Personal Paragraphs.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue XVIII, 29 October 1904, Page 45

Personal Paragraphs.

Aliss Ross, of Alasterton, is staying in Wanganui with Mrs Dodgshuu. Mr E. Murphy, of Gisborne, has been for a visit to Napier. Air Walter Johnston, of AAaihi, was in Auckland last week.

Aliss Effie Willis, of Cambridge, is in Auckland on a visit.

Mr H. Price is back in Wellington after a flying trip to England. Aliss Kemp, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Airs Stanford, in AA’anganui. Aliss E. Walker (Thames) was in Auckland last week. Air F. E. N. Crombie left Auckland last week on a visit to Wellington. Air G. Kronfeld went to the Islands by the Hauroto last week.

Air Jex-Blake (Gisborne) has gone to Napier.

Air Christophers, of Gisborne, was in Wanganui recently.

Air F. Jaekson, of Dannevirke, was in AA’anganui recently. Aliss Dalzell, of Oamaru, is the guest of Airs Stedman, Bank of New South Wales, Napier. Air and Airs Al. Lindsay (AVellington) are shortly going to England. They will probably travel by the Rimutaka. Mrs R. E. Ai< Donga 11 (Christchurch) has gone to Tiinaru to stay with Mis J. P. Newman.

Mr and Airs G. Al. Rylance have returned to Auckland from their honeymoon to the North.

Air, Mrs, and Aliss Martin (of Afaitir.borough, Wairarapa) have been staying at Day’s Bay, Wellington. It is stated that Air. J. MeKillop, ALP. for Stirlingshire, is about to visit New Zealand.

Air Dickey, of Auckland, is staying in AA’anganui with his daughter, Mrs Brook field.

Air. J. A. Kinsella, the re-appointed Dairy Commissioner, has left San Francisco for Auckland in the A entura. Airs Whitton (Oamaru) is visiting Airs Guthrie Moore, “Te Alaire,” Christchurch.

Afr. Charles Ranson, general manager of the Northern S.S. Co., is on a visit to AVelliugton. Airs. Stow lias returned to Pieton from a visit of a week's duration in Wellington.

Aliss Mabel Basley. of Parnell, has gone to Wellington on a two months’ visit.

Miss Mary Dinwiddle, of Napier, who has been spending the winter in Dunedin, has returned home.

Airs Tripp (Orari Gorge) is staying with Airs Percy Cox, Hereford-street, Christehurch.

Air. E. D. O’Rorke left Auckland for the South by the Rarawa on Sunday, and will be back next week. Aliss Stead, Strowan, Christchurch, has gone to stay with Airs AAilfred Stead, Alacdonald Downs. Airs F. R. Jackson, of AA'anganui. is the guest of Airs Lysaght, “Alokoia,” Hawera.

Mrs pud the Alisses Macintosh (AA'ellington) have gone to Day’s Bay for a week or two before settling into a house. Dr. Cox, of Timaru, has been spending a short holiday with Air and Airs Dyer, in AA’anganui.

Air Wm. Cooper and Aliss Freda Cooper, who have been for n trip to St. Louis and other parts of North America, have returned to Gisborne. Alessrs F. and T. Seymour, who have been staying with Air and Alts A. Seymour (Gisborne), have returned to Christchurch.

Afr. Jacques, the Government fruit canning expert, is paying this province a visit, and last week he went to see the AVairangi orchards. Captain McDougall (Christchurch) spent a few days recently at Hamner, and Airs McDougall is remaining some time longer. Air and Airs Howey Walker left Auckland for Australia for a short holiday in the Commonwealth by the Westralia on Monday.

Airs McKnight and family (Palmerston North) have gone to AA'anganui to spend a few weeks with friends and relatives.

Air AA'. Arundel Orchard, Mus. Bach., of Sydney, was in Palmerston North last week. Air Orchard was formerly a resident of that township.

Airs Fraser, of Dunedin, is staying in AVanganui at the Girls’ College wirh her sister, Aliss Fraser, the lady princinal.

Aliss Cohen, of England, lias come out to New Zealand for a visit, and is at present staying with her sister, Airs E. Atkinson, St- John’s Hill, AVanganui.

Aliss Devenish-Mears (Christchurch) is at present in Dunedin visiting friends.

Air Harry Kitson and his sister (Christchurch) have left for India. Airs Lance Stedman, of Christchurch, is at present on a visit to her mother, Airs H. F. Christie, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui.

Airs and Aliss Belle AA’ilson, “The Grove,” Sydenham, are staying at Ilanmer. writes our Christchurch correspondent.

Airs S. Gordon (AA’anganui) was in Christehurch recently for the marriage of her son, Air Cuthbert Gresson and Aliss Harper, eldest daughter of the Dean of Christchurch.

Aliss Edith Christie, of AA’anganui, lias returned to New Zealand after an enjoyable trip to England and the Continent, extending over a period of 18 months.

• Airs A’an Stavcren, the wife of the popular Jewish Rabbi, of Wellington, is returning from her trip Home by the Gothic. Aliss Al. A’an Stavcren is remaining for some time longer.

The Rcv.A.AA’.B. Crompton, of Wanganui. has been appointed chaplain and mathematical master at AVanganui College. He is Alaster of Arts of Cambridge from Emmanuel College.

Air and Mrs Arthur Dodd, of Thames, left last week for Australia. After spending some time in Sydney they aie going on to Afelbourne to see the tup run.

Dr. M.Dowell was presented last week with n silver-mounted pocketbook by the ladies of the St. John Ambulance Society, who have attended his lectures on “Home Hygiene.” The Guild of Church Musicians >Loadon) is extending its field to the colonies, and one of its newest members is Air Arthur C'atfanach, of St. Peter’s (Anglican) Church choir. Wellington. Mr A. D. Wilis, M.H.R., and Mrs AViilis. of AA'anganui, who were to have left Hie colony ou a trip round the world in December, have cancelled the arrangement owing to the ill health of Mrs AViilis.

Air Campbell has for many years beep a member of the Wellington' Club, but finds the Kelburne green nuieh more convenient in situation. He represents Auckland on the council el the North Island Bowling Association. Alaster D. Alason, who has been staying in I.os Angeles for some months, has returned to Gisborne. lie brought; the sad news of the death of his brother Herbert, which took place at Amapala, Honduras, last month. Air Lionel Abraham, Palmerston North, was in Hawke’s Bay to act as one of the judges at the show. This is the fifth time he has a ted in that capacity at the Hawke’s Buy show. Air If. J. AVylde, C.E., is at present in the Marlborough district engagr d in mining and engineering surveys. Afr AVylde expects to be absent from Palmerston North for three weeks. Air and Airs G. P. Donnelly, and Afr and Airs Frank I’erry, have returned home to Hastings after a delightful trip to England. Their many friends in Hawke’s Bay are delighted to welcome them back. Mr. aud Airs. Mills, of the Bank of New Zealand, Blenheim, who were advised by several doctors to go to England for surgical treatment for Mrs. Mills, are on their way back, Airs. Alills having quite Iceovered.

A’isitors from Palmerston North to Hastings for the Hawke’s Bay Show, ineluded Messrs R. S. Abraham, J. Slack. S. AA'. Luxford. J. Batchelor, jun., D. Slack, R. Stevens, P. AlcHardy. H. Gillies, D. Pringle, S. R. Lancaster.

The nominal ions for the vac’Hit poMr tion of employers' representative on the Conciliation Board at Auckland closed last week, and there was but one nominee. This wax’ Mr Joseph Miller, manager of the N.Z, Express Co., and he will be declared duly elected.

11 is reported that Mr W. White- - I’arsons, chief officer of the Nev; Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Riinutaka, is to be given command «>f cue of the company's vessels tin the reiuin oi the lUmutuka to London.

A private cab’e received in Dunedin reports the death at Loudon of Mr Michaelis Hallenstein, aged 73. brother of Mr Bendix Hallenstein, of that city. Deceased was the J.ond >n partner and one of the three brothers of the firm of Hallenste’n Bros.

Mr Edward Innes, of Parnell, Auckland. is to l>e married I his week in Wellington. The bride is Miss Ada Webbe. niece of Mr W. IL Holmes, Auckland. Mr amt Mrs Holmes left on Sunday by the llaiawa to be present at the ceremony.

A notable musician is visiting the colony in the person of Mr Alfred Hollins, the Mind organist. Mr Hollins, win is accompanied by Mrs Hollins - passed through Wellington on his way to Invercargill, where he has arranged to stav with friends.

Mr. D. Sutherland, Mayor of Onehunga, is visiting Wellington with the object of laying before the Government the protest of Ihe Council against the erection of a boiling-down establishment on the eastern coniine of Hie borough.

Miss Rowles, matron of the Northern Wairoa Hospital, who is a witness in the Hospital Commission - inquiry, having been in the Auckland Hospital during the treatment of ore of the cases under review, is io take, her holiday after the Commission has dispensed with her. Mi-ss Beehan has been placed on the staff as a probationer. .

Mr. IL S. Latta (belter known as “Brit” Latta Io his s<?ho< 1 mates), who has been appointed resident agent of the Goovrnment Life fti-urance Department at Grevmouth, was formerly an Auckland Grammar School hoy. Ho succeeds Mr. Geo. Crichton, who js bring transferred to Auckland.

The Hon. Walter and Mrs Johnston (Awahuri, Feildiug) are in Wrllii (jton for a few days. Just before they left their country house. ‘Tiighden,” the stables were destroyed by tire, but f • rInnately the house was not injured.

The l*ev. T. Jolly was entertained at a social in the Presbyterian Hall, Palmerston North, by the members of St. Andrew’s Bible class, and presented with a study chair us a slight mirk of appreciation of h : s .instruction in connection with the class.

Mrs A. B. J)-maid and Miss Donald ami Mr Alex Di.nn’d leave for England via America about March. Airs .Myers, Miss Myers, and Miss Ellie Myers, of Auckland, leave for Europe by the Mongolia in March. They propose Io take up their residence for some years in Germany, where Miss Ellie Myeis will eoidintie her musical studies.

lady Plunkot and the Hon. Kathleen Plunket have gone to Sydney. After a short slay there they go on to Melbourne for the (up, as the guests of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth' and Lady Northcote. Captain Braithwaite. A.D.C., attends Lady Plunked on her travels.

Mr. Alfred Hcdlings, the celebrated blind organist, who has hern giving a aeries of recitals under the auspices of the Sydney Town Hall authorities, is to visit some friends in InvercargiJ’ lliis week, being a passenger lo 1 he Bluff by the Monowai. lie will probably give ■ome recitals in the colony before he leaves it for England.

Mrs Nares, wife of Lieut. Nares. 11..M.5., Penguin, Mrs McLean, wife »f Dr. McLean, and Mrs May, wife of Lieut. May, are living at the N'.illi Shore, and will remain here while the Penguin is re-surveying the Hauraki flu If. a work which will take some months.

The Rev. 11. Fa vol I. who i- to bo Arhcdearon <o I dor’s curate at All Saints’, Ponsmihv, was ordained a deacon by tin* Bishop (Dr. Neligan) at the church' last wook in the presence of a large congregation. There were about forly clergy present al the ceremony, and the Rev. E. M. Cowie (Ta Arolia) preached the sermon.

The secretary of the Auckland centre of the St. John Am Im la nee Association has received an official notification from Sir Herbert C. I’errott, the chief secretary. to the effect.that Dr. George Lupraik, of the Thame?, has b?en unanimously elected an honorary life member of the association, in recognition of his aide and valuable services as gratuitous lecturer to the classes at the Thames. Mr and Mrs Marcus. who are coming up to live id Wellington, rce.dvcd a great send off from Timaru, where, they have made many friends during their stay of .over eight years. Sabsi • Tit ial recognition of the esteem in which they were held was shown by the presentation of a purse containing one hundred sovereigns to Mr Marcus, and ihe gift of handsome jewellery to Lu wife.

M’e understand that Mr Southey Baker, a barrister and solicitor, after many years’ residence in Palmerston North, ■where he had ihe largest Court and general praclite, has sold out and decided to settle in Auckland. That he has become a partner in the old-established business of Air William Thorne will be notified at an early date.

Air fsijor Alexander and his wife will hr leaving Auckland -on Monday next on on extended tour. The trip i< mainly taken on accjuu’c of Mis Alexander’s unsatisfactory health, and

will occupy from twelve to canteen months. Mr and Mrs Alexander will go from' Auckland to India and Egypt, and probably to Algiers, and in the summer will visit England.

Airs. Edwards, wife of Mr Justice Edwards., is suffering from the effects of a rather terrifying accident she had on Saturday week. She was driving out with her daughter when the wheel of the vehicle went into a rut. and the jerk tlirew Mrs Edwards out of the trap on to her head. Fortunately her hotel was near at hand, and she was removed there without difficulty. She is still under treatment for her injuries.

The new Kelburne Bowling Club. Wellington, is fortunate in having two such experienced and enthusiastic bowlers as Mr IL C.. Ila merlon and Mr J. P. Campbell in the important positions of president and vice-president respectively. Mr- Hamer ton was instrumental; in . forming the Victoria Club which, though small, has >o;uc of the best players in the colony on its roll. Since rexidh'g at Kelburne he has found the distance 100 great to play much at his old club.

Colonel Bell, the famors ex-Consul for the United States, who has been staying for some lime in the South, is at present in Auckland. He arrived here on Sunday, and was the guest of the Consul-General for America in the afternoon. Colonel Bell, who is accompanied by his wife, is en route for Japan, where he is un ler engagement to an jiilluential newspaper synd : cate to write up the country and the war. lie will afterwards return to the colonies to deliver lectures on his observations.

A present al ion was made to Air. Albert Cohen, of the Dunedin •Star,” ut Wellington, a few days ago, when the members of «lie. Ministry asseinbh d in the room of the Premier, and Mr. Seddon, on behalf of his colleagues and himself, presented the departing pres-»man with a handsome piece of plate, suitably inscribed. In making the presentation, the Premier expressed the high, regard in which Mr. t.ohen had always been held during all the lime he had been representing his journal. Air. Cohen was also the recipient of a gold sovereigncase from the members of the House. Sir Wm. Russell made the presentation.

Mr I*. Oliphant, a well known Aucklander. who has been on a five months* visit In Ihe United States and Canada, with his wife returned last week by the mail boat. It was in 1878 (hat Air Oliphant last visited the States, and he was surprised at the great advance made in the intervening years in population ami wealth. New York he .found to be practically I lie centre of the financial World it is so regarded by the America ns. at least. In Canada Air Oliphant was surprised to observe what seemed like stagnation; if had not the same appearance of commercial activity and progress that the adjoining States possess. The young ipcn f he was told, chiefly left that country for* the States, where they had mure steppe.