PERSONAL

Evening Star, Issue 19764, 14 January 1928, Page 10

PERSONAL

Vice-Regal. His Excellency the Governor-General (Sir Charles Fcrgusson) and Lady Alice I'orgusson lett Dunedin this afternoon lor Invercargill. They will make a tour ot Southland. Their Excellencies had no official engagements to-day. A cablegram from Sydney states that Sir George .Elliott, chairman of directors of tho Bank of Now Zealand, and Lady Elliott, were passengers hv the Niagara. A cablegram from Sydney states that. Captain Kiglit is a passenger for Wellington by the Marama. A Melbourne cable announces the death ot Mr Joseph Sternberg, known as the “ Eat her of the Legislative Council”; aged seventy-six. Dr Williams arrived from the north by this atternoon’s express. Mr L. Heazlewood, the ex-Otago representative Rugby footballer, who has on a visit to Dunedin, returned to Wellington to-day. Mr C. F. A. Jones passed through from Invercargill on his way to Oamaru to-day. i Air A. Id. Wells (Mucky, Logan, Caldwell, Ltd.) returned to Dunedin this week after a business visit to England, .France, Germany, and Austria. _Mr F. Williams, of Auckland, _ arrived by to-day’s express. Mr Williams is associated with mission work in Auckland, and is officiating at both services in the Octagon Hall to-mor-row. . Air Eino Kcskuieu, the renowned Finnish athlete, arrived froih the south last night, accompanied by his trainer, Air P. Thomson. While in Dunedin tho Australasian polo vault and decathlon champion, along with Mr Thomson, will be the guest of Mr F. D. Gibson, of the, Otago Centre. Air Keskincn is to compote at an athletic meeting on Monday night, Mr T. T. Hugo (Government inspector of tiro brigades) arrived yesterday from Invercargill. Air Hugo is making one of his periodical visits to the South Island. He will inspect tho Dunedin Brigade early next week. Dr Galway was a passenger by the through express yesterday for Stewart Island, where he will lecture at the Slimmer school for teachers, organised by the Southland branch of the Educational Institute.

Adjutant and Mrs Canty, of the Salvation Army, arrived during the week, and were tendered an official welcome at the .Dowling Street Fortress. Brigadier Burton, divisional commander, expressed Ids pleasure at receiving the new officers into his division. Several other speakers also welcomed the adjutant and Airs Canty, both of whom suitably replied. There passed away on December 28, at his residence, Bush road, Mosgiel, one of the most well-known and highlyrespected residents of that town in the person of Air David Owens. Air Owens was born in Cardigan, South Wales, in 1861. During the _ forty-eight years ha resided in Alosgiel he won the esteem of a wide circle of friends on the Taieri. For over forty years lie was closely associated with Baptist Church, and at the time of his death he held the office of elder and Sunday scliool superintendent. A very large concourse of mourners followed his remains to the East Taieri Cemetery, where the interment took place. Tho service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. B. Robertson. The deceased leaves a widow, eight daughters, and two sons. Dr J. Henderson lias been appointed director of geological survey (says a Wellington Press Association telegram). New guests to the Grand Hotel include Madame Zoumeroff (Paris). Mr and Airs C. Fraser (Kirkcaldy, Scotland), Air and Airs T. Alatsuslnmo Japan), Aliss APRae (Perth; Western Australia), Captain A. S. Reay. Miss G. Basil, and Air Irvine AUCallum (Wellington), Aliss C. Cruickstark (Wanganui), ami Dr Gibson (Christchurch). . . Recent arrivals to the City Hotel include Air R. de R. Worker (Napier), Air E. Traill (Closings), Miss T. Jefcoate and Air I. Is. Austin (Oamaru), Airs S. T. Spain (Earnscleugh). Amoim the now visitors to the Excelsior Hotel arc Miss E. Stiles (London). Air J- A. White (Sydney). Dr E Jones, D.D. (Melbourne), Miss Hal! (Wellington), Mr N. A. Gardiner, Air J. G. Gardiner (Christchurch). Mr and Airs A. Smith (Oamaru), Air R. D. Fraser (Invercargill).