PERSONAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 158, 16 July 1901, Page 2

PERSONAL.

Mr James Maefarlane, County Chairman, and Mr J. A\ arren, Clerk, left for Wellington by the Omapero last evening, for the purpose of attend "g the Conference of County Council - legates. Upon enquiry at th '.capital last evenin'' we were ' info - . 1 that there was little change in the ' ..lition of Mr Thos. Kirk, who was i jared in the football match, Kaiti v. 1! . on Saturday. The injury to his spine l..rs brought on complete' paralysis, and it will probably be some time before there is likely to be any improvement in the condition of the young man. 1)r. Craig and the Hospital staff are doing all they can on behalf of the I patient, and great sympathy is expressed for the young fellow and Ins I parents. Mr Kirk’s father and mother | arrive from the Waikato on Wednesday. At a committee meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club yesterday, Mr L. T. Syrnes was re-elected treasurer. On the present trip of the Waihora Captain Clift is m command. The fact of the steamer being in charge of a new skipper in a measure explained the reason for the vessel passing Gisborne. Had Capt. Bcruech been in command ho would havo endeavored to roach the port, or hold off until the gale had abated. Mr J. H. Aislabio, the genial and energetic secretary of the Poverty Bay Turf i Club, has retired from the position after | sixteen years of splendid service. . He leaves the club in a prosperous condition financially, although times wore when the experienced secretary had to use all his tact and judgmeut to maintain the club in the front ranks of colonial racing circles. The club paid Mr Aislabio a graceful and highly-deserved compliment in eloeting him 'honorary life member. Mr J. M. Cumming has been appointed as his successor, and the club is to bo congratulated on obtaining a gentleman so well-fitted for the position. Captain Thomson, harbormaster, received a telegram from his son, ono of the returning troopers by the Tagus, from Wellington yesterday, stating that- tho Gisborne men were in good health and spirits, and would bo ill Gisborue on Thursday. Mr J. MeConuell left for Auckland on Sunday morning, being about to take up his residence in tho northern city. Mr McConnell received a hearty send-off by his many friends. The departure of Mrs McConnell is a great loss to Gisborne musical circles. Had that lady returned to Gisborne after her holiday, prior to the making of the home in Auckland, a complimentary concert would no doubt have been accorded to her, in recognition of past sorvicos. As it is, wo express tho hearty good wishes of tho public, with a hope that Ml- and Mrs McConnell may havo continued good health and prosperity n the city which they have chosen as their home.