PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2458, 11 May 1915, Page 7

PERSONAL ITEMS

-9 Tho Minister of Public Works (tho Hon. W. Frasor) has returned to Wellington, after a lengthy tour in tho South Island. Tho Uisliop of Xolson arrived at Colombo on his way to New Zealand on May 1. His Lordship is duo in Nelson nn May 27. Lieut. Wilson, of the machine-gun section of the Now Zealand Expeditionary Forces in tlio Dardanelles (son of Air. C. G. Wilson, manager of Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Ewon), reports that his injury consisted merely of a. wound in the leg, and that he is doing well. Mr. Joseph Blascbeck, tho gifted ontertainer, no.v giving performances at tho Grand Opera Houso, has a son a bombardier in tho Royal Artillery, and probably now at "Jio front in Flanders. Mrs. Itlascheck is now oil her way to England. A Press Association message from Sydney states that Mr. Samuel Hordern has been elected president of tho Royal Agricultural Society, succeeding Sir Francis Slitter. A private cablegram reports tho death of Alex. Hyams, of the Royal Fusiliers, killed in action in Flanders. Ho was a son of Frank Hyams, formerly of Duncdin, and grandson of the lato Boudix Ilallenstciu. —Press Association. Dr. H. L. Hughes Steele has acceptcd an appointment as honorary medical officer to tho Wellington Boxing Association. Mr. M. C. Gilder, M.A.. M.Sc., of tho Boys' High School at Cliristchuroh, has been appointed senior teacher of llio Hamilton High School. A memorial service to tho late Lieu-' tenant E. It. Wilson, who was killed in the Dardanelles, was hold in the Methodist Church, Masterton, on Sunday evening. Mr. W. G. Talbot is at present laid nsido by illness. An old and esteemed resident of Wellington passed away on Friday evening last in the person of Mr. James Bourke, of Kilbirnie. Mr. Bourke, a native of Ireland, came out to Queensland when quite a, lad, and in the .year 1868 settled in Wellington. Shortly after his arrival ho purchased a block of land on Wellington Road, Kilbirnie, from the late Mr. James Coutts Crawford, and thoro erected a dam (which exists to-day) and set up a wool-scour-ing works. In those days Kilbirnie Was considered to be back country, and only a rough bridle track marked the line where Constable Street cuts through the crest of the hill. Mr. Bourke was ono of the first settlers in that locality, and the greater part of the original block hold by him is still in possession of the family. Ho was a. member of the old Kilbirnie Road Board, was one of tho original members of tho dcfunct Melrose Borough Council, and always took a live interest in tho district. The deceased had been suffering from neuritis for some time past and he died from falure of the heart. Mr. Bourke, who was 76 years of age, leaves four sons—Messrs. M. F„ J. J., T. J., and J. P. Bourke, all of Wellington. One of the daughters is Sister Vincent, of the Sisters of Mercy. The interment will take place this morning after the celebration of Requiem Mass in St. Mary of the Angels' Church, Boulcott Street, at 9 o'clock. Sir Lambert Hepenstal Ormsby, M.D., M.8., L.C.C.P. 1., F.R.0.5.1., who has been appointed Honorary Consulting Surgeon to the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, with the honorary rank of lieutenant-colonel in the New Zealand Medical Corps, is a very distinguished surgeon, and is a nativo of Now Zealand. He is the oldest son of the. late Mr. George Owen Ormsby, C.E., formerly Surveyor-General of Now' Zealand, and was born at Onehunga Lodgo, Auckland, in 1850. Ho was oducated at the Auckland Grammar School, the Royal School, Dungan--non, Trinity College, Dublin, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Sir Lambert Ormsby was for some time Senior Demonstrator and Surgical Teacher, and subsequently Examiner in Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, of which he was president, 1902-04. He was formerly surgeon to the Royal Longford Rifles ; chairman of the Association for the Housing of the Ver.V Poor, Dublin, and also founded the Dublin Red Cross Order of Nursing Sisters. He has written a number of valuable books dealing with surgical and medical subjects, and is the inventor of a number of surgical appliances. Tile remains of the late Mr. George Gray, of tho Valuation Department, who died at Hataitai on Friday, were Interred in t'he Karori Cemetery on Sunday in the presence of a large number of people. Tho Rev. J. Patorson officiated at the residence, and also at the graveside. Subsequently the Masonic burial service was conducted by Bro. Rowland, Master of Lodge. St. Andrew, assisted by Bros. Bridge and Wells. Mr. M. Cohen,'who completed fifty years' work as a journalist yesterday, was (says a Press Association telegram from Dunedin) met by a largo and representative gathering of citizens, and was presented with a substantial cheque. The Mayor, Mr. J. J. Clark. Mr. G. Fonwick, Sir. W. Davidson, Mr. E. C. Reynolds, and Mr. T. Scollay paid tributes to the valuable services rendered by the recipient. Mr. and Mrs. . Cohen will leave almost immediately for a trip to America. > Mr. F. M. Kempthorno has received an official intimation that ho has passed tho final examination for the B.A. degree. Mr. W. P. Mitcholl, of Napier, has been appointed secretary of the Hawke's Bay Sheepfarmers' Union. • Eyby. °f the Prime Mini?! 1 " s Eeore tarial staff, has received a cablegram from Alexandria from his brother, Lieutenant W. E. S. Furby, of the Wellington Infantry Regiment, who was mentioned hi the Dardanelles casualty list a few days ago, stating that iio was severely wounded in tlio stomach on April 27, and is probably going to England for an operation. On tho motion of the Deputy-Mayor, Mr. A. J. Entriean, the Auckland City Council has passod the following resolution:—"Tho council desires to place on its records its high appreciation of ■ tho valuable services rendered to the city by C. J. Parr, Esq., C.M.G., M.P., during the many years ho has been a member, the last four of which he occupied the chair. During his term of office many city improvements have jieen. carried to completion, while many others authorised aro under construction. Ho has devoted himself unspar- • ingly to further tho welfare of this city and its people, ho has performed tho many duties pertaining to tho office with groat distinction, and wo wish him a prosperous, career 111 the higher position to which ho has been called." The death occurred 011 Friday at his residence in Roso Road, Mount Edon, of Mr. William Eady, an old and highlyrespeeted resident of Auckland. The lato .Mr. Eady joined the stall of tho , Auckland Harbour Board when the business of the port required only thrco clerks. The late Jli'. Eady, who was 60 years of ago, is survived by a widow, two sous, and two daughters. One sou, Mr. Kenneth Eady, is 011 active service in France, having been there sinco tho ' war commenced. News has been received I bat Mr. Frank Harford, jeweller, late of Nelson, lias been in tho fighting line in South Africa. After some exciting | experiences, the company he was altarhcrl to »ot buck without the Imp uf 1 a maw,