PERSONAL ITEMS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 819, 17 May 1910, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS.

6 Tho Hon. .T. Carroll, Minister for Native Affairs, is arranging to visit Wanganui next week to moot a citizens' committee on tho question of preserving tho scenery along tho Wanganui River. The. Hon. D. Buddo, Minister for Internal Affairs, who has been spending tho week-end at Rangiora, will return to Wellington this morning. The Hon. T. Mackenzie, 'Minister for Agriculture, who has been on a lengthy visit to the north, returned to town last night. Tho Bishop of Auckland (Dr. Neligan), who lias been indisposed,, was reported to be very much better on Saturday, but he is not yet sufficiently recovered to leave his room. Mr. Bart Kent, ox-president of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, and a member of tho present council of tho Chamber, lias resigned his seat on the executive, owing to ill-health. At a meeting of the council yesterday, the resignation of Mr. Kent, who has been president of the Chamber on four occasions, was received with great regret, and many appreciative references to his past services were made by the president, vice-presi-dent, and other members. Dr. M'Dowell was appointed to the vacancy on the council. Mr.. Alfred Kidd, an Auckland ex-M.P., has been confined to his bed through a severe attack of influenza. He is now on the road to recovery, and hopes to be about again in a few days. Mr. W. Berry, of tho Hansard staff, has been appointed shorthand writer to the Ohinemuri Commission, which opens its sittings at Auckland to-day. 'Mr. H. G. Absolum, of the Napier office of the Department of Agriculture, _ has been transferred to the live stock division at the head office in t Wellington. Air. Absolum is well known in the Rugby football world, having captained the representative teams of Auckland, Wanganui, and Hawko's Bay. Mr. T. Hugo, Inspector of Fire Brigades in the Dominion, is at present in Auckland. The Hon. Henry Wigram, who is on a visit to Auckland, has been, laid up with an attack of bronchitis since his arrival, but is now in a convalescent stage. The son of Sir Joseph Ward, who, as reported by cable in. another part of this issue, is 'at present in camp with the King's Colonials at Colchester, is Mr. Vincent Ward who went Homo in company with the Prime Minister some months ago with the object ol remaining to be trained in his profession. Mr. and Mrs. A. Israel, of London, were passengers from Cape Town by the Corinthic yesterday. They como on a visit to their son, Mr. J. Israel. Mr. J. T. Cumming, who was purser on the lonic for some time, has been transferred to the White Star liner Laurentic in the England-Canada trade. Colonel F. Fox, an officer of the Indian Army, who is interested in astronomy, and who came out ,to to witness the eclipse of the sun, arrived here from Tasmania by the Corinthic yesterday. The Rev. E. H. Thorold, Chaplain, of the Forces in Pretoria, was a passenger from Cape Town .by the Corinthic yesterday. He is making the trip for health purposes. Mr. G. F. Nalder, a London barrister, who intends to make a brief stay in New Zealand, arrived from England by the Corinthic yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Young and Miss D. Young, of Dunedin, returned from a trip to England, by the Corinthic yesterday. The Rev. A. E. Foster and Mrs. C.. Foster, passengers from London by the Corinthic, have boqked to return Home by that steamer. Sister Mary Peter (formerly Miss Theo. Shapter) succumbed to an attack of consumption at' the Masterton Convent on Saturday. Deceased originally came from Nelson, but received her education at St. Mary's Convent, Hill Street. She was a bright .schojar,. .and under tho tuition of Sisfef'Mary Agnes, developed a melodious contralto voice, which was often heard at the Convent concerts some twelve or fifteen years ago. The news of her death wilL be. received with very deep regret by a large circle of friends in Wellington. The death occurred on Sunday of Mr. Allan Duncan, son- of the lato Mr. Charles Duncan, farmer, of Tawa Flat. Deceased was only 30 years of age. Mr. G. F. Clapcott, engineer to tho 1 Onslow Borough Council, tendered his resignation at last night's meeting, having been appointed temporary assistant engineer to the Invcrcargill Borough Council. The resignation was received witli regret, several councillors testifying to the efficient service of Mr. Clapcott, who, it was stated, had saved u great deal of money for the council, and had gained the confidence of every ratepayer. It was decided to give Mr. t Clapcott six months' leave of absence, in the hope that he may bo able to resume his connection with the borough at the end of that time. It is probable that a consulting engineer will be appointed to advise the borough in the interval. The Rev. Dr. Gibb will leave on Friday to conduct anniversary services on Sunday at Knox Church, Parnell, Auckland. The Rov. J. M. Simpson, 8.A., minister of Knox Church, will probably take Dr. Gibb's place at St. John's next Sunday. The health of Mr. George Gray, formerly accountant to the General Post Office, is said to have taken a turn for the worse. Miss Edith Sewell has returned from her trip to Australia.