PERSONAL ITEMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12860, 8 May 1905, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr. Justice Edwards Arrived from Gis- " borne yesterday by the Victoria.

The Rev. W. J. Gow arrived from Opotiki by the Waiotahi ca Saturday.

Judge Soth-Smith, accompanied by Mm. Beth-Smith, left for the South by the Ralaw* yesterday

General Booth, head of the Salvation Army, leaves lor .Sydney by the s.s. Victoria this evening.

Dr. and Mrs. VVoldmanu, of Rotorua, were passengers to Wellington by the la rawer* on Saturday night.

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Acland Hood, of Lyttelton, are leaving tor Japan, via Honolulu, by the mad steamer Sonoma on Friday next.

Captain A. Mclvenzie, of the Stella, has been appointed master of the s.s. Rob Roy, and Captain E. Sel!ai> has joined the Stella.

Lieutenant T. W. McDonald. New Zealand Militia, has been appointed an additional member of the Central lioaid of Military Examination.

The Rev, F. G. and Mrs. Buckingham were entertained by their friends at .Wist* last Monday evening, on the eve of their"departure tor Oauiaru.

Mr. C. Phillips, who recently arrived from India, has been appointed secretary to the Grey Education Board, in place of Mr. F. W. Riemenschneider. who hisigned.

Mr. George E. Butler; the New Zealand artist, who lias been resident in Dunedin for some time past, left for London by the steamer Morayshire, which sailed from Timaru a. few days ago.

It is stated that Mr. T. Clarksou, of the Lyttelton Times literary staff, will be a candidate for one of the Christchurch seats at tlii general election. He "ill stand as "■ a young New- Zealander."

The Rev. J. M. Davidson, the venerable minister at Mataura, a, few days ago performed the marriage ceremony of the tenth? member of one family resident m his parish 'whom* he has united.

M:*. Albert Hughes, of Onehuugn, is at present sojourning in T'arauaki. the climate of which district agrees well with him. Mr. Hughes has been in very unsatisfactory health for some lime past.

Mr. A. Prangley, chief steward on the s.s. Rarawa. is at present enjoying his vacation. During his absence from , the steamer his position will be occupied by Mr. D. Johnston, the second steward.

Mr. B. H. l'aseoe, the newly-appointed manager of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in Melbourne, is well known throughout New Zealand. He is well known in bowling circles, and played for Thorndon at the Auckland tournament last vear.

Sergeant Moon, lately in charge of the Whangaxei police station, was presented at the Whangarei Courthouse on Saturday last, with an illuminated address, by Mr. A. H. Mason. J.P., as senior justice of the district. . Mr. Mason spoke in high praise of Sergeant Moon's abilities as a police officer, and the recipient replied in suitable trim-.

The Hoh. IT. E. Kater. M.L.C., of Sydney, arrived at Wellington by the Warrimoo last Thursday, accompanied by Mrs. Kater and Miss Salivey. Mr. Kater in the chairman of the directorate of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company. Limited, which recently reached the jubilee of its establishment. Mr. Kater and his family intend touring the colony.

At an entertainment prorided ,by the To-kapuuii Ladies' Croquet Club, at the Takapuna Hall, on Friday evening, Mrs. W. J. Geddes was presented by the club with a beautiful salad bowl, in appreciation of her kindness in placing her law* at the disposal of the club during the season, and also with a silver-mounted toilette case, given by Miss Kirkwood for the best croquet player. The presentations were made by Mr. K. \V. Alison, M.H.R.

A pleasant function took place at the Auckland Central Telephone Exchange oh Thursday last, when the staff bade farewell to Miss AlcGuire, who is Revering her connection with the exchange Mr. Scager (officer-in-charge) made a presentation to Miss McGuire, on behalf of the staff, of t lundsome he water kettle and silver stand, as well as 9 serviceable salad bowl. Mr. Macaulay, on behalf of Mis* McGuire, suitably replied. The ladies of the staff also entertained Miss McGuire *'■ afternoon tea.