PERSONAL.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12746, 17 April 1909, Page 7

PERSONAL.

There was a gathering of every department of the "Herald' staff in the editorial rooms at 1 o'clock to-day, to bid farewell to Miss P. Barton who, after over three ■■jtears' able and zealous service in the commercial department, is severing her connection with the office on account of her approaching marriake. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr F. Webb Jones, the editor, Mr G. G. Bulleck, sub-editor, presided, and presented Mi&s Barton with some very Handsome gifts from the 'piald" Comrany and her fellow employees. That from the Company was a massive silver hot-water kettle, and from the staff a beautiful silver tea service. In making: the presentation, Mr Bnllock referred to the ability wit'i wMch Miss Barton had carried out her duties, the respect and esteem which she had won from every member of the staff and the unanimonp reeret' felt at her departure, carrying with it, however, every good wish for her future happiness. Mr H. V. Duigan briefly replied on behalf of Miss Barton, for whom three hearty cheers were then given. Mr W. Webb, the ex-cbampion sculler of the world, returned this afternoon to Wanganui from Akaroa, where he has been training and pacing Whelch.

Mr. Chas. Bailey, the well-known Auckland yacht builder, was in town today on a short visit, leaving for the north by the afternoon express to New Plymouth. Mr. C. W. Naylor, who left Wangahui to-day for Palmerston North, where he has received the appointment of organist of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was last nifht entertained at a farewell function by a lar"-e number of members of the Cosmopolitan Club. Mr. G. M. Gardener, in proposing the health of the guest, and his wife and family, eulogised Mr. Naylor for his many good qualities, and made special reference to the manner in which he had been ever ready to assist at the concerts and other functions held by the Club. His presence at any time he could give,them a call would be most welcome. On behalf of himself and members of the club he wished Mr. Naylor and family all srood fortune in their new sphere, and also to accept as a mark of their esteem for him, a travelling- rue\ Mr. J. T. Muir referred to Mr Naylor's connection with matters musical in Wanganui, with which he had close connection, and in which he would in future be greatly missed. Mr. Naylor had made himself deservedly popular by his geniality and good felWship. The toast of Mr. Nav'or was enthusiastically received with musical honours. Mr. Navlor feelingly 'banked the speakers for the sentiments ►hey had expressed, and also the members for their handsome gift. The sirie:mo- of "Auld L^ner Syne" brought the Tathering to a close.