Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XVI, 16 April 1904, Page 45

Personal Paragraphs.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Sealey (Christchurch) spenl Easter week at Sumner. Miss Hursthouse ' (Nelson) is staying with Miss Chaytor at Waikawa, Picton. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott (Wellington) ■were in Auckland for the Easter races.

Miss E. Runeiman, who has been staying at Cambridge, is back in Auckland. Mr. Alex. Boyle (Christchurch) left for England by the mailboat last week. Mrs Jacob, of Feilding, is the guest of JWrs John Stevenson, in Wanganui.

The Messrs Rockford (Palmerston North) are going to England for a trip. Mr and Mrs Green, of Dannevirke, are staying in Napier. Miss Faulknor, of England, is visiting Mrs and Miss Alexander in Wanganui. Mr- O’Beirne (Dunedin) has been making a stay in Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Friedlander (Ashburton) were in Christchurch for Easter. Mr. and Mrs. W. Coathe (Rakaia) spent the Easter holidays at Sumner. Mrs Beard, of Masterton, is the guest of Mr and Miss Izard, in Wanganui.

Miss Batham (Wellington) is back from visiting Dunedin. Miss Roy, of New Plymouth, is visiting her relatives in Wellington. Major and Mrs. Van Agnew (England) are visiting Wellington. Mr. J. Searle, New Plymouth, has gone for a trip to the Old Country. The Misses Mountfort (Wanganui) have been visiting Wellington. Miss C. Dalrymple (Wellington) paid a flying visit at Easter to her relations at Bulls.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Saunders returned from their trip to Wellington last Friday.

Mrs. Menzies is back in Wellington after visiting friends in the Rangitikei district.

Mr. W. P. O’Callaghan, Clerk of the Court, Dunedin, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Griffith, New Plymouth. Mrs J. R. S. Richardson, of Cambridge, is on a short visit to Mrs W. M. Douglas, of Epsom, Auckland. Mr. Hewson Armitage has returned to Auckland after spending the Easter holidays at Rotorua. Mrs C. Wright, of Northcote, Auckland, is at present staying with Mrs John Hally, of “Ruthven,” Cambridge. Mr. W. E. Spencer, chief inspector of schools for Taranaki, has resumed duty, after a severe illness.

Miss Ivey, of the staff of the Wellington Technical School, is just back after a trip to England. One of the newly-graduated lady medicos, Miss Agatha Adams, has started practice in Dunedin.

Mr. G-, Mrs. and Miss Lee have returned to their home in Australia after spending the summer in Christchurch.

Mrs. Jackson (of Wellington) is paying a visit to her mother, Mrs. Worsp, in Auckland"

Miss E. Maling, of Christchurch, is staying with her sister, Miss A. Maling, Wanganui. Mrs. H. O. D. Meares (Christchurch) returned with Miss Chisholm on a visit to Sydney. The Hon. Seymour Thorne-George and his family went to Rotorua for a holiday last week. Dr. Wilson, of the Discovery, is with Mrs. Wilson, staying at Mrs. Preston’s, “Beachcliffs,” Sumner. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Stead (Macdonald Downs) spent Easter week at Strowan with Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Stead. Mr and Miss Rutherford, “Kihirangu,” were in Picton for Miss Speed’s marriage (writes our

Mr J. H. Bethune has returned to Dunedin after a short visit to W-.lling-ton.

Mrs. Higginson (Wellington) is at present in Masterton, where she will stay for some time to benefit her health. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, of Ashburton, are staying at Sumner.

Mrs Hewitt is staying with her daughters, Mrs C. Powell ami Mrs Patterson, in Wanganui. Mrs. Hurst-Seager returned to Christchurch on Good Friday from a most enjoyable trip to Sydney. Mr and Mrs Hugh Speed (Wanganui) were in Pieton, staying with Mrs Speed, for Miss Speed’s marriage. Colonel and Miss Owen (Wellington) were passengers to Sydney by the last trip of the Waikare.

Mr. and Mrs. Heaton Rhodes (Tai Tapu) were staying at “Elmwood” for the Christchurch races.

Mr and Mrs John Conolly (Blenheim) and Miss S. Gard spent Easter in Picton, staying at Oxley’s Hotel. Mrs Inglis, of Pahiatua, is staying in Wanganui with her sister, Mrs John Mason.

Miss Christie (Wanganui) was in Wellington for the Easter Lawn Tennis Tournament. Mr and Mrs C. H. St. Hill, of Havelock, Hawke’s Bay, returned from England by the Rimutaka.

The Misses Fullerton-Smith, of Mar ton, are the guests of Mrs Arthur Sher riff, in Wanganui.

Mr. and Mrs. E. 11. Hammond (of Wairamarania) have been spending a short holiday with relatives in Auckland. Mr and Mrs W. Jagger returned to Auckland last week by the Sierra from a brief visit to Australia. Miss Morshead, New Plymouth, is paying a visit to her friends in Feilding-

Hon. Col. Pitt (Attorney-General) and Miss Pitt went to Nelson for the Easter holidays.

Dr. de Clive Lowe returned from his trip to the Islands last week by the Moura.

Dr. Bakewell, whose health has been precarious of late, is now resident in the Mount Eden district.

Mr. Henry Gray, with Mrs. Gray and Miss J. Gray (New Plymouth), left Sydney by the s.s. Commonwealth for Durban.

Captain Hugh Hollis, who used to command the Tyser liner Tomoana, is stated to have been promoted to the command of the Niwaru.

Mr. W. F- Buckland has been re-elect-ed president of the Cambridge Golf Club, the Rev. J. Erwin and Dr. Roberts being vice-presidents.

The Rev. A. Greig, of North-east Harbour (Dunedin), where he. has been minister for thirty-six years, has been compelled to resign owing to ill-health. Mrs. Percy Webster (New Plymouth) has left for Christchurch to join her husband, who has lately been transferred to the National Bank there.

Mr. J. Bighton, second officer of the Waikare, has accepted an appointment as second officer of the Home trader Waiwera.

Mr. 11. Dawson, of Dunedin, returned to Auckland from Rotorua on Saturday, and is staying at the Central Hotel for a few days before going South again.

Miss Jaekson, of Wanganui, has returned from an enjoyable trip to Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington, where she has been visiting friends. Mr D. M. Findlay, solicitor, of Dunedin, has joined his brother, Dr. Findlay, the well-known legal practitioner, in Wellington.

Mr. Acheson, of H.M. Customs, New Plymouth, has been transferred to Wellington, and Mr. White, of that office, takes bis place. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Leekie, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland on Saturday. They proceed to Rotorua for about a week.

Mrs and Miss Ross, of Parnell, who have been staying at the National Hotel, Cambridge, for a week or two, have returned home.

The Rev. R. Woollass, who has been appointed to St. Peter’s Church, Great North-road, Auckland, took charge last Sunday. <

Mrs. and Miss Daisy Friend have been spending the Easter holidays at Hamilton, but returned to Auckland last Saturday.

Dr. and Mrs. Stevenson have decided to stay in Christchurch, and have taken Dr. Thacker’s house during his absence.

Captain and Miss Armstrong, and Miss Gallagher, have gone to live in Auckland (writes our New Plymouth correspondent).

Mr. Wm. C. Hunter, of Manchester, arrived in Auckland on Sunday, and intends touring the Hot Lakes. He is staying at the Central Hotel. Mr G. S. Clapham (Ashhurst) has gone to the United States to visit the St. Louis Exposition. He will go on to England before returning to the colony. Mr and Mrs C. C. McMillan, who have been making a tour of Europe and Australia, returned to Auckland by the Sierra.

Mr. A. E. Fletcher, organist of St. Mary’s, New Plymouth, who has been on a visit to Australia on account of his health, has returned. Mr and Mrs Kelman, of London, who are touring New Zealand, arrived in Auckland on Sunday, and are staying at the Star Hotel.

Mr Frederick Brown, who is at present managing the Milton State poultry farm, has been appointed assistant poultry expert.

Mr and Mrs C. Hunter have returned to Cambridge after spending the Easter holidays with the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs Wallace, of Papatoitoi. Mr 11. Tyson (Napier) has been in Wellington for the Easter holidays. He leaves for England at the end of the month.

Mr M. M. Kirkbride, M.H.R., has been afflicted with an attack of influenza, and has therefore. had to postpone his projected addresses to his constituents. Mr and Mrs Arthur Chaytor, “The Grange,” Richmond, Nelson, are spending a week or so with Mrs and the Misses Allen in Picton.

Mrs. Thornton (Combridge) accompanied her sisters, the Misses Worsp. to Auckland and spent the Easter holidays in town.

Mr. Walter Cealy, who has been spending the last few months at Cambridge for the sake of his health, returned to Auckland last week, and proceeded to Nelson on Sunday last.

Mr Percy Calkin, leader of the Whangarei Philharmonic Society’s orchestra, was given an enlarged picture of the members of the Society last week, as be is leaving the district.

Mr- W. Wallis (Timaru), who is going to Wellington as manager of the N.Z. and A.S.S. Co., has just been presented with a silver tea kettle from friends in the city he is leaving.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gurr (Hawke’s Bay) have been visiting Wellington in their motor-ear. They went down by way of the Manawatu and returned over the Rimutaka range. Miss Violet Hughes, who obtained the highest number of marks in the junior division of the University College School of Music, has been presented with the Ranfurly Medal. Mr Lindsay, of the Auckland Customs Department, and his wife, are spending a holiday at Rotorua, and will return to Auckland at the end of the week.

Private news has been received in Auckland from Captain Lacey, late commander of the Pacific cable ship Iris, that he had reached Mone Video in much better health than he started.

Mr John Ensoll, manager of the Thames Gas Works, has been returned unopposed as a member of the Borough Council in place of Mr Samuel Hetherington, who had resigned. Mr Frank Leekie (Wellington) has been presented by his comrades of the Old Age Pensions Department with a travelling rug and a dressing case on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Taplin. Mr 11. Tyser, who has been spending about eighteen months in New Zealand, intends leaving for England, via America, by the Sonoma at the end of April.

Messrs J. E. Fayfield, C. Speak, and Entwistle, of Wellington, lett Auckland by the Sierra. They aro bound for Vancouver, where they are likely to settle-

The Harbour Lights Club (Wellington > ■ have presented a handsome marble clock to Miss (!.' Blackwell and Mr J. Barrington, who are shortly to be carried.

■- Mrs. C. 11. Young (Tasmania) and Miss H. C. Bedford (England), who have been visiting their brother, Mr. Henry Bedford, late Collector of Customs, New Plymouth, have now returned home.

Captain Johndahl, master of the Norwegian barque C. Tobias, which put into Auckland in distress and was condemned, left for Norway via Australia in the Waikare last week.

A silver teapot and a handsome salad bowl have been presented by the employees of the Vacuum Oil Company. Wellington, to their comrade, Mr. Wyard, on the occasion of his marriage. Mr and Mrs Samuels (Wellington) spent the. Easter holidays with Dr. and Mrs Redman in Picton. Miss Masefield (Pelorus Sound) was also a guest of Dr. and Mrs Rodman.

Mrs 11. Humphries and Miss Humphries left Napier by the Waikare on the Ist inst. for a trip to Sydney and Melbourne. Mr 11. Humphries and his two sons have gone to Hawera ami New Plymouth in their motor car.

Mr A. Macintosh, general manager of the Bank of New Zealand, has booked lor London by tlie Ruapehu, which is to leave Wellington next month. He will be accompanied by his son and two! daughters.

Mr. Jackson Palmer, the well-known solicitor, was a passenger to America by the Sierra last week on what is mainly trip. He will probably visit he HI. Louis Exposition, and go thence to London and Berlin.

The Rev. Egerton Young, who has had charge of the Canadian Indian missions for the past 25 years, and has written some entertaining books, arrives in Auckland this week on a missionary tour of the colonv.

Mr.' C. Johnson, engineer at the Western Springs waterworks, left for the South in the Mokoia with Mrs. Johnson, for a holiday. Mrs. Johnson remains in Dunedin visting friends, but her husband goes on to Hobart and Melbourne. On Easter Monday there were no less than three weddings solemnised at Thames—Mr. Taylor and Miss Lukey, Mr. Turner and Miss Ross, Mr. Hanton- and Miss Hyatt were the happy couples.

Mr, Mrs Robertson, and family, of Wanganui, who for some time past, have been staying at the Star Hotel, left on Monday for Rotorua; they will stay there some days, and then return to Auckland.

Mrs D. T. Stuart (Wellington) is shortly going to South Africa to see her daughter (Miss Millie Stuart), who has been living there for some months. They will probably go on to England before returning to New Zealand.

Mr A. 11. Bain, of the Cape Colony Audit Department., arrived in Auckland on Saturday, and is staying at the Central Hotel for a few days. He then goes on to Rotorua and overland to Wellington.

The Rev. J. T. Pinfold, superintendent of the Hamilton Methodist circuit, is going to England on a visit, and he was wished bon voyage by the circuit officers last week. The Rev. Mr. Reed, who acts as supply, was at the same time accorded a heart v welcome.

Mr F. E. Petherick (Wellington), who has just been admitted to the Supreme Court as a solicitor, was the recipient of a valuable gold watch chain from the staff of Bell. Gully, Bell and Myers, whose service he is jnst leaving to enter that of Messrs Bunnv and Rawson.

Mrs. J. M. Hamlin, of Panmure, who is going to pay a visit to England, was given a social by her friends in St. Matthias’ schoolroom, and the vicar (the Rev. H. Mason) presented her with a dressing case on behalf of the parishioners, in recognition of her services as organist to the church for many years. The members of the Hobart Marine Board made a presentation, last week to Captain Chatfield, of the Moeraki.who is retiring from the service. MasterWarden Fisher spoke in high terms of their guest, and his skill, bravery and coolness.

Mr W. F. Ccderwall, manager of the Cislmrne Freezing Works, and Mr F. manager of the Gisborne branch of the Bank of New South Wales, who were staying at the Central Hotel,

Auckland, during Easter, left for Ginborne last week by tliS Aotea. Mr J. C. Macky, of the firm of Macky, Ix>gan, Steen and Co., who left Auckland with Mrs Macky last week to catch the White Star steamer for London at Melbourne. They will be away till the eud of January next, the visit being mainly for pleasure. Mr. J. Henderson, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, who has returned to Wellington after visiting the chief poiuts of interest in the South Island, has left Wellington on a tour of this island that will embrace Wanganui River and the Hot Lakes districts.

Mr C. G. White, who has won the tennis ehampionship of Otago for the second time consecutively, is a young lawyer, who recently graduated as LL.B, from Otago University, and is now in practice with his father, one of the leading lawyers in Dunedin. Misses Metcalfe, Hull, and Gorrie, and Messrs. Hull, Miller, Gatland, Oliphant and Stanton, members of the team which represented Auckland University College at the recent intcr-collegiate tournament at Dunedin and got third place, returned to Auckland on Sunday*. Mr Walter Impett, after a lengthy absence from Auckland, has taken up his residence in the Northern city once again, having been appointed organist and choirmaster of St. James’ Church. Mr Impett is a skilful musician, and should command an extensive clientele here.

Mr Hedley Thomson, son of Mr Campbell Thomson, of Gisborne, who served his apprenticeship to 'uie engineering trade in New Zealand, has been appointed manager of the Hon. C. A. Parsons’ turbine works at Heaton, New-castle-on-T y n e.

Mr E. C. Robinson, assistant road engineer in the head office of the Roads Department, Wellington, has been appointed. to the position of county engineer, Stratford County. There were about sixty applicants, and the salary is £350 per annum. Colonel G. Bell, for seven years United States Consul at Sydney, has now in the press a book entitled "Mr Oseba’s Last Discovery.’’ In the guise of fiction it is an appreciation of the colony, addressed to "the people of New Zealand, the most advanced community among men.”

Mr. Percy Sargood and Mr. Thomas Finlayson, of the firm of Sargood, Son, and Ewen, were entertained at a champagne supper by the staff of the Wellington house at the Hotel Cecil on the occasion of the promotion of Mr. Finlayson to partnership in the firm.

Mr J. M. Johnstone, of Palmerston North, treasurer of the Mtnawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association, left on a trip abroad by the San Francisco mail steamer. He was accompanied by- his daughter, and England, Ireland, and the St. Louis Exposition will be visited.

Professor Maclaurin (Victoria College, Wellington) has just returned from a six months’ trip to England. On his way Home he visited tiie United States, ami has come- back very- impressed with the energy and optimism of the people living in "the greatest country- on earth.”

It is reported that Mr Charles Alexander, well known throughout Australasia as the “singing partner” of that militant evangelist, Dr. Torrey, has become engaged to Miss Cadbury, who la-longs to Hie wealthy Nonconformist family well-known in connection With cocoa, garden cities, and the “Daily News.”

The ex-Bishop of Caledonia (Rt. Rev. Dr. William Ridley) has been the guest of the Bishop and Mrs Wallis during his stay- in Wellington. He preached aT St. Paul’s Pro Cathedral on Easter Sunday. His Lordship’s diocese consisted of the whole of British Columbia, that country being originally called Caledonia. He is now on the tour of the world. Sir John See. Premier of New South Wales, arrived iu Auckland last week by the Sierra, and this week goes to Rotorua to recuperate. The good that the Southern trip did him was nullified by- the shock his wife’s death caused him, and his medical attendants ordered a further complete rest. The Rev. T. T. Thomas, 8.A., who Is leaving Mount Eden for Christchurch, was farewelled at a social gathering last week at the Methodist Church. The rev. gentleman was presented by

the congregation with a number of books as a slight token of esteem and affection. .

Miss Powdrcll, who won the Singles Championship at the Wellington lawn tennis tournament, has been a competitor at Wellington tournaments for only the last two years and on both occasions has beaten all-comers. Having won the championship two years in succession, she wins Stewart Dawson and Co.’s cup outright. The Rev. H. A. Hawkins, of the North Auckland part of the Anglican Diocese, has been appointed to the examining chaplains’ list by the Anglican Bishop of Auckland. He has been on the chaplains-in-ordinary list up to the present. Mr Hawkins therefore will.examine Maori candidates for the ministry.

Mr H. D. Bell left by the San Francisco mailboat en route for London on business connected with a number of New Zealand law cases to be heard by the Privy Council. He will probably appear in the Newtown licensing cases on behalf of the respondents (the Licensing Committee). Dr. Makgill was entertained at a dinner at the Grand Hotel last week by his professional colleagues, on the occasion of his promotion from the posf of district health officer iu Auckland to that of Government pathologist in Wellington. The health of the guest of the evening was proposed by Dr. Roberton, president of the local branch of the Medical Association, who referred to Dr. Makgill’s thoughtful and courteous demeanour and to his very- definite idea of his responsibilities. Amongst the many visitors staying in Wanganui for Easter were Mr and Mrs Pratt, of Palmerston North; Mrs and Miss E. Riddiford, Hutt, Wellington; Mrs and the Misses Dalrymple, Bulls, Rangitikei; Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Potts, Manawatu; Mrs 1-’. Riddiford, from Palmerston; Mrs Skerman, Marton; Mrs and Miss M. Mason, Hawke’s Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Manlier Wood passed through Wellington last week on their way to Auckland, where they intend to live (writes our Wellington correspondent). Their wedding at Timaru caused much interest in Wellington, as the bride is the daughter of Mr. Theo. H. Ritchie, a former resident of Wellington, who was a prominent and energetic member of musical circles.

The Rev. E. J. Adams, pastor of St. Andrew's, Hamilton, was married to Miss Soppett by- the Rev. S. W. Entrican, of Te Awamutu, last week. Miss Mabel Soppett was the bridesmaid, and Mr W. Adams acted as best man. The church was finely- decorated by the parishioners in honour of the occasion, and the choir sang hymeneal anthems. The building was crowded to the doors.

Mr A. Neal lias been appointed purser of the s.s. Manapouri in place, of Mr. Austin, who has been granted holiday- leave. Mr Austin went South last week, and goes thence to Sydney-, where he joins the Manuka as purser, in tlie Vancouver trade on May- IG. Mr Manton has been appointed assistant purser of the Manapouri. Mr 11. Phelan, of Aratapu, has been appointed by- the Taupo Timber Company to take charge of the new mill at Kupokoraki. As Mr Phelan practicallyspent his whole life, so far, at Aratapu the residents recently gave a farewell "social” in the public hall. On. behalf of the local football club, Mr Phelan was presented by Mr W. Kelly with a handsome companion ease for a gentleman. On Wednesday week, the Gladstone Hall, Northcote, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering, a social tendered by Mr and Mrs B. T. Hawkins (two most respected residents of Birkenhead), the 21st birthday of Miss LucyWlawkins. In response to invitations a large number of the residents and friends were present. The hall was artistically decorated.

Mr Alfred Buckland, who resigned the position of secretary to the Thames Bowling Club on account of his having taken over the management of the Masonic Hotel at Opotiki, was entertained by- the members of the club last week, by the president (Mr A. wourt) on their behalf with a shield containing the photos of the club members.

Captain James Farrell, who was wellknown in Auckland, died on board the Athcnic on her last voyage to the colonies. He wav master of the barque

Senorita for some time, and left this port last year in charge of the barque Cdncordia. She yas sold in London, and he was on bis way out to take charge of the Senorita once more when he died. He leaves a widow and four children.

At the Clarendon Hotel, Napier, recently, Mr IL Symes, of Messrs Williams and Kettle’s stock department, was presented with a handsome travelling bag. Mr C. Hamilton made the presentation on behalf of the members of the Gisborne Rowing Club, in recognition of Mr Symes’ many services to- the club during the years he has been a member. Last year, in addition to being Captain of the club, he stroked the senior four.

Mrs and Miss Dillingham, wife and daughter of the Consul-General, U.S.A., left Auckland by the Sierra for America, where they will visit Mrs .Dillingham’s relatives. Afterwards they go East to visit Senator Dillingham ami other relatives of the Consul-General in Vermont and the East, and £ Mrs Dillingham’s health permits they willgo to the St. Louis Exposition. She unfortunately has been very ill for the past five weeks, and is scarcely fit to make the voyage, but she will do so in the hope that the sea-trip and the change to the climate of California may do her good.

Dr. S. C. Allen, who held the position of assistant physician at Seacliff Asylum (Otago), has graduated as M.D. of the New Zealand University, and goes Homo to England to further pursue his medical studies. Dr. Allen, who is a son of Mr. E. G. Allen, M.H.R. for Chalmers, has had a brilliant university career. TTw went to Otago University- on a junior scholarship in 1897, graduating as M.B. in 1902.

Mr C. Ranson, general manager of the Northern Steamship Company, notifies the following changes of officers on the. company’s steamers:—Captain Stephenson, chief officer, has been placed in charge of-the Muritai.in place of Captain A. F. Johnson, deceased; Mr Bark, chief officer of the Glenelg, transfers to the Rarawa as chief officer, and the vacancy on the Glenelg is being filled by Mr Woods, chief officer of the Waimarie; Mr Freeman, of the Taniwha. joins the Rarawa as third officer, and Mr Rowlings, third officer of the Rarawa, has been promoted to second officer of the NgapuhL

Lord Elibank, who has just completed a six weeks’ stay at Rotorua, has written Mr E. 11. Montgomery, tlie Government Tourist Agent at Auckland, to tell him that the waters had done him a wonderful lot of good. When he reached Rotorua he could h:\rdly- walk with rheumatic stiffness, but after five weeks’ treatment he was able to walk with ease, and before he went he accomplished the feat of a stiff climb to and from the Frying Pan while at the Waimangu iiouse, and another tedious walk on the same day-. As Lord Elibank is a man of very mature years this was no small achievement. He is understood to have left Rotorua completely cured of his rheumatism, which nothing but the thermal waters could alleviate. He went thence to Napier, intending to reach Wellington in time to catch the Ruapehu on the 14th of this month. Mr Montgomery obtained for the Baron a piece of the old Wolverine, on which he was stationed during her first voyage. The Baron will keep it as a memento. The following are the names of tha guests staying at the Kamo Springs Hotel and Sanatorium for the week ended April 9: Mr. and Mrs. Curno, Miss Hay’, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Barter (Mauku), Mr. Maunsell (Wellington), Mrs. Rousall and Mrs. Matthews (Maungaturoto)’, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart (Auckland), Mr. Newbold (Auckland), Mr. N. Menzies (Auckland), Mr. Reiner (South Africa). Mr. and Mrs. Beale (Auckland), Misses Beale (Auckland), Mrs. Johnson (Victoria), Mr. Ker (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Brown (Hawke’s Bay), Mr. Harding, M.H.R. and son (Kaipara), Mr. IL Harding (Kaipara), Mrs. Close (Waimate), Mr. and Miss McKay (Waipu), Mr. Miller (Otaki). Mr Callager (Auckland). Messrs Neill (2), Wliakapara), Mr. A. Close (Waimate), Mrs. Hemphill (Dargaville), Mrs. Melnnes and Mrs. M. Finlayson (Maungaturoto), Mrs. Ncaves (Auckland), Messrs. Douglas (2) Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Dunk (Auckland)’, Mr. G. Allen (Canterbury), Mr. Shcra (Auckland), Lady Logan Campbell and Miss Campbell (Auckland).