PERSONAL.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXII, Issue 15, 19 January 1910, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Sir . Watson . Gheyne is delighted with the progress which has been made by Sir Robert Stout sineo his operation. The patient was able to leave the nursing home and to rejoin Lady Stout; he was able also to take some short drives. He has now left town with Lady Stout for Bournemouth, in the hope of thoroughly recuperating his strength. As soon as possible after this Sir Robert and Lady Stout will leave for New Zealand[; they both find the climate tryin, and although there has been a great deal of sunshine for the time of year, Sir Robert complains that it lacks warmth, whereas the New Zealand winter sun gives out a considerable deal of warmth. ; The London correspondent of The Post writes as follows on December 3:—Mr R. M'Nab has been taking advantage of his visit to England to make himself acquainted with matters connected with Defence. A visit has already been paid to Aldershot, and this week he went to Hythe. In addition to studying the provision made for the training of officers and men, be has been making enquiries into the administrative position of the work at the War Office, Whitehall. Mr M'Nab spoke at a meeting last Monday on behalf of the universal training movement here. A strong campaign is being carried on all oyer England, and great interest is being taken in the action of New Zealand and Australia. Early next week he will leave for Scotland.