PERSONAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18591, 27 June 1922, Page 6

PERSONAL.

Mr and Mrs E. J. Gravestook arrived in Dunedin from the north laat evening. Sir Georg© Fenwick was a passenger by last night’s express from Christchurch. Mr Noil M'Rae, local representative of the Dunlop Rubber Co., left for the north by tlie express yesterday. A Rotorua Press Association message says teat Messrs O. H. Clinkard, Richards, and others have each received a letter from Sir Joseph Ward thanking them warmly for their much, appreciated Idndness in asking him to become a • candidate for the Rotorua constituency. After fully considering tlie matter, he regretted that he could not see his -wav to stand. Mr John Mill returned to Dunedin from Timaru by last night’s express. Miss Mackenzie, of the Muselburgh School, has been appointed to the staff at the Hornby School, at Christchurch. A New York Press Association cable message announces the death of Mr William Rockefeller, formerly president of the Standard Oil Company, and a brother of Mr John D. Rockefeller. Sir Francis T. Boys, manager of the Now Zealand Refrigerating Company, arrived in Dunedin from Christchurch by laat night’s express. A Sydney Press Association cable message announces the death of Major Donald Donald, senior partner of Donald Patents Ltd. Major Donald was the youngest son of Captain Donald, a pioneer settler at Wellington and a veteran of tlie Maori wars. Mr Harold Beauchamp (late chairman of directors of the Bank of New Zealand), .v-ho left Wellington by tee R.M.S. Tahiti on April 11. has arrived at England, after a sojourn of six weeks in Canada and the United Statea. Miss Rosina Buckman, the well-known prima donna, and members of the company arrived in Dunedin by last night’s express. . Mr James Ritchie, of Bannockburn, an ex-chairman of the Vincent County Council, has consented to contest the Wakatipu seat in the interests of the Reform Party at the General Election. Mr and Mrs K. N. Gordon, of Dunedin, have left London (writes our London correspondent) for France to visit the grave of their son. Second-lieutenant A. R. Gordon. at Doullens. They arc accompanied by Mr L. G. Gordon, who formerly held a commission in the N.Z.E.F. On their return from France, the travellers will go to Ireland, as Mr Gordon is naturally anxious to see his native city of London-’ derry, after an absence of 37 years. They anticipate arriving back in New Zealand by Christmas. The voyage to England by the Leitrim was very pleasant and restful. Mr Harman Reeves arrived in Dunedin from the West Coast by last night’s express. Mr Reeves oarre through the Otira tunnel by electric motor. A London cablegram reports the death of Sir George Robert Parkin, who had been organising representative of the Rhodes Scholarship Trust since 1902, and who was the author of several publications dealing with the political and educational history of Canada, Mr and Mrs W. R. Fleming, of Langtang, Nigeria, who have been working in the Western Sudan under the Sudan United Mission for some 10 years past, arrived in Dunedin on Sunday by the Paloona. They will proceed to Mr Fleming’s home at Kailiiku this morning, but intend returning to Dunedin later. Mr Chan On Yan, special representative from the Canton headquarters of the Kno Min Tang, the Chinese Nationalist Party, is at present in Auckland. It is his intention to look into Chinese political affairs concerning Nationalists and report to Dr Sun Yat-sen, the founder of tee party and ■the Republic of China. He has decided to spend three months in' New Zealand, and a ill afterwards visit Fiji and the Society Islands. Mr Chan On Yan has just concluded a visit of nine months to Australia. Mr E. Capstick, of Kendal. Westmorland, England, who has been chief dyer for tee Uoslyn Woollen Mills for the. past eight years, has, on the occasion of his severance with the firm, been presented by his fellowemployees with a solid leather suit-case. Mr Capstick has joined the Wellington Woollen Company, and prior to taking up his duties is leaving this week on a three months’ trip to Australia on a holiday in conjunction with business connected with the Wellington Woollen Company, of Petone. Yesterday afternoon a few friends met Mr Capstick and took the opportunity of wishing him a pleasant trip and success in his new position. Miss Kathleen Levi’s pianoforte recital on May 3 (writes our London correspondent) attracted many jieople to the W'igmore Hall for this talented young New Zealander has established herself as a pianist worth listening to; and one who provides a varied and interesting programme which- introduces features not too often heard. For instance, De Falla’s Hamenaje may be mentioned; it was played with sympathy and insight. Ireland’s “The Darkened Valley” was much enjoyed, while Granados’s “Danza Espanola” and two of Chopin’s Studies provided ample opportunity for giving evidence of brilliance and power. One of Miss Levi’s critics likes her best in her quietest things, when she impresses herself as “a sensitive pianist, with a feeling for colour and atmosphere, but it is the tender and the yearning that apparently appeal most to her.” Tlie programme opened with Brahms’ “Sonata in F minor. Op. 5.” a very exhausting work in five ‘ movements. Among the large audience one noticed Lady Allen, Mr C. Allen, Mr Frederick Moore. Miss Vera Moore, Mr F. M. B. Fisher, Miss Myers, and Miss G. J. Joel. Our London correspondent writes under date May 12: “Sir James Allen left to-day for France. To-morrow, with other dominion representatives, he will attend the King and Queen when they visit certain of the cemeteries at Staples, where overseas soldiers are buried. The same afternoon the King will unveil the Cross of Sacrifice in a cemetery at Boulogne, and dominion representatives will again be in attendance. After the ceremony the High Commissioner will go on to Paris, remaining there over Sunday, and going on to Geneva for a few days to take part in a conference of the Financial Commission of Control of the League of Nations. Sir James renewed some very pleasant associations at St, John’s College, Cambridge, last week-end when at the invitation of the Master of St. John’s, he attended the commemoration dinner of masters and Fellows. The present Master turned out to be a fellow student of- the High Commissioner and a member of a rowing crew which the latter coached. Then, too, lie met his first tutor, the Rev. T. G. Bonney, who is now 95 years of age, but well remembered his former pupil. One who had been a lecturer in the High Commissioner’s time hailed him with the remark: “What, are you Jimmy Allen?” Altogether, Sir James thoroughly enjoyed himself. On the Sunday he entertained at luncheon at his hotel three New Zealand students —Mr C. L. Bennett (Pukerau), Mr L. J. Comrie (Auckland), and Mr H. Henderson (Palmerston North). Owing to an unfortunate mistake, Mr K. H. J. Saxon and Mr R. G. Hidling did not receive their invitations. The guests, like other New Zealand scholarship holders, are desirous of returning to New Zealand as was intended ■when the scholarships wore granted after the war. No opportunities, however, seem to be offering whereby they may be absorbed into the scholastic life of the dominion again. Already more than one student finding no opening has taken a position in another part of the world, and is probably lost for good to his native country, and this after £750 has been spent by the taxpayer on his post-graduate or specialised education.” Mrs G. W. Woon, a colonist of over 81 years’ residence in the dominion, died last week at the age of 90 years. She was bom at Helston, Cornwall, and arrived as a cliild of eight with her parents, Mr and Mrs George, at New Plymouth in the ship Orient in 1841. She remained in the Taranaki district until her marriage to Mr Woon in 1852. In 1868 Mrs Woon and her husband went to Wanganui, and later to Auckland, where they joined in the gold rush to Thames. She journeyed back to Wanganui in 1875. and in 1907 - returned to Auckland, where she took up fanning in the Waikato, and finally settled in Papakura with her second son, Mr Arthur Woon. Mrs Woon went through very stirring and trying times during the Maori War. A well-known and highly-rospccted resident of the Western district. Mr Jas. Allison. passed away at his residence, Gnmmies Bush, on Friday (states the Western Star). He was born at Kirkcolm, Wigonahire. Scotland, in 1845, and learned the ship-car-pentering trade in Glasgow. From there he sailed in 1859 for Australia. landing at Adelaide, and went to the Bendigo and Gippsland diggings. On the discovery of gold in Otago ho came over, landing at Dunedin, and worked in the Tnapeka and Waikawa fields. In 1863 he settled in Riverton, and shortly afterwards htenght a portion of the present farm, to which ho added later on. 1 Our London correspondent writes on May 12;—Sir Francis Dillon Bell, who arrived last Sunday, enjoyed his first trip Homo by way of the Panama, appreciating the rest and quiet that the route affords. Quite a number of New Zealanders were assembled at Waterloo Station to meet the Athenio boat train. Among those who assembled to greet the Attorney-general were Captain T. E. Donne. Mr J. K. Caninbnll, Mr r C. H. Hamer. Dr and Mrs W,

A. Chappie, the Hon. Arthur M. Myers, Mr Robert Ellison, Mr J. C. Hanna, Mr F. Waldegrave, and Captain Greenstreet. The Colonial Office was also represented. Sir Francis and his daughter, Mrs Rolleston, have a flat in. Whitehall Court, providing them with a view which one usually only reads about. The balcony is high above some intervening- public offices and courtyards, and faces the Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the groat Clock Tower. On the loft there is a beautiful stretch of the Thames with three bridges visible. To the right one look* down upon the Gateway of the Horse-guards, with its mounted sentries. the Home Office, the Colonial Office, and all the length of Whitehall. Beyond is St. James’s Park and the Mall, and the other open spaces in that direction which seem to spread a gorgeous green carpet as far as one can see. Sir Francis considers himself fortunate to enjoy from such a vantage all this beauty of London’s early spring. Indeed, sc far, it is just this attitude he has taken up—to enjoy his summer holiday; and he speaks with enthusiasm of going to the Derby, which he lias not seen for 40 years; then to Ascot. Mr P. G. Pryde has resigned from the position of Session Clerk of Knox Church, ami Mr H. Islip has been appointed to flic position. Mr Pryde’9 connection with the congregation dates back some 52 years, tor 44 of which he served as officer-bearer, clerk of the Deacons’ Court, and clerk of Session. 'The Session has written to Mr Pryde expressing high appreciation of his long, devoted, and loyal service to the church. His zeal and interest, the letter states, were unflagging, so that to-day, in the eyes of not only the people of Dunedin, but of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, he is recognised as an integral part of Knox Church. The hope is expressed that the Church will continue to have the benefit of Mr Prydc’s ripe experience. The death occurred on Friday night of one of the oldest residents of Masterton and the Wairarapa, Mr Mver Caselborg. Deceased was bom in Poland in 1841. Educated in England, he emigrated to Invercargill in 1863. and after spending two years there went to the Wairarapa, where he laid the foundations of the groat business now known as-the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association. Its origin was a store which he established in Feathereton in 1868. The following year he removed to Grey town, where the business flourished under the style of M. Caselberg and Co. In 1874 if was extended to Masterton, which became the firm’s headquarters. In February 1892, the large business, together with J. Nathan and Co.’s Tinui store, became merged in the Wairarapa Farmers Co-operative Association. There was also a butter factory at Kcpuaranga- and a cheese factory at Grey town. The butter factory was one of the first in the district, and Mr Caselborg used to remark on the fact that dairy banners, when they receive:! lOcl a lb fo- their butter-fat, considered themselves remarkably well off.