PERSONAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume 9162, Issue 9162, 11 March 1910, Page 5

PERSONAL.

The death of Mrs Julia Ellis, one of 'the oldest settlers in tho Waverley district; jjs reported. Mr' J. W. Herd, for some years proleesioual coach to the Christchurch Golt Club, has taken up his residence m JNajpier. Mr H. T. Ellingham. a member of the Wellington Land Board, denies the rumour that he will be a candidate for tho pahiatua seat at the general election. A. daughter has been born in Dublin to the Hon. Mrs Lyon, sister of his Excellency Lord Plunket, who was tor some months a resident of Palmereton iNorth.

A cable from London states that Lady Dudley, wifo of tho Governor-General of the Commonwealth, underwent a serious joperation yesterday and is progressing favourably.

Mr W. Hartgiil. of Danncvirke, son of the well-known racing judge, is leaving for London, where he goes to pursue his medical studies at the London ■Hospital.

Mr C. Paik, of Levin, has been appointed by the Methodist as a Home Missionary, to reside at Wai*iku, on the south of the Manakau Harbour, near Auckland.

Miss Maclagan, matron of tho Hospital, is benefiting greatly in health by her holiday in Christchurch, and is ■expected back at her post at an early date.

Mr L. Mcl-lardy is to represent the Hawke's Bay A. and P. Association at the international conference which the British National Sheepbreedere' Association is arranging to hold in London on June 20 next.

The engagement is announced of Miss Leda Lee, a daughter of Mr Robert Lee, of "Belvoir," Lower Hutt, to Mr Edward .Grant, of Woodville. Mr Grant has just received intimation of an appointment in the Transvaal, a circumstance that ■will necessitate the hastening of the wedding.

.The passengers by the Ruapehu, which sailed for London from Wellington yesterday, included Lieut-Colonel R. D. Wynyard, who has been spending a holiday in the Dominion; Mr E. St. G. Gorton, of Bulls, who is en route to the Argentine; Mr N. Fitzherbert and Mr S. W. Fitzherbert (Fcilding), Dr Little (Wellington), Mr J. H. Broad (Hawke's Bay Association's professional cricket coach), and Mr A. E. Relf (Auckland coach).

The Rev. Isaac Jolly, M.A., who has eucceeded the Rev. A. Macaulay Caldwell as minister in charge of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Ponsonby, was tendered a welcome social by the members of his congregation on Tuesday evening - . The Rev. W.-Trotter presided, and during the evening Mr Thos. Peacock presented Mr. Jolly with a gown on behalf of the ladies of the congregation. Addresses were also delivered by the Revs. W. Gray Dixon, M.A., A. North, and G. Bond, and Mr Jolly returned thanks.

At the sitting of the Fcilding S.M. Court yesterday Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., made reference to tho death of the late Mr W. A. Sandilands. Mr Thomson said it iva,s a great sorrow to miss one who had been there for fully a quarter of a century, and one. too. whom all esteemed not only for his personal qualities but also his business capabilities. Deceased had always conducted his cases with marked dicretion, and one always felt that any point advanced by him in argument was worthy of great consideration. The S.M. added that he mourned the loss, both as a practitioner and as a friend, and deeply sympathised with the wife and familv, and he trusted it might lead us all to deeper, wiser, and holier -thoughts of life. Mr J. Prior responded on behalf of the Bar.

At the Hospital yesterday afternoon the members of the Board gathered to make a presentation to Mr W. Rutherfurd, who is retiring from the position of secretary to the Board. The recognition took the form of two handsome leather dressing cases, one for Mr Ruthcrfurd and one for Mrs Rutherfurd, and in making the presentation Mr J. G. Wilson (chairman of the Board) said the members felt they could not let the occasion pass without showing the esteem in which they held him, and their appreciation of his great services to the Hospital. Mr Wilson hoped the severance would only be temporary, and at some future time they would be again able to have the benefit of his services in another capacity. Mr Rutherfurd said he parted from them 'with very deep feelings of regret. His connection with the 33oard had extended over eighteen years, and had been a busy but pleasurable time. The Hospital had been more or less a hobby with him. and it had been a great satisfaction to see, it growing from small beginnings to its present size. It had been a very big part of his life, and he would feel the severance. He hoped, however, it would only be a temporary one, and that he might at some future time be again connected with the institution. The members of the Board were entertained at afternoon tea at the Hospital. Apologies wore received from Miss Maclagan, the matron who is away on her annual holiday, and Mr D. Guthrie, M.P.