PERSONAL MATTERS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIV, Issue 150, 21 December 1907, Page 7

PERSONAL MATTERS.

» The Hon. H. Gilmer, M.L.G., and Mrs. Gilmer left for Hanmer last night. ■Mr. W. Nicholson, of the staff of •Messrs. John M'Lean and Sons, was to- 1 day presented by his fellow workers with a dinner service as a wedding gift. ] Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Dwan, of Wei- j lington, were amongst tho MoeTaki's outward passengers yesterday. They in- j tend making a holiday tour of Australia. Mr. J. P. Luke and Mr. D. Robertson, \\ ho have been to Auckland as special experts engaged by the Customs Department fora matter of interpretation, returned to Wellington last night. A cable 'message; from 'Sydiney n> ccived last night stated that Professor David, who accompanies Lieutenant Shaeklet'on's Antarctic expedition, had left for New Zealand by the Wimmera. The Rev. F. W. Tsitt, organising secretary of the New Zealand Alliance, returned to Wellington this morning from the South. He has just concluded an extended tour of the South Island. The Chief Surveyor of Ships for the colony, Mr. Robert Duncan, who has been on a, tour of inspection of the various officers of his department in the South Island, returned to Wellington yesterday. Mr. A. R. Bloxam, Registrar of tho Supreme Courfc at Christchurch, who Is retiring after twenty-nine years' service, was the recipient of a. presentation by the members of tho Canterbury Law Society yesterday. Mr. A. E. Flower, an assistant master at Christ's College, has been granted tv/elve months' leave of absence. His place will bo taken by Mr. P. M'Callum, B.Sc., of Canterbury College. It is Mr. Flower's intention to visit the Old Country. ' Mrs. Seddon and her eldest son left for Christchurch last night, to attend the dedication of a belfry and belk at Addington Church, in memory of the late Premier of New Zealand. The bells, which were imported from England, bear tha name Seddon. A Press Association telegram from •Auckland states that Mr. Justice Denniston was entertained by members of the legal profession prior to his departure South. Speeches were wholly eulogistic, and sincere regret was expressed at the judge's approaching departure. Mr. R. 2&. Simpson, general manager in New Zealand of the Phoenix Fire Office, Mi-. W. Eraser, M.P., Mr. B. M. Wilson, Registrar of tho Arbitration Court, and Mr. D. D. Hyde, the Chief i Government Poultry Expert, arrived from the South by the Rotomahana. to-day; A cable message has been received ' from London that Dr. Logan, of Wellington, has undergone an operation, and is progressing as favourably as can be expected. He had arranged to leave next month on his return to New Zealand, but owing to the serious nature of his illness he will be unable to start bacK'for some time to come. Mr. R. Slater, the retiring member of the Arbitration Court, eat as a member of the court for the last time yesterday, in Christchurch, and eulogistic references to hia work were made by counsel ongaged in the cases heard. Presentations were made to Mr. Slater by the officers of the court and by Mr. S. Brown, tho employers' representative on tho court. _Mr. Norman T. Raymond, of the staff of Messrs. A. S. Paterson and Co. was presented with a handsome marble clock by his fellow employees last night. Mr. Charles Athya, who made the presentation, congratulated Mr. Raymond on his approaching marriage, and wished him years of happiness. Mr v Shirtcliffe, resident partner, also presented a substantial cheque on behalf of the firm. In the recent dental examinations passes were secured by the following candidates:— Miss Williamson, Christchurch; J. C. Finlay, Auckland: H. C. Edwards, Napier; W. J. Bright, Eketahuna; H. J. Walden, Greyiown ; R. V. Hooper, Masterton; C. H. Bourke, Ojsbpme F. H. Barnard, Wellington;A. S. Boyes, Nelson ; A. Logan, Wellington, j H. Hammoned, Wellington; A. E. Choyce, Auckland; G. I. Bridge, Wellington. Mr. W. Norrey, ex-secretary of the Oriental Football Club, who is leaving Wellington for South Africa, on transfer to tho Capetown branch of the South British Insurance Company, was entertained by his clubmates last night, and presented with a travelling bag in token of their esteem. The presentation was made by Mr. Fred. Roberts, captain of the club, who expressed the good feeling of all local footballers towards Mr. Norrey and their regret at losing him.