Personal.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 177, 12 July 1920, Page 4

Personal.

Mrs. A. Tomlinson, of “Pomeroyal,” deft Hastings this morning for the South Island.

Father Mahoney left Hastings this morning for Wellington, where he will remain for a few days.

Mr. AV. Burfield left Hastings this morning for Auckland, on a business trip. *

The marriage took place in London recently of Mr. F. A. Hornibrook and Miss Ettie Rout, two well-known residents of Christchurch in pre-war days. General Booth has selected Staff-Cap-tain C. Al. Hixon, for the past six years editor of the “New Zealand War Cry.” for a similar position in Sydney. Lady Mirdwood arrived at Hastings by the YVellington Express on Saturday and is the guest of Lady Russell at Tunanui. k Air. and Airs. H, F. Beami*!’, who have been on a holiday trip to Sydney, returned to Hastings on Saturday evening.

Commander C. Horne, R.N., Sergt.-at-Arms in the House of Representatives, was found dead in Ins bed this morning. His age was 76 years.— (Press Association.) After a brief period of absence on account of indisposition, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) has resumed his seat as president of the Court of Appeal. UHe. Antonio Dolores, the famous French soprano, leaves Alelbourne by the Orient steamer next Saturday, for France, after which she tours the Continent.

Air. Georgef Coulter, the well-known scenic artist of Sydney, is at present on a business visit to Wellington. He will remain in New Zealand for some weeks.. /

Brigadier-General G. S. Richardson, general officer in charge of administration, recently paid a visit to Roto Roa Island, where an inquiry was held regarding returned soldiers at the inebriates’ home. General Bird wood was accorded a civic reception on arrival at Palmerston North from Wanganui this morning. Later he visited tlie Returned Soldiers’ Club am) was’entertained nt luncheon by the IJorough Council. (Press Association).

A large and representative gathering of citizens followed the remains of Mr. James O’Neill to the Hastings cemetery, yesterday afternoon, wjien Father Alahoney conducted the service at the graveside, previous to the body being laid to rest, Private advice has been received in Auckland of the death in London of Mr. YVilliam McCutcheon, for many years in the service of the New Zealand L. and ALA. Coy., and subsequently secretary to T. and S. Morrin and Co., Ltd. of Auckland.

An interesting night wedding took place at St. Phillip’s Church, Wynyard Square, Sydney, recently when Miss May Kathleen' Sibbald. youngest daughter of Mr. William Sibbald. for some time Collector of Customs in Napier, was married to Mr. Joseph J. Holmes, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Holmes, of New castle-on-Tync, England.