PERSONAL ITEMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11581, 20 February 1901, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS.

The Hon. T. Duncan and the Hon. J. McGowan left yesterday lor Eotorua. Lady Perceval and Miss Perceval were passengers for the South by the Zealandia yesterday. Mr. Walter F. Lawry. manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Sydney, is at present on a visit to Auckland.

His Honor the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) arrived in Auckland yesterday, and opens the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court on Monday next. Mr. Stanley Beale. son of Mr. W. J. Beale, left by the Elingamite on Mondav, en route for London, in order to study medicine at the Hospital Medical Collegein that city. _ The Rev. W. J. Williams tendered a resignation of his seat on the University College Council yesterday, and contemplates leaving for a trip to the Old Country next month.

Our Paeroa correspondent states that Trooper Jewell, r.f the First Contingent, arrived at Paeroa yesterday morning, and though his visit came as a surprise, he was heartily welcomed back by his numerous friends and comrades in Paeroa.

Mr. Thomas Lewis, son of Dr. T. P". Lewis, of this city, left on Monday evening for Sydney, by the s.s. Elingamite, in order to catch the Orient steamer for London, where he is to continue his medical studies at King's College Hospital. Mr. J. Davis, late Postmaster of Samoa, under King Malietoa, and more recent under the Provisional Government, who hf.s been staying in Auckland for some time, returned to Upolu by the Manapouri. Mr. Davis visited New Zealand for the purpose of superintending the breaking of the unique dies used so long for the production of Samoan stamps. Some of the dies have been presented to New Zealand museums, and all are now completely out of use, so holders of the Malietoa issue oi Samoai: stamps will find an increased value in their possessions. Mr. Walter Wright, who made an ait trip to Europe, some years ago, and is one of our most promising young Auckland artists, and a .steady and valued exhibitor at the exhibitions of the Auckland Society of Arts, leaves on Monday next, by the s.s. Waikare, accompanied by Mrs. Wright, for London and the Continent. They intend to catch the P. and 0. Oceana, leaving Sydney on March 6. Mr. Wright expects to be away a year or two, and will continue his art studies in probably Antwerp, Paris, and one of the best London schools. The school in Antwerp is considered just r.ow one of the best in the world. Mr. Wright's future career as an artist will be watched with interest, as he is a diligent student, of art, and an ardent lover of nature.

On Monday evening, about 200 parishioners of Devonport assembled in Holy Trinity echoolhouse. to welcome 'home the vicar's wife. Mrs. Hawthorne, after her holiday in the South. Mi. F. 0. Ewington was voted to the chair, and he, in a few words, expressed on behalf of those present their gladness at seeing Mrs. Hawthorne safe home again, and restored to health. Mrs. Percy Ward played a pianoforte solo ; Mi'. Edgar Ward sang two songs; Mr. Gerald Peaeocke recited an original poem, "My Boy;" Mr. Peacocke, jun., played a violin solo ; Mr. F. H. Templer gave two readings; Mi. Stevens gave two recitations; Mrs. Wildman sang with much pathos, "Home Again;" Miss Maud Peaeocke gave a recitation, and other items were also given. During the evening refreshments were served out, and the vicar rturncd thanks on behalf of Mrs. Hawthorne for the hearty and unexpected reception she had received. He felt that irith such warm-hearted coadjutors, he would, before another year was passed, see Holy Trinity one of the most united and vigorous parishes in Auckland. Mrs. W. W. PhilBon proposed, and Mr. Blackburn seconded, a vote of thanks to the Ladies' Committee. All the audience joined hands and sang "Auld Lang Syne," and the pleasant gather- j ing broke up with "God Save the King." ,