PERSONAL NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 1, 7 July 1909, Page 8

PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr. D. Manson, of Christchurch, arrived at the Central Hotel last week, having come North by way of the Main Trunk line.

Mr. H. V. Hammond, of Wanganui, who has been staying at the Grand Hotel, left on Wednesday last by train for Rotorua. Mr. H. J. Greenslade, M.P., who has been staying at the Central Hotel, left for Wellington on Wednesday by tlie Main Trunk express. Mr and Mrs T. J. Thurman, of Wet lington, arrived in town by the Main Trunk express last week. A Press Association telegram from Westport reports the deaths of Mr. G. R. Lamplough and Mr. S. J. Riley, both old residents of Westport, and ex-members of local governing bodies.

Mr. C. Andrews, Director of Education in Western Australia, arrived at Wellington last week by the Manuka on a mission of inquiry regarding our education system. —Press Association. Mrs Seddon, accompanied by Mrs Morice, of Greymouth, arrived in Auckland from Wellington by the Main Trunk express last week, Mesdanies Seddon and Morice are staying at the Grand Hotel.

A pleasing function took place last week at the Newton Hotel, on the eve of its permanent closure, the patrons of the house presenting Mr Hugh Lynn, of the staff, with a gold watch guard and pendant suitably inscribed, as a mark of their appreciation of his unfailing courtesy and estimable qualities. At the drawing office, Lorne-street last week, the staff and students of the Technical College met to make a presentation to Mr J. E. Dangerfield, the Instructor of Engineering at the College, who is leasing for England on July sth. Mr George George, director, spoke of the good done by Mr Dangerfield during his four years’ service under the Education Board and the three years he had spent at the Technical College. Mr Crooks, on behalf of the students, past and present, spoke of the high esteem in which Mr Dangerfield was held. Mr George, on Behalf of the itaff and students presented Mr Dangerfield with a fine Kaiapol rug and a beautifully inlaid tray made of New Zealand woods. Mr Dangerfield replied, thanking the staff and students for the gift, and for their assistance during the time he had been at the College. Mr W. G. Meddings, who lias been Telegraph Engineer at Auckland for the past nine years, and who is retiring from the service, was last week presented with a purse or sovereigns by the officers of the Post and Telegraph Department in the Auckland district- Mr Macandrew, on behalf of the officers concerned, expressed sincere regret at losing so courteous and considerate a chief, and one whose ability was unquestioned; and also wished Mr Meddings in private life many years’ continuation of the success and respect that he had gained in his official career. Mr Wyatt, acting officer in charge, voiced the regret of the executive officers in losing '.he assistance of so experienced an fjgineer, and one whose name was practically identified with the engineering branch from its beginning. Mr Sleddings, in returning thanks, said he had joined the service in 1867, and after so many years it was hard to part with the friends and the work he liked so well. It was pleasing to know he had earned the officers’ goodwill, and he could assure them of his constant interest and best wishes for the future.

Bishop Williams, on June 30th, relinquished the charge of the Anglican diocese of Waiapu, of which he was made archdeacon in 1862 and bishop in 1894. Bishop Williams is in his eightieth year, and had the honour of being baptised with the first Maori infants received into the Church of England at the Bay of Islands in 1829. He received his education at Oxford University, being ordained deaeon by Bishop Bloomfield, in London, in the year 1853. He then left for New Zealand to labour amongst the natives in the Poverty Bay district, and was ordained priest by Bishop Selwyn ! n 1856. He was made archdeacon of Waiapu in 1860, but on the outbreak of the Hauhau troubles in 1865 his work in Poverty Bay was interrupted, although he continued to periodically visit that district until 1876, when he returned to Gisborne and resided there till his elevation to the Bishopric of Waiapu. In January, 1895, he was consecrated bishop, having been previously elected by the Synod to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bishop Stuart, who

•eft New Zealaad to take up missionary work in Persia. During the whole of his church life Bishop Williams has been Mosely associated with the native race, and the training college for native clergy at Gisborne has grown from the classes originated by him during his term as archdeacon.

Mr C. J. Sanderson, M.R.C.V.S., who has been in charge of the veterinary division in the Auckland district, for some five months, has resigned from the Agricultural Deportment. The Governor’s private secretary has received intimation that the first Imperial Service Medal to come to New Zealand has been awarded to Mr. Walter Christie, for 40 years in the Defence Department. Christie fought in the Maori Wars, and was in command at the Chathams when Te Kooti was there. He is at present at Home, and with Mr. Tingey was deputed to present Lord Roberts with the gold medal of the Veterans’ Association, of which he is patron. Mr J. P. Campbell, of Wellington, who for the last sixteen years has been well known as a senior member of the Bar, and as a member of the legal firm of Travers, Campbell and Peacock, has now decided to go to Auckland, there to take up his permanent residence, says the “New Zealand Times.” Last week, a large gathering of his many friends took place at the Empire Hotel, all the leading legal firms in this eity being represented. Mr A. L. Herdman, M.P., president of the Wellington Law Society, was in the chair. In proposing Mr Campbell’s health, he referred to that gentleman’s many high qualities as a lawyer, as a citizen, and as a worthy personal friend. The toast, which was supported by the Hon. Dr. Findlay (Attorney-General) and Mr A. Grey (who is one of Mr Campbell’s oldest professional and personal friends in this city), was very heartily honouredMr Campbell has done work of a valuable character for the Wellington Law Society, of which he was at one time president, and is still a member of its council.

Mr J. 11. Sheath, ehief postmaster at Napier, who has now finally retired from the Government service at his own request, on pension, was last week presented by the staff of the Napier Post Office with a shield, containing photographs of all its members.

Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Marvin, of Wellington, arrived at the Grand Hotel last week being passengers by the North express.

A Press Association telegram from Masterton states that, although the condition of Mr James, S.M., has improved, he will be unable to resume his magisterial duties for fully a month. Mr. Paul Rothe, a German visitor from Frankfort-on-Main, is at present on a tour of New Zealand, and arrived in town last week from Welington. He is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mr W. S. Furby, M.1.E.E., late telegraph engineer at Wellington, has assumed a similar position in Auckland, in succession to Mr W- G. Meddings, retired. Mr and Mrs Furby are staying at “Stonehursi.”

Mr E. Gerard, Official Assignee at Auckland, who has been on extended leave owing to ill-health, has returned from Rotorua, and resumed his official duties last week. Mr. Gerard is much benefited by his holiday.

Mr. and Miss Ferguson, of Tauranga, arrived in town by the express on Saturday evening.

Mr. E. W. B. Hornattrook, Wellington, arrived in town by the Main Trunk express on Friday, and took up his quarters at the Grand Hotel. Mr. W. R. C. Walker, headmaster of the Cambridge School, accompanied by Mrs. Walker, arrived in town on Thursday, and put up at the Central Hotel. Mr. E. Clifton, Director of Experimental farms, accompanied by Mrs. Clifton, arrived in Auckland last week.

The Hon. T. MaeKenzie, Minister for Agriculture, accompanied by his private secretary, Mr. Johnson, arrived in Auekand from Wellington by the express on Saturday morning. Lady Plunket arrived in town from Palmerston North on Saturday morning. Owing to her Auckland engagements, her Excellency will be unable to deliver an address to women at Hamilton during the Waikato winter show. Captain R. Browne (master of the ship Leicester Castle, which recently put into Auckland in distress) has received a cable from the owners, authorising him to proceed to England for instructions. He left by the Navue on Wednesday, en route for Vancouver and England.

The Minister for Education (the Hon. George Fewlds) left Wellington for Auckland on Saturday morning, and will be absent tor about tew days. He is io unveil the Seddon Memorial at Onehunga on the 7th insL, and win visit Hamilton and Cambridge on the Sth and 9th in connection with High School and Technical School masters.—Own Correspondent. Mr. Walter Christie, who has been granted the Imperial Service Medal, is well known in Wellington. For forty years he has been foreman of the defence stores in Buckle-street, and for thirty years he has been sergeant-major of the “D” Battery, in which he still holds an honorary position. He fought in the Maori war in the New Zealand defence force, and was second in command at the Chathams during the time Te Kooti was banished to that island. List year Mr. Christie retired from the service on superannuation, and at the present time he is reviving memories of the Old Country. Before leaving he and Mr. Tingey, of Wellington, were deputed to wait on Lord Roberts (patron of the New Zealand Veterans’ Association), and present him with the gold medal of the association. Mr Van Lien, of Chicago, who has been visiting Rotorua, returned to the Grand Hotel on Saturday evening by the express

Mr A. R. Wallis, of Dunedin, arrived at the Grand Hotel on Saturday, having come up overland by the Main Trunk train.

Mr. W. MeKee, who has been senior clerk at the Cambridge Post and Telegraph Office for the past ten years, has been appointed postmaster at Whakatane.

Mr Grimwood, chief clerk of the Union S.S. Co.’s Auckland branch, returned by the Hauroto on Saturday after a visit to Cook Islands. He was accompanied by Mrs Grimwood. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Marvin, of New: York, who have been on a tour of New Zealand, arrived in Auckland by the Main Trunk express on Saturday from Wellington. They are staying at the Grand Hotel.

The Ven. Archdeacon Williams, of Gisborne, has been appointed bishop’s commissary until the election of a new bishop of Waiapu. The Waiapu Diocesan Synod will meet on Thursday, September 16, next, and the election will take place the following day. Sub-in.spector Norwood, who has been transferred from Dunedin to Wellington, was farewelled at Dunedin last week. Mr. H. Widdowson, S.M., voiced the satisfaction of the Bench at the manner in which Sub-inspector Norwood had performed his duties. Mr. and Mrs. Ivens, from the Solomon Islands, are at present on a visit to Sydney. Rev. W. G. Ivens saw the beginning of the mission settlement at Ulawa, and now, after fourteen years’ work, he is going to have a spell of lecturing in New Zealand for the Melanesian Mission.

The Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy, who is leaving St Mary’s, Meanee, to take up the rectorship of St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, has received a presentation from the parishioners and others testifying to the esteem he has won durng his 18 years’ residence in the Napier district. A memorial photograph of the late! Huria Matenga, of Cable Bay, Nelson, who saved the crew of the ship Delaware, in 1863, and earned the title of the Grace Darling of New Zealand, was unveiled by, the Hon. James Carroll, Acting-Prime Minister, at the Wellington Missions to Seamen Institute last night. Mr. A. G. Crawford, of Wellington, is at present on a visit to Rotorua. Mr. E. C. Hurrey, of Christchurch, came down from Rotorua by the express on Saturday, and took up his quarters at the Star Hotel.

Mr. Bernard Hall, of Wellington, arrived' at the Grand Hotel on Sunday, having come up by the Main Trunk train.

Mr. A. Ferguson and Miss M. I. Ferguson, of Wanganui, arrived at the Star Hotel on Sunday, having come up from the south by the express.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts, of Dunedinfi who have been staying at the Grand Motel, leave for Sydney by the Mokoia this evening. Mr. A. G. Johnson, for some years secretary of the Wellington Benevolent Institution, and a prominent figure in boating and athletic circles, died this, morning after a long illness.—-Pres*

Association. Mr. S. JF. Hunt, lot Rhode Islam! (U.6.A.), arrived from Wellington by the Main Trunk express on Sunday morning. He will stay at the Grana Hotel lor a week or so.

Messrs. E. C. G. Smith, T.

rMt, R. T. Sadd, G. H. M. McClure, •nd F. W. Flanagan are gazetted School Commissioners for the respective districts of Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, Nelson. Westland, and Canterbury, Mr. C. Andrews (Chief Inspector of Schools in West Australia), who is on a visit to New Zealand investigating the education system of this country, will visit the Taranaki and Auckland' districts this week.

Mr. Wang Chung-tsian, who is to strengthen the secretarial staff of the Chinese Consul (Mr. Yung-liang Hwang), will (says the "Dominion”) Teach New Zealand by the N.Z. Shipping Co.’s steamer Tongariro, due at Wellington about July 29. The new secretary is accompanied by his wife. The Hon. George Fowlds, Minister for Education, arrived in Auckland, via ths Main Trunk line, on Sunday morning. On Wednesday he will unveil the Seddon memorial at Onehunga. He will go to Hamilton on Thursday and to Cambridge on Friday, in connection with the establishment of technical schools at these towns, and will return to town on Saturday.

Mr and Mrs J. B. Levien have arrived in Auckland. Mr Levien has been appointed superintendent of the Industrial Branch of the A.M.P. Society, viee Mr Martin, who has recently resigned. Mrs Levien will be remembered by Aucklanders as Miss Maud Pratt, having sung ecine years ago at the Liedertafel and other concerts in this city. At the A.M.P. Society’s office on Friday afternoon a presentation of a handsome travelling-bag amt a goldmounted fountain pen was made to Mr. J. T. Martin, Superintendent of the Industrial Department, on the eve of his departure to take up an important position in the Society’s service in the Waikato district. Mr. Martin will he succeeded by Mr. N. B. Levien from the Society’s Wanganui office, who has arrived in Auckland to take up his new duties.