Personal Paragraphs

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 7, 15 February 1908, Page 50

Personal Paragraphs

AUCKLAND PROVINCE. Mrs. W. B. A. Morrison returned to Auckland last week. Mrs. Geoffrey AlacLean, of Gisborne, has been on a visit to Napier. Mr. C. P. Davis and Miss Davis, of Gisborne, are on a visit South. Captain Richardson came up from the South by the Rarawa last week. The Misses Nolan, of Gisborne, have gone on a visit to Christchurch. Miss Brooks, of Auckland, is at present visiting relations in Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lysnar, Gisborne, have gone on a visit to Wellington. Sir G. M. O'Rorke, M.L.C., returned from Wellington by the Rotoiti last week. Mr. F. E. Uaume, "1.P., K.C., returned from Wellington by. the Takapuna last week. Misses Philp, of Queensland, are at present staying with Mr. Black, in Gisborne. Miss J. Draper, who went on the Sounds excursion, returned to Auckland in the Waikare last week. Lieutenant Phair and Sergeant Potter, both of Auckland, returned from Wellington by the Takapuna last week. , Miss Eva Kinder, of Remuera, Auckland, is at present on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Percy Watson, in Wellington. Mrs. F. Wilson Smith, Sylvan-a venue, Mt. Eden, is at present staying with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Searse, in Christchurch. Mr J. A. Gilruth, chief Government veterinarian and pathologist, arrived from the 'South by the Rotoiti on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bloomfield and Miss Bloomfield returned toAuckland last week from the Waikare’s. Sounds trip. Mr C. B. Rogers, district manager of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, returned from the south last week? ■ Archdeacon Willis and family have returned to Cambridge after spending six weeks at their seaside residence at St. Helier’s. Capt. Dykes, chief officer of the Tutanekai, has been appointed examiner of masters and mates and surveyor of ships at Auckland. Rev. Mr.. Cockeril], Mrs. and Miss Cockerill have returned to Gisborne from Napier, where they have been spending the vacation. Miss Magill, of Glasgow, and Miss Kirkwood, of Auckland, have returned to town from their visit to Mrs Hally, of “Valniai,” Cambridge. Rev. Mr. Purchas and Mrs. Purchas, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. White, of Whataupoko. Gisborne (late of North Canterbury), have returned to Christchurch. Mr. John S. Goodwin, Inspector of Schools, who is retiring after 29 years, service under the Auckland Education Board, was entertained by the Auckland teachers at a farewell social on February 7 th. - - — Mr and Miss Harker, of Alfred-street, have returned from 'Cambridge.They have been staying for six wa’a'-ks.- at St. Andrew’s vicarage, during thfc'absence of Archdeacon Willis aiid family. ■■ > auil'Airs. R. Sherratt, Miss K. ■ Sherratt, Mrs./W. G. Sherratt, Miss M. Sherrat?; . artet Mr. T. Sherratt, of Gisborne, wefit to Alapier to be present at the wedding of M|. Tlmrnleigb Sherratt to Miss of Hawke's Bay. M>lss Rene QiiereeAwho has been studying at the SSejbourne ; Conservatorium of Music, at -the annual examinations for the first year's course in 11W7'. bbtitirfed honours. Aliss Queree re. turns to Melbourne to resume her course towards the end of this month. . « The Rev. E. Ward, late of Clirijjtfhuryh, Wanganui*. has been appointed to* the charge of Waerenga-a-hika (Gisborne). in place of the Rev. Mr. Butterfield, who has taken over the Maori College work in the Waerenga-a-hika disti. ;.

A pleasing ceremony took place at the office of Messrs. Carr, Pountney and Co. last week, when Mr Guy Pierce, who has been associated with the firm for the past ten years, was presented with a handsome travelling portfolio, suitably inscribed, on the occasion of his departure from Auckland for a trip to England. At the meeting of the Agricultural Association last week, Mr. E. Hall, secretary, asked for leave of absence to enable him to recruit his health, and to gain additional information relative to agricultural matters. It was decided to grant the request, and to refer the details in connection with a locum tenens to the Finance Committee. Mr George George, director of technical education, leaves for Great Britain, via the United States of America, on the 19th inst. During his absence Mr George will study the latest English and Continental educational methods. Mr Darnell Smith, assistant director, will fill Mr George’s position while the latter is absent from the Dominion. Amongst the passengers by the Hauroto from the Islands last week was the Hon. F. D. Cheshire, United States Con-sul-General and Inspector of Consulates for the Far East and the Islands. Mr. Cheshire intends to visit Rotorua, and at the end of the fortnight . leaves for Tahiti. He re-visits New Zealand before returning to headquarters in China. Last week a number of members of the Northcote Anglican Ladies’ Guild met at the residence of Mr. H. H. Hunt to make a presentation to the Rev. A. F. and Mrs. Smith, who leave for England on a tewelve months’ visit, this week. On behalf of the members, Mrs. Hunt handed to Mrs. Smith a travelling bag, and to Mr. Smith a travelling rug and a writing portfolio. The Rev. J. M. Simpson, of the Presbyterian Ministry, who, after six years’ labour in the Winton district, has accepted a call from Knox Church, Parnell, was last week tendered a farewell social by his congregation in the Southern town. Mr. Simpson was presented with a purse'bf sovereigns and some handsome silver ware by Mr. John Cowie, on behalf of the residents. Several speakers referred in highly eulogistic terms to the work of Mr. Simpson in Winton, and trusted that his labours in that charge would be continued as ably in his new pastorate. Mr. S. E. Greville-Smith, associate editor of the New Zealand " Times ” is at present on a vi-it to Auckland. Mr. Smith made the trip overland from Wellington by the main trunk line, and was impressed by the scenic beauty of the route. Three days were occupied in the journey overland, stoppages being made at Taihape and Taumarunui. The bush scenery, the grandeur of Ruapehu, and the wonderful passages over the viaduets will, in Mr. Smith’s opinion, make the route a favourite one with tourists. The main viaduct, Mr. Smith was informed by the contractor, will be completed within six months. A social was tendered in the Federal Hall last week to Mr John . S. Goodwin by the Auckland branch of the Educational Institute, on the occasion of his retirement on superannuation after service as inspector under the Auckland Education Board since 1879. Some 150 teachers attended the function, others present including Messrs L. J. Bagnall (chairman cf the Board), C. J. Parr (member of the Board), D. Petrie (chief inspector), W. Burnside, M.A. and C. W. Garrard, B.A. (inspectors), and V.' E. Rice (secretary). During the evening a number of musical items, vocal ami instrumental, were tastefully rendered, speeches referring in appreciative terms to the qualities and work of Mr Goodwin being delivered by Messrs Bagnall and Perie. After supper Mr Goodbin was presented with a purse of sovereigns as a mark of esteem and appreciation. The following guests have been staying at Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel:— Air anil Mrs J. AL Chambers and family, Miss Nairn, Mrs Chambers (Senr.), Mrs •‘C. A. Whitney and family, Masters Pittar (2), Miss E. Pit’ar, Miss May Cameron, Miss Cameron, Mrs M. G. .Winstone, Master Winstone, Mrs M. Sproule, Misses Sproule (2). Miss McCutchen, Miss G. Gleeson, Mr C. Pollen, Mr Ewen, Mr and Mrs Bruce (H-.M.C.S. Iris), Mrs Julian, Mr, and Mrs Thornton JnckbMl, Mr J. Williamson, Mrs Macky, Mr and

Mrs Forshaw (Auckland), Mr Brook* field (Hamilton), Air J. Walsh (Rotorua), Mr Macdonald (Masterton), Dr. Seville (Morrinsville), Dr. Endletsbcrger, (Matamata), Mr Goodfellow, Mrs Baird (Otahuhu), Mrs J. Howard Keep, Miss Gladys Keep? Mr Leslie Keep, Mr A. D. Campbell, Mrs Cooper (England), Mr E. Foster (Japan), Mrs B. Vohr, Miss G. Vohr (Adelaide), Mr T. C. Custiton, Mr T. Keenan (Melbourne); Mis Chrystal (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs W. Campbell (Wellington). Captain 11. Parker, late tide surveyor at Auckland, was the guest of his fellow officers in the Customs last week, when a suitable recognition of the esteem in which he is held was made on the occasion of his retirement after 42 years’ service. The chief clerk, Mr. Reynolds, on behalf of the staff, presented the captain with a handsome oak and silver liqueur stand, and also handed over to him a set of carvers for Mrs. Parker. Mr. Reynolds referred to the many kindnesses Capt. Parker had shown to his brother officers, who greatly regretted his retirement. He had the sympathy of the whole staff in his recent illness, and one and all were rejoiced to think that he was now progressing along the road to recovery. In reply, Capt. Parker said during the time he was connected with the department his associations with his brother officers had always been of the pleasantest nature. He expressed pleasure at their thoughtful recognition of Mrs. Parker, to whom more than anyone else he owed his return to health. Capt. Parker leaves for Rotorua to-morrow for the purpose of taking a course of baths to complete his recovery. TARANAKI PROVINCE. Mr. James Tolhurst, of Opotiki, is i.t present visiting New Plymouth. Mrs. J. C. George has returned to Napier after spending a few weeks in New Plymouth. t Mrs. Geo. Proude, of Bombay,' Auckland; is visiting her mother, Mrs. Hanna, of New Plymouth. Mrs'. Collins has returned to'New Plymouth after a visit to her mother Mrs. Devore, of Auckland. Airs. Colonel Ellis has returned to New Plymouth after paying a visit to her daughter in Wanganui. Airs. Alexander, who has been on a short visit to Wellington, has now returned to New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hume, of. Wellington, have been passing a short but pleasant holiday in New Plymouth. Mr. J. Harvey, of the Crown Lands Office, and Mrs. Harvey have returned to New Plymouth from Christchurch. Mrs. and the Afisses Leathain, of New Plymouth, have returned home after a pleasant two years’ trip to the Oid Country. Mrs. Willie Shaw, who has been visiting her mother Airs. Anderson, of Wellington, has now returned to New Plymouth. Mrs. Mitchell, of Northcote, Auckland, is paying a visit to her mother, Mrs. Cottier, who is leaving shortly for the Old Country. . Mr. Jardine, who lias been spending his holidays in Wellington and Napier, has returned to his duties at the 'High School, New Plymouth. Mr. Geo. Wadd.yytof the Union Bank, New Plymouth, lias been promoted to a higher position in the bank at Timaru. Air. Waddy left to fulfil his hew duties last week, and will be much missed, by, a large circle of friends. A large gathering of; the Post, Telegraph, and Telephone'staff took place at the New Plymouth Post Office, when Miss Moore, who. is,about to be married to Air. O’Hagan, Wa» presented with a 400-day clock from tjie combined local staffs, and a silver teapot from the subollices between Urenui and Awakino. Tire presentation was made by Air. Stevens, Acting Chief-Postmaster, who expressed the regret with which the staff said goodbye to Miss Moore. Air. O’Hagan briefly replied on behalf of Miss Moore, and thanked the officers for their handsome presents. • ■

HAWKE’S BAY PROVINCE. HAWKE’S-BAY PERSONALS Mrs. H. Donnelly is in Napier for a .Week or two. Miss Morecroft (Napier) is in Rotorua for some weeks. Miss Begg, of Napier, had gone to Wellington for some weeks. Miss Gillies is back in Hawke's Bay from a holiday visit to Tauranga. Mrs. W. Dinwiddie is back in Napier after a short visit to the country. Miss Nolan, of Gisborne, has returned home from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Miss Dobson has returned to her home in Christchurch after visiting Napier. Mrs. and the Misses Margoliouth, of Napier, are spending a month at Pohui. Miss S. Dinwiddie has returned to Napier after an extended visit to Dunedin. Mrs. W. H. Douglas returned to Napier from an extended holiday in the Waikato. Mrs. and Miss Von Dadelzon, of Napier, are spending some weeks in Rotorua. Miss Paisley, who has been on a visit to the South, has returned home to Napier. Miss Kirk has returned to Napier after spending a long holiday in the South Island. Miss Locking, who has been in England for the past two years, returned to Napier last week. Mr. Polson and family have returned to Napier after spending some weeks in Rotorua and Taupo. Miss Butts, who has been visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay, has returned to her home in Wellington. Mrs. Trew, who left Hastings some months ago to settle in Scotland, has returned to Hawke’s Bay, accompanied by her son. WELLINGTON PROVINCE. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew (Nelson), are in Wellington for a short stay. Miss Lorimer has returned to Nelson after a month or so in Wellington.Miss Butts has returned to yVellington after a stay in Napier. Miss Imlay has returned to Wanga-nui after a stay in Wellington. Miss Armstrong, Palmerston, has returned from Gisborne. Mrs J. T. Lang and family, Palmerston, have returned from Plimmerton. Mr. and Mrs. O’Rorke, of Auckland, were staying in Wanganui last week. Miss Barnicoat, of Wanganui, has returned from her visit to Wellington. Miss Broad, of Patea, is staying in Wanganui. Dr. Anson, of Wellington, has been on a visit to Wanganui. Miss Towsey, of Wanganui, has returned from her visit to Auckland. Mrs. and Miss Wilford, of Wanganui, are staying in Christchurch. Mrs. Tully, of the Wairarapa, has been staying in Wanganui. Miss F. Randolph, Palmerston, has gone South for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Levin, who have been in Wellington for a week or two, have gone back to Greatford. Miss G. Fitzgerald has returned to Wellington after visiting several places in the South Island. Miss Lloyd-Hassell returned to Wellington last week, after a few weeks spent in Canterbury. Mr. and Miss Moriah (Wellington), are visiting Mr. J. Marrah at Invercargill. Dr. Kington Fyffe is back in Wellington, after a holiday trip to the South. Island. Mrs. Ernest Hadfield (Wellington) has been in Napier, staying with her -mother, Mrs. Wood, Bltiff Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Eichelbaum, who have been away in Rotorua for some months, have returned to Wellington again. ' Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Marshall, of Wanjjanui, have returned from their visit to Christchurch. Professor and Mrs. Shand have gone Jack to Dunedin after a stay in Wellington with Dr. and Mrs. Shand. MeKellar (Wellington) has gone tor a trip to the South Islands for a week or twi».

Mrs. Fairfax-Chohneley, of Wanganui, has returned from her visit to Silverhope, Rangitikei. Mrs. W. L. Fitzherbert and children, Palmerston, have returned from New Plymouth. Mr. Silk, of Wanganui, and Mr. A. S. C. Anderson, have gone on a visit to the Chatham Islands. Miss Newcombe, of Wanganui, has returned from her trip to the Southern Lakes. Mrs. Louisson and Mrs. Peach, Palmerston, have just been up the Wanganui River as far as Pipiriki. Mrs. Good, of Hawera, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Baker, at Gonville, Wanganui. Colonel and Mrs. Wood (Nelson), are spending a week or two in Wellington before leaving for England, where they mean to remain for some years. The Misses Henry are back in Wellington, after a trip to Wanganui and the Hot Lakes. They are leaving for England at the end of this month. Mr. and Mrs. Cockburn-Hood (Wairarapa), are leaving for England at the end of this month. They travel by way of Sydney and Suez on the Mooltan. Mr Haybittie and Mrs Haybittie (Wellington), will be passengers to England by the Marere, for a holiday trip. The Misses Haybittie will accompany them. Mr. F. Townsend and the Misses Townsend are back in Wellington. They have been travelling in England and on the Continent for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Renell, Auckland, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Renell, Palmerston, went on to Wanganui last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Waldegrave and their eldest daughter, Miss Margaret Waldegrave, are leaving in the Corinthic on t trip to England, writes our Wanganui correspondent. The Misses Simpson, who have been visiting the Misses Preece, Palmerston, for some weeks, returned to Christchurch last week. The Hon. H. Butler, of England, has returned to Wanganui from his visit to Wellington, and is the guest of Miss Imlay, Mt. Desert. Mr. and Mrs. Vavasour (Marlborough) and the Misses Vavasour are in Wellington for a short stay prior to going to England, where they will remain for about a year. Miss A. Greenwood (Welington) is going to the Old Country for a trip early next month. Her sister, Mrs. W. Pharazyn, who has been out here visiting her many relations, is returning to England by the same steamer. - • ■ Mrs. Abott (Wanganui), who has been re-visiting New Zealand for th? last few months, is going back to England at the end of this month. Her son-in-law, the Hon. H. C. Butler, is travelling with her. Miss Nora Stuart is back in Wellington after an absence of nearly three years. Most of the time she spent in England, where her sister, Mrs. Hancock, is living. She also did a good deal of travelling abroad, and returned by way of Sydney and Suez. SOUTH ISLAND. Mrs. H. D. Acland (Christchurch) is leaving for a visit to Sydney. Professor and Mrs. Cook have returned to Christchurch from their trip to England. Mr. A. Humphreys and the Misses Humphreys (Christchurch) have returned from Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Macdonald have returned to Christchurch from their motor trip to Mount Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reeves ami family (Christchurch) have left for the South, where they propose remaining for a couple of months. Dr. and Mrs. Acland, with their children, and Dr. and Mrs. Thacker (Christchurch) were among the passengers for England by the Athenic. Mrs. and Miss Elworthy (Christchurch) have left for a tour to the Holy Land and Europe. They expect to return to New Zealand in eighteen niontlis time.