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Star (Christchurch), Issue 10439, 19 April 1912, Page 3

PERSONAL.

Mr P. J. o'Regan, of Wellington, is a visitor to Christchuroh. Mr George Vesey Allen, manager for Captain Amundsen, arrived in Christchurch this morning. , A cable message from London states that Mis« Ivy "VVidmere Avon an ass<>ciateship of tW Royal College of Mum. 0 besides tlio Charlotte Holmes exhibition. , , .

Arrivals in the city this •morning include Mr P J. o'Regan (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Voigt (Stockholm), Captain B. Head (London), Mr L. 11. Maddison (Auckland) and Mr M'Ennaly (Sydney). On "Wednesday evening a large number of Upper Riccarton residents met in the Oddfellows' Hall to bid good-bye to Mr and Mrs Chase, of the Bush Inn Hotel, on the eve of thoir departure for Svdnev on an extended holiday. Mr Witty". M.P., in a very happy speech, proposed the health of the guests of the evening, eulogising their many good qualities which had gained, the respect of all ill the district. During the evening Mr Newnhani. the chairman, 011 behalf of the residents, presented a case of pipes to Mr Chaso and a handsome handbag to Mrs Chase. Mr Chase replied 011 behalf of his wife and himself, thanking them for their kindness. Musical items wore contributed by Messrs Hanson. Cooper, Burns, Sherwin, Tvermode. Townscnd mid Wootton. A pleasant eveninp was brought to a conclusion with dancing until a late hour.