Personal Paragraphs

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3, 20 July 1907, Page 45

Personal Paragraphs

AUCKLAND PROVINCE Miss Rees (Gisborne) is spending a few weeks in Napier. Miss Wyllie (Gisborne) is on a visit to Auckland. Mr. J. Clark and Mr. Gouldsmith (Gisborne) are in Wellington for a few days. Bishop Lenihan returned last week from a visit to Wellington.

Mr. T. C. Williams arrived in Auckland from the South on Miss Graham has taken up the duties of matron at the Coromandel Hospital.

Mr. E.. W. Pay ton, director of the Elam School of Art, went South by the Ngapuhi on Sunday. Mr. Murdoch McLean was a passenger from the South by the Takapuna on Sunday.

Mrs D. F. T. Bruce was a passenger by the Manapouri for Suva, en route to Vancouver, where she joins her husband, Lieut. Bruce, R.N.R., of H.M.C.S. Iris.

Mr J. B. Massey, founder of the firm of Massey Bros., Ltd., was presented by the employees last week with a case of pipes and an umbrella, also a silver teapot for Mrs Massey. The occasion was the departure of Mr Massey on a two months' trip to America.

Among those on whom the Companionship of the Imperial Service Order has been bestowed is Mr. ,1. Langford, late Registrar of the Supreme Court, Fiji, Curator of Intestate Estates, and Chief Police Magistrate, who is at present residing in Hamilton. Mr. J. R. Carlsen, who has been employed as dispenser at the Veterans’ Home for the past three years, was presented last week with a handsome silver inkstand with the following inscription: —“Presented to Mr. J. R. Carlsen as a mark of esteem from Captain and Mrs. Archer and sons.”

Last week Mr. R. H. Harrison, J.P., mine manager cf the Kapanga South Mine, was presented by the employees with a silver-mounted umbrella as a token of their esteem, on the occasion of his severing his connection. Much regret was expressed at Mr. Harrison’s resignation.

Colonel Fermaud, world’s secretary of the Y.M.C.A., took his departure from Auckland last week by the s.s. Manapouri. en route for Vancouver. Accompanying him was Mr. R. L. Stewart, honorary treasurer of the local branch. Mr J. J. Virgo, general secretary of the Sydnev Association, joins them at Suva. All three will be present at the international conference to be held shortly in the United States.

The numerous friends of Dr. R. W, Allen, an old Auckland Grammar School boy. will hear with pleasure of his progress in his profession ia London. He has just been delivering a series of lectures at the Royal Eye Hospital, in conjunction with such eminent men as Doctors Vernon Cargill. Willoughby Lyle, G. T. Brookshank, and Arthur Osmond. Dr. Allen is in practice in Wim-pole-street, in the West End. and is specialising in diseases of the eye.

Miss M. Street, who has relinquished the post. of matron at the Coromandel Hospital, to take up a similar position at the Convalescent Home at Ellerslie, was last week presented with a silver - mounted toilet case by the chairman of the Hospital Trustees (Captain Swindley) on behalf of the public of Coromandel (says our Coromandel correspondent). Dr. Smith replied on behalf of the matron, and afterwards presented her with a silver manicure set from the hospital staff.

Last week members of the New Zealand Ironmasters’ Association met at the secretary's office, Queen-street, for the purpose of saying good-bye to Messrs. J. B. Massey, of Massey Bros.. Ltd., and R- B. Spinks, of W. A. Ryan and Co., who were alioul to leave for ’Frisco by the Manapouri. Advantage was taken of the opportunity to present each of the members with a greenstone "tiki,” as a token of good fellowship. and the hope was expressed that they would have an enjoyable trip.

HAWKE'S BAY PROVINCE.

Miss Moorcroft, of Wellington, is in Napier for some weeks.

Mrs. R. Smith, of Dunedin, is in Napier for some weeks.

Miss Dewes, of Napier, has been spending a holiday in the country. Miss Williams, of Dunedin, is on a visit to Napier. Miss Smith, of Waipukurau, is on a visit to Napier. Miss Vallance, of the Wairarapa, has been on a visit to Napier. Mrs. Hartgill, of Dannevirke, has been spending a few days in Napier. Miss Hodgson has returned to Hastings after a visit to Woodville.

Miss E. Hall, of Hastings, is on a visit to Woodville.

Mrs. Cunningham, of Dunedin, is in Napier for some weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Smart, of Tutira. have been in Napier for some weeks. Miss Heath, of Wellington, is spending a holiday visit in Napier. Mrs. Hadfield, of Wellington, is on a visit to Napier. Mr. T. P. Russell, general manager of tile New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, has been on a visit to Napier.

Mr. W. Tonkin, son of Captain Tonkin, of Napier, has accepted an appointment as reporter on the “New Zealand Times.”

W ELLINGTON PROVINCE.

Mrs. L. A. Abraham, Palmerston, visit ed Wanganui recently.

Mrs. Martin, Palmerston, is back from a visit to the Wairarapa.

The Rev. C. C. Harper. Palmerston, at tended synod in Wellington last week.

Miss Maling has returned to Christchurch, after a stay in Wellington. Mrs. Nivens (Wairarapa) has been visiting Wellington. Miss Harding (Wellington) has been staying with Mrs. Beard in Masterton.

Mrs. Von Haast is back in Welling ton, after a trip up North.

Miss Nancy Johnston (Hawke’s Bay) has been visiting frienus in Wellington. Mrs. Baume (Auckland) is in Wellington for a part of the session.

Mrs. Taverner (Rangitikei) has gone to the South Island for a visit.

Mrs. Barton (Trentham) is in Wei lington for the winter months.

Mr. and Mrs. Heyes are back in Wellington, after a trip up North. Mr. and Mrs. Tringham (Wellington) have gone across to Sydney for a visit.

Miss Hoggard (Wellington) is staying with friends in Napier.

Miss Hall-Jones has arrived in Wellington, to visit her sister for some time.

Lieut.-Col. Chaytor (Blenheim) is paying a visit to Wellington.

Mr. A. S. Biss (Wellington) has gone to the South Sea Islands for a trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Renell, Palmerston, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. Trimble, of Wanganui, has been staying in Feilding with Mrs. Barton. Miss Jaekson. of Wanganui, has been staying with friends in Rangitikei. Miss Wilford, of Wanganui, is staying in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, i’alm-rston, have returned home from a trip to Auckland.

Mr. E. J. Armstrong. Palmerston, is in Gisborne staying with his son, Mr. C. E. Armstrong. Miss Bremner. of Wellington, who has been the guest of Mrs. Barnard Brown, in Wanganui, has returned to her home.

Miss Slack, of Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs. Barnard Brown. Wanganui.

Mr. Gordon Williams, of Te Ante, Hawke's Bay, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Empson, Collegiate School. Wanganui.

Mrs. Webster, of Wellington, who has of her aunt, Mrs. Basil Taylor, in Wanganui, has returned to her home. Mrs. Barton, of Feilding. is the guest of he rount, Mrs. Basil Taylor, in Wanganui.

Mrs. Moriee has returned to the West Coast, after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Beddon, Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Macarthy, of Wellington, are leaving for a cruise in the Islands in a few weeks time.

Mrs. Putnam (Palmerston) is staying with Mrs. Finch in Wellington for a few weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Simpson (Wellington) are shortly going for a trip to the South Sea Islands.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaisford (Hawke’s Bay) have gone to the South Sea Islands for a trip.

Miss Marjorie Abraham (Palmerston) is in Wellington, staying with Miss lugginson.

Captain J. D. R. Hewitt has r-t'irnel to Palmerston North, after a wetk or so in Wellington.

Miss Fulton (Wellington) is at present the guest of Miss Elder (Waikanae) for a week or so.

Mr. Justice Haselden and Mrs. Haselden are at present travelling on the West Coast.

Mrs. Leslie Gorton, of Feilding. is in Wellington, staying with Captain and Mrs. Edwin.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Holmes have gone back to the Wairarapa, after a short stay in Wellington.

Mrs. McLean and the Misses McLean have arrived from Dunedin, and intend to spend several months in Wellington, where they have taken a house for the session.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Hodgkinson, “Rata,” Rangitikei, have gone to England for a trip, travelling by way of Australia and the East.

Captain E. W. Lascelles, who is on his way out from England to take up an appointment in connection with military matters in the colony, is due to arrive in Wellington by the lonie on July Ifith.

Miss Mort, who has just returned to Australia, has been spending some months in New Zealand, having come over to take part in tue golf tournament in connection with the Exhibition. She has recently being paying a series of visits in and near Wellington.

SOUTH ISLAND.

Miss Gresson (Wanganui) is visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss Freeman (Christchurch) is in Gisborne. Miss E. Hill has just returned to Christchurch From England. Mr. and Mrs. Quane are back in Christchurch after their visit to the North Island. Mrs. Ranald Macdonald (Christchurch) is spending a few weeks at Sumner. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Acland (Ashbur ton) have been staying in Christchurch for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mac-Lean, who have been in Christchurch, have returned to Mount Hutt. Mr. and Mrs. Wardrop (Christchurch) have taken a house at Clifton. Sumner, for the remainder of the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Wanklyn (Christchurch) are spending a holidr.y at Hannier Springs. Mrs. Henry Wood (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs. D. \\ ood at Ashburton. Miss K. Charlewood lias arrived in Christchurch from England. She is the guest of Miss Humphreys. Fendalton, and her marriage to Mr. A. Quartley. of Napier, will take place early next month from Mr. Humphreys' house.