Personal Paragraphs

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 2, 13 July 1907, Page 46

Personal Paragraphs

AUCKLAND PROVINCE. Miss Thompson (Christchurch), who is visiting Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs. A F. Kennedy. Major J. K. Hume, of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, arrived from Wellington by the Takapuua on Sunday.

Miss Skerrett. of Wellington, who has spent some weeks visiting her Auckland friend- returned to the South last week.

Mi. Justice Denniston has gone to Wellington to attend the sittings of the Appeal Court.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Parr, of Ponsonby, Auckland, left by the Mokoia on Monday for Australia. They intend to spend time time in Queensland.

Miss Mareie Hain, who has been the guest of Mrs. T. Cotter. “Oaklands,” Fa muera. returned to Sydney by the Mokoia on Monday.

Mr Sinnell. of Kaipara, left by the Ngapuhi last Sunday to attend the meeting < f the Local Bodies’ Conference, held at Wellington.

Mr O'Neill, Waitemata County Council. left via the East Coast last Saturday to attend the Local Bodies’ Confer em e at Wellington.

Mr Frank Dargaville, chairman of the Hobson County Council, is at present in Wellington representing his county at the Lo- al Bodies’ Conference.

Mr. J. O’Brien, of Canterbury, who has been spending a holiday in Auckland. left by the Mokoia for Sydney on Alomkiv.

Miss Grey, a former resident of Gisborne. arrived from Wellington last week, and. after staying a short time here, she tends going on to Auckland, writes our Gisborne correspondent.

Mr J. Kirker, general manager of the South British Insurance Company, returned to Auckland on Sunday, after a sis months’ business trip abroad.

Mis, Ada Preece. Palmerston North, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs Alfred Nathan, " Wivkford,” Princesstieet. for a few weeks, left on her return trip bv the s.s. Ngapuhi on Sunday la-t.

The Rev. Fr. Smiers, parish priest at W liangarei, who has been spending a holiday in the Oid Country, returned to Auckland on Sunday after a twelve ni< iiths’ absence from the diocese.

Miss Shaiier left by the Mokoia for t-ydney on Monday to join her brother, Mr P. Shaiier, who has recently perfected several patents in connection with railway matters. Mi jor Lusk, chairman of the Waitomo County Council, was a passenger to Wellington by the Ngapuhi last Sunday. Major I aisk is representing Waitomo County at the laH-al Bodies’ Conference at Wellington. Mi-- Zadie N. than. of Wellington, left last Sunday, via the West Coast, on h?r return to the Empire city. Miss Nathan ha- -pent the last three or four months visiting friends and relatives in Auckland. Mr. F. C. Endean. a son of Mr. and Mr- J Endean. of Auckland, has passed hi- -ecsjnd examination at Guy’s Hospital London, as M.R.C.S. Mr. Endean reu.. ins in London for the next two y.ai- to complete hi- studies. \i.iong recent visitors to Auckland the following are staying at the Star Hotel: — Me-srs. A. S. Laird. Taumarunui: S. W. D. Hume. H. H. Cramp. Wellington: R. Lawrence Sydney: Mr. and Mrs. Fanning. Wellington. Mr. W. R. Forster ha« severer! his eoiir.e* tion with the literary staff of the “ New Zealand Herald.” to take up a similar appointment on the Hobart “ Mercuy." Last week his colleagues presented him with a handsome goldmr tinted fountain pen and a ease of pipes, as a token of their regard. Included amongst recent guests at the Grand Hotel are Messrs. G D. Ballantyne. Andrew Black. London; R. N. Southwell. Sydney; Teop. Premynlav, Paris; W F. A. Phillips. Wellington; L. Cooper Mordaunt. London: Miss Rosins Buckmans, Mrs, Beaau Beattie, Sydney.

Last week our American cousins celebrated their “ Glorious Fourth-,” the anniversary of the declaration of the inde-pnrdcm-e of the United States. The American Consul in Auckland (Mr. Prickett) received calls from the various Consuls resident in the eity. the Mayor, and other prominent officials, and Hags were displayed at all the consulates and several business places.

On July sth, at the workshop of Messrs. W. A. Ryan and Company, Limited, Mr. R. B. Spinks—who is proceeding this weew on a business visit to the States —was presented by Mr. James, the foreman, on behalf of himself and fellow-employees, with a very handsome travelling bag, as a mark of their esteem.

Mr Fred Prime, ironmonger, of Karan-galiape-road. leaves for Europe, via Vancouver, this week. Last week Mr. Prime was entertained to dinner at the Royal Mail Hotel by a number of friends, 43 sitting down. Mr W. J. Rees presided, and, on behalf of those present, handed to Mr Prime a handsome travelling rug and straps.

HAWKE’S BAY PROVINCE. Mr. E. J. Watt, of Napier, is in Sydney, on his way- to London. Miss Hitchings, of Levin, is on a holiday visit to Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Kettle, of Napier, are in Wellington for a few days. Mr. Tristram has returned to Napier from a holiday spent in the South. The Misses Nairn, from Pourere, have been on a visit to Napier. Miss Nation, of Hastings, is spending some weeks at Blackhead. M iss Thompson, of Christchurch, has been in Napier, the guest of Mrs. Paisley. The Misses Palmer, of Napier, have been spending some weeks in Wellington. Miss Simcox, of Porongahau, is visiting Napier. Mr. Dudley Kettle has left Napier for Wellington, en route to England. Mr. James McKay. Chief Inspector of Factories, has been spending a few days in Napier. Mr. and Mrs. P. Hankins have left Napier for London, where they intend to spend some months. Mr. Barton Hobbs, son of the Rev. J-ohu Hobbs, of Hastings, is leaving Johannesburg for a trip home to NewZealand. Mr. Hobbs has been five years in South Africa.

TARANAKI PROVINCE. Mr. Noel Beamish, of Christehureh, is the guest of Mrs. Capel. New Plymouth. Mr. S. Weston. Wellington, is visiting his parents in New Plymouth. Mr. J. Hamerton. of Patea, is on a visit to New Plymouth. Mr. E. D. C. Barton has returned to Hawera, after his visit to New Plymouth. Dr. Anderson. Chief Inspector of Schools, is at present in New Plymouth. Mr. P. Heyes. Commissioner of Taxes, Wellington, is on a short visit to New Plymouth. Mr. C. Hickson, Commissioner of Stamps. Wellington, is on a business visit to New Plymouth. Mr. Turton, of Omata. who has been on a visit to the Old Country, has returned to New Plymouth. The Hon. O. Samuel. M.L.C., and Mrs. Samuel, who have been on a visit to Japan. are expected to reach Wellington this week. Mr. W. Guerin, sub-editor of the “Taranaki Herald.“ has been appointed to the sub-editorial staff of the “Wellington Post.” Mr. J. S. Fleming, of the New Plymouth Agricultural Department. has been transferred to Wellington. Prior to his departure he was presented by the staff with a pair of gold sleeve links and a tie-pin. Mr J Johnston. dairy produce grader, made the presentation

- WTLUNGTOW PROVINCE. Miss Simeox, Otaki, is visiting Miss Keeling, Palmerston North. , _> , Mrs. Lees, of Wellington* is the guest of Mrs, Cleghorn, in Wanganui.

Miss Armstrong. Palmerston, has returned from her visit to Gisborne.

Miss Bremner, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs. Barnard Brown, Wanganui. Mrs Palmer is back in Wellington after a trip to Wanganui.

Mrs Sidey (Dunedin) is in Wellington for the winter months.

Mr Chaffey is back in Wellington after a trip to Dunedin.

Mrs Bean (Christchurch) has been the guest of Mrs Seddon for a few weeks.

Miss H. McDonnell is back in Auckland after a short visit to Wellington

Mrs Roper-Cox (Sydney) is making a short stay in Wellington.

Mr. E. Bell. Palmerston, is visiting Auckland for a week.

Miss Maling. of Christchurch, who has been staying in Wanganui, has returned to her home.

Miss Slack, of Palmerston North, has been staying in Wanganui with her sister, Mrs. R. Hewitt.

Mrs Morice (Greymouth) is in Wellington staying with her mother, Mrs Seddon.

The Rev. Coleridge Harper (Palmerston) is visiting Wellington for the annual meeting of the Diocesan Synod.

Mr and Mrs Pieard-Hawkins (Napier) were in Wellington lately on their way to England.

Sir Robert and Lady Stout are back in Wellington after a trip to Auckland and the North.

Mr and Mrs Latham (Lowry- Bay) have come in to Wellington for a fewweeks’ stay.

Miss Ivy Allen (Port Chalmers) has come to Wellington with her father to spend the session months.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Hewitt, of Wanganui, have gone to reside in Palmerston North.

Miss Whitson has returned to Dunedin after a stay in Wellington with Mrs Rot®.

The Hon. J. Feldwiek. Mrs and Miss Feldwiek (Dunedin) have come to Wellington for the session.

Mrs Boyes (Napier) came to Wellington to meet Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, and is still a guest at Awarua House.

Mrs Laing Meason and her daughter are away from Wellington on a visit to Sydney.

Mrs Morice (Grey mouth) and Mrs Bean (Christchurch), who came to Wellington for the marriage of their sister, are staving with Mrs Seddon.

Mr and Mrs Hol worthy are back in Wellington after a trip to Auckland and Rotorua. They have let their house at the Hutt nnd intend to live at Muritai for some time.

Mrs and Miss Logan, who have been away on a round-the-world trip, came back to Wellington a few days ago. They travelled from Cape Town by the T ongariro.

Mr and Mrs J. G. Wilson ißangitikei) are spending a week or two in Wellington. Mr Wilson has just been re-elect-ed President of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, a position which he has held for several years, in fact since its invent ion.

Mr. H. F. Gibbons, late manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston, was entertained at an banquet last week. During the evening a gold watch and chain, suitably inscribed, was presented to hrm from the leading citizens of the town. Mr. Gibbons has gone to Wellington to take up his new position as inspector of the bank in that city.

Sir David Masson. Lady Masson, and Mi-® Masson have arrived in Wellington, and are spending a few days in that eity. They have just finished a tour of the South Island, coming overland from the Southern Lakes to Nelson, via the Buller and Otira Gorges. They leave in a day or so for Auckland, via Wanganui and the Hot Lakes. After Auckland they continue their journey homewards to India, where they live in the Punjaub district.

- SOUTH ISLAND. • < Miss Hawdonl Peel Forest), who is CJwsstvhureh, is the*' of Mrs P, Campbell tllani). ■ j -li

■ Miss Tennant'' (Timaru) is staying with Mrs Henry Wood at (Av-onside)' Christchurch. - ,

Miss Nancarrow, who has been visiting friends in Wellington, has returned to Christchurch.

Dr. Henry Pitts and Dr Edith Pitts have left Christchurch for Waimate, where they intend to reside. , Mr and Mrs Donald MeLeau (Mount Hutt) are spending a few weeks in-Christ-church. ..... .

Mrs Cuthbert Gresson (Timaru) is spending a few weeks in Christchurch. She is staying at the Deanery. Armaghstreet.