PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2738, 5 September 1906, Page 25

PERSONAL ITEMS.

A Sydney message advises that Ms Hill has engaged Cyril Monk as solo violinist for the New Zealand Exhibition.

The Eev. Edward Taylor, of Port Chalmers Congregational Church, bas received a hearty and unanimous call to undertake the pastorate oi Richmond (Lennox street) Church, Melbourne. We understand that Mr Taylor, who is at present conducting a series of evangelistic missions in Victoria, bus not yet made known his intentions in the matter.

The Rev. James Morland. who for the past three years has T>een curate of the Waikouaiti cum Palmerston parochial district, was on Monday evening entertained at a valedictory social in St. John's Schoolroom, Waikouaiti. The social was orga-msed by the members of the Ladies' Guild, who are to be complimented on the arrangements made, the schoolroom having been beautifully decorated and set out as a drawing room for the occasion. The vicar (Rev. H. B. Jtmes) presided, and in his speech referred in complimentary terms to Mr Morland's work in the -large district, saying he would miss his assistance greatly, but it was satisfactory to know that his removal meant J^vancemeut, and he had to congratulate him, on behalf of those present, en his becoming vicar of Riverton. A short musical programme was then gone through, after which Mr Allcoclr. on behalf of the St. John's people, presented Mr Mori and with a purse oi sovereigns, Ihe reverend gentleman replied briefly, heartily thanking them for the many kindnesses shown him during his curacy. Refreshments were then taken round by the ladies, and the rest . of the evening was spent m social intercourse, games, and dancing. A few ladies from Higbcliff waited upon Miss Hodges at her residence, Maori Hill, on Friday, and on behalf of the pupils of tne Highcliff School presented her with a. handsome dressing case and silver-mounted 1 cut-glass toilet requisites. Through ill-health. Miss Hodges has been compelled to resign her position as teacher of the school, where she was a general favourite, and the present was made by the children as a mark of their affection.

Mr A. J. H. Binns, of Christchurch, returned to N«w Zealand oa Tue*d«y last by tho Moer-i".ri, aftar a. three years' course of musical study at Vienna. Mr Binrts made rapid progress in his chosen profession during his sojourn on the Continent, and; will doubtless- prove an acquisition to musical circles in Christchurch, whither he proceeded by the second express yesterday. Miss Beatrice Bairtn, secretary of Trinity College, College of Music, London, has- just received word that Mr Charle3 Edwards, L. Mus., T.C.L.. examiner for the colonies this year, ihou'd arrive in Dunedin about October 15. The practical examinations in music will therefore be about that date.

Mr Walter Wesche will conduct in New Zealand this year the Associated Board's practical examination in connection with the Royal Academy of Music, London. He is expected to arrive at Auckland, via. San Frajicisco, ou September 10. - The Taieri Advocate understands that Mr Thomas Aitken has accepted the vacant seat on the Tai«n Licensing Bench can?«»<l by the removal to Tasmania of the Rev. F. W. Boreham.

Mr George Slephenson has temporal Hy joined the Gore staff of the firm of Wxigkt, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.), and (with Mrs Stepbensoii) arrived in Gore on Monday.

Mr James John. Tame, or© of the original members of the Xew Zealand Land Compsn", j is at present on a visit to WclHngton. Although ' withiu a- few months of 90 years of age, he is I still hale and hearty. ' A large number of the residents of Middlemarch and "WTrounding district met on Friday, evening to express their appreciation of their friends and neighbours. Mr and Mrs Anderson (the well-known host and hostess of the Middle- I

march Hotel) and family, a-nd to extend a welcome to the new* proprietor and his wife, Mr and Mrs J. Baxter (ldte of the Taieri Plain). In the course of the evening the Chairman (Mr W D. Mason) presented Mr Anderson with a, gold medal, appropriately inscribed, and also with a gold brooch for Mrs Anderson. Mr and Mrs Anderson left for a long and well-earned holiday on Monday. Otago will shortly lose three agriculturists in the persons of Messrs W-. S. Brydone, Cameron, *nd Freeland, who intend leaving by the Ruapehu on August 30 for the Argentine Republic. Mr Brydone. Dunedin, is a brother of the late Mr Tloubs Brydone. who did so much for the meat industry of New Zealand; Mr Cameron goes from Gore, while Mr Freeland leaves Green Valley. Dunback. It is Mr Brydone's intention to join his son (Andrew, formerly of Hakateramea) at La Thomasa, Cachari, F.C.S., and have a, look round the country, where, if satisfied, he will settle for a while and go in for agricultural pursuits. Messrs Cameron and Freeland intend joining the former's two brothers, who have been in Patagonia, for some years. Mr Brydone. -who was with Kempthorne, Prossei. and Co. for some time, is well known among tlie farmers of the South Islaajd. and will be greatly missed. A Paris cablegram reports the death, ai tlie age of 6& years, of the Due de Broglie, a descendant of a. family which has figured promineufy in Frenoh history. An historic character in the person of Tare Wetere te Kahu, better known as " Charlie Wesley," an old chief of the Ngatimamohi and Ngaitahau tribes, died near Glenavy (South Canterbury) a day or two ago. He was one of tike fbrst lay reader* in the Wealeyan Mission when it was established *t Waikouafß. in. the eaxly 4&* a, and iras the last remnant of thfrotd chiefs of Otago andr Southlands The^ body will be interred at Otega Head®. A sister of thfli deceased survives him. She is now living s£f Hillgrave. I We understand that M* W. A. Hamsun, of the- Loan and Mercantile, staff, has- been transferred, on. promotion, to th« company' » branch at Invercargill. Before his departure for «c southern "city the* Dnnedin staff presented him wtth a substantial taken of tneir esteem and .good wishes. The St. Andrew's- Presbytetian congregation, Gisb»rne. has decided. 1 to offer a. call to the 'Rev. William Grant, of Leeston, Canterbury. At St: - Paul's Schoolroom on. Wednesday evening, Mr W. Ft Morrison, an behalf of the pupils of Miss Dawson's Wednesday mght dancing class, presented Miss Jessie Yates with a handsome silver salad bowl on the occasion of her approaching- m»rriaf^e. A la<rge number of friends and members of St. Joseph's Ladies' Social Club met on Wednesday evening in St. Joseph's Hall to express their appreciation o£ ih« services rendered to the club by Mr C. Fottrell. During tho evening a very pleasant programme of i cards and music wag gone through, and refreshment." were handed round. Th« Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., in a neat speech referred to Mr Fottrell's good qualities, wishing him, on behalf of the Ladies' Club and friends, every success in his now sphere, and: asked him to accept a purse of sovereigns from the members and friends in recognition of his services. Mr Fottrell suitably replied. Another of tire faßt-diminiahing band of j pioneers passed away yesterday hi the person of Mr John M'Lennan, of Maori Hill, at the age of 80 years. A week or so ago we recorded Mr M'Lcnnan's precarious condition, but a change for the better set in, and it was believed that he would be about again. The severe attack of pneumonia so shattered his constitution., however, that he failed to gain strength, and he gradually sank, and passed away at his residence yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. Mr M'Lennan left Scotland in the Ben Nevis early in the fifties for Australia. After successfully exploiting several of the gold-producing localities there, the discovery of gold attracted him to Xew Zealand. He was not successful here, however, and returned to Australia. Some years later he returned in the Cm press of the Seas, and acquired a large block of land at Maori Hiil. He lived in a. tent on the Town B«lt for gome time with his wife and young family, within a stone-throw of where he subsequently built his home-. He was one of the founders of the Gaelic Society, and was one of four of the original members, living. He took a keen interest in all local matters, but did not seek election or prominence in any way, being of a retiring and kindly disposition. He leaves a- family of four sons (John, Donald, Duncan, Alexander) aad three daughters (Mrs M'lntyre, Mrs Frame, and Mrs Cameron), all of whom, with one exception, have built their homes in close proximity to that of their late father. Mr M'Lennan will be buried on Sunday in the Northern Cemetery, when there will be a full attendance of members of the Gaelic Society and a Gaelic sermon. Mr M'Lennan was pre-deceased by hii* wife some two years ago. Mr John Craig, who went through his Arts course in Otago Univeisity, and was for some time in the Theological Hall here, has now completed his course for the Presbyterian ministry in Australia. Mr Craig lias charge at present of St. John's Church. Sydney. The Rev. J. Wilson, Queenslown, ha<> de- j clined an invitation to the pastorate of the parish of Tuapeka, near Lawrence. Dr Todd leaves luvercargill in the course of a- day or two, having been appointed to take charge of tlie Cottage Hospital, and act as surgeon to the Medical Club, St. Bathana. At a meeting of the Clutha. Presbytery at Milton on Thursday the resignation of the Rev. Mr Macallister of Waiwera and Clydevale, was accepted as from the 30th of September. Miss Barclay, who haa acted a« mistress of the Dunback School for the past four years, has been promoted to a position in the Arthur Street School, Dunedin. j The Mount Ida Chromcle btate3 thit the presentation to Mr Herdrnan, ex-M.H.R., which will be made at Wellington on Friday next, will take the form of a set of law books, which will he'.p to furnish Mr Herdman's library. At least £60 will be spent on them. The balance of the amount will be devoted to the purchase of a- present suitable for Mrs Herdniail. Mr G. E. Turner, second assistant at the Mormngton School, has been appointed first assistant at Green Island. Dr Burt. who h?« been on a trip to Australia for the laM two mouths, returned to Dunedin on Saturday nioining. Senor Peclio has been picclaimed PreaideilJ of Chili. The pupils, ex-pupils, and members cf the Green Island School Committee and a number of the residents of Green Ibiand met to farewell Ma- R. Wih-on, who, after being first aspistant in the school for 14 years, is severing his connection to take up a lik« position in the Caverahain School. The chair was occupied by the chairman of the School Committee (the Rev. Mr Kilpatrick), who in a felicitous speech presented Mr Wilson, on behalf of the staff and scholars of the school, with a marb'e clock suitably inscribed, a silver-plated mkßtand, and a fountain pen. Several members of the School Committee and the head master (Mr M'Donald) also spoke in appreciative terms of Mr Wilson's work while in the school. Later in the evening the er-pupils presented

mounted waßElng-stick. During the evening an- informal concert was held, a number of Todies and gentlemen contributing enjoyable items;

The Lyttelton Times states that Mr Andrew Thompson has been appointed mine manager for the Mount Som-era Coal Company, in. place of Mr JCeilson (resigned). Mr Thompson occupied this position for some years before leaving for Ota go.

The following honorary consuls for Chili have been appointed and provisionally Tecognised: — Mr G. Dunnet (Auckland), Mr Harold Beauchamp (Wellington), Mr J. G. F. Palmer (Christchurch), and Mr J. A. Roberts (Dun«din).

Our Oanraru correspondent reports that the staf? of the Oamaru branch of the Xew Zealand Loan and Mercantile- Agency Company on Thursday presented Mr W. W. Dawson., who is severing his connection, with the company, with a gold pencil case. The presentation, which was made by the manager (Mr E. P. Buibury. was accompanied by cordial expressions of appreciation of Mr Dawson's asaociaiion with Hue company, both as an officer and as a fellow member of the staff. Mr Dawson's retirement was entire'y due to health considerations.

A. "Wellington message states that news ba>> been received there of ihjs Seath at Sydney of Mr Dilnot Sladden, well known throughout the colony as manager of the Wellington Meat Export Company.

The Mihon 3±isTor states that Miss Breen, the Government dairying instructress, arrived in Milton on Monday, and wilt spend a fortnight in the district, during .which time her services will be a 4 the dispose!- of those desiring tbem. Miss Breen will be accompanied by Mr Sawers, dairy instructor at Invereargin. who will give -all tjie assistance in Sis power in the matt-tar of advice on the proper feeding of stock and the proper methods of coxing for the milk. Miss Breen returns to the north at the end of the month cm important and uigeirt work in -the Taranaki district.