PERSONAL.

Patea Mail, Volume XLIII, 26 February 1919, Page 3

PERSONAL.

Lieut. C. Bayly of Toko, who has been serving with the N.Z. Expeditionary Force in Palestine, is expected to arrive in the Dominion in the course of a few days. Word was received recently from Capt. Burnham Horner, M.C., to the effect that he expected to arrive in San Francisco on his way home to New Zealand on March 10th. next. Word was received from Capt. Brewer, by the last mail to the effect that he was at the time of writing, on his way to Germany with the army of occupation. Capt. Brewer stated that he intended shortly visiting the principal towns in Italy prior to returning to the Dominion. Word was received in town recently from Rflm Norman Death to the effect that he had completely recovered from his wound and had joined the N.Z. Cyclist Corps. At the time of writing he was on his way to the German frontier, with the army of occupation. In the report of the Anglican Bazaar which appeared in our last issue, the winner of the lady’s prize at the euchre tournament, was erroneously stated. The winner was Mrs P. B. Shield wife of Trooper P.B. Shield, who isat present on active service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in Palestine. Mr F. B. Brady, of Marton, is to be a candidate for Rangitikei at next General Election, and will stand in the Labour interest. Other candidates who are said to have declared themselves are as follows : —Mr Burnett, who has clear-cut Liberal views ; Mr Johlin, a supporter of the Nationalist Government; and Mr Lethbridge, chairman of the Rangitikei County Council. Brigadier Toomer who spent the last week end in Patea, left for Marton on Monday. The Brigadier will return and conduct services on Tuesday, March 18, on the occasion of the annual Harvest Festival of the Salvation Army. Brigadier Toomer will be accompanied by Adjutant Bladin, who returned recently from the front, and Mr Samuel Parker, who is known to old Patea residents. A few days ago, Mrs and Miss Mitchell with Miss F. Boagey, journeyed to Ohakune and assisted with a Bazaar that was being held there. The Ohakune Times, refers to Miss Mitchell and Miss Boagey’s work in most flattering terms. In one issue it says : “ During the evening, one of the special attractions of the bazaar was the graceful dancing of Misses Maud Mitchell, and F. Boagey. Miss Mitchell is a brilliant artist as a dancer, and her pupil, Miss Boagey, is also much above the amateur standard. Both young ladies fascinated the audience, who encored every item enthusiastically.” In another issue it says: “ Miss Maud Mitchell’s talent as a graceful dancer has won the admiration of all who have seen her, and her pupil, Miss Freda Boagey is also singularly gifted. Botli dancers gave a most dainty and artistic exhibition, and each night the delight of the audience has been unbounded.”