PERSONAL

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6315, 16 September 1907, Page 7

PERSONAL

Colonel Hnmo arrived from South yesterday momifli? by the Mararoa. Captain Willis, representative of 'Lloyd’s, arrived from South yesterday afternoon by tho Tarawera. Mr G. C. Tofchill, of ■ Tothill's. Ltd., who had boon spending some days in Wellington, has loft lor the South. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plunket will give a small dance at Govern men t lloiifc** this evening. Mr James who recently met with a serious accident, is now at hi« home in Maarama crescent, and is progressing favourably towards recovery. Colonel Jowsey has accepted the position of district manager, Christchurch, of the Ocean Accident Insurance Company, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr E. Richardson. Mr J. A. Rod path has been presented by the Christchurch Industrial .Association with a very handsome silver salver, In recognition of his services in the intercuts of the association. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Plunket and suite have announced their intention of witnessing the performance of “The New Clown” at the Opera House on Wednesday evening. The Italian hag was flown over tho Consulate, Nathan's buildings, yesterday, tho day being the anniversary of the birth of the Crown Prince, tho heir to tho throne of Italy, who was born in 190-1. Mr Richard Tyson, at one time a conspicuous* figure in wrestling bouts at Caledonian and other sports in New Zealand, died on Thursday, at tho resident of his brother, Mr J. Tyson. Musselburgh. Captain Allen Bell, provincial president of the Farmers' Union, has been unanimously selected by tho_ Political Reform League us the Opposition candidate for the Waikato at next general election. His Honor Mr Justice Button, who presided over the Supreme Court criminal sittings at Palmerston last week, returned to Wellington on Saturday evening. His Honor Judge Cooper proceeds to Palmerston this morning to deal with civil and divorce business. Mr Victor Grayson, the new Socialist member of the House of Commons for the Colno Valley, is one of two members of the present House who, as boys, ran away to sea. Tho other is that eminent King’s Counsel tho Liberal member for Reading, Mr Rufus Isaacs. Sir James Mills was the guest of the directors of tho Cunard Company when their giant steamer Lusitania made her maiden trip —an excursion round the coast of Ireland, concluding on July 20th, on which date tho vessel arrived back in the Mersey. Mr Cyril Ward, son of the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Word, has been appointed New Zealand representative of the Manchester Ship Canal Company, which ie actively working up trade between tho oolonioa and the great English manufacturing centre connected with the gea by the Manchester Ship Canal. At the examination of surveyors held under the auspices of the Surveyors' Board in September, three candidates passed. They are—David Alfred Crawford, New Plymouth; Harry Edward Wajshe, Dunedin; and John Dawson, Auckland. The names are in order of merit. The Venerable Archdeacon Devoy and tho Rev. Father Hickson, of Wellington, who went to Belgium to attend the Chapter of Marists, have been well received. Dnrinc the Archdeacon's visit to Ireland, Father Hickson remained in London. He dined at the House of Commons with Mr John Redmond, M.P., leader of the Irish party; Mr T. P. O'Connor, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

By an error in reporting the proceedings at the Magistrate's Court on the previous day it was stated in our issue of Saturday that Mr James H. Bruce was the defendant in a judgment summons and that an order had been made against him. The fact is that Mr Bruco was the plaintiff in the action, Bruce v. Einhards, and the order for payment, with imprisonment in default, was against the defendant. The following changes among railway stationmasters are announced in the South Island:—G. T. Read goes from Maharewa to Seacliff; R. Davidson, Pleae«nt Point to Kurow; F. Pinlayson, Waihola to Bnrnside; T. Cockbum, Eanfurly >o Waihola; W. Bowling, Waiareka to Eanfurly; AV. J. Foote, Middlemaroh to iVoiarefca; G. Grey, Nightcaps to Middletnarch. , Mr Alf Lawton, a well-known comedian, who, shortly after hie appearance in Wellington with the “Human Hearts" Company four months age, was stricken by a serious illness, died at the Wellington Hospital yesterday morning. The deceased, who leaves a widow and a three-year-old son, was born in New York, and was forty-eight years of age. Ho was a prominent figure for many years on the, vaudeville stage of Australia and New Zealand. The death is announced by cable message from London of Lord Aldenham, formerly Mr Henry H. Gibbs, and head of the firm of Antony Gibbs" and Co., merchants, of London. The deceased was bom in London in 1819. Ho was a director of the Bank of Hngland for nearly half a century, and was Governor of the hank from 1875 to 1877. For one year, in the nineties, he represented the City of London m the House of Commons, in the Conservative interest. Lord AJdanham’s son and heir is the Hon. A. G. H. Gibbs, who sat in the House of Commons for the City of Loudon from 1893 to 1906, and was re-elected at the last general election, but retired in favour of the Bight Hon. A. J. Balfour. He is fifty-one years of ago. I =============== HOW TO SAVE FIVE POUNDS. We have just landed heavy shipments of the famous “TEIUMPH" Cycles, and have decided to place them on the market at the ridiculously low pride of £l7, being a reduction Of £5 on the irdinary price. Call and inspect the Triumph, fitted with Free Wheel and two Brakes. Adams, Ltd., Mercer street. • - The greatness of this store is again shown in our new spring goods. This season we are paying particular attention to our furnishing department, and it will be to your advantage to look over eur spring stock of lace curtains, imported direct from the manufacturer. Exclusive designs from 2s Gd, 4s 6d, 7s Gd. 10s 6d, to 40s, at C. Smith's, Cuba street. * "I have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy, and speak from experience," says Mr F. Schmaka, Paddington, AV.A. “I have never known it to fail in an attack of colic, cramps or diarrhoea, so always recommend it to my friends and customers. To my mind, no mother should be without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house. ■ For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. NEATNESS ABOUT CLOTHES Gives those with whom you come in contact a certain satisfaction and pleasure. Morrison and Penney go far towards solving the problem of dress. They combine quality, economy, and durability, with a careful and correct interpretation of the prevailing fashion. Their reputation is established. Morrison and Penney, High-class Cash Tailors, 73, Willis street. * Wanted Known. That all trains stop at Paekakariki to change engines. Plenty of time for refreshments.. Noth-, ing out best Wines and Spirits and Cigars kept in the Hotel. Q. Anyon. proprietor. • The New Beaper must work at night, To ease and make your burdens light. Toko hoed Progandra reaps the corns. If soft ones, or os hard as horns. COAQUIANE. KLTNX, TENASTTINE. Cements for broken and other articles. *