PERSONAL ITEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 14 January 1928, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS

Sir Benjamin Fuller, the well-known proprietor of Australian and New Zealand theatrical interests, is at present in I"Nelson on a motor tour of New Zealand. I A tribute to the late Mr E. H. Bisley was paid bv the Mayor (Mr W.J. Moffatt) at the Council meeting last evening in the" course of moving a resolution of sympathy with the family of the deceased. The passing of Mr Bisley, said the Mavor, was a loss to the district. He was a most progressive and active man, and at the time of his death was actively engaged in superintending the construction of the esplanade at the Sands. The Mayor went on to say that he thoroughly endorsed everything contained in the obituary notice in "The Mail." Although Mr Bisley was not a member of any local body, he had filled his part in life as an active citizen,and the Mayor felt sure that all would join with him in deploring Mr Bisley's death. The motion was earned in silence, councillors standing meanwhile. A Sydney Press cable states that Sir George Elliott, chairman of directors of the Bank of New Zealand, and Lady Elliott, are passengers by the Niagara. Masonic Hotel visitors include. Messrs Williams, Carver, Campbell, /oung, "Wise, Warren, Cunnison, Hutchison, Dempster, Strangemuir, Palmer, Leggo, Speight; Mr and Mrs Dempster, McCrncken, Large, Taylor; Dr. and Mr* Cooper; Misses Trolove, Findlay, Japp (2).

' Wainui House visitors include: Mrs and Miss Burling (Auckland). Mr and Mrs G. Hughes (Timaru), Mrs W. McPherson, Miss E. McPherson, Miss K. Matheson (Dannevirke), Messrs Hamilton and Nelson (Christehurch), Miss E. S. Peart, Miss A. M. Cross, Miss Soundv, Mr Gooreo, Misses Sinclair and Pilling, Miss Robison, Mr Gooch (Wellington). Recent arrivals at the Commercial Hotel include: Mr Latimer. Mr Smith, Mr Oliver, Mr McGregor, Mr Kirten, Mr Waggoner, Mr O'Snllivan, Mr Cotton, Mr Daniels, Mr Butherton, Mr Weir, Mr Green, Mr and Mrs llishon, Mr and Mrs O' Lo Gallais, Mrs Crump, Miss Crump, Mr and Mrs McNeil, Misses McGrath. Mr and Mrs lleaddy. Dr. and Mrs Wade. Miss Dunn. Miss Thompson, Misses Whittle, Misses Cox, Miss Shotlander, Mr Barnes, Miss Anderson, Miss Butcher, Dr. Paterson, Mrs Chater, Mrs Duncan.

News has been received of the death of Mi 11. E. Johnston, son of the late Mr David Johnston, who was Collector of Customs at Nelson for many years. The deceased spent his boyhood in Nelson and was educated at the Bishop's School. He leaves one sister, Mrs Robt. Snodgrass, and two brothers, W. Johnston of Nelson and J. Johnston of Richmend.