PERSONAL MATTERS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXX, Issue 8451, 16 May 1906, Page 5

PERSONAL MATTERS.

Mr T. \V. Kirk, the Government Biologist, who has been ill for several weelcs, is .now. able to return to duly. '

Mrs Bradbury, wife cf tho Rev. A. M. Bradbury, of Now Plymouth, who has been dangerously ill for some little time, has taken a slight turn for the better.

The Roy. J, Wilson, of the Methodist Mission, has been conducting a most successful series of evangelistic services,- in soveral Taranaki, churches.

It is understood that Sir Frederick Darley will retire from the Judicial Bench of New South Wales next November, when he will have filled the position of Chief Justice for twenty years.

Mr H. F. Edgar, who has been a Native Land Court Judge for some years, has been appointed Under-Secretary for Native Affairs, and will take up his new duties on Ist June.

The Woodville paper understands that Mr W. 11. Hawkins, ex-M.11.R., has been ollered and accepted a position as auctioneer with one of the loading firms of the Auckland district.

The Bruce Herald has been taken over from the present proprietor, Mr R. L. Pyke, by a private company, at the head of which is Mr James Christie, Avho unsuccessfully contested the Mataura seat in 1893.

Mr Claude F. Corlett died at Auckland yesterday (says a Press Association telegram). Mr Corlett, who Avas seventy years* of age, was at one lime manager of the Christchurch Prexs.

Mr W. 11. Partridge, who has been appointed representative of the local United Friendly Societies' Council at the Colonial Conference' of Delegates from the various Friendly Societies' Councils, at Wellington, will leave here _on Monday morning next. The Conference opens on Monday afternoon.

A fatal accident occurred at Hastings yesterday afternoon. A sheep-farmer named Richard Dolbee, jnr., had driven some cattle into Hastings, and was returning home, when'opposite the Stortford Lodge Hotel his horse shied, throwing him, and killing him instantly. He leaves a Avidow and young family.

The death is recorded of Mr J. D. Busby,

for many years a run manager and sheep owner in Marlborough. Before taking up pastoral pursuits he had a successful career in the Bank of New South Wales. Mr Busby, who died at Hawke's Bay, aged 73, was the son of the late Mr James Busby, advance representatiA T e of Captain Hobson, first Governor of New Zealand.

Brigadier Albiston, chief officer of the Salvation Army in the North Island, accompanied by Major Cummings and StaffCaptain Ward, has returned to Auckland after an official visit to the Maori work in the Tauranga district carried on by the Salvation Army.; A hearty reception was accorded the brigadier by a number of chiefs, and four hundred Maoris took pait in the meetings conducted in connection with the opening of the new building erected for the Army there.

A very old Presbyterian minister, the Rev J. Alls worth, died at Wanganui on Sunday. In 1861 he was inducted into the charge of the Turakina Church.. Eight years ago he left for Australia, and engaged in work in Victoria. In 1876 he returned to New Zealand, and on June 26th was inducted into the charge of the church at Vvaverley. . There he laboured till April 7th, 1885, when he resigned. In 1888 he took charge of the Picton Church, and ha continued iv the pastorate till 1903, Avhen he retired from active work, and settled doAvn in AVanganui.

A social was held in the Rongokokako Hall, last Wednesday evening, to bid fare A.ell to Mr T. EdAvards and family and Mr and Mrs French, who have recently disposed of their farms. Mr B. Morris, on behalf of the Rongokokako settlers presented Mr and Mrs Edwards with a travelling rug, and Mr and Mrs French with a silver teapot. Mr Morris briefly referred to the many excellent services rendered by the departing settlers, Avho had always been foremost in anything for the good of the district. He was sure that he Avas voicing the feelings of the Avhole of the settlers Avhen he said that they Avere extremely sorry to lose them, and they wished them prosperity in their future homes.

On Friday evening last a well-attended social Avas held in the Te Horo (Manawatu Company's Line) schoolroom, and a most enjoyable time Avas spent. During an interval in the proceedings, Miss Adams, Avho has been postmistress for a considerable time, and avlio has now resigned to accept a more lucrative position in Palmerston, Avas made the recipient of a presentation, consisting of a purse of sovereigns, accompanied by a numerously-signed testimonial, showing the esteem in which Miss Adams is held by the Te Horo residents. At the close of the gathering many friends personally expressed their best Avishes to Miss Adams for all future success and happiness in her new sphere. The Taranaki Herald has the following: —" Mr F. H. Griffith left New Plymouth by Monday's express for Masterton, where he has accepted a position with Messrs Daniell and Co., hardware merchants. On Saturday, prior to severing his connection with his late employers, Messrs Okey, Son, and Arnold, Ltd., with whom he has been for the past five years, Mr Griffith was the recipient from the principals, and also from his late fellow employes, of tangible expressions of appreciation of his many good qualities, and the esteem in which he is held by them. Mr Griffith is also an enthusiastic volunteer, having been for the past several years a member of the Taranaki Guards, who Avill regret to hear of his departure."