PERSONAL NOTES.

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 October 1918, Page 5

PERSONAL NOTES.

Amongst the New Zealand military promotions we note the name of 1. jj. ±. &eudon to a le-ta> n. v.

AJU' Chu.ilfji bcn.b.vy i.> h-.ld.ng the Trinity Colleg of London musical examination at the local Convent to-day. Mr Joseph Billingham, of the Locomotive Department, has been appointed locomotive foreman at Greymouth. The Hon. H. Michel, M.L.C., will leave for Wellington next week, to attend to his Legislative Council duties. Miss Steer, of the Bank of New ZeaJand staff, Motueka. is on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Steer, Tainui Street.

Mr W. Hughes, of Christchurch has been appointed to succeed Mr H. G. Wilton, as Government meat inspector, in Greymouth. He is expected about the end of the month.

The Hon. J. Grimmond, M.L.C., left for Wellington, via Christchurch, yesterday morning, to be present at the opening of Parliament. He was accompanied by Mrs Grimmond.

The secretary of the Runanga Medical Association received word yesterday that Nurse MacLaghlan had left Kawhia, Waikato to take Tip duties as nurse at Rewanui Cottage Hospital. Captain W. Glenn, M.C. R.A.F., one of the All Black football team, has been gazetted major. Some time ago he was gassed, and has returned to New Zealand on six months' leave in order to regain his health.

Lieutenant J. Stuart Seddon, R.F.A.. is back on leave in England from the Italian front, and is taking advantage of the opportunity to settle the affairs of his brother, the late Captain R. J. S. Seddon. Lieutenant Seddon has been 44 months in the line. Prince Maximilian, who is 51 years of age, is a cousin of the Grand Duke of Baden, and a relative of the Duke of Brunswick. The new Chancellor is a General of the Prussian cavalry and a Chevalier of the Order of the Black Mrs Hine last week received a cable message from Captain J. B. Hine. M.P., from Palestine, as follows:—"All well. Kia Ora." Mrs Hine (says the Stratford "Post") gathers from this that Captain Hine has safely gone through the strenuous times of the big offensive against the Turks, and up to date has escaped injury. Nurse K. Maloney, of this town has been advised that one of her brothers, Lieutenant J. Maloney, of Christchurch, who has been in the fighting line for over two years is returning in one of the next ."hospital ships, which should reach its destination in a few days. His Lordship Bishop Brodie visited the Catholic Schools this morning at 10 p.m. He had a short talk with the children, who were all very pleased at the visit of their Bishop. After visiting the schools. His Lordsip examined the candidates for confirmation at the church, individually; the public examination is to take place on Sunday afternoon, when the Sacrament will be administered. Captain G. L. Tacon, Gloucester Regiment (Christchurch and Nelson), is now staff officer at the Ministry of Pensions stationed at Bristol. He was invalided from Salonica after two' years' service last autumn, suffering from malaria and neurasthenia. Captain Tacon, for many years in business in Greymouth, was recommended for a mention and for the M.C. for reconnaissance and patrols in Salonica. Mrs Rahera Muriwai Mutu, upon whom has been conferred the 0.8. E. *>y His Majesty the King, is the only daughter of the Rev. George Peter Mutu, of Kaiapoi, and Wikitoria Rakaia Mutu, who was the only daughter of the late Chief Wereta Tainui, of Greymouth. Mrs Mutu is thus connected with the Ngati Tuahuriri tribes of Kaiapoi, and Ngati Huirapa, of Temuka, on her father's side, and with the Ngati Hunhia, of Kaikoura and Ngati Waewae, of Westland, tribes* of the South Island. She has been actively engaged for the last three years in organising funds from the South Island Maoris for the Maori section of the Lady Liverpool and Mrs Pomare's fund. A very enjoyable social evening took place at the private residence of Mr and Mrs J. Pascoe, of Preston Road, when the numerous friends of Miss Jane Mosley assembled in full force, for the occasion of bidding her farewell, previous to her leaving for the Nbrth Island. The rooms, which were ideal for the occasion, were beautifully arranged by Mrs Pascoe, with various evergreens which produced a striking effect. The evening was devoted to cards songs, dancing, and games. The following guests contributed items: — Songs, Misses Teasdale, H. Pascoe, L. Taylor, and Miss White; musical monologue, Messrs J. Steele; recitation, Mr Nash; duet. Messrs G. Batty and B. Corcoran; humorous song, Private W. Beale. At 10.30, a delicious supper was rerved in the dining room, the tables being tastefully decorated with spring flowers, looked very inviting. After supper the gathering adjourned to the large dance room where Private W. Beale announced that, on behalf of those present, he desired to make a small presentation to Miss Mosley, who is just about to depart from the district and in a fitting and happy speech, presented the recipient with a beautiful jewel case to remind her of her many friends. Mr A. Mosley, in a brief speech, suitably replied on Ins sister's behalf. Three hearty cheers were given and "For she's a jolly good fellow was sung. The happy crowd adjourned to the various rooms which were arranged for cards, dancing, songs and games lne concert was immensely enjoyed the audience joining in the choruses, helped m no small way to enliven the proceedings. This was kept going until an early hour, when the blasting of the motor car horn rominded them that the hour was late ana time that all good people were in bed. Private W. Beale then, on behalf of the gathering, thanked Mr and Mrs Pascoe for the magnificent arrangements maide for tne function, and for their untiring efforts hi the way of making the undertaking such an enjovable success, also Misses H. fascoe, L. 'Taylor and M. Stubbs for presiding at the piano. The singing of Aula Lang Syne terminated a most enjoyable evening. The gathering dimmed, per motor car, home, the choruses strong. -gggp