PERSONAL ITEMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10664, 31 January 1898, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS.

The Hon. W. C. Smith, M.L.0., is at present on a visit to Auckland.

The Rev. J. do B. Galwey, 8.A., who was in charge of St. Thomas's Church, Newtown, Wellington, last year, has left for England. Mr, Galwey's object is to gain experience in parochial work in the Old Country. Mr. Charles F. Garratfc, who was chosen from a large number of candidates to fill the position of junior clerk, shorthand and typist to the Auckland Harbour Board, was a cadet in Mr. T. Harle Giles' Commercial College, Lower Symonds-street. The Rev. E. Walker, late of the New Zealand Alliance, has been asked to go to Sydney to assist the editor of the Australian Christian World, and act as editor of the juvenile paper Young Folk. Ho leaves for Sydney early in March, 011 the expiry of his present six months' engagement at Newtown,

Our Thames correspondent writes Mr. H. E. Wovemei-, the late manager of the Hauraki Anchor mine, Hape Creek, was a few days ago presented with a very handsome set of gold sleeve links by the employees of the mine a3 a mark of their respect and esteem. The presentation was made on behalf of the miners by Mr. H. Kennerley, the underground manager.

Another early settler has dropped offMrs. Trueman, who died at the residence of her son in Riddiford-streeb, Wellington, lasb week. Mrs. Trueman, together with her husband and family, arrived in Wellington in the ship Alma some 40 years back. Sho leaves two sons and two daughters. Her husband predeceased her | by some 12 months.

Another of Rangitikei's premier settlers passed away last Friday evening in the person of Mr. John Fraser, eldest son of the late Mr. John Eraser, and brother to Mr. Donald Fraser, of Puketio. Deceased, who was 77 years of age, arrived in the colony when a young man, and experienced many of the trials and vicissitudes incidental to the pioneer settlers in the early days, and could relate many a stirring incident of the days when men were daily called upon to defend their lives and homes from the attacks of the Maoris.

Our Waipu correspondent writes on the 25th January:—A very quiet marriage ceremony was performed in the Waipu Presbyterian Church this morning by the Rev. G. .Tones. The contracting parties were Mr. James Gordon McKenzie, of Auckland, and Miss Catherine Ann McLean, second daughter of Mr. Murdoch McLean, of the Bridge, Waipu. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Annie McLean, both ladies being very becomingly attired in travelling costumo, the bridal party taking their departure for Auckland immediately on the conclusion of the ceremony. The bride has always been held in high estimation in this district, being a very good amateur vocalist, and always willing to aid a deserving cause. She was very popular, and the public had generously subscribed money for the purpose of purchasing a handsome silver tea and coffee service as a wedding present for her at her nuptials and departure from the district. At the Metropolitan Hotel, on Saturday evening, Mr. \V, C. Hunter, traveller for Messrs. Archibald Clark and Sons, the wellknown soft goods warehousemen, who is shortly returning to England, was tendered a farewell smoke concert by his fellowtravellers and personal friends. Mr. C. S. Western, onoof the oldest commercials on tho "roads" of the province, was in the chair, the guest of the evening occupying tho post of honour on his right, while about 50 others seated themselves round the tables, laden with suitable refreshments and fruits in season. A lengthy toast list was gone through, the toast of the evening, thatofthoguest,beingpropo3edby Mr. W.J. ( Bees, accountant at Messrs. Clark and Sons. | This gentleman, in a neatly turned speech, ( referred to tho good feeling that had always , existed between, their departing fellowtraveller, his brother commercials, and the - many friends his geniality and straightforward business principles had broughtround him, assuring Mr. Hunter that they wore taking leave of him with the keenest regret, and that though absent the kindly relations that had existed would remain long in the memories of his old colleagues. Mr. Rees also took occasion to refer in terms of the keenest regret to the death of the late Mr. J. McCosh Clark, for many years senior and managing partner of the firm of Archibald ' Clark and Sons. The speaker touched on the deceased gentleman's public virtues and career, and made special mention of the deep interest taken in and cordial relations that) \ had existed between the late head of the firm and 1 the employees, by whom he had been hold in the highest' esteem. * The chairman then, in a few well-chosen words,' handed Mr. Hunter a handsome illuminated . address, tho ' recipient suitably responding, stating that, while , thousands of miles would soon separate him from his many Auckland acquaintances and friends, he '■ should never forget the many kindnesses • that bad been shown him by his employers, bis brother ; commercials, and friends, nor ■ the pleasant years ' he had spent in Auckland. ' Vocal and instrumental items were 4 . contributed by Messrs. E. Schatz, Brownhill, Bellhouse, D. Grafctan.'W. C. Hunter, S. Somerfield, A. T. Hookey, C. Wright, '3and A. Wright; Mr. Bartley acting as accompanist. * A most enjoyable evening i &was brought to a close shortly after 11 p.m. |