Lambe.

A ping-pong tournament held in Wellington recently was won by Miss Simpson, with Mrs Ewen runner-up. The men’s prize fell to Mr E. Rei-1, with Mr W. Reid second. The play was on the American system, and the final result was judged by the aggregate number of points, not games.

There have been an average number of visitors in Auckland during the past week. Those staying at the Grand Hotel were: From England, Mr. and Mrs C. B. Lamb, Mr and Mrs W. E. Jacobs, Captain and Mrs Gonne. Master Gonne, Miss Davies, Mr and Mrs T. Wand, Dr. and Mrs T. Copeland Savage, Mr F. Ferriss. From Sweden. Mr Andussen. From Germany, Mr F. Schroeder, Mr H. Weber. From New South Wales, Mr and Mrs W. Henderson (Albury), Mr Sydney Smith (Sydney), Mr and Mrs O. Rowe and child (Sydney). Mr J. Leslie Williams (Sydney), Mr H. L. Jones (Sydney), From Chicago, Mr F. J. Franks. From Toronto, Mr W. C. K. Fisher. From Palmerston North, Mr and Mrs Allan Strang. From Western Australia, Mr W. J. Donnin. From Melbourne. Miss J. Johnstone. From Wellington, Mr J. Silley, Mr J. Salmond. Mr N. Reid, Miss Reid, Miss Simpson, Mr James J. Taine.

The late Mr Alfred Rhodes, who died at Amberley, Christchurch, lately, at the age of eighty-four years, was one of the pioneer settlers of the colony, and arrived ia Wellington in the early forties. He came south to Canterbury with a small schooner in 1815. bringing Messrs Greenwood Bros, to Purau and Motonau, also Messrs Prebble Bros (who gave their name to Prebbleton) to Lyttelton. By direction of Captain Thomas, who was practically Governor of Lyttelton in those days, he was sent with a large sealing boat to the Waimakariri, and future site of Kaiapoi, with stores for the Canterbury Association's surveyors, of whom Mr J. C. Boys was the chief, and Mr Alfred Weston and the late Mr Charles Denby. were assistants. Mr Rhodes and his crew of four ascended the Kaiapoi River about six miles finding it navigable all the way, and were able to sail for most of the distance. The Maoris witnessed the progress up the river with great interest and assisted in guiding the voyagers to the survey party. This was all before Mr J. R. Godley, the founder of Canterbury, and the “pilgrims’’ of the first four ships, arrived. Mr Rhodes was a resident of Lyttelton for many years, and there he married his wife, who survives him. and who was a passenger by the ship Randolph. The Christchurch “Press” says: —“Volunteers troughout Canterbury will hear with much regret that Staff SergeantMajor Coleman, instructor of ordnance and mounted corps in the North Canterbury volunteer and militia district, has received intimation of his transfer to a similar position in the Auckland district. Staff Sergt.-Major Colemau has been in this district for several years, and during that period has made many friends in volunteering and other circles. He has done much to bring the mounted corps, especially the younger companies, to their present state of efficiency. Sergt.-Major Coleman is to report himself at Auckland on November Ist.” Sergt.-Major Coleman trained most of the Canterbury contingents prior to their despatch to South Africa, and himself accompanied the Tenth Contingent there.

Mr V. IL Meredith, the well-known representative half-back, who has been transferred from headquarters to the Customs Department in Auckland, was given a hearty send-off on Saturday evening by his comrades of the Wellington Football Club. -The function, which took the form of a smoke concert, was largely attended, and amongst the visitors were Messrs ■A. C. Norris, N. Galbraith, G. C. !• ache, W. Coffey (of the managing committee of the New Zealand Union). Mr Meredith is shortly to be married to a Wellington young lady, so members of the club decided to suitably recognise the double event by presenting him with a handsome cabinet of cutlery ware, spirit stand, and case of pipes. His health was enthusiastically toasted, hearty wishes being expressed for his future .welfare in his new home. The reci-

pient made a happy speech in acknowledging the gifts of his late comrades, and spoke regretfully of severing his connection with them. Mr Meredith is a native of Auckland, where his parents now reside. It is not his intention to take any further active participation in football. Another member of the club, Mr Manoy, who is leaving for South Africa, was presented with a case of pipes as a mark of esteem from the club.

The Central Hotel, Auckland, where the very extensive alterations and additions are now completed, has again had a very large number of visitors during the past week. Amongst the guests at Mr Rollesten's house were: —From Melbourne: Mr T. P. Hudson, Mr and Mrs Laurie. Miss M. Beatty. Miss Allen, Mr W. Espie. Mr G. H. Barnes, Mr Hunt. Mr and Mrs A. Harris, Mr Howell. Mr R. S. Findlay. From Sydney: Mr T. H. Hood, Mr Gront, J. S. Laue, Mr F. J. Miller. Mr Casey and son, Mr Mason. Mr and Mrs Spears, Mr C. Carter (Pollard Opera Company). Paeroa: Mr Joseph Nathan, Mr and Mrs Gooch, Waihi: Mr G. S. Cox. Whangarei: Rev. E. 11. and Mrs Wyatt, Mr Wyatt. Mr Jagger, Mr S. Rawnsley, jun. Hukianga: Mr Jarvie. Marton: Dr. Taget, Mr Pownall. Christchurch: Mr Foster, Mr Hunks, Mr G. B. Hall, Mr and Mrs M. Harris, Air and Mrs N. Harris, Mr E. L. Harris, Mr Pollock, Mr and Mrs Wiltshire. Wanganui: Dr. Connelly. New Plymouth: Mr Pascoe. Mr Hatfield. Hawera: Mr Sullivan. New Plymouth: Mrs Dell, child and nurse. Miss Ellis'. Wellington: Mr T. C. Williams, the Misses Williams (2), Mr Wilson, Mr Clark, Mr Barnes, Mr Budge, Mr Mitehell, Air Midlane. Air Adams, Air Redstone, Air Price, Air W. Tindley. Air Garland. Air Wilcocks, Air and Aliss Martin Kennedy, the Alisses White (3). England: Air Wai ters. Dr. and Airs Hay, Air Franks, Captain Ferry, Gen. La Touche, Air Ramsden. Air and Airs Gannon. Masterton : Air Carl Anderson. Perth (W.A.): Air P. S. Brown, Air J. E. Brunt. Hunua: Air A. Davis. '.Vaikato: Lieut. Smith. Air and Airs Jones. Te Aroha: Air O. F. Pilling. Kaikohe: Air H. Dickeson.

Our Loudon correspondent writes (September 5): —Air A. J. Merle Bonar (Westland) is one of those New Zealanders who will shortly transfer his allegiance to South Africa, whither he is returning shortly to take up a position in Johannesburg under the Transvaal Government. Going out as a trooper in the Third N.Z.M.R., he obtained a commission in 1901 in the Colonial Defence Force. When peace

was proclaimed he was sent out from ITaurburg by the commandant of his column. Colonel Lawrence, 17th Lancers, to inform the enemy of the news. Two days after he met Commandant Du Toit and his armed escort of 20 burghers at Klip Kraal. The commandant said that on the whole his men were pleased at the news, and Air Bonar dined with him before returning to the column. Bonar also carried despatches to Commandant Golding, who was in charge of all rebels in Fraserburg West and who alscr treated Air Bonar well. Both Golding and Du Toit and their commandoes 300 strong afterwards surrendered at Beaufort West. After peace was declared Air Bonar resigned his commission and came to England on urgent private affairs, arriving three weeks ago. He goes to Edinburgh this week to visit relations and friends.

Since his arrival before the original Coronation Day Air E. S. Clarke Las been spending his time with his friends in Yorkshire, and also attending to family matters. This week he is visiting Birmingham, Bath and South Wales, and then goes to Scotland. His son Sydney, who has been in the Bradford wool trade since February left last week by the Omrah for Dunedin. •

Airs Haunter (Christchurch) has settled permanently in Bedford with her mother. Airs Humphrey Hanmer, to give her children the excellent education which the schools of that 'town provide. At present they are spending their holiday at Hunstanton, Norfolk. Airs Robert Weedon (late of Christchurch) also resides in Bedford with her daughters, and Captain Greenstreet, of the New Zealand Shipping Company, had his home there until quite recently.