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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 13, 30 March 1907, Page 42

Personal Paragraphs

AUCKLAND PROVINCE. Miss Price, Mount Eden, was a passenger to the South on Monday by the s.s. Victoria.. Mr Harry Pittar, Remuera, was a passenger to Sydney’ by the Wiminera. Mrs Pilling, Te Arolia, is paying a short visit to Auckland. Miss Bright (Gisborne) is staying with friends ih Napier. Mi. and Mrs. Fred Palairet (Gisborne) are at present visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson (Gisborne) have gone South for a trip. Mrs B. Barton, who has been visiting Palmerston, is home in Gisborne again. Bishop Wilson, of Melanesia, arrived from Wellington last week. Mr and Mrs Goodson have gone to Rotorua on a visit. Mr A. Keyes (Mayor of Birkenhead), Mrs Keys, and daughter returned from the South last week. Mr. P. M. Mackay has decided to contest the forthcoming City Council election. Mr and Mrs Heimann Brown are at present doing the sights of the Hot Lake district prior to their return to Europe. Mr. W. Blackloek, who has been visiting- Auckland, left for Pago Pago by the mail steamer • Ventura. The Hon. Hugh Mossman, M.L.C., of Queensland, is in Auckland. He is staying at the Star Hotel, Miss Bridgman lias been appointed matron of Maungakawa Sanatorium, in succession to Miss Duffin. Mr and Mrs Jefferson are leaving Cambridge to take up their residence in Te Aroha. Mrs J. C. Macky, who has been staying with Dr. and Mrs Roberts, of Cambridge, has returned to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Kirk and family, of Lake Takapuna, are leaving for Napier, where they intend to reside. Miss Kirkwood, of Auckland, is at present staying with her aunt, Mrs. James Hally, of “ Valnaai,” Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Brown-Clayton, of Auckland, are at present staying at the National Hotel, Cambridge. , Mr., Mrs. and Miss Jeffries, of Post Office. Cambridge, are at present staying at Te Aroha. Miss Muriel Dargaville has gone on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Harold Thompson, at Elthain, Taranaki. Mrs Siggs (Palme n North) is visiting her daughter (Mrs. Barton) in Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. j.lacmillan, who have been visiting Rotorua, have returned to their home in Gisborne. Mrs Jordan, Tauranga, is at present on a visit to her daughter, Mrs Harry Pittar, Remuera, Auckland. Mr and Mrs Hemphill, Maungataroto. Kai para, are staying in Auckland at present Mr. W. B. Morton, of Grafton-road, has been appointed to a responsible position in the Inspection of Machinery Department, Wellington. Mrs Arthur Rees, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Hawkins, at the North Shore, returned to Gisborne last Monday by the Victoria. Mr. H. O’Meara, who has been for many years in Gisborne, has left for Wellington, where he intends to live for some time. Mrs. Buckeridge (Gisborne) has left for Christchurch, where she will remain for some weeks, as .she has been engaged to sing at the Exhibition concerts.

’Mr. V. A. Sproule, manager in New Zealand for the Oceanic S.S. Company, returned from Syjiu>y-. by the .Ventura, on Saturday-last. ——- Mr. and Miss Dunne, who. have been staying with .Mr. W. Wright, of “ Loloma,” Cambridge, left last week, Miss Dunne being en route to England.' !© Captain and Mrs. Frater, Manukauroad, Parnell, are at present on a visit to Rotorua. Miss Mary Frater Joins'them there this week. Miss Muriel Knight, of Ponsonby, Auckland, left by the Waikare last week for Christchurch, and will rejoin Dr. anil Mrs Knight at Wellington for England. Mr and Mrs Arthur Palairet (nee McVay) arrived in •Auckland via Wanganui on Sunday, and are staying at “Glenalvon” for the present. Mrs. Brett, who has been on a visit to Christchurch for some months, returned to Takapuna, Auckland, by the Wimmera on Sunday. • - ‘ The Hon. F. Trask, M.L.C., and Mrs. Trask, who have been spending a short holiday in Auckland, returned to the South by the Takapuna last week. His Honor Mi’ Justice Cooper and his associate, Mr A. C. Cooper, arrived from New Plymouth on Sunday by the Takapuna. * Mr. Bert. Brodie, of the Postal Department, who was transferred from Auckland to Invercargill some time ago, is up North again on a holiday visit to Rotorua and Auckland. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Jessie Frater, Cityroad, Auckland, left last week for the Christchurch Exhibition, via the Wanganui River. Miss E. Frater, Remuera, accompanied them. Mr and Mrs Cotter and the Misses Cotter have returned to Auckland after a very enjoyable visit to Dunedin and Christchurch. Miss Millie Cotter remained in Wellington and intends to stay, a few weeks longer. Mr. J. B. Percy, formerly inspector of the Union Bank of Australasia, Ltd., in. Wellington, is filling the position of Mr. G. E. Tolhurst, the Auckland inspector, who is absent in England. Just prior to the -departure for Wellington last week of Mr Gordon Montefiore, the staff of the Ocean Accident Insurance Company presented him with a handsome travelling bag. Mr. Bnsh (accountant), in making the presentation, tendered to the recipient the good wishes of his comrades. At last week’s meeting of the Auckland University College Council, Mr, J. P. Grossmann, lecturer on Economics, History, and Mental Science, was appointed to a seat on the Professorial. Board of the College. Cable advice has been received by Messrs. Bing. Harris and Co., of the death, suddenly, at Sydney, from pneumonia, of their general manager, Mr. Alexander Knight, who left Auckland on the 11th inst., en route for England, on the firm’s business. Deceased was for some time a resident of Dunedin. The following recent visitors are staying at the Star Hotel: Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Donald and Miss Donald (Dunedin), Messrs. S. F. Crisp (Melbourne), Glencross Swift (Sydney), H. Hardingham (London), H. S. Firbank (London), H. 11. Wells (Leeds), Jack’Johnson, F. R. Watson (Melbourne). A pleasing incident took place last week at the residence' of Mr. Claude Abbott, St. George’s Bay-road, Parnell, the occasion being a presentation of a handsome easy chair and an address on his 21st birthday by a few of his intimate friends. Mr. Lecky made- the presentation, and in doing so, spoke highly of the high esteem in which Mr. Abbott was held by those who knew him. Amongst recent guests at the Royal Hotel are Messrs. Geo. E. Seville (Morrinsville), G. W. Wilkinson (Whitehaven), J. T. Mackie (Ellerslie' Adelong), C. 11. S. Hozier (Whangarei), A. Owen (Manchester), D. Alexander (Dunedin), C. C. Campbell (Melbourne), Mortimer

Rew (Perth, W.A.), Mr. and Mrs. Fie* ining (Adelaide). — ... • News has been received by cablegram from Glasgow that Mr. H. E. Schmidt, son of Mr. George Schmidt, chief engineer of the Manukau water supply, and an apprentice of Air. James Mclntyre, of the Clyde Engineering Works, of Onehunga, has been appointed fourth engineer of the s.e Monte Video. Mr Russell Ross, who is leaving the engineering firm of \> A. Ryan and Co., and will shortly leave for Scotland, was last week presented by his fellow employees with a valuable set of tools as a mark of friendship and esteem. The presentation was made by Air F. G. Farrell on the occasion of a social reunion at the residence of Captain W. Ross, and, being in the nature of a surprise, was oil the more appreciated by the recipient, who made a suitable acknowledgement. <- A welcome was tendered to Monsignor O’Reilly at Thames last; week, by the children of his parish on the occasion of his return from a holiday’ in the South and also to commemorate the forty-first anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Monsignor O’Reilly was presented with a complimentary address and other tokens of appreciation of the interest he has showm in the young. A' musical programme was submitted. Recent guests at the Grand Hotel include Mr. and? Mrs. J. H. Wellby, Mr. J. A. Wellby (London), Mr. Louis Schatz (Wellington), Miss E. Al. Cooper, Messrs. J. Webster (England), Patrick Webster (Wanganui), Dr. , Weekes (York), J. Mack (Victoria), Al. George, Mr. and Mrs. J. <L D. Paul, Air. Y.. D. Paul, jun. (Norwich), Alessrs. D. IL Cox, C. L. Blew, Air. and Mrs. J. J. Foster (London), Messrs. G. W. Barrowe (Perth, WA.), T. B. Collard (London), T. Keenan (Melbourne), A. Davidson (Napier), E. Cox (Wellington), Alajor and Mrs. Pitt, Mr. and Airs. Handley (Komako Pohanguia), Mr', and Mre, D. R. Barry (Berida, N.S.W .f. HAWKE’S BAY PROVINCE. Aliss Chapman is absent from Hawke’s Bay, on a visit to Christchurch. Miss Kennedy has returned to Napier after having spent a month in the South, Mrs. Reading, of Napier, is on a visit to the Exhibition. Dr. and Mrs. Edgar have returned to Hawke’s Bay, after a week in the South. Airs. C. D. Cornford has returned to Napier from Wellington. Miss Ada Hoadley lias gone to Melbourne for a short holiday. Air. and Miss U. Hoadley have returned from Christchurch. — Miss Josephs, of England, is the guest of Airs. Neville, Bluff Hill, Napier. Aliss Aldnkton, of Gisborne, is the guest of Airs. Keith Cottrill, Napier. Aliss Neville, who has been on a visit to England, has returned to her home in Napier. Air. and Airs. Holt, who are on a holiday visit to Napier, are the guests' of Airs. Kinross White. Air. and Airs. Cutfield, who have been on a holiday visit to Napier, have returned to their home in Wanganui. ’ Air., Airs., and Miss Hetley, who have been on a holiday’ visit to Woodville, have returned to Napier. Aliss Brabant has returned to Napier, after having spent a long holiday in Auckland. TARANAKI PROVINCE. Airs, Morrison (New Plymouth) is on a visit to her parents in Nelson. Mr. T. Hansan has returned to New Plymouth, from a visit to Christchurch' and Wellington. Miss Bedford has returned to New Plymouth from a visit to Christchurch an# Wellington.

Miss Standish, wild has been on a visit to Ashburton and Dunedin, has returned to her home in’New Plymouth.

Miss Rennell, who has been on a visit to Christchurch and Wellington, has returned to New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray and Miss Gray (New Plymouth) have gone on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs. and Miss Quilliam, who have been on a visit to Auckland, as the guests of Mrs. Brownlow-Horrocks, have returned to New Plymouth. ■ Miss Harrop has returned to Auckland. after her pleasant trip to New Rlymbuth, where she was the guest of Mrs. Davy. Mr. A. P. Cowie's numerous friends will be pleased to hear that he is now Out of danger, after a severe attack of pneumonia (writes our New Plymouth correspondent). Mrs. Bennett (Blenheim), who has been . On a short visit to Wellington, when she joined her mother (Mrs. Paul, of New Plymouth), has now returned to her home. ‘ ‘ ' The Rev. E. Cowie and the Rev. J. Cowie, who have been on a short visit to New Plymouth, on account of the health of their brother (Mr.'A. Cowie), have now. returned to their respective parishes, PSeroa and Te Arol.a. •>:* WELLINGTON PROVINCE.

Miss Ot-terson (Wellington), is visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss Brandon is baek in Wellington after a stay in the Manawatu district. Mrs. Levin (Wellington) is spending a ■week or two in Hawke’s Bay. - - Mrs. Leslie Gorton (Feilditig) is visiting Mrs. Edwin (Wellington). Mr. and Mrs. Mee (Wellington) are away visiting Timaru and Christchurch. Miss Twigg (Petone, H. 8.) is paying a round of visits in Wellington. Miss Ella Adams (Wellington) has been visiting friend's in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. ’G? Fitzgerald (Wellington) have been visiting Rotorua. Dr. and Mrs. Marehesini (Italy) were in Wellington lately for a few days. Mrs. P. Sim (Palmerston North) is visiting in Levin. Mr. and Mrs. W. Coombs (Hawke’s Bay) are staying in Palmerston North. Miss Graham (-Sydney) -is the guest of Mrs. Colin Campbell in .Wanganui. Mrs. Bill (Rangitikei) has been on a visit to Wanganui. Miss Gresson (Wanganui) has returned from a visit to New Plymouth. Mrs. Pritt (Auckland) has been in Wanganui on a short visit. Mrs. Sherriff (Wanganui) is staying in Rangitikei. Mr. Norman Waldegrave (Palmerston North) has left on a - trip' to the .South Sea Islands. Mrs. Randolph (Palmerston North) has gone to the Christchurch Exhibition. Miss Oliver (Wanganui.) is visiting her sister, Mrs. McPherson (Palmerston North). Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mcßeth (Kimbolton) were visitors at Palmerston North last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bagnall (Palmerston North) are away in Christchurch visiting the Exhibition? * Mrs. Robert Campbell ( Auckland) .is staying with Mrs. Ewen Campbell .in Wanganui. Miss Izard (Christchurch), who has been staying in Wanganui with Mr. and Mrs. A. Izard, has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Allison (Wanganui) have returned from their visit to Christchurch. Mrs. Hislop, who has been away in Christchurch for some weeks, has returned to Wellington.. , _ ■. Miss , Elsie McTavish, who has, been away in England for about a year, is on lier way back to WellingtonMr. and Mrs. Moorhouse arc on their way out to the colony, and are due to arrive 'in' Wellington about "Easter; f The pisses Kensington are back in .Wellington after several, weeks in Nelson. Miss Scott and Miss L. McKellar (Wellington) are spending Easter in Auckland.

Mrs. A. Pearce and Miss Pearce (Wellington), are making a stay of some weeks in Sydney. Miss Overton, of Christchurch. is at present the guest of Mrs. Hislop in Wellington. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Cornwall are gack in Wellington after a visit to Christchurch. ••>-.. •• Mrs. Maurice Denniston, who has been in Christchurch for nearly two months, is back in Wellington again. Dr. and Mrs. Riley (Dunedin) are at present in Rotorua, where they are doing the sights. Miss Hoadley, of Napier, is in Wellington, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair. Mr. Wilson and the Misses Wilson, of Bulls, arc staying in Hawke’s Bay for a week or two. Mr. D. Riddiford and Mr. N. Riddiford were passengers to Sydney by the last steamer from Wellington. Dr. and Mrs. O’Gorman arrived in Wellington by the Ayrshire, from England. . Mr. and Mrs. Dunean are back in Wellington after a trip to the Hot Lakes district. Miss Chay.tor (Marlborough) has been staying with Lady Hector at the Hutt, 'Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie Smith have arrived in Wellington from England, and after a short stay, went on to Hawke’s Bay. Dr. and Mrs. Chapple are back in Wellington after a tour round the- world, lasting about a year. They spent a good time in London, and.from there went on to Scotland, where they visited the principal towns. A stay of some weeks was made in Ireland before they left on their return to Wellington, via Suez and Sydney. SOUTH ISLAND. Miss Caro (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Marks in Christchurch. Mrs and Miss Kettle have returned from the South to Christchurch. Mrs and Miss Symes and Miss Humphreys have returned to Christchurch from Welirigton. Mt and Mrs Hugh Reeves and Mrs and Miss Pitman ’ have- returned to Christchurch from the North Island. ' Mrs Townend and the Misses Tabart have . returned to Christchurch from their trip to the Southern Lakes. Miss Williams and Miss Fitzroy, who have been staying with friends in Christchurch, have returned to Wellington. Mr and Miss Murray-Aynsley (Christchurch) have left for the Southern Lakes,, Miss Dunsford, matron of the Hawera Hospital, is spending her holiday in Christchurch, the guest of Mrs Joseph, at Ricarton. Mrs. J. V. Ross intends leaving Christchurch next inonth for a trip to England. She will be joined at Colombo by her daughter, M.iss M. Ross, who is visiting friends there. Mrs E. C. Reynolds and Miss McKerras (Dunedin) are visiting Christchurch. Mrs Cornwall (New Plymouth) and Mr and Mrs Weir (Otago) are also in town rites our correspondent.