PERSONAL NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 25, 23 June 1909, Page 9

PERSONAL NOTES.

Mrs. J. Beard and Miss Beard (of Wanganui) are at present on a visit to Auckland, and are staying at the Central Hotel.

Mr. E. H. Von Sturmer (of the State Fire Insurance Department, Wellington) has been transferred to the Auckland office.

Mr. W. T. Wood, ex-M.P., was presented with a purse of sovereigns on Friday night on behalf of his supporters at Palmerston North.

Mr. and: Mrs. J. Powell (of Wellington) arrived ,in Auckland on Thursday by the Main Trunk train. His Worship tire Mayor (Mr. C. D. Grey) and the town clerk (Mr. Henry Wilson) paid an official visit to Captain H. C. C. da Costa on board H.MJS. Challenger on Wednesday morning. The Hon. Sydney Janies Drever Joicey, who has been touring the North Island, left Wellington for Sydney by the Manuka on Friday, en route to England.

The Rev. John Ferguson, formerly of New Zealand, and now of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Sydney, is Modera-tor-elect of the General Assembly of Australia.

It has been decided by the police authorities that Sub-Inspeetor Phair, ci Wellington, and Sub-Inspector Norwood, of Dunedin, shall exchange stations. The change will probably be effected about the end of the month.

Dr. Fullerton, medical superintendent of the Northern Wairoa Hospital, resigned his position last week. The Board 'decided to accept Iris resignation with regret, and to appoint Dr. Marehesini as superintendent in charge until a new appointment is made. Mr. Charles Mackie, London representative of the National Dairy Association of New Zealand, arrived by the lonic last week at Wellington. He w>ill attend the meeting of the National Dairy Association, at Palmerston North, next week, and at a special meeting of the subscribers to the Home representation scheme will submit a report on his mission to ’the British markets.

Dr. Mason, late chief health officer, has been presented by the patients of Te Waikato Government Sanatorium at Maungtrfcawa with a handsome address in the form of a leather scroll, the work of illumination being executed by Captain Wall, N.Z.R.A-, who had been a patient at the institution. -At a farewell function at the Sanatorium, sincere regret was expressed at Dr. Mason’s departure. Another old colonist has passed away, in the person of Mrs. Mclntosh, third daughter of the late Mr. Chalmers, of the Domain. The family came to Auckland fifty years ago in the ship Kingston. After marriage, Mrs. Mclntosh went to Mangonui to live, and stayed there until ihcr husband died, two and a-half years ago, when she came to stay with her family in Auckland. She leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. The death is announced of Mr. Joslin, second officer of the China and Manila Company’s steamer Zasiro, Wire succumbed to heat apoplexy on May 10th at the Government Civil Hospital, Hongkong. Mr. Joslin was formerly well known in New Zealand as chief officer of the Uhau, Taupo and Hindus. A few years ago, while on the steamer Sainaur, he was attacked by pirates, and was the only member of the crew to escape, having feigned death. Mr. John Lumpkin, an old and wellrespected resident of Newmarket, passed away last week at the age of 77 years. The deceased, who was a native of England, eame out to the colonies about 40 years ago, and after a sojourn at Ballarat (Victoria), at the time of the gold rush came over to New Zealand, where he was engaged in gold-mining in Otago and the West Coast. Mr. Lumpkin was for many year s a member of the Newmarket Borough Counci 1 , and the Parnell Licensing Bench, being, indeed, a member of the latter at the time of his death. He leaves a wife, and a son by a former marriage.

Mr and Mrs Seth Smith and Miss Seth-Smith, Dr. H. Bartlett (Auckland), Mr F. Bradley (Charteris Bay), ami Mr R. E. Hall (Port Lovy) left for London by the Rimutaka last week. Captain W. R. Russell, of the Northamptonshire Regiment, is at present on a visit to Wellington. Advices from Enjrtnd state that the Rev. William Earec, formerly vicar of Bt. Matthew’s, Masterton, is at present confined in a specialist’s hospital in Bristol, undergoing treatment for his eyes. It is stated that his affliction is so serious

that he has completely lost the sight of hie right eye, while fears are entertained that ttie sight in the left eye may also be seriously impaired, although the hope is expressed that skilful treatment may avert total blindness.

The employees of the Wellington Harbour Board have presented to Mr Richard Baumgart a piece of plate and a purse of sovereigns. He has been in indifferent health of late, and has severed his connection with the Board. Mr Baumgart had 26 years’ service, and was labour foreman for many years. Dr. J. Malcolm Mason, who was until lately president of the Civil Service Club, was presented by the members with a framed photograph of the officers as a mark of esteem. The presentation was made by Mr J. W. Kinniburgh, chairman of the committee. — Mr R. C. Hocking, a mueh-travJned Londoner, and a member of the British Esperantists’ Association, has taken up his residence in Wellington. It may come as a surprise to learn how deep the roots of the new language have struck in England and on the Continent. At a recent conference of Esperantists there were enough Freemasons present to work a lodge (third degree) in the language. It has been included in the Oxford local senior examinations for 1909, and is taught in the high schools of Germany. There died recently at Stithians, Cornwall, at the age of 92, Mr Benjamin Trewin. He left a family of three daughters and one son—Mr James Trewin, of Fcilding, New Zealand. Mr J. B. Trewin, Mayor of Feilding, is a grandson of tire deceased gentleman. Mr C. W. Palmer has received advice that the Navy League Executive in London has decided to present him with a special Navy League map of the world enclosed in an oak ease, in recognition of the work he is doing in New Zealand as secretary of the Wellington branch, and with special regard to the recent visit of Lieutenant Knox, R-N. Dr. and Mrs Harty, of Weßrngton, return to the Grand Hotel >(Auckland), 8n ‘Saturday from Rotorua. The Hon. G. Fowlds, Minister of Education, expects to be in Auckland aibout the beginning of next month. Mr and Mrs Monerieff, of Adelaide, arrived by the Tofua last week, and are staying at the ‘Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. 'Shirtcliffe, -of Wellington, arrived in Auckland on -Saturday morning by the Main Trunk train. Mr. David Ziman arrived by the through -express ‘from Wellington on Friday morning, anti will pay a visit to the goldfields within a clay or two. Mr Forbes W. Reach, of Gisborne, returned to the Dominion by the Tofua from the Mauds last week and took up his quarters at the Central Hotel. Mr. J. D. Campbell, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland by the Tailune on Sunday, and is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mr. ;K- 9. Williams, 'of iGisbornh, arrived in Auckland by the Main Trunk train on ‘Sunday, and took up his quarters at the Grand Hotel.

A Napier Press Association message reports the death Of Mr. Robert Holt, sawmiller, an mid amd well-known settler, at the nge of 76. A Press Association telegram states that the Rev. D. 'G. Bates, formerly assistant to 'Captain 'Edwin, baa been formally appointed Government ologistMadame Wielaert left by the express on Sunday evening for Wellington, where she sang the saprano solos at the performance given by the Wellington Choral Society on Tuesday evening. Mrs. and Miss A. Finlay WlBsher, of London, came over from Sydney by the Mokoia on Sunday to commence a tour of New Zealand. They will spend some weeks at the Grand Hotel before proceeding south. Dr. Fullerton, late superintendent of the Northern Wairoa Hospital, has left for Te Kuiti (says our Dargavillc correspondent). In the meantime, and until a new appointment is made, Dr. Marehesini is acting as superintendent. Mrs. A. B. Hertlman, wife of Mr. A. IL. Herdman, M.P., and Mrs. H. K. Bethune, both of Wellington, arrived in Auckland on Sunday by the ’Main Trunk train, and piit up at the Grand Hotel. They leave to-morrow by the Tofua* for the Islands. A pleasing ceremony took place at Ross and Glcndining’s (Dtd.) on Friday afternoon, the occasion being a presentation to Mr. Arthur Slater, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Um presentation took the form of a handsome sideboard.

Mr. George P. Smith, the Auckland nianajjn of the Provident Life Assurance Co. of New Zealand, was tendered a farewell dinner and social on Saturday prior to his departure fvr Melbourne, where he is taking up the position of manager for Victoria. The whole of the staff, including superintendents from country districts, were present. After the usual toasts had been honoured, Mr. Smith was presented with a handsome pocket-book and purse of sovereigns, the Recipient responding in a feeling manner. Mr. W. A. Wilkinson presided over the gathering. Mr Henry G. Clarke, a very old and esteemed resident of Christchurch, left on Wednesday last, to take up his residence in Auckland.

Mr J. Rowe (Mayor of Onehunga) is recovering from his recent indisposition. The Hon. Seymour Thorne George, M.L.C., returned to town from Wellington by Thursday morning’s train. A Press * Association cablegram from Norfolk Island announces the death of Mr. Nobbs, president of the Executive ‘Council -of the -island. The Rev. A. H. Fowles :(Presbyterian Minister of Wales) arrived 'by the lenie at Wellington to take up his dnties in the Auckland district. Mr and Mrs H. H. Harris, of Maflhorough, arrived at the Grand Hotel last week, having come North by the Main Trunk train from Wellington. The Rev. A. H. Fowles, who arrived at Wellington by -the lonic from England, is a Briraative Methodist minister, and will be stationed at Wellington South. ■Mr Geo. Russell, secretary and manager of the Masonic Institute and Club, has resigned that office in order to go into business in Wellington on his own account. Mr T. Arthur., traffic superintendent of the Railway Department, retires on June 30. His term of service with the Department is one of the longest among the officers still on the active list. Professor T)r. Manes, lecturer on the science of insurance in the University Of Commerce, Berlin, arrived in Auckland •from Samoa last week, on a tour of New Zealand. Mr. E. C. Gold Smith (the newly-ap-pointed Commissioner of Crown Landis ■for Auckland) left Christchurch last, week for the North, to take over his new duties. It is understood that during the next few weeks an independent political .gathering will be held in Auckland to mark the past services of Mr. W. F. Massey, both as regards the interests of Opposition and country generally. .The death occurred at Wellington last week of Mrs. Cowan (wife of Mr. James Cowan, of the Tourist Department, and well known in journalistic circles in Auckland). Mrs. Cowan, who was a daughter of Mr. E. O. Nicholas (of Niue Idland), lived in Auckland for many years, and was well known and highly respected in this city. The deceased had been in ill-health for many months.

At tire 'Government Buildings, Wellington, last week, Mr. A. ff. Willis, secretary to the 'Cabinet and Clerk Of the Executive Council, Was -presented by 'the private secretaries to Ministers with a 400-day Clock and also with a sllver-iHOiirtted hand-mirror for Mi's Willis, as a mar k of the esteem in WhiCh lie lias been held throughout a •long period of years.

Mr. and Mrs. John Allen and Miss Allen (of “The Cliffs,” Waingaro) have ■come reside -in Auckland, and are now living -at Cheltortham Beach. Mr. Allen, who has been a pioneer three times —-at 'Mt. Albert, Tukftkolie, and Waingaro—thas done a great deal to adVance agriculture and pastoral Interests in this -part of the Dominion, and in Waingaro in particular his name has been foremost in connection with the remarkable progress this district has made. Mr. Allen has left his son (Mr. Leonard Allen) in charge of “The Cliffs.” The Rev. W. D. Watkin. of Auckland, left by the Mokoia for Sydney on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Richmond (of Dunedin) were passengers for Sydney by the Mokoia on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hitlop (of Wellington) left for Australia by the Sydney boat on Monday. Dr, Mtßoath Dawson, M. 8., C.M., has been appointed chief medical and health officer for the Cook Islands. Mr. G. Shirtcliffe, of the Wellington City Corneil, and Mrs. Shirteliffe, are spending a three weeks’ holiday trip to the Auckland district. A Press Association telegram from •Dunedin records the death of Mr. John

11. Morrison, aged 66. for many years manager of the Mosgiel Woollen Co. Mr. Robert James Gibson was admitted to practice »e a solicitor of the Supreme ‘Court by Mr. Justice Edwards last week, on the motion of Mr. F. K. Bautne, K.C.

The Rev. Fred. Spurr, who lias been appointed to the charge of the Collinsstreet Baptist Church, Melbourne, is a cousin of the late Melb. B. Spurr, the clever monologue entertainer.

Mr. W. T. Wood, ex-M.P. tor Palmerston North, was entertained by* his supporters last week and presented with a gold medal and cheque for £270, Mr. Wood said he would again contest the Palmerston seat at the next general election.—Press Association.

The appointment of Major T. W. McDonald, N.Z.M., as chief officer commanding the New Zealand School Cadet Corps is gazetted as from June 1. It is understood that Major McDonald will relinquish bis duties as Assistant AdjutantGeneral at Wellington almost immediately. He will be succeeded by Lieutenant R. -O. Chesney, R.N.Z.A.

The Hon. Geo. Fowlds left Wellington for Dunedin on Munday, having accepted the invitation of the Knox College Council bo officiate at the opening ■ceremonies of the residential college, which is to -be open to all faculties and denominations. A munificent donation of Xlo,ooff- hits already been premised by one citizen of Dunedin in aid .of the new institution, and another prominent -member of the Presbyterian Church has given assistance to the extent of £9OOO. Mr. Fowlds is to visit Auckland in about a fortnight hence. LONDON, May 14. After an absence of over two months’ duration, King Edward returned to -his capital on Saturday evening. Seeing that His Majesty spent the early spring abroad at tire imperious behest of his ■physicians, it is satisfactory to have the official assurance that he has returned Home in excellent health. Certainly the King’s looks when he stepped out of his special train at Victoria on Saturday were confirmation of the official report as to his -health. He looked bronzed and well, and was apparently in the best of spirits as he chatted with the Prince of Wales, the Premier, ami other members of the small but distinguished party pre■sent to receive him on the platform. Outside the station and along the short route to Buckingham Palace the King met with a vociferously hearty welcome home from a huge crowd of people, most of whom had been waiting for a couple of hours in order to catch a glimpse of their Sovereign. The High Oomniissionei' was the guest -of the Imperial 'Colonial Club at their house-dinner on Friday evening -last, and Eir Westby Percival, cx-Agent General for New Zealand, presided. Amongst those present were Lord Ranfurly, Lord Rosmead, Admiral Fremantle, Dr. W. E. Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., Mr. Lincoln Tangye, and ’Mr. Louis PKwazyn. The chairmsm, in proposing the toast of "The Guest, of the-Evsniug,” ooJßfled with that-of New Zealand, said that tire'Kmpire movement was one >of paramount importance. He thought it true to say that New Zealand was the pct of the Imperial family, the Benjamin of the flock. But it was always to the -fore, and had lately given an example of its •readiness to staml by tire Old Country. Mr. Hall-Jones, in .replying, said he ob•served a change in the opinion of people ■in this country with regard to the colonies. Sinee the ivveats of 1.899 ami 1900 it was recognised that the Empire was a united one. There was nothing in New Zealand’s recent offer of assistance which touched the fringe of airy political questions in this country. As for the Imperial Colonial Club, its object was a most deserving one, ami he commended its work in bringing the various peoples of the vast British community as closely as possible together in the great metropolis of the world. Mr. Henniker Heaton also spoke, and stated thait he had in his possession particulars of an invention by which 60,000 words could be transmitted in an hour to different parts of the Empire at a cost of a shilling for twelve words, lie hoped that this system might be established throughout the Empire. Mr Henry Peok, of Auckland, is visiting England on business and pleasure, and after a few weeks in London will visit Hanley, Manchester, I.iverpool and the Isle of Man, and make a short tour on the Contiuont. He leaves on his return home in August. Mr Peck is accourpanied by Mr D. F. Whitaker, also oi Auckland, who is on a pleasure trip.