Personal Paragraphs

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 18, 5 May 1906, Page 41

Personal Paragraphs

AUCKLAND PROVINCE. Dr. Dudley, of Auckland, was married in Wellington last week. Madame Wigmore left for Ixmdon by the Kumara last week. Mrs. Smith, mother of Mr. !■'. E. Smith, architect, has been spending a holiday- in Hamilton.

Mrs Fred Kenderdiue has returned to 'Auckland from the Waikato, quite recovered from her recent illness.

Mr and Mrs Wells, of “Oakleigh,” Cambridge,*are on a trip to Rotorua, Wairakei, and Taupo.

Mrs Cattins (Kati Kati) has bc-n on a visit to Archdeacon and Mrs Willis, of Cambridge.

Miss Maud Buckland (Auckland) is at present ou a visit to her sister, Mrs Banks, of Gwynneland’s, Cambridge.

Mr. C. J. Parker, of “Emerald Hills.” Gisborne, leaves shortly on a visit to England. Mr. Arthur Rosser, who attended the Trades and Labour Conference at Christchurch, returned to Auckland last week.

Mr and Mrs W. L. Rees, of Gisborne, who have been for a short trip to Napier, have returned home.

Miss Fothergill, ex-matron of the Grey River Hospital. Greymouth, is staying with Mrs. Coldicutt, Graftonroad, Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. Fitzroy Peacocke (Remuera) are at present staying with their son, Mr. F. Peacocke, Weston Lea, Hamilton.

Mr. H. B. Hewitt, first assistant master at the Parawai school, Thames, has been granted three months' leave of absence, owing to ill-health.

At the meeting of the Auckland Grammar School Board last week, the appointment of M r - Heaton as assistantmaster of the school, was confirmed.

Miss Keogh (Parnell), who has been spending a holiday in Rotorua and Hamilton, returns to Auckland this week.

Mr and Mrs W. Coates, of Rotorangi, have taken over Mr. Major’s lease of the Fencourt homestead, and will shortly take up their residence there (writes our Cambridge correspondent). The Rev. and Mrs Herbert Williams, of Gisborne, who have been away for some time visiting England lor the benefit of Mrs Williams’ health, are back again.

Mrs. Hursthouse (Wellington) is staying with Mrs. Burd, Hamilton. Toe many friends of Mr. Hursthouse, who heard with regret ol his recent illness, will be pleased to learn of his improvement at the Hamilton Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. George Heron, sen., of Remuera, left for Sydney by the Mokoia on Monday, en route for China and Japan. They expect to be away for six months, returning for the Christchurch Exhibition in November. ; Prior to the commencement of the ordinary business at the last meeting of the Hamilton Rugby Union, Mr. W. . Smith, who was recently married, was the. recipient of a presentation from the Hamilton footballers. Dr. Marsaek, who has occupied the position of honorary surgeon to the Parnell Fire Brigade for the past 11 years, was last week made the recipient of a silver medal and three bars as a mark of appreciation on the part of the brigade for his long and valuable services. Owing to a scarcity of teachers. Mr. R. 11. ileriot, head teacher of the Rcinitcrn School, who intended retiring on Monday last, has been requested by the Education Board to remain in charge, of the school until the end of May. Mr. Heriot has decided to fall in with the wishes of the Board. Mr. F. H. Pickering, the general manager in New Zealand of the Sun Fire Office of London, returned on Sunday by. the. Takapuna from Wellington after attending the annual meeting of the Council of Fire Underwriters’ of New Zealand.

News was received by cable in Auckland last week of the promotion of Captain C. Fenton, son of Mrs H. H. Fenton, North Shore, to the command of the “Hudson,” owned by the Standard Oil Company of America, and also of hie marriage to Miss Jennie Montgomery of New York.

Miss Bakewell, of Ponsouby, who for many years has been connected with tbe Western Springs Baptist Sunday-school was recently presented by tbe church Sunday school teachers, parents and children, with a silver fruit-jlish, eruet and butter-dish, on the oeeaaiolr of her approaching marriage to Mr A. E. Fair, of Pukerimu. Dr. Roland Aiekin, who has been absent from Auckland for eight years, returned to the colony by the- s.s. Rakoia. Since taking his medical degrees at Edinburgh three years ago, Dr. Aiekin has filled positions in five London hospitals, and was special house surgeon in the Birmingham general hospital. He intends to enter into practice in Auckland.

The following guests have been staying at Okoroire during the past week:—• Dr. Burgess, London; Mr. W. 11. Merries, Te Aroha; Mr O’Callaghan. Wellington; Mr. E. McCarthy, Te Aroha: Mr. D. McCarthy, Te Arohn; Mr. E. Wilson, Karangahake; Mr R. White, Karangahake; Mr C. Manuel, Morrinsvillc; Mr T. Bellamy, Morrinsville; Mr W. A. Taylor, Waihou; Mr 8. Fletcher, Cambridge; Mr. D. Ross, Hamilton; Mr R. Alexander, Lichfield; Misses Abbatt (2), Miss Peaeoeke, Mr. Peaeoeke, Mr >l. N. Bailey, Mr. Yates, Mr. C. Elley, Auckland; Mr J. Ross, Ilanga. Our Hamilton correspondent wires that word by cable announces the death of Mrs* Kate O’Neill, widow of the late Hon. James O’Neill. The deceased lady arrived at Kohimarama with her husband in the late thirties. There were twelve children, of whom the following survive: Dr. J. G. O’Neill, San Franeiseo, Lewis O’Neill, barrister, Hamilton, Colonel W. H. O’Neill, Royal Artillery, and Captain H. F. O’Neill, of Dublin Fusileers. All five daughters were married to officers in the navy, viz., Captain Hunt, Paymaster Flood, Captain Willcox, Lieut. Harrison, and Lieut. Wyatt. Mr Lewis O’Neill, Hamilton, is the only member of the family in New Zealand, HAWKES BAY PROVINCE. Miss Heath is in Napier for a fortnight’s holiday. Mr. J. Graham and Miss Graham (Nelson) are in Napier for a few days. Mr. Goudy has returned to Napier, after a long visit to the Old Country. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins (Napier) are spending some weeks in Marton. Mrs. Rees has returned to Gisborne, after spending some weeks in Napier . Mrs. Sutton (Napier) is spending some weeks in Wellington. Mrs. Gaiaford (Oringi) is in Napier for a few days. Miss M. Hoadley has returned to Napier, after spending some weeks in the count ry. Mrs. W. G. Russell, who has been staying with her mother in Wellington, has returned to Hawke’s Bay.

Mr. F. St. Hill, who has been in Napier for a few days, has returned to Havvera.

Mrs. Hadfield has returned to Wellington, after spending a week iu Napier.

Mrs. C. Johnstone (Hustings), who is in Napier for some weeks, is tlu* guest of Sirs. Balfour.

Miss Hamlin has left Napier for Masterton, and intends to spend some months there.

Miss Aulsebrook. who Iras been on a holiday visit to Napior, has returned to Sydney.

Mr. unj Mrs. Kinross White (Napier) have sailed for England, and will oe away for a year.

Mrs. T. G. East, who has been on a visit to England, has returned to Napier.

Mrs. aud Miss Hamlin have returned to Napier, after spending some weeks in Auckland.

Mrs. Glendiniug, of Waihua, Napier, has received cable advice that her sou, Dr. Brydei: Glendiniug, has been appointed physician to Princess Ena, the future Queen of Spain. TARANAKI PROVINCE. Dr. Valentine (Inglewood) Jias left for a trip to the Old Country. Miss Honan (Urentii) is on a visit to Mrs I’. Lawson, New Plymouth.

Mr aud Mrs Philip McCarthy (Manaia) have gone for a trip to the LMd Country.

Mrs C. Wilkinson (lEltham) has returned after a most enjoyable trip to Wellington.

Miss Elsie Bayley (Nonnanby), who was in New Plymouth for a few days, has now returned home.

Mrs George Proude (Bombay, Auckland) is on a visit to her mother, Mr* Hanna, New Plymouth. Mrs Christie has been visiting het home in New Plymouth, but has now returned to Wungamui.

Miss E. Brett, who has been on a holiday Jo H-awera, has returned to Nev Plymouth. I Mr Allen, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Nelson, is, with his visiting relatives in New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Henry Bedford, who have been on a visit to Auckland, have returned to New Plymouth. Miss D. MeAllum has returned to Next Plymouth after her visit to Cambridge, where she was the- guest of her sister, Mrs Hetherington. Mrs Reginald Bayley and Miss E. Bayley have returned to New Plymouth after their enjoyable trip to Rotorua and Auckland. Mr and Mrs Horrocks and Mr Leo Horrocks (Auckland) passed through New Plymouth last week, on their way to Wellington. Mrs Armitage (Parnell) has come to New Plymouth to keep house for her son. who has just lately been transferred from die Auckland branch of th®.' National Bank to Now Plymoifthf writes our correspondent.

f WELLINGTON PROVINCE. Hr and Mrs Woraley (Nelson) are ■taking a stay in Wellington. Mr Biss is back in Wellington after a visit to Sydney. Mrs T. Hutchison (New Plymouth) has been staying in Wellington. •Mr and Mrs A. Guy (Palmerston North! are on a trip t-o Auckland. Miss Buchanan (Gisborne) is the guest of Mrs Gould, Palmerston North. Mr.-. Coombs (Palmerston North) is in Wellington. Mrs Edgar has returned to Hawke’s Pay after a stay in Wellington. Mrs East (Napier) arrived in Wellington last week after a trip to England. Mrs. A. Izard has returned from her visit to Wellington. Miss Mules, of Nelson, is the guest of Jlr<. A. Blundell, in Wanganui. Mrs Wh-eler is back in Wellington after a visit to Dunedin. Miss Berry. Greyruouth. is the guest oi Mrs. J. C. Greenwood. in Wanganui. Mr. C. Pharazyn (Wairarapa) is making a stay in Wellington. The Mi-ses Davy (Wellington) are paying a visit to Nelson. Miss Shand (Dunedin) has arrived in Wellington to slay with friends. Mrs Harry Cooper (Palmerston N.) has been spending a few days in Wellington. Mr and Miss Gillespie (Christelrareh) Lave returned home after a stay in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Rowlands (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs Tolhurst, Grant Hoad, Wellington. Miss N. Cowper (Wanganui* is making a stay in Wellington with her brother. Mr. R. Cowper. Miss Bond (’Palmerston North) Iras been spending .< short holiday in Wanganui. Miss Hankins (Palmerston North) is visiting her sister. Mrs W. Fitzherbert (Ilawera). Mrs Reid (Sydney), who is a visitor to Palmerston North, is staying with Mrs Millton. Dr. Putnam (Palmerston) was the guest of Mr. Tolhurst during his short stay in Wellington. Mr. C. 11. C. Robinson is gazetted Chief Clerk in the Department of Industries and Commerce. Mr and Mrs Baldwin (Palmerston North) are in Wellington for a few da vs.

Mr. anj Mrs. C. Russell, of Wanganui, have gone to stay in Christchurch with •Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Russell. Mr P. Myers, who has been away front Wellington for sonic time, returned by the lonic. Mr.. Mrs. and Miss Phillips, of Canterbury. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Darnicoat, in Wanganui. Miss Barnett, of England, is the guest of Mrs. and Miss Hardcastle, in Wanganui. Mrs and the Misses Runeie are back in Wellington after some months spent in other parts of the colony. Mr. A. D. Riley (Wellington) is shortly leaving for a trip to England and Europe. Mr. C. Izard. M lI.R. (Wellington), lias returned home after a trip to Auckland. Mrs and the Misses Sladdcn are Lack in Wellington after a slay at Masterton. Mr. P. Hunter and Miss Hunter (Porongahau. Hawke’s Bay) are visiting Wellington. The Hon. Kathleen, sister of the Governor, has arrived at Fremantle on board the Oroya from London and en route for New Zealand. Mr and Mrs W. Levin (Greatford) are in Wellington again, staying with the lion. C. J. and Mrs Johnston at Karori.

Mrs Elkington (Hawke's Bay) is staying in Palmerston Xorth for a few days. She is the guest of Mis C. E. Waldegrave. Messrs J. and 11. M. Copeland, who have been absent in England for about a year, have returned to Palmerston Xorth. The Hon. It. Bethell (England) has left Wellington for Rotorua and Auckland. Mr. Betliell, who is a son of Lord Westbury, is on a pleasure visit to Xew Zealand/ Sir Evan Janies, who was recently in Wellington, is a distinguished Anglo Indian. For many years he held very important positions in the Indian Civil Service. but since his retirement he has teen travelling a good deal in other parts of the world. After a few days in Wellington Sir Evan Tames went on to Napier, en route for the wonderland of Rotorua. Miss Holmes, who has been travelling abroad for the last* eighteen months, has returned to Wellington, and is occupying her house in Hawkestonc street again. While away she spent some time in India before going on to England and Europe. Miss Holmes is an energetic vice-president of tiie Shakespeare Society, and an enthusiast in the cause of art. She holds an iinpvtant position on the committee of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, and is untiring in her efforts for the good of the cause.

A letter received by mail from Port Said contains advice of the progress of Sir Joseph Ward and his party up to that stage of their journey to the Postal Congress. As soon as the s.s. Moldavia left Perth the passengers met and formed a sports committee and drew up a programme of the usual kind. Sir Joseph Ward being unanimously elected chairman. The New Zealand party were represented in the winners by Miss Eileen Ward (who won the tie and cigarette race, and also the bull board tournament. and received a silver photo frame and a pair of vases). Mr. B. M. Wilson, private secretary to our PostmasterGeneral. received a cabin clock for the best costume worn at a fancy dress ball, io which he went as a Chinese mandarin. Ijtdy Ward, who was requisitioned to present the prizes. attended the bill as Marguerite of Anjou, and Miss Ward as a Puritan. In the several concerts held on the voyage Sir Joseph Ward and his daughter took prominent parts, the Minister’s singing of "Tree from the Bog" and ‘‘There’s Bound to b? a Row” meeting with great favour. Among the passengers was Sir John Anderson (who was in New Zealand with the Duke of York, and is now Governor of the Straits Settlement and the Governor of Somaliland.— (Dunedin correspondent.) SOUTH ISIAXD. Miss Boyle (Christchurch) was in Wellington for the races. Mr ami Mrs Carey-Hill have returned to Christchurch from Wellington. Mr and Mrs Patrick Marshall (Dunedin) have been the guests of Professor and Mrs Blunt, “St. Ronan’s,’’ Merivaie.

Mrs Colin (Dunedin) is staying in Christchurch for a few weeks with her mother. Mrs Charles Louisson.

Archdeacon Averill, of St. Michael's (Christchurch), lias gone on a trip to England for his health.

Mr and Mrs Lysaght (Ilawera). who have been on a visit to Christchurch, have returned home.

Mrs and Miss Loughnan (Wellington) have l>een staying with Mrs Ranald MacDonald. ‘-Ilambleden” (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, accompanied by their two children, have left Christchurch on a visit to the Old Country.

Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Timaru), who were staying at Bishopsrourt. Christchurch, have returned South.

Mr and Mrs Meredith-Kaye (Merivaie) and Miss Meredith-Kaye have left < hristchurch for a visit to the North Island.

Mrs and Miss Phillips (“The Point”) were in Christchurch for two or three days last week before leaving for Wanganui, where they are going to be present at the wedding of Miss B.iruicoat Xwrites our correspondent).