Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue XVI, 15 October 1904, Page 45

Personal Paragraphs.

The Rev. T. B. Maclean (Wanganui) was recently in Wellington. Dr. Graham has returned to Palmerston North from Australia. Mrs A. S. Russell, of Auckland, is on a visit to her daughter at Waverlcy. Mr Eichelliau'm (Wellington) has gone to Sydney for a short stay. Mrs W. Fitzgerald (Wanganui) was in Wellington lately for a few days. Mrs Young has returned to Palmerston North from a short visit to Marton. Miss McLennan has returned to Palmerston North from Napier. Mr Scales, of Wellington, is spending a short holiday in Wanganui. Mrs A. Richmond, of Nelson, is staying in Wanganui with her daughter, Mrs Geo. Kissling.

Mrs Justin Aylmer, of Wellington, has been spending a few days with Mrs Colin Campbell, in Wanganui. Mrs Mac Kay, of Stratford, is staying in Wanganui with Mr and Mrs J. C. Mae Kay. Mrs L. Rees and Miss Muriel Dawson, who have been on a trip io Rotorua, returned to Auckland this week. Miss Cotterill, of Napier, is the guest of Miss Imlay, ‘’Mount Desert,” Wanganui. Mrs S. Gordon, of Wanganui, has gone to Christchurch to attend the wedding of her son, Mr F. Gresson. Mr P. Houstan, of Wanganui, returned from a short visit to Auckland hist week. Mrs and Miss Edwards (Auckland) are making a stay in Wellington at present. Mr Bruce Beale, formerly practising as a solicitor at Palmerston North, is a visitor to that town at present. Mr Arthur M. Myers has resigned the position of Consul for Liberia in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Fitz Gerald, of W inganui, have returned from their visit to the South. Mrs E. IV. Alison, of Lake Takapuna, Auckland, left for Wellington on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bowie (Timaru) spent a few days in Wellington before starting on their journey round the world. Captain Worrall has taken command of the Monowai, Captain Crawshaw resuming command of the Waikare. bliss Letty Liggs has returned to Palmerston North from her visit to New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs P. C. Freeth have returned to Palmerston North from a short trip to Napier. Mr J. R. Blair, one of Wellington’s most prominent citizens, has gone to Sydney for a visit. Air and Mrs Coleman Phillips (IVairarapa) are making a short stay in Wellington. Air. and Mrs. Allan Strang, of Palmerston North, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L, Gordon, of Clifton, Hawke’s Bay. Mrs. Bidwill, of Wairarapa, stayed at Crissogc during her visit to Hawke’s Bay for the golf tournament recently held there. Mrs Pratt, of Waitotara, who has been spending a long visit with friends and relations in Christchurch and Wanganui, has returned to her home. Airs Roehford, of Feilding. has returned to her home after a short visit to her mother, Airs A. Lewis, of Wanganui. Aliss AfeDonnell, of Wellington, who has been staying in Wanganui with Mrs Fairburn, has gone to visit friends in Feilding. Airs and Aliss Darling and Mr Oswald Dating have returned to Wellington after a most enjoyable visit to New Plymouth. The Premier rode from Otira to Healey, making a total of eighty-three miles on horseback, during his tour on the West (.’oast. The Consul General for the United States (Mr. F. Dillingham) and his wife, who have been visiting Te Arolia, have now returned to Auckland.

At the end of this month Professor Kirk, of Victoria College, Wellington, •tarts on a trip to England, travelling by Australia and the Red Sea. Dr. Leonard S. Hughes, late of Gisborne, has gained the diploma of F.R.C.S. in England. He intends to return shortly to New Zealand. Mr and Airs A. Young have arrived in AVellingtori and are staying at Miss Partridge’s while looking out for a house.

Mrs A. Crawford (Wellington) has gone, to Hawke’s Bay for the races. She is staying at Hastings with Dr. and Airs Tossw ill. Mr H. C. Hunter (Wellington), who is shortly to be married, has been presented by his comrades with a silver tea and coffee service. A handsome solid silver tea service was presented to Mr Charles Archibald (Wellington) by the Wellington stuff of Ihe District Lands and Survey Office, in honour of his marriage. The Misses Greenwood (Wellington) have let their house for a few months, arid arc at present on a long round of visits among their many relations in the North. The bon. secretary and treasurer of the Palmerston North Bowling Club (Mr J. Nash) has been the recipient of a handsome gold medal, the gift of the members of the club. Mr T. Cotter, city solicitor, Auckland, left by the Zealandia for Sydney, where he will join Mrs Cotter and daughters. They will visit Melbourne during Cup week. Mrs Martin (Gisborne), who has been a visitor to Palmerston North for the last few weeks, has now gone on to Wellington for n short stay before returning to her home. A handsome souvenir has been presented to Air A. Callcott, of the Wellington staff of the Agricultural Department, who has been transferred to Napier. The Rev. J. A. Crump, son of the Rev. J. Crump, of Nelson, intends to retire from the field of missionary labour in New Britain, and return to New Zealand to engage in farming. Mr and Airs Alartin Kennedy and their daughters are expected back in Wellington in about a fortnight. They left last March on a trip to England, via AinMr IV. J. Cracroft-Wilson, a member of a well-known Christchurch family, has come to Wellington to live, and intends to practise jiis profession—the law—at Petone and the Hutt. Mr 11. S. Wardell who was formerly a magistrate, arrived from the South last week to take up temporarily the magisterial duties relinquished by Air E. C. Blomfield, who has left the Bench. Alajor and Airs G. N. Johnston (Wellington) have taken rooms at the Belle Vue Gardens, Lower Unit, Wellington, for some time. Alajor Johnston holds a position in the Defence Department. A fine pair of field glasses has been presented to Air F. C. Hjorring (Wellington) by the members of the local girls’ hockey clubs in recognition of his invaluable services during the last championship tournament. Miss Rosa Aeland, of Mount Peel. Canterbury’, who has been staying in Wanganui with her sister, Airs IV. Einpson, has returned to Christchurch to be present at the wedding of her cousin, Miss Harper. The ladies of the Olahuhu branch of the St. John’s Ambulance Society have presented Dr. Rowley with a silver inkstand by way of acknowledging his kindness in delivering lectures in first aid to the branch.

Air. Day, of Hokitika, is to be transferred to Dunedin to fill the vacancy on the magisterial bench, caused by the death of Mr. E. IV. Carew, the late S.M. Air. Day’ was originally in the Auckland district.

Air and Airs T. Weston (New Plyriiouth) are in Wellington for a few days, staying at the Royal Oak Hotel. They have several relations in Wellington, including Air T. Shailer Weston, of the linn of Skerrett and Wylie. A band of missionaries from Palmerston North —Aliases E. Starck, C. R. Newport and B. Shirteliffe, and Alessrs E. H. Nole and J. C. Mclvor—left for Sydney- en route to India, by the Monowai last week.

Lieut. H. Brinsmead, R.N., who baa been on the Australian station for the last three years, returned to England by the Papanni. He made many friends while on H.M.s. Psyche, who will regret that his commission is up. An interesting marriage celebrated in London last week was that of Miss Mary Dalziel Newall, eldest daughter of Colonel Stuart Newall, C. 8., of the N.Z. Militia, to Mr Frederick L. Boner, of Santa Rosa, Paraquay.

Mr J. M. Walker, of Eiierslie, who has severed his connection with Mr A. P. Wilson after being employed by him for the past twelve years, left for Melbourne on Monday on a holiday trip. Air. Charles E. Palmer, who has for some years taken a prominent part in the affairs of St. George’s Rowing Club, was last week at the club’s annual meeting presented with a handsome liquor stand by the members. Mr. Thomas Russell made the presentation. Residents of Kirikiriroa entertained Air and Mrs John Kenny, who are leaving for Auckland, at a valedictory social last, week, and presented them with a. set of silver plate. Air and Mrs Kenny occupied the same farm at Kirikiriroa for 40 years. At a social evening held by Lodge Beta, Waikato, last week, Worshipful Bros. A. Swarbrick and R. J. Gwynne were presented with jewels as mementoes of their long connection with the lodge on the occasion of their retiring from active service. Alessrs A. IL Casey and 11. AlcKeowen, of Wellington, are to represent the Catholic Young Men’s Societies of New Zealand at the Australasian Catholic Congress, to be opened in Melbourne on October 23.

Mr Jame* Morrison, superintendent of the NeUon Mental Hospital for the past 15 years, has resigned his position on compensation, and lie will retire at the eud of this month. He will settle in Nelson, where he has attained great popularity.

Mr G. N. Goldie, who has been re* elected hmi. secretary and treasurer of the New Zealand Tennis Association. is one of the most enthusiastic aiul energetic players in the colony. Much of the .successful revival of teniik in Wellington is due to his untiring efforts.

Captain and Mrs J. E. Hume (Wellington) have taken a house in Rosinaterrace. Since their removal from Christchurch a few months ago they have been living with Cohmel and Mis Hume, on the Terrace, while looking for a house always a very difficult task in Welling! on. Mi-s Maimie Heed, who has boon seriously ill since last February, has recovered enough io go to Kimbolton for a change. I am sure her many friends hope she will benefit from the bracing air of Kimbolton, writes our Palmerston North correspondent. LMiss Rebecca (hr, youngest daughter of Mr Thomas e Orr, and Mr ( has. E. Archibald, senior clerk in the Wellington District Lands and Survey Oflice, were married in Wellington last week, and spend their honeymoon in Auckland. A line life-size oil painting of the late Hon. William Rolleston, of Canterbury, from I he brush of Mr R. F. Mclntyre, is al present on exhibition in Wellington, end it is not improlmble that the painting may be purchased for the House of Representatives by some of the late gentleman's friends. Al a farewell social to Mr Manning and his family, who are leaving* Carterton for Dannevirke, several presentations were made to the guests of the evening. The Misses Manning each received a handsome gold brooch, and the gift to Mr Manning took the form of a valuable dinner service.

The pluck and presence of mind of Mr Duncan Sinclair (Petone) met with some recognition last week, when his comrades. presented him with a goldmminted chain and a handsome gold Maltese cross pendant. A short time ago Mr Sinclair saved the life of a man who was nearly crushed by a fall of ea rlh. Mr and Mrs Adams and Miss Preston passed through Wellington lately on their way home to Nelson after a trip to the South Sea Islands. They were away for just three months, ami concluded a very pleasant holiday with a week or I wo in Sydney before returning to New Zealand. A farewell social was tendered to Mr J. W. Anderson, secretary of the Football I uion at Waihun last week. Mr Anderson was presented with a saddle, bridle amt breast-plate. The recipient was for many years manager of the Kt'reone Estate. He- is leaving for a Bcleclion at Malamata. Mr R. (ioring Thomas, Clerk of Awards, is taking Mr 11. C. Brewer’s place as Registrar of the Supreme Court for the three months during which Mr Brewer will be absent on leave. Mr L. M. Tansey, of the New Plymouth staff, is temporarily transferred to Auckland to assist in the oflice. It is recorded by Wellington papers that amongst the interesting “old identities” presented io the Governor and Lady Blanket at Havelock during their recent visit was a Mr Fortescue, who claimed that he had seen Their Majesties George 111.. George IV’., William IV. and Victoria. The claimant of thia unique record was 8!) years of age. News has been received of the death at Rraiimfonlrin, Johannesburg, of Mr A. N. ( ! . McGouagle, who was a member of the Third and Sixth Contingents from New Zealand. Death was the result of injuries received in a football match on August G. Deceased was the eldest aon of Mr Robert McGonagle, Seargil. and brother of Mr C. G. McGonngle, of Die railway staff, at Rawer a. The Chief Justice of New Zealand, Sir Robert Stout, is at present in very indifferent health, and hr is under strict Orders from hi« medical adviser Io take a complete rest- for some days. In consequence he will not be able to resume his judicial duties for at least a week. Mr .Justice Edwards, Mrs and Mi«s Edwards have arrived in Wellington from New Plymouth, and will be in Welling-

ton till the sitting of the Appeal Court is ended. His Honor and the family then return to Auckland, and are not expected for a month at least.

The Ker. Chas. Hargrove, M.A., the welt-known Uuitui'aii minister, has returned to Auckland after a very successful visit to the chief Southern towns. Mr Hargrove was delighted at what he saw. and he says that he does not wonder that people who come out here from England on visits so frequently remain. Mr Hargrove is giving some addresses here, ajid will also make a short trip to He’.ensville to see the country north of Auckland. Mr Hargrove leaves Auckland for England via America by the mailboat at the end of the week. Tile death is recorded of Mr Robert Moate, who was an important member of the firm of Nelson, Moate and Co., tea merchants, at Gisborne, at the age of 55 years. He had a great deal to do witli the building up of the firm's present extensive business. He came out the colony 25 years ago, being for some time in the Bank of New Zealand’s employ. Then he joined the firm for a number of years, but for the past 14 years he has been in Poverty Bay, following pastoral pursuits. He had no relatives in the colony. A very pleasing ceremony took place last week at the Onehunga District High School, when Colour-Ser-jeant Ormrod, of the Onehunga Rilles, was presented by the School Cadets with a very handsome set of ivorymounted dressing brushes in a leather case. Mr Robb, the captain of the corps, in making the presentation, referred to the willingness which Mr Grmrod had always evinced in helping the corps, especially In the matter of shooting, and attributed the success of his company in winning Hie North Island Challenge Shield to Mr Ormrod’s coaching. Mr J. Blair Mason, the new harbour engineer at Dunedin, is a Maoriland<*r, who studied at Otago University. He was in the Ports and Harbours Department of the Victorian Government for nine years, and in 1901 he started independent practice in Dunedin. Curously enough, the other candidate left in the final selection was another Maorilander. Mr A. W. D. Beil, who was educated at Christ’s College, Canterbury, and apprenticed to Sir John llawkshaw. the great engineer. Mr Belt was attached to the Publie Works Department in New Zealand, and later (1888) was Engineer of Defences, in which capacity he was responsible for the larger part of the surveys of Auckland and Wellington Harbours. A very pleasing ceremony took place the other afternoon at the Lands and Survey Department in the shape of a presentation to Mr David Smith by the officers prior to his departure for Wel-

lington for thr purpose of joining the ranks of the Benedicts. The presentation took the form of a very Izuidsome marble clock. In the absence of the Commissioner of Crown Lairds Mr Pollen, chief draughtsman, in a felicitous speech made the presentation, and Mr Smith suitably responded.

Mr E. F. im Thum, C. 8., C.M.G., the new Governor of Fiji, arrived in Sydney on the 2nd inst. His Excellency, who is accompanied by Mrs Tiiurn, came an this his first visit to Australia by the steamer Oldenburg from Ceylon, where lie was Lieutenant-Governor and Colonial Secretary since 1901. The greater part of his colonial experience was connected with British Guana, where iie went in 1877, and where he did a great deal of exploration work, about which he has published several books. He was—among other appointments—employed on the Venezuelan Boundary Commission in 1897-99, Mr and Mrs im Thurn left Sydney for Fiji on Monday last by the steamer Miowera.

Dr. Bakewell, who wrote a lengthy review of Lord Wolseley’s recently published book, has received a letter from the Field Marshal, in which he says: — ‘ Dear Sir, —I am much obliged to you for your kind letter, anil for the interesting enclosures which it contains. It was very kind of you to review my ‘Memoirs’ in the flattering manner in which you have done. It is a long time since both you and 1 served in the Crimea. You tell me you were attached to the cholera hospital at Balaklava.

. . . 1 was also sent to Balaklava on duty to help in the embarkation of the troops and stores there. Since then I have paid a visit there as a traveller. It was a strange experience, being in a little out-of-the-way village, as it is now, and to think of it as it was when 1 first saw it full of soldiers, sailors and dead mules—but that is indeed a long time ago. I hope you are prospering in New Zealand.— (Signed) Wolseley.’*