Personal Paragraphs

New Zealand Graphic, 6 April 1907, Page 41

Personal Paragraphs

AUCKLAND PROVINCE. Mi.-.s Ikieh, of Gladslone-road, has returned to Auckland from the Waikato. Miss Foster (Gisborne) is visiting friends in Wellington.

Mr. C. V. Houghton left for the South by the Rotoiti last week.

Miss Pasley (Nelson) is visiting Mrs, Pasley in Gisborne.

Mrs. Pittar (Wellington) is visiting her mother, Mrs. DeLatour, in Gisborne.

Mfes H. Woodbine-.Tohnson has returned to Gisborne, after visiting the Sounds and Cold Lakes.

Mrs. P. Barker and the Misses Barker, who have been visiting the Exhibition, returned to Gisborne last week.

Mr. W. R. C. Walker, principal of the Hamilton High School, was a passenger for the South by the Rotoiti last week.

Mrs. E. Parker, wlio has been for a trip to the South Island, returned to Gisboi-ne last week.

Mr. Dewing has been for a trip to Rotorua, and returned to Gisborne last week.

The Misses Ireland, Huhne Court. Parnell, left Auckland by the Manuka on a short visit to Sydney. Miss Carrie Bayly, New Plymouth, is in Auckland, visiting her sister, Mrs. Nolde, Claybrooke-road, Parnell. Phe Misses Butters, of Ponsonby, left by the Wimmera last Monday, on an extended visit to Australia.

Miss Estelle Nolan, Ellerslie. Auckland, is visiting her brother, Mr. Bert Nolan, Christchurch.

The Misses Brook (Epsom) are staring with Mrs. E. J. Miller, ‘Tieworth,’ Te Awaniutu.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilfillan, St. Ste-phen’s-avenue, are spending Easter in Wanganui with their daughter, Mrs. Percy Lewis. Mr. Harry Woolley-Hart, of London, who has spent the past IS months in the colony, returned home by the Karamea, which left Auckland last Saturday. Mr. Alfred Kidd, M.H.R., has been again nominated by Sir G. AL O’Rorke for the vacancy on the Grammar School Board.

Mr. J. W. 11. Bright, for many years “mine host” of Bright’s Hotel, Hamilton, has now taken over the management of the Lake Hotel, Takapuna.

Judge Seth-Smith of the Native Land Court, accompanied by Mrs. Seth-Smith, arrived from the North by the man last week.

Mr. Alex. M. Lowrie. formerly editor of the “ New Zealand Farmer,” was selected as assistant town clerk by the Auckland City Council last week. Mr. G. Smeeton Clark, of Parawai, Thames, left on Monday for Wellington, where he will be present as one of the examiners for the School of Mines.

Mr. and Mrs. John Kenderdine, Parnell, were passengers to Sydney by the Manuka. They intend spending the next, month or two visiting Melbourne and Sydney.

Mr R. C. Grigsby, manager for Messrs Collins Bros, arid Company, was tendered a valedictory dinner at Buchanan’s Cafe last week by members of the staff on the occasion of his approaching visit. A choice musical programme was gone through and several toasts honoured.

Recent guests at the Star Hotel include Messrs. 11. W. Seton-Karr, H. Beale (London), M. Passmore (Dunedin), J. A. Selig (Sydney), Miss May Newman (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mackey, Miss E. R. Dunean (Wanganui), Mrs. Jordan Rodgers, Miss Hope Rodgers, Miss Newman (At tonga, N.S.W) Mr. G. Morse (Fordell).

Mr. Ernest Ifwerson, who lias been a regular visitor to Gisborne, was met by thirty business men and commercial travellers at Gisborne, a few days ago, and a farewell social evening was indulged in. Mr. Ifwerson, who is entering into business in Auckland, was presented with a handsome silver salver.

Mr. J. C. Colbeck, Remuera, and the Misses Dorothy and Ruth Colbeck, left for Sydney by the Manuka. In Sydney they will join a White Star liner for the Cape, afterwards proceeding to England, where they will spend a year or two visiting places of interest in England and on the Continent.

The following recent visitors are staying at the Royal Hotel: Mr. J. T. M. Hornsby, M.H.R. (Carterton), Messrs. E. A. Tayler (Christchurch), G. W. Wilkinson (Whitehaven), S. G. Bennett (Christchurch), D. Buchanan (Masterton), E. Driver, C. Martin, F. Holmes (Wellington), J. J. Green (Tonga), P. R. Pedley (Sydney), W. G. Riding.! (Waihi), E. Gordon (Dargaville), A. R. Standish (New Plymouth), C. C. Howard (Picton), IL S. J. Christophers, Geo. Barr (Ilawcra).

Mr. Arthur Cowie, the youngest son of the late Primate Bishop Cowie, has been lying dangerously ill in New Plymouth with a severe attack of pneumonia. His condition was so serious that his brothers, the Rev. E. M. and J. P. Cowie, and his sister, Mrs. Marshall, of Ohaupo, 'Waikato, were telegraphed for, as the doctor held out small hopes of his recovery. He is now convalescent. Mr. Cowie has the sympathy of countless kind friends, who appreciate his good misionary work.

The following visitors have been staying at the Waiwera Hot Springs Hotel: Mrs. Craig, nurse, and children, Waihi; Dr. and Mrs. Earnest Walker, New Plymouth: Mr. B. Raynes, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. R. Stegall, Miss I. Buddle, Mr. Huxtable, Mr. Allison, Mr. W. E. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, Mr. W. R. Mowbray, Mr. Alfred Walker, Miss Williams. Miss Harrison, Captain Sharpe, Mr. Philson, Mr. and Mrs. Weir and child, Mr. and Mrs. Houcben, Air. Gillies, Aliss Stevenson, Dr. Barter, Mr. McLean, Air. H. Nathan. Air. Finlayson. Mr. and Airs. Arnold, Mr. N. Alenzies, Air. Ulrich, Aliss Dunnett, Aliss Bracken, Air. Kettle, Air. Newton, Air. and Airs. Hemphill. Airs. Scruby, Mr. R. Afoore, Messrs. Williams (2) Auckland).

Visitors staying at the Central Hotel are: Mr., Mrs., and Miss Beatson. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Runcie, Mr. T. White, Mr. F. Montague (Wellington*, Miss Johnson (Pokcno), Air. Ed. Tregear (Wellington). Mr. J. 8. Fox (Okato), Mr. F. Buckland (Cambridge). Mr. W. Price (Thames). Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Bob. Patterson, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Naylor (Dunedin), Mr. Parkhouse (Samoa), Mr. 11. liny (Dunedin), Mr. W. Greeubouin (New York), Misses Kelland (Timaru), Mr. 11. Oram (Wellington), Mr. 11. E. Evans (Wellington), Mr. Miller (Melbourne), Mr. Adams (Melbourne), Mr. A. G. East (Wellington). Mr. and Mrs. Hayes (Goodooga, N.S.W.), Mr. and Mrs. Spring, Mr. and Mrs. Little, Dr. Little, Mr. A. Baker (Melbourne), Mr. W. S. Gilhnann (Chicago), Mr. J. Rothcluld (Wellington), Mr. Riechelmann (Nukualofa), Mr. Rob, Mr. Louglan (Nukualofa), Mr. J. Adair (Gisborne), Mr. Thos. Broadhurst (Melbourne), Mr. and Mrs. Bates and family (4) (Hamilton), Mr. J. P. McWilliams (Cowra, N.S.W.), Mr. J. Nielsen (Poverty Bay), Mr. C. Emanuel (Waihi). WELLINGTON PROVINCE. Miss Robertson (Nelson), is staying with friends in Wellington. Dr. I.eatham, of New Plymouth, was in Wanganui last. week. Dr. Aeland, of Christchurch, was in Wanganui this week. Mrs. Ruck, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss Brewer in Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, of Ohakcrne, are at present staying in Wanganui.

Mrs Seddon is visiting friends in the West Coast district.

Mrs. Stratton Izard, of Alasterton, is staying in Wanganui.

Airs. Innes, of Wanganui, has returned from her visit to Alt. Cook.

Airs and Aliss Windeyer (Sydney) have been visiting Wellington lately. Air. and Mrs. 11. Weston, of New Plymouth, were in Wanganui last week.

Airs 11. D. Bell and the Afisses Bell have gone to Lowry Bay for some weeks.

Aliss Hamner. of Christchurch, is tJie guest of Airs. Christie, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui.

Aliss R. Aeland, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister, Airs. W. Simpson, in Wanganui. Dr and Mrs C. P. Knight (Wellington) have gone to Taranaki for a week or two.

Miss 11. Williams returned to Welling ton hist week after a visit to the Her mitage.

Airs. MeKnight and children, Palmerston North, have gone to Paikakiki for a fortnight. Airs. Waddy, Blenheim, is staying with her sister, Airs. Broad, Palmerston North.

Air. and Airs. Rennell, Palmerston North, are spending the Easter holidays at Carterton.

Mr and Airs Taverner (Rangitikei) are making a stay' at Titahi Bay, near Wellington.

Mr. and Mr*. Horace Wilson. of W»*r ganui, have returned from their trip l« Dunedin and the Southern Lakes. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Gray, of New Plymouth, spent a few days in Wanganui last week. Miss V. MaeDonuell has been staying with Mrs Lariiaeh in Wellington ea route to her home in Kaipara. Tiie marriage of Miss Willis and Mr Menzies (Wellington), is fixed for April bth. Mr. Swainson, of the Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston North, has been transferred to Woodville. Mr and Mrs C. W. Hattray’ (Dunedin) were in Wellington for two or throe days before leaving ior England by the lonic. Captain Fergusson. R.N., and Mrs Fergusson, have been spending two or thro* weeks in the Hot Lakes District for fishing.

Colonel F. Stevenson, C. 8., who has been paying a visit to the colony, returned to the Old Country by the direct route a few days ago.'" ■ ' Mr and Mrs ft.' Leviii (Wellington) have gone to Palmerston North, where they will occupy Mr Allan Strange’s residence for sonic months. Mr and Mrs John Dunean (Wellington), and Miss Dunean, are going to England early in April. They will probably return at the end of the year. Colonel and Mrs Wood, who have been spending a month or so at Bellevue Gardens (Lower Hutt), have gone to Nelson for a long visit. They are most likely going to England next year. The Kt. Rev. C. Wilson, Bishop of Melanesia, and Mrs Wilson, have been staging in Wellington—first with the Rev. A. Hansell and Mrs Hansell (Karori) and afterwards at Bishopseourt. The " Post ” says it is understood that Mr. Harold Beauchamp, head of the linn of Bannatyne and Co., Wellington, is likely to succeed Mr. Malct as chairman of the Bank of New Zealand. Miss Nellie Skerrett is leaving Wellington in a few days’ time for South America, whore she means to spend a year or so with her brother, who is Jiving near Buenos Ayres. From there she ■will go on to England in order to pay a lengthy visit to her married sister. Dr and Mis Martin arc oft' to England by the Tonic for a couple of years. They are taking their children with them and will establish them in comfortable quarters before they undertake the business of sight-seeing. A motor-ear specially litted for touring is to meet Dr Martin on his arrival in the Old Country. He ami Airs Martin intend to travel about a good deal in that manner. Major and Mrs Johnston, who liave been in New Zealand for the last three years, are returning to the Old Country as Major Johnston’s term of service with the New Zealand Government is now up. Both lie and Mrs Johnston have made many warm friends in Wellington and at the Hutt, where they have been living for two years or so. Major Johnston was eutertaine<l at a complimentary .dinner before leaving. HAWKE’S BAY PROVINCE. Miss Hobbs is in Rotorua for a week. Mrs. Pierce, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. Mrs. E. McHardy, of Blackhead, is on a visit to Taupo. Mr. and Airs. A. 11. Russell, of Hastings, are on a visit to the Old Country. Aliss E. Davies (Gisborne) is visiting her friends in Hawke's Bay. Aliss Godfray, of Waipukurau, is spending some days in Taupo. Dr. Toswell. who has been on a holiday trip, returned to Hastings last week. Aliss Carston, of Waipukurau, is on a visit to Taupo. Aliss Stuart, of Tiniaru, is on a visit Io Napier. Air. and Airs. A. D. Blythe, of Auckland, are at present in Napier. Airs. Logan has gone to Taupo for the Easter holidays. Aliss Irene Sineox, of Porongahau, is slaying with Airs. Kettle, Bluff Hill. Mrs. W. Stead, of Kunieroa, is in Napier for a few days, Aliss Johnson, of Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs. Eogam M rs. Cut field, of Wanganui, is in Napier, and is the guest of Airs. Todd. Air. L. W. Raymond, who has been in Napier for some years, left for Invercargill last week. Airs. W. Jarvis an.l her daughter, of Greenmeadows., left last week en route for a trip to the Old Country.

TARANAKI PROVINCE. Mr. Maeklou. of Auckland, is at present in New Plymouth. . Mr. L. Horroeks, Feilding, is spending his Easter holidays in New Plymouth. Mr. Williams, Wanganui, is ou a visit to New Plymouth. Mr. \V. Leatham, Auckland, is on .»■ short visit to New Plymouth. Mr. an<l Mrs. Davy, New Plymouth, are on a short visit to Auckland. Mr. D. Day, of Okaiawa, spent his holidays in New Plymouth. Mr. S. Weston, of Wellington, is on a visit to his home in New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker tlabb, of Masterton, are on a visit to New Plymouth. Dr. and Mrs. Walker, New Plymouth, are on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs. W. D. Webster, New Plymouth, is the guest of Mrs. Tansey, of Mangawheka. Misses B. and L. Webster, New Plymouth, arc on a visit to Wellington. Miss Govctt, who has been on a visit tp Wellington, has returned to her home it. New Plymouth. Miss E. Bayley ami Miss Brewster, New Plymouth, have been on a short visit to Wanganui, but have now returned. Mr. B. Woodhouse, formerly of. New Plymouth, and for some time Town Clerk at Marton, passed through New Plymouth last week on his way home to Auckland.

Miss Lynch, M.A'., of Palmerston North High Schools, has been appointed first secondary assistant at the Eltham District High School. Mr. J. C. Malfroy, who for some years was a menilier of the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court staff, ami who has been clerk to the Magistrate’s ami Warden’s Courts at Hokitika, lias been promoted to Dunedin. SOUTH ISIAKD. Mr and Mies Murray-Aynsley’ (Cliristehnreh) have left for the Southern Lakes. Miss Medley 7 (Wellington) is staying with Mrs C. C. Bowen in Christchurch. Mrs W. Bond (Timaru) is also staying with Mrs Elworthy. Mr ami Mrs Davidson (England) are staying with Mrs Pitman (Christchurch). Mrs George Gould (Christchurch) is staying in Dunedin. She is the guest of Mrs Sinclair-Thompson. Mr and Mrs S. Williamson (Gisborne) are staying with Mrs Elworthy at Merivale. Christchurch. Miss Rater (Sydney), who is in Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Henry Aeland. Mrs Henry Brett, who has for some time been staying with her daughters in Christchurch, has returned to Auckland. Mr and Mrs G. Wilder (England) are visiting Christchurch. They intend to spend some months touring New Zealand in their motor ear.