MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1204, 29 March 1895, Page 16

MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr A. P. Kennedy has been presented with an engraved salver by the members of the Poverty Bay Caledonian Society on the occasion of his marriage.

Mr P. A. Hutchinson, chief officer of the barquentine Delmira, who has been studying at the Trinity House Navigation and Steam Schools, has passed his examination for a certificate of competency as "master ordinary" in the mercantile marine.

Bro. P. Wills (Wellington) has been elected Grand Master of the American Order of Oddfellows.

On March-Bth we published a cablegram announcing the death of Professor W. G. Blaikie, D.D., but Australian papers of the corresponding date show that the name as transmitted to them was that of the celebrated John Stuart Blackie, formerly Professor of Greek in the /University of Edinburgh, and one of the most famous of modern Scotch writers.

The estimated population of the world in J 893 was 1,500,CK)0,000.

The sad hews of the death of Lady Jervois has not come with any sense of surprise, as the lady has been for years in- very poor health. But that does not in any degree lessen the regret felt by; all classes of the community who knew virtues and charities in Wellington, or the sympathy they have for the husbandahd family who are left. The death of Lady Jervois reminds us that of the seven ladies who have preceded the Countess of Glasgow at Government House in Wellington only one is now living, Lady Onslow. The six who Jiave joined the majority are Lady Gordon, Lady Bowen, Lady Norinanby, Lady Ferguson, Lady Robinson, ami Lady Jervois. Of these none v were :so keenly mourned or more deeply regretted than Lady Jervois.

Constable McGill, Who has for some time past held the position of Assistant Clerk in the District Office, has been transferred to the Head Office of the Police Department in the Government Buildings. His place will be filled by Constable T. Oliver.

Sir Matthew White Ridley, member for the Blackpool/Division of Lancashire, is to be nominated for the Speakership of the House of Commons by the Opposition. It is expected that the Government candidate will be» Mr W. C. Gully, Q.C., member for Carlisle.',;.-.■,'?'?•;' - ■ ! -'■■/.'' '■''■

During floods in Queensland a boy took xef uge in a tree, where he remained for seven days without food, sleep or clothing, continually watching to keep snakes away. When he;caine down he was so exhausted that it topk him aday to travel a mile and a half, and swim two creeks on the way.

:'yMr F.Lawry addressed his constituents at Newmarket last week, and was given a Vote of confidence;

Mr J. ;W. Beaufort has been appointed Town Clerk of Pahiatua, and Mr W. Vile io the joint inspectorship of buildings and of nuisances. The Borough Council has passed a resolution regretting the retirement of Mr J. A. Kennedy, the late town clerk. , 'l.-,'.''."-'..■""'•'.'

The staff of the Maintenance Works Department of the Napier-Taranaki section and a few friends forwarded to Mr A. Stubbs, the foreman of works of the New Zealand Railways, Wellington section, on Monday, an illuminated address and a fine pair of field-glasses as a token of the esteem in which he was held during the nine years he was bridge inspector and foreman of works of the Napier-Taranaki section.

A prominent member Of the Wellington Bowing Club, Mr J. W. Nicholson, left for Auckland last week, having been transferred to 1 the Auckland branch of the National Bank. Mr Nicholson was also connected with the Athletic Football Club, to which he rendered valuable service last year as a forward.

The resignation by Captain W. H. S. Moorhouse of his commission in the D Battery of Artillery, and ef his appointments as a trustee of Wellington Drillshed and a member of the Local Military Examination Board, is gazetted.

The following appointments are gazetted: Dr E. W. Lowers, additional public vaccinator, Foxton district; Mr David Hughey, rangerunder the Animals Protection Act for Wellington district; Messrs 11. JJ. Aubrey, W. J. Chaney and Charles E. Nicholas, Registrars of Births, Marriages and Deaths, at Manaia, Rangitikei and Bulls respectively '■.

Mr Francis E. Moore, Hawera, has resigned his appointment as Justice of the Peace.

Upon his return to Wellington, the Hon Mr Beeves will take over from the Hon Mr Cadman the portfolio. of Justice and the control of the Prisons. The charge of the Government Printing Office has been transferred from the Hon Mr Cadman to the Colonial Secretary (Sir P. A. Buckley).

The Hon Mr Cadman left by the Rotorua on Friday afternoon in company with Mr H. A. Gordon, Chief Inspector of Mines, for a tour through the mining districts of Otago. He will be away, about three weeks or a month. The amalgamation of the Public Works and Railways Departments will not be completed until his return.

The Hon John Henry, late Colonial Treasurer.of Tasmania, was in Wellington on Friday, and took the opportunity of calling upon the Premier, Minister of Landß

and Minister of Mines. He is travelling in company with Mr Geo. Home, chief manager of the National Bank of Tasmania, who is on his way to Rotorua.

A lady who inherited a fortune of .£1,200,000 has taken her final vows at a convent near Torresdale. She is the daughter of the late Francis A. Drexel, the American banker, and is 36 years of age.

Lord Hopetoun has been entertained at a faiewell banquet by the citizens in the Melbourne Town Hall.

Lord Neville has recovered, and will accompany Lord Brassey to Victoria.

Consequent on the death of Sir Robert Duff, Captain E. W. Wallington was reoffered the positioa of Private Secretary to Lord Brassey, Governor of Victoria, and has accepted it.

! The window in memory of the late Mr ■ J. H. Bethune is now erected in St. Peter's Church on the north side of the nave. It has been executed by Messrs Lavers and Westlake, an d will, we feel sure, give satisfaction to all who are interested in this matter. It consists of four panels, the lower two representing St. John the Baptist, in his hermit dress, and St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, in full pontificals. Doubtless, the reason which induced the artist to insert these was that Mr Bethune's Christian names were John Hugh. The upper panels give a representation of the interview between St. Elizabeth and the Blessed Virgin St. Mary, an account of which, singular to say, occured in the second lesson for last Sunday morning in the Anglican prayer book; and as this forms the next event to the Annunciation.which is the subject of the other window, its place is Very suitable. The medallion at the top contains a small figure of St. Laurence holding in his hands the traditional gridiron, and is very appropriate, since Mr Bethune died on the 10th of August, the anniversary of that martyrdom. The execution of the work has been done in the most artistic way; the colours, though rich, are not glaring, and the figures, though large, are well proportioned ; but perhaps the most noticeable feature of all is the face of each of the saints depicted. Each face seems to fall in with one's idea of the history of that worthy. The window is a beautiful addition to the Church of St. Peter, and it will be publicly seen for the first time next Sunday at* the annual harvest festival. The inscription on a brass plate at the base is as follows:—" To the glory of God and in memory of John Hugh Bethune. Born, March 19, 1824. Died, August 10, 1895. This window was erected by his friends. A humble Christian, an upright citizen, a faithful friend."

It is rumoured that the Earl of Kintore will be appointed Governor of Jamaica.

Captain Maides, Inspector and Surveyor for the New South Wales Marine Department, was a passenger by the Tasmania on Friday. He is making a flying holiday trip through the Colony.

Mr F. J. Halse, of the District Survey Office, who was recently married, has been the recipient of a handsome marble clock, suitably inscribed, and a silver matchbox from his fellow-officers. The presentation was made by the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr J. H. Baker), who, on behalf of himself and his staff, wished Mr and Mrs Halse every happiness. Mr Halse was also presented with a silver fruit spoon for Mrs Halse, with her monogram engraved on it.

A young man named C. Finderson, who left Blenheim for Coolgardie about six months ago, writes that, working in a claim with forty others, he has already earned .£3OO.

The Bev John Reginald Harmer has accepted the Bishopric of Adelaide, so the cable tells us.

The Sydney Daily Telegraph strongly supports the proposed reduction of the Governor's salary—now .£7OOO and urges that the time is opportune to take the step before the new appointment is made.

Mr F. Lawry, M.H.R., addressed his constituents of the Parnell electorate on Thursday night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. Referring to the accusation of Sir Robert Stout and the Temperance bodies, he denied stonewalling any Government measure, especially as to the Licensing Bill.

The Yictorian Railway Commissioners have issued strict instructions to prevent the use of the free railway passes retained by certain ex-members of both branches of Parliament.

" T.A." writes to the Bruce Herald some lines "to my old master, Mr J. Chantrey Harris."

A London stationer had to pay .£65 damages for infringing a copyright by transferring a picture on to a magic lantern slide.

A number of persons, including several employees of the Government Railways, and a number of gentlemen who are in the habit of travelling on the Wellington section of the Government line, were present on the Queen's Wharf on Saturday evening to bid good-bye to Guard Turner, who left for Auckland by the Tarawera. Mr Turner, who has officiated as railway <mard between here and the Wairarapa for nearly 18 years, has been transferred to Auckland at his own request and leaves with the best wishes of his friends and the travelling public generally. It is worthy of notice that Guard Turner, during his official career, never once met with an accident.

The Ameer's son, Habibulla Khan, visits England in April.

The time allowed to Government officers in Victoria to retire on pension or six months' pay has expired. Teachers to the number of 210 have signified their willingness to be pensioned, and 100 members of the Permanent Artillery are ready to retire on six months' pay.

When Sir Thomas Mcllwraith went to England he left his resignation of his portfolio of Chief Secretary to the Treasury in the hands of the Premier of Queensland, to be accepted when he thought fit. It has now been decided to accept it, but Sir Thomas will retain a seat in the Cabinet without portfolio. Mr Dalrymple is mentioned as likely to succeed him as Chief Secretary.

A young man named Harrison, formerly telegraphist at Lyell and Beef ton, is said to be one of the lucky New Zealanders at Coolgardie. He discovered a new line of reef near Mount Margaret, and has sold out one of his leases for £4OOO.

Mr R. C. Black, postmaster at Greytown, is removing to Riverton. Mr Black is a member of the school committee and other bodies.

Mr T. W. Balfour, manager of the Napier branch of the Bank of New Zealand, is retiring from the service of that institution on a well-earned pension, after a long service of 33 years.

The officers of the s.s. Ruahine are as follow:—Captain J. Bone, R.N.R., commander ; Mr R. Clifford, chief officer; Mr N. Moorhouse, second officer ; Mr Smith (late of s.s. Aorangi), third officer; Mr Barns (late of s.s. Aorangi), fourth officer j Mr Millman, fifth officer ; Mr Waring, chief engineer; Dr McDonald, surgeon: Mr W. J. Francklin, steward-in-charge.

Professor J. MacMillan Brown has resigned his position as professor of English literature and history at Canterbury College, in consequence of failing eyesight. The governors have accepted the resignation with regret, and a motion expressive of the services rendered to the college by Mr Brown was agreed to.

Mr Gladstone has returned to London from his visit to Cannes.

The London Times declares that the British Cabinet is at sixes* and sevens, and that members of the House of Commons predict a dissolution in a few weeks.

Mr A. H. Tripe, dentist, Marton, is leaving for a visit to England. He will spend some time in study at the dental hospitals in London.

The Cbristchurch Liedertafel presented Mr H. Weir with a silver cigarette case as a farewell token.

Miss Annette Wilson, well-known in Dunedin musical circles, has i eturned from, a visit to Europe.

Mr John McLachlan, member for Ashburton, addressed his constituents at Methven on Wednesday evening. He received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Bro. H. D. Bell, Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge, and the Rev Bro. Ronaldson, the grand secretary, are now in Christchurch, and are engaged in important business connected with the much-hoped-for recognition of the New Zealand Grand Lodge by the Grand Lodge of England.

Mr J. F. Fabian, who for fourteen years has been in charge of the Takaka Post Office, has been promoted to Whangaroa, Auckland.

The Christchurch Young Men's Christian Association, through their board of management, refused to work with the Prohibition League because they could not endorse some of the doings of that organisation. They don't speak now as they pass by.

Mr Felix McGuire, M.H.R., has left on his trip to England.

Mr Logie, who is at present in charge of the Post Office at Hamilton, Waikato, is to be postmaster at Reefton.

A man now receiving public charity in this Colony was formally a smart commissioned officer in one of Her Majesty's regiments. Drink was his undoing.

In the Japanese Diet a resolution was carried deploring the attack on Li Hung Chang.

Tho number of pupils at the Wellington College is 198. This is the largest number of pupils there has yet been at the institution.

Lord Brassey has addressed a meeting of electors at Bournemouth on behalf of his son, the Hon T. A. Brassey, who is a candidate for the seat.

The Liberal Unionists have resolved to support the candidature of Sir Matthew White Ridley for the Speakership of the House of Commons.

Miss Rose Blaney, the well-known Dunedin singer, has left that city for Sydney.

News has been received in Nelson that Mr Thomas Waters, formerly battery manager at the United Alpine Mine, the Lyell, has died of typhoid fever at Coolgardie. He leaves a widow and family in Melbourne.

[ Lord Rosebery's insomnia is decreasing. A farewell ball was given by Mr J. Stimpson at his woolshed, Stanway, Rangitikei, on Friday night. Mr and Mrs Stimpson leave for England shortly. Mr A. H. O'Keeffe, the artist, who left Dunedin over a year ago to study in Paris, returns about the end of July. the Roslyn Worsted and Woollen Mills, the employees presented Mr John Glendining, the eldest son of Mr Robert Glendining, one of the proprietors, with a handsome silver urn, cheese dish, and soup tureen in honour of his marriage.