PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13859, 23 March 1907, Page 10

PERSONAL.

Chief Herbert underwent a slight operation yestday, and will probably bo absent- from dijr for a few days, Mr John Gra'tm, M.H.R., chairms-n of the Nelson Harbouißoaid, is on a- visit to Dunedin. Ho is aompanied by Mrs and Miss Graham. ; Mr L. W. Wiln, who is leaving on a trip to tho Old Coitry, was presented with ft eas-j of pipes c Thursday evening by th» members of the tago Rowing Club. Mr H. A. LeCren, one if tho vice-presidents, nmde the presentation! A pleasing cortiony took place at_tbe wareliouse of MessrsUidlaw and Gray'lLld.) on Wednesday, who Mr J.' Patton was the recipient of a paf of handsome gold sleevelinks a* a markof appreciation of his valuable services asecrotaiy of tho Picnic Committee. Mr Tuc mad©'the presentation on behalf of the ccimittee, Mr Patton suitably responding. j Mr V. H. Soiidy, who is leaving Dunedin for Hobart, wasiresented by the Otago Football Associntiou3ommittea with an engraved gold medal in ppreciation of tho valuable services ho hasicndered to the Association gamo in Olago. Mr Emslie paid a deserved tribute to tho oergy and enthusiasm of Mr Soundy, whose fforts with regard l to schools' football in paiicular had been invaluable. Other speakers idded congratulatory remarks, and Mr Soundy nitably acknowledged the, presentation and kidly sentiments. On the evenin ! of March 8 a very enjoyable social was givcnio bid farewoll to Mr William Gaskell by hi wellwisliers at Wingatui. During the super interval Mr J. M'G-uire, in a neat speech (poke of the high esteem tho guost- was hcldin, and presented him with & set of ebonybacked silver-mounted hairbrushes in a eather case. Tho recipient briefly thankedtho donors for their kind 1 expressions and heir nice present. All joined in singing " Br lie's a jolly good fellow," and gave three hearty choers. Several songs wero rendered between the dances. Mr J. M'G-uiro made an excellent M.C.,.and Mr J. Crawford stfppied the danco music.

A pleasing fmction took placo last evening at Messrs Irvijo and Stevenson's promises in Filleul street, rhen Miss Stevens, who is leaving the firni after many, yours' service, was tho recpient of several handsome presents, consiting of a. dinner service, silvermounted oak tray, 'and other useful articles. Mr M'BeaJh, i replying on behalf of Misa Slovens. tlTanfcd tie firm and the employees for the hanclsone presents. He was suro that Miss Stevens Would value more the kindly wishes .expressd for-her future wedded life, l'htee hearty cieers concluded tho ccremony. A goodly rnrnber of the legal profession assemhled at tie librarian's rooms, Supremo Court Library, jesterday evening at 5 o'clock to say farewell to'Mr J. If. Stenhouse, who has been promoted f:om the local Magistrate's Court offico to the charge of the oflico at Hokitika. Jlr J. C. Stephens (president of tho Law Society', of Otago) presided, and expressed the regret of those present and tho members of tte profession and their staffs generally at losing Mr Stenhouse, their appreciation of hit unfailing court-csy and attenand theii best wishes for his success in his new spaere. The Bresidont, amidst the' applause of those present., then handed to Mr Stenhouse 1 , as a tangible rosult of the above expressions, a beautiful gold albert and ponds Jit. Mr Stenhouse,' in replying, feelingly alluded to the pleasant relations between himself and the legal profession for t-hS nine years he had been associated with tlicni, and thanked tho president for his expressions of goodwill and for the .beautiful gift accompanying them. During tlio afternoon, in Mr Widdowson, S.M.'s, room, Mr Stenhouso was presented by the sfaff of the Magistrate's Court with a very handsome travelling bag. Mr Widdowson complimented Mr Stenhouse upon lira thoroughly able manner in which he had discharged his duties in Dunedin, and wished him further promotion. Mr O'Callnghan added hiß testimony 'to Jfr Stenhousc's abilities, after whioh that gentleman suitably replied. Wo understand that Mr Stenhouso leaves on Monday for the West Coast to t»ko up his now duties.