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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10118, 27 October 1917, Page 5

PERSONAL.

At SI. Paul's Methodist Church to-mor-row evening Miss Knight, of Lower llutt, will sing "There is a Ureeii Hill." In by-elections at Home, Sir E. Gcddos was returned unopposixi for Basingstoke and Major 801 l (Liberal) for Spalding. At the installation of officers of Lodge United Manawatu, E.G., on, Tuesday evening, Bro. T. W. Moodie was elected W.M. Mr W. R. Frost, enjrineor to the Kaitieke County Council, has been appointed assistant engineer to the Palmerston Borough Council. Mr John Blundell (senior proprietor of the Evening Post) and Mrs Blundell celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding yesterday. Mr W. E. Burley, of Feilding, has been appointed assistant agricultural instructor to the Tnranaki Education Board, in succession to Mr 11. G. Sergei, resigned. A tablet to the memory of the late Private Henry Sorenecn is to be unveiled at the service in the Longburn Methodist Church to-morrow afternoon. Lev. J. 11. Huelam will preach a memorial germon. The nominee of Victoria University College for the Rhodes, Scholarsliip this year is 11. A. Mackenzie, a son of Professor Mackenzie. He graduated B.A. last year, winning a Senior University Scholarsliip in both Latin and French. He went into camp in January last and won a commission, and leaves with the oltst Reinforcements. Sir Francis Bell read to the Legislative Council on Wednesday a letter from the Speaker (Hon. 0. J. Johnston), written at Minnesota, on 29th September, slating that the writer's doctor advised that his trouble Was lessening, and the best results were hoped for. As the doctor deemed it, advisable not to hurry the treatment, Mr Johnston was remaining for a fortnight longer. The death from erysipelas is announced, by Press Association message this morning, at Auckland, ol the lion. William Bcchan, formerly a member of the Legislative Council, who was first'appointed to that Chamber by the Rt. lion. Mr Seddon on June 22nd, 1303, and was re-appointed on the same date in 1910, but who ceased to hold offico on June 22 of this year. Deceased was bitten by an insect, and this brought on the illness, which terminated fatally. The death occurred recently at Christcliurch of Private Gordon F. lloadley. one of the finest marksmen in New Zealand. Before' coming to the Dominion lie shot- at Bisle.y in 1912, and was only seven_ points in-hind the winner of the King's Prize, winning a. silver medal and King's Badge, lie also won the Tradesmen's Challenge_ dip and the Battalion twenty championship in 1911. In miniature rifle shooting he won the, Daily Telegraph competition and the Lord Roberts' medal (twice), besides innumerable other medals, spoons, cups, etc. After an absence of eight years, Dr. L. E. C. Maguirc, son of the late Mr Allen Maguire. and brother of Mrs Len McKonzic, of Wellington, has returned to that city. Until recently Jio held the position of P.M.O. to the Worcester Regiment, and previous U> that was in the R.A.M.G. attached to an army medical train, and later in charge. Ho graduated at Bartholomew's Hospital, and did house duty prior to joining the R.A.M.C. on the outbreak of war. He is now enjoying good health (after some exciting experiences in the trenches) and a well-earned rest. Mrs Maguire accompanied him.

A pleasant gathering in the form of a surprise party took place at Kelvin Grove last evening, when friends assembled at the residt nco of Mr and Mr> C. K. Pees. senr.. to farewell them on the eve of their departure from the district, also to show appreciation of the good work of Mrs Pees as organist at the Presbyterian Sunday servicer held at the hall during the last 12 months. This was expressed in a tangible form, a beautiful vase and scent bottle being presented to -Mrs Pees, the recipient responding very feelingly. A happy evening was brought to a conclusion with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." The following took part in making the evening a success : Mr. Mrs and Miss McHardie, Mrs Gawith, Mrs and Mis.s Gray, Mrs and Misses Buchanan, and Master G'ibbs (2).

Prince Bornhard Henry Martin Charles Von Bulow, who has been mentioned as Dr. Michaclis's successor in the Gorman Chancellorship, is a Prince of the Kingdom of Prussia, a Major-General in the German Imperial Forces, and a member of iho House of Peers of Prussia. He was born at Klein-Flottbeok, Holstom, on May 3, 1849, and is thus in his 69th year. The eldest son of the lato Bornhard Ernest Von Bulow, Prussian Minister of State and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the German Empire, he entered the Prussian regiment of Royal Hussars for the campaign of 1870 against France, and served in that regiment as lieutenant until 1572. He was subsequently attached to the start' of the President of the District of Met/. (1872-73), and entered the diplomatic service in 1873. He was Attache in the Foreign Office at Berlin till 1874; Attache at Rome, 1874-75; promoted to bo Secretary of Legation, December, 1875; Secretary at the Embassies of Pctrograd and Vienna, 1876; Charge d'Affaires at Athens, 1877; Secretary of the Berlin ConK ress. 1878: second and afterwards first Secretary of the Embassy at Pans, 187984- First Secretary at the Embassy at Pctrograd. 1684-88; Minister at Bukarcst, 1888-93; Ambassador at Homo, 1893-9(; Minister of State and Secretary for J'orvvni Affairs, 1897-1900; German Imperial Chancellor and Prussian President of the Council of Ministers, 1900-09. Centuries ago floral beads were made in the convents of Spain, more recently the missions in California, and lately the art has been revived in Southern California. By a long and tedious process the petals are "round into pulp, which hardens and lipids Their delicate fragrance. These exquisite necklaces are selling freely at G. and C. « for 6s lid and lis 6d each, in delicate col ourings and 'designs.—Advt. Messrs Watson Bros., Ltd., are making a special feature of Thermos and Icy-Hot Flasks, and urge you to call and lot them demonstrate the full worth of sucli reliable and useful goods.—Advt.