PERSONAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12881, 2 May 1913, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mr J. F. Perrin, formerly editor of the "New Zealand Tablet," died recently in Melbourne.' -' , " ' Mr. Hetlsworth. Chief Postmaster at Auckland, was married on Wednesday to Miss It. Beehan, daughter of the Hon. W. Beehan. The Rev A. Don, Chinese njifcsionary in New .Zealand under the. auspices of ike Presbyterian Church, has* teeu transferred from Duncdin ib Pialmerston North. " ■ . Mrs E. A. Sarjeant was.married at the Collegiate Chapel on Wednesday to Mr J. A. Neame, of-the College teaching; staff. Ovying>;to a^.-yecen'tj^famflj^ . bereavement,' -• the' Hvedd ing"*; w^s'.li Tyery' quiet 'one.-"' ;' ' •''- ' <.'-*''; 'J. r-"7-"/'.•'»^ %\ ' ' rr ; M'r". iVslw' (MpGuito;" -former^ 3feE.E.;< for fig'nion't, was at Ha\^'era "'ycStefday^ presented with,., an illuminated' address' Irom..the citizens,,of .'Hawera'aAd-ißett-' lers in recognition ot his public services. He is about to settle iv AuckJand. ■' ■ , - Wednesday was the last day of Mr " J. C. Hill's connection with, the Feild> ing D.H.jS. ir.R headmaster, aiid a valedictory function marked the oooasion. After 23 years' (service Mi\"HHl is retiring. The scholars and teachers as--som.bled in the Quadrangle, and Mr Mc- ■ Lean explained that the object of their presence was to do honour to their departing headmaster.. The Rev.' George' Budd! niqde' rcferenco ,to Mr. Hill's -long and' faithful service to tho school and wished him happiness in liio . retirement. On behalf of the soholarc, Mr Budd presented to Mr Hill a silver spirit kettle, and oa behalf, of the teachers. a pair of solid silver candlesticks Mi" Hill, who was genuinely touched brieflly thanked the donors, and wished the schcol continued success and' prosperity. The gathering concluded "with a salvo of cheers for the - retiring dominie. , ■ . . , .