PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON.

Press, Issue 11564, 22 April 1903, Page 8

PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON.

(FROM OCX OWN COBRESFOKDEXT.) LONDON, March 13. Mr W. K. Howitt, formerly of Patea, and well-known in the colony as a .contributor to several New Zealand journals, tells me that he is at present engaged in Scotland, writing weekly notes on various subjects for. an Aberdeen paper.

In a former letter I mentioned thai Mr Walter Cheeseman (Christchurch), who went to the front with one of the New Zealand Contingents, had decided to moke the stage his profession, and had already made very satisfactory progress as an actor. He now tells me that he has recently adopted the Htage name of "Mr Walter Powell" in order to avoid confusion with another Mr Cheeseman, who is an actor. "Air Walter Powell" has lately come back to London after a provincial tour in "A Hero of the Flag," in which he played the leading part. He has now accepted an engagement to appear for a short, season at tlie Crystal Palace Theatre with a representative West End London theatrical company, and almost, immediately will begin rehearsing for a. new drama which is to be brought out at one of the London suburban theatres, and which, at the termination of its run in the metropolis, will be taken to the provinces. Mr C. Dilworth Fox, of North Canterbury, arrived' in London this week; he purposes leaving for Ireland shortly. Mr C. Dilworth Fox, of South Canterbury, Teached London a . few days ago, having travelled from Australia by one of the Orient steamers. 1 understand that be intends remaining here for a little while. Callers at the New Zealand Agency General this week have been:—Mr John Warmer (Christchurch); Mir J. F. Kean, late of the New Zealand Defence Force; Mr R. Whittinghani (Gore); Mr J. E. Baldwin (Wellington), and Mrs Baxter and Miss L. Baxter (Christchurch). It is with sincere regret that I have to record the death of my old friend Mr John Studholme, one of New Zealand's most respected colonists, who passed away on Saturday last at Spratton Grange, Northampton, the residence of his wife's brother, Mr Edward Moorhouse, where Mr and Mrs Studholme had been on a visit during the last month. Since Mr Studholme came to England this last time his health had seriously declined, and lost autumn while staying in London, he experienced a somewhat severe seizure, from the effects of which he suffered for some while. His relatives and friends were very anxious about him at the time, but his strong constitution ultimately enabled him to wgain some of his old strength, though, unfortunately, as events have proved, not for very long.

During the last two or three months, however, be liad been in considerably better health, and was well enough to pay a number of visits among relatives and friends in various parts of the country. Quite recently, indeed, lie, with Mrs Studholme, was staying in Ireland with some relatives of the family, and on their return from Ireland. Mr and Mrs Studholme went to Manchester, and were for some time the guests at Biahopscourt, of the Bishop of Manchester and Mrs Moorhouse- From Manahcstiej Ahey proceeded .to Spratton Grange. It was during this visit that Mr Studholme happened' to be seized by illness, which, after a short time, proved fatal, and he passed away in tbe presence of his wife and daughter (Msks Studholme), both of whom w-.re constant and unremitting in their attendance throughout the brief illness. Tlie cause of death was an affection of the heart. The remains of the deceased gentleman were taken to Cumberland, and buried beside those of his father—the late Mr John Studholme, of Moreton House. Carlisle— in the family tomb at Grinsdale Parish Church, not far from Carlisle. Tlie funeral took place last Tuesday, and was attended by a number oif relatives and friends. In view of the short lapse of time, however, before the funeral, some relatives living in distant parts were unable to be present. From all those, and from many other friends and membeis of the family, resident in all parts of the United Kingdom, beautiful floral wreaths wsre received, and, naturally, Mrs Studholme has been the recipient of numerous telegrams and letters of sympathy from her large circle of friends, in her great bereavement. After the funeral Mrs Studholme re-

turned to London, and is at present,.*t _«Jh flat in Westminster. Her movements are,!~§9 I understand, a little uncertain just she will probably spend sometime among~-.s|C her many relatives in this country. ,_t w_|pfc-jj|f| is, I believe, no immediate prospect of returning to New Zealand. V^W Among prefer—— te announceil this is that of the Rev. Herbert Priestly Oron7 §| Bhaw, M.A., who. has been appo'_oted to. t_>' 1% living of St. Stephen's Church, Paddington/fe which will shortly be resigned by Dr. gan, Bishop-elect of Auckland. It _ stated that Mr Cronshaw will act as Com- I JL missary in England to Dr. Neligan. vJ »f|" _____________ * Wi