PERSONAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12245, 19 June 1909, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Wo understand that Dean Grogan leaves on Monday for a holiday extending over three', months.*'. r The Rev Fred Spurr, who has been appointed to the charge of the Collins Street Baptist Church.. Melbourne, is a cousin of the lato Meib.* B. Spurr, tho clever monologue entertainer. There was a large asemblage at tho social to Mr W. T. Wood at PaTmer.vtoh lust night. The speakers included Messrs Lawry and Remington, Ms.P. The presentation consisted, of a medal and a cheque for £270. Many eulogistic speeches were made and te-^gr&ms were received from the Premier and the Minister?. Mr Wood stated he AVould;be a candidate at the next' election. . A motion was passed wishing Gcd-speed to Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. Tho following were visitors at Foster's Hotel during the week: Mr A. Tawse, Mr B. R. Jacobs, Mr L. A. Feutenberff. Wellington; Misses Gillham (2), England; Mr C. Smith, Mr F. J, Tayloiy Mr H. R. Harris, Auckland; Mr and Mrs Boland, Hawke's Bay;- Mr and Mrs Trotter, Miss Spownll; Dr and Mrs Macdonald, Napier ; Mr W. T. Irvine, Dannevirke;. Mr Ni H. Ashton, Mr W. M. Ashton; Mr G. W. Oakenfull. Wave^ley; Mr W. C. Wybourne, Mr H.W. Fulton, Mr H. G. Cu'rrv: Mr G. S. Clapham, Hastings; Mr R. R. Bell. D'.medin; 'Mr D. Waghorn. New Plymouth; Mr E. Banwell, Pipinki: Mr W. Johnston, Wellington; Mr R. J. Bunby. Palmerston; Mr and Mrs Eller: Mr'W. S: Furby, Mr D. Innes, Wellington; Mr H. Ridhalgh, Sydney.