PERSONAL NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 2, 14 July 1909, Page 7

PERSONAL NOTES.

The New Secretary to Cabinet. Mr J. F. Andrews was educated at the Church of England Grammar School, Auckland, having received a scholarship from the late Bishop of Lichfield (Bishop Selwyn), He entered the Customs Service in 1865 and served six years, then took up his residence in the Sandwich Islands. After remaining there for some time, he went to Australia, thence to the goldfields on the West Coast, where he first became acquainted with the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon. He then joined the Telegraph Department in Dunedin and served nine years in the Telegraph Service. In 1889 he was appointed to

the Public Works Department, and for a time acted as Private Secretary to the Earl of Onslow. He went on the trip with Lord Onslow and the late Mr Seddon right through South Westland and over the Haast Pass into Otago. On returning he joined the staff of the late Mr John Ballance and remained with him until his death. He was then appointed private secretary to the late Rt. Hon. R. J- Seddon, and was with him when he died on board the Oswestry Grange, having served as his private secretary for a period of 13 years. Hd accompanied Mr Seddon to Australia during the Commonwealth celebrations and also to the South Sea Islands. On Sir Joseph Ward taking office, he retained Mr Andrews in the same capacity, and on the retirement of Mr A. J. Willis, he was appointed to his present position. Mr Andrews has had a varied experience in the public service of the Dominion, having served in many departments.

Presentation to Mr. A. R. Spence. A pleasing function was held in the Chamber of Comence last week, the occasion being a presentation to Mr. H. R. Spence, Acting-Collector of Customs at Auckland, on his departure to Invercargill to take up the position of Collector in the Southern city. The gathering was a very large and representative one, between forty and fifty gentlemen, mostly well known in local business and commercial circles, being present. Mr T. Finlayson presided. In making the presentation, the Chairman remarked that he voiced the opinion of the gathering in stating that they experienced a touch both of regret at Mr Spence’s departure, and pleasure at his well-deserved promotion. They desired to express their high opinion of Mr Spence’s ability and unfailing courtesy. Those who had come into contact with Mr Spence could well understand the ability with which he had carried out his official duties, and the manner in which he had avoided as far as possible any semblance of being hide-bound by “red-tape.” The esteem and good feeling he had engendered in the minds of the business men of Auckland should be an incentive to other young men to follow his example and to do their duty, not only in the Government, but in all other professions. He would ask Mr Spence to accept, on behalf of his well-wishers, an illuminated address, and, for Mrs Spence, a silver tea and coffee service and salver, and in conclusion, to wish him all health and prosperity for the future. Mr Spence, who was very warmly received, thanked those present heartily for the address and gifts, and expressed great regret at leaving. He could bear testimony to the great assistance rendered him by Custom-house agents and by the commercial community. It was necessary, of course, that the Customs Department, as with other Departments, should be bound by strict rules and regulations. He could also bear testimony to the integrity and straightforwardness of the commercial and business communities of Auckland, and although some perhaps strayed from the path, the proportion was a very small one. After Messrs Ridings (the new Collector) and C. H. S. McKinney had added their testimony to Mr Spence’s popularity, the gathering closed with hearty cheers for Mr Spence.

Secretary to the Wellington Hospital Trustees.

Mr. J. Coyle, J.P., Clerk to the Pohangina County Council, has been appointed secretary to the Wellington Hospital .-Trustees. Mr. Coyle succeeds Mr. G. E. Burton, who is retiring on account of illhealth. Prior to being appointed at Pohangina, Mr. Coyle was for fifteen years in the Accountants’ Branch of the General Post Office, Wellington, and he has been County Clerk at Pohangina for the past three years. Mr. Coyle is a son of the late Mr. John Coyle, a wellknown Rangitikei resident.

The Rev. W. G. Ivens, and Mrs. Ivens, late of the Solomon Islands, arrived at Wellington by the Ulimaroa from Sydney. The Rev. Mr. Ivens has been stationed at the mission settlement at Ulawa since its inception. After fourteen years’ mission work he has come to New Zealand for a change, and while hero will lecture for the Melanesian Mission. Messrs. G. H. Bennett and F. Purnell have been returned unopposed for the Southern and Central divisions of the Wanganui Education Board.

Mrs. Seddon who had been a guest at the Grand Hotel for the past week, left on her return to Wellington by the Main Trunk on Wednesday last.

Mr and Mrs C. J. Henderson of Melbourne arrived at the Grand Hotel last week from Wellington, being passengers by Wednesday’s train from Taumarunui. The Rev. J. W. Burton, superintendent, of Indian Missions in Fiji, who recently returned from India, left Auckland by the Navau last week for Fiji, after a visit to New Zealand. Mr Geo. Jameson, of Christchurch, arrived in town by the Main Trunk train, putting up at the Grand Hotel. He left on Wednesday by the Navua, for Vancouver, en route to England. The Rev. W. Hooper, D.D., of Milssoorie, India, and Canon of Lucknow, is re-visiting Cambridge after nine years’ absence. Both Canon and Mrs Hooper are old servants of the C.M.S. in India.

Arrivals at the Grand Hotel on Wednesday by the Main Trunk express from the South, included Mr C. N. Baeyertz (Wellington), Mr T. H. McAlpine (Hawera) and Mr C. E. Weir (Christchurch). Mr G. Roger, of London, and Mr W. D. Van Lieu, of Chicago, both of whom have been staying at the Grand Hotel, left Auckland on Wednesday for their respective homes, travelling by the Navua to Fiji, and thence to America. At a meeting of the Christchurch Presbytery last week, the Rev. W. Presbytery yesterday, the Rev. W< Spence, of Lincoln, intimated his acceptance of a call from West Taieri, and it was decided that his pastorate at Lincoln should terminate as from July 31. Mr W. D. Snowball, Inspector of Abattoirs and Government Veterinarian at Dunedin, who has been staying at the Central Hotel, left last week by Navua, en route for London. Mr Snowball intends touring Europe with a view to inquiring into methods in use there in connection with abattoir work.

Captain W. J. Newton having returned from holiday leave, took command of the Manuka at Wellington on Wednesday, relieving Captain Livingstone, who went to Dunedin for orders. Mr W. J. Eyre, late second officer of the Manuka, has joined the R.M.S. Minima in a similar capacity, and Mr E A. Horne joined the Manuka as second officer. The Hon. T. MacKenzie left Hamilton for Wellington by the midnight express on Thursday.

Mr John Hall, Railway Foreman ot Works at Dunedin, has been transferred to Auckland.

Dr. Valintine, Inspector-General of Hospitals, arrived in Auckland last week. Mr and Mrs A. J. Fernie, of Wellington, who have been staying at the Central Hotel, left for Rotorua on Thursday. Dr. Frengley, district health officer at Wellington, arrived in Auckland by the Main Trunk train last week.

Mr W. Clement Cargill, of Patca, arrived by the Main Trunk express last week and will spend a few days at the Central. Mr and Mrs Jamieson, of Christchurch, arrived at the Grand Hotel on Friday morning, being passengers by the train from Wellington. Mr C. E. Major, ex-M.P. for Hawera, arrived in town on Friday b ythe Main Trunk express, and took up his quarters at the Grand Hotel.

Mr F. G. Matthews, assistant private secretary to Sir Joseph Ward, who accompanied the Prime Minister as far as Sydney, returned to Wellington on Tuesday.

Mr D. Mclnness has been presented with a handsome writing table from the teachers, and an overmantle from the pupils of the Mt. Eden School, on the occasion of his leaving to teach at Remuera.

Mr J. M. Batham, who is retiring from the position of Registrar-General of Land and Deeds, was the recipient of a presentation from the staffs of the Land Transfer Department throughout New Zealand. Brother Kershaw, corresponding secretary to the Wellington district of Oddfellows, on retiring from that position, was last week, at a large and representative meeting of Oddfellows, presented with an illuminated address and gold watch, in appreciation of his services to the Order.

Mr. Thomas Orr Hay, news of whose death at Gothenburg, Sweden, on June! 28 has been received in Christchurch, was born at the Hutt, Wellington, in 1842. He was brought to Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula, in 1843, by his father, the late Mr. Ebeneacr Hay, where he lived till 1908, when he went on aa

extended European tour. His father had established himself as a settler at Pigeon Bay prior to the arrival of the first four ships.

Ex-members of the Seventh New Zealand Regiment will Isays the “New Zealand Tunes”) give a “social” to Captains Grant and Whyte on the 15th inst. These officers formerly belonged to the Seventh Contingent, and are two of the four selected by the Council of Defence for training in Britain. Together with Captains Robinson and Barton, they will leave New Zealand on the 16th inst. Captain R. S'. Matthews, of Wanganui, wilt be attached, and will go Home with them. He will undergo training for a year in England at his own expense, under a general order providing the necessary permit for officers who desire to do so.

Mr. W. P. James, S.M., whose recent ii’ness has necessitated his temporary retirement from the Bench, is 56 years of age. He has four years’ furtlier service still to run before he will be eligible to retire on pension allowance. With reference to the foregoing, a “Dominion” correspondent writes: "It is not generally known that Mr. James was one of the originators of Rugby football in Wellington.” Mr. T. Arthur, Traffic Superintendent of the North Island, who is retiring from the Railway Department after forty-four years’ service, is to be presented by his colleagues with a mark of esteem in the shape of an oak tray and a silver tea service.

Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, of the Home of Compassion, Island Bay, Wellington—“the Grand Old Woman of Wellington”—has just attained her seventyfourth birthday. She is still eager in well-doing, and is still a well-loved and noticeable figure in our city (remarks the “Post”). Major T. W. McDonald, inspector of cadet forces, has resigned his position as a member of the Wellington Education Board, owing to his new duties occupying the whole of his time. Mr G- H. Moore, one of the oldest commercial travellers in New Zealand, died at his residence, Heaton-terraee, Brooklyn, on July 4th. The cause of death was pleurisy, the result of a severe cold caught some nine weeks ago. Deceased, who was the son of an old pioneer, Capt. F. G. Moore, commenced business as an insurance agent, and also put in some time on the- Kimberley diggings. Returning to New Zealand, he entered the service of Messrs W. Wiggins and Co. as a traveller, and remained in the firm for nine years. He next joined the service of Messrs Wiseman and Co., Auckland, and subsequently went into business with Mr P. R. Russell as wholesale saddlers. He leaves a widow and four sons and one daughter. The deceased’s brothers are Mr W. Moore, in charge of the artifices branch of the Defence Department, and Sergt. F. Moore, in charge of the Whnngarei police district; his sister is Mrs Morris, of Wellington. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Mi' J. F. Andrews, secretary to the Executive Council.

The Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy, who is leaving Meiuiee to take up the rectorship of St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, has received presentations from parishioners and others, testifying to the esteem he has won during his sixteen years’ residence in the district.

The Rev. Mr Hobday (recently appointed to the charge of the Anglican Church at Brooklyn), who underwent an operation in a private hospital, is. reported to be making a good recovery. The gross receipts from the benefit concert at Invercargill to Miss Eri Thomson, Madame Melba’s protegee, amounted to £ 140. The committee expect to hand her over one hundred guineas. Miss Thomson leaves for Melbourne early in August, where she meetsMadame Melba and arranges her future plans.

Mr W. L. Whiteman, who died at Johannesburg on May 22nd, was a farmer in the Mangamahu district, and was well known in Wanganui. He went over to Australia in 1898, and engaged in mining till the outbreak of the South African war. In March, 1899, he joined the second Westralian contingent, and was chosen as one of five scouts and dispatch riders on General Pole-Carew’s staff. After the second Westrulians returned home, deceased joined Lord Tullibardine’s second Scottish Horse, in which body he rose to be captain. In the engagement at Warm Baths he was severely wounded, being shot through the back. At the conclusion of the war he was offered a commission in the Imperial Army, but refused, and he was

appointed manager of the Government stud farm catted “Repatriation.” After filling this position for some time he took up an appointment in the Witwatersrand Deep mine, where he was employed at. the time of his death, which was the result of an accident-

Mr and Mrs S. Taplin, of Palmerston North, have received word that Mr Burton Taplin, one of five sons who went to the Boer war, has been, appointed by the Colonial Office a Resident Commissioner in Northern Nigeria, where he wilt be Magistrate and administrator of a district containing 20,000 natives and some Europeans. Before taking up his new duties he has been visiting London, where he is being treated with distinction, and where he was presented to the King at a levee, the Hon. Marcus Mill Trevor acting as sponsor. Mr Burton Taplin was a lieutenant in the. Eighth Contingent, and afterwards superintendent of the Simmer and Jack mine. He is a fluent Chinese linguist. It is understood that the Rev A h Tt e ’, M A ’ BSc ” BD > of Havelock North, has. been nominated for the vacant 1 resbyterian theological professorship in Dunedin.

Colonel A. Hume, who for 29 year* has controlled the Prisons Department, and has now retired on superannuation, was the recipient of a purse of sovereigns from the officers of the department. The presentation was made by the Hon. Dr. Findlay (Attorney-General and Minister for Justice)., who referred in appreciative terms to the long service of the recipient. He was formerly Commissioner of Police and also in charge of prisons, and the duties were separated, not because of want of efficiency, but because it was. seen that the two departments were too important to be conducted by one man Colonel Hume had carried out his duties most conscientiously, and it was hoped he would enjoy a happy retirement. It is understood that the officials in the Treasury Department have decided to entertain Colonel Collins, Secretary to the Treasury. The function is intended to mark their sense of gratification at the Imperial honour recently conferred on Colonel Collins,

Miss Wearne, M.A., who was on the teaching staff of the Methodist Ladies’ College, Burwood, New South Wales, for 22 years, and for the last nine was headmistress, has retired on account of inheal th at the elose of the half-year. The vacancy caused by her retirement has been filled by the appointment of Miss Hetherington. M.A. The latter lady is a graduate of the University of New Zealand, and of Girton College, Cambridge. After completing her studies at Girton she remained in England several years in order to gain a practical knowledge of educational work in English secondary schools. She also spent some time on the Continent, studying educational methods there.

The Colonial Auxiliary Forces’ medal for long and efficient service (20 years), and the medal for 16 years’ long and efficient volunteer service, earned by the late Lieutenant W. C. Fountain, of the Wellington Cycle Corps, have been forwarded by the Defence Department to Mrs Fountain.

Referring to the birthday honours, the “Otago Daily Times” says:—“No judge in New Zealand has received titular distinction since 1881', yet. in Mr Justice Williams the Supreme Court of the Dominion possesses the doyen of the judiciary of all the Australasian colonies. Sir Samuel Way. of South Australia, the senior judge in the Commonwealth, was appointed in the year after that in which Mr Justice Williams was raised to the Bench in New Zealand, but while the distinguished services of Mi* Justice Williams have been overlooked year after; year by the political executive which sub inits, to the Home authorities the names of colonial residents who are deserving of recognition, Sir Samuel Way received the honour of a baronetcy ten years ago. Moreover, there is no Australian judge/ with, a period of service at all approaching that of Mr Justice Williams, who has not had titular distinction conferred upon, him. In the circumstances, the repeated omission of the name of Mr Justice Williams from the list of honours that are conferred by the Sovereign is exciting, unkind suggestions, which we should like to be able to describe as uncharitable.”

A memorial photograph of the lato 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-Pre-mier) at the Missions to Seamen Institute at Wellington recently.

Mrs Robert Brough, the actress, was quietly married on July 6 to Mr. Bell, an electrician.

Dr. Harry Tresidder, of Onehunga, has quite recovered from bls recent accident. Captain Brown, of London, who has been staying at the Star Hotel, left Auckland by the Navu* last week on his return home.

Mr. R. Lawsen, M.A., principal el the Warrnanibool College, Victoria, accompanied by bis wife, left by the Mokoia for Sydney last week. Capt. MeArthur, of Wellington, is at present in Auckland, and is putting up at Cargen. The many friends of Mr. W. H. Hales, formerly engmeer-kr-ehief at the Public Works Department, will be sorry to hear that he is in a very low condition. He has been unwell for about a month, but has only been confined to bed for about a week.

Mr. John Balmer, of Wellington, arrived in town by the M-onowai from the South on Thursday, putting up at the Grand Hotel.

Dr. Pomare, Native Health Officer, arrived in town from Taumarunui by the express last week, and took up his quarters at the Grand Hotel. Mr. G. A. Hurdwood, of Hamilton, is about to pay a visit to the Old Coun. try, and left Auckland on Monday for Sydney, where he catches the Moldavia. A London Press Association cablegram announces the marriage of Miss Madeline MeEacharn, daughter of Sir Malcolm Eacharn, ex-mayor of Melbourne, to Mr. W. M. Thompson, M.P. A report from West Australia states that Miss Rose Musgrove, formerly of the Royal Comic Opera Company, was married in Perth a week ago to Mr. Douglas Garrick, a Ceylon planter. Mr. John Newton, of Wellington, left for the Islands by the Manapouri on Wednesday, accompanied by Mrs. Boyd, one of his. daughters. Their intention is to remain in the South Seos for a month, and return via Auckland.

The Hon. J. Carroll, Acting-Prime Minister, on Thursday, received a eable message from Sir Joseph Ward, stating that he and his party arrived at Colombo all well. They were met on arrival by representatives of the Governor, and will be his guests during their stay ef two days in Colombo. Mr. C. Andrews, Director of Technical Education in Western Australia, who is visiting New Zealand to inquire into tho system on, which institutions of that class are conducted in the Dominion, arrived in Auckland on Friday by the Main Trunk express from the south. He is staying at the Central Hotel. Commander J. F. Ruthven, late of the O.R.M.S. Orontes ansi other vessels of the company’s fleet, has been appointed to. the new steamer Orsova, which left London on June 25 on her maiden voyage to Australia ; and Commander F. S. Symons, late of the Omrah and other vessels identified with the mail services is to have charge of the second vessel (the Otway), which will, be dispatched on her maiden voyage on July 9. The names of commanders to be appointed to the other new vessels have not transpired. A pleasing function took place on Wednesday evening at the Panmure Hall, the occasion being a farewell tendered by the residents tq Mr. W. F. Bell (licensee of the Panmure Hotel) and family. A handsome illuminated address was presented to Mr. Bell, expressing the approval of the residents of the surrounding districts at the manner in which the hotel bad been conducted, and regretting the departure of the family from the district. Mrs. Bell and tho Misses Bell were also the recipients of handsome presents. The presentations were made by Mr. May, the local schoolmaster, and replied to by Mr. W. F. Bell.

Last week Mr. William McKee, chief clerk of the Cambridge Post Office, who is leaving for Whakatane to take up the position of postmaster, was presented by his friends with a handsome gold albert chain, with medal and sovereign case attached, as a mark of the esteem in which hie is held by the friends he has made during his sojourn of ten years in bhe town (-says our correspondent). The presentation was made at a smoke concert held' at the Masonic Hotel, when friends from all over the district, and even from as far as Rotorua, were present. Mr. J. Lundon occupied the chair, and bore testimony to the regard in which Mr. MeKee was held. Mr. McKee suitably acknowledged the gift, and- expressed regret at leaving his friends- in Cambridge. Mr. H. Yeates, of Toowoomba, Queensland, is visiting Auckland.

Mr. G. Pounell, of Wanganui, is a* present, oe a visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. R. Allan, of Singapore, are at pieseat oa a visit to Auckland, where they spend a few weeks. Mr. C. W. Norun, of Melbourne, and Mr. S. Cahn, ef New York, are at present visiting the Thermal Springs District. Mr. J. A. Payne has been elected secretary ef the Auckland Licensed Victuallers’ Association, in succession to Mr. G. Foster, who is now in Palmerston North.

Mr. R. Kleeman, a South Australian student at Cambridge, has been awarded the Royal Society’s McKinnon Studentship of the value of £ 150 per annum. There were 55 competitors. Mrs. and Miss Inman Willsher, of London. who have been spending a visit at the Grand Hotel, left by the express last Friday for Napier, on a visit to relatives.

Mr. Horace Grocott, of Dunedin, who is a. brother of Mr. H. D. Grocott, of the Prime Minister’s secretarial staff, leaves New Zealand by the lonic on the 15th inst for missionary work among the Incas of Bolivia, South America. The Hon. E. Mitehelson has been elected president, and Mr. H. T. Gorrie vicepresident, of the Auckland Racing Club. For the committee vacancies eight nominations have been received, viz., Messrs. N. A. Nathan, Davies, Duder, Price, Somers, Gordon, Dunnett, and Ross. •At. an entertainment in the Drill Hall, Onehunga, for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of new uniforms for the local band, Mr. Rowe, the bandmaster, was the recipient of a sitver mounted baton, suitably inscribed, from the members.

Our Dargaville correspondent writes:! “ I have to record the death of Mr. Chas. Clark, senior, of Whakahara, which occurred on Friday. Deceased was in hid 96th year, and he settled at Tangiteruria forty years ago. The remains are being conveyed io Auckland fox interment.” The staff ef the Customs Department assembled in the Long Room on Friday, evening to. bid farewell to Mr. H. R. Spence, who has been acting-collector at thia port for some time past. Mr. Spence was presented with a travelling-mg as a token of esteem. Mr. Spence left for the South by Friday night’s express, ac-cempa-nfed by Mrs. and Miss Science. A pleasing function took place at Kaikohe on Monday evening last, when Judge Gilfedder, on behalf of the officers of the Native Land Court, presented Mrs. L. Dickes on, of the Kaikohe Hotel, with a walnut tray, silver-mounted and inscribed, in token of their appreciation of the kindness of the hostess, and her solicitude for the comfort and welfare of her guests.

Mr. J. A. Hunt, of the Wellington railway engineer’s office, who has been transferred, to Auckland, has been presented by the employees of the Welling-ton-Hutt duplication works with a handsome gold albert chain and locket suitably engraved, and also a gold brooch for Mrs. Hunt, as a mark of esteem. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt arrived in Auckland on Tuesday. The friends of the Rev. Jas. Wilson, of the Auckland Methodist Mission, will be pleased to. learn that bis health is much improved by his visit South. He returned by the Wellington express on Sunday, and took up his work immediately. During his seven weeks’ absence from this eity. Mr. Wilson has visited Te Anoka, Wellington, and Christchurch. |

The death occurred at Whangarei on Thursday of Mr. Alexander Hansen, shoemaker, of Bank-street, Whangarei, at the ripe age of 72. Born at Stockholm, Norway, Mr. Hansen had been in business in Whangarei fen thirty-five years, and was universally respected. In 1876 he was one of the founders of Freemasonry in the district, and held many high offices, being W.M. of the Star of the North Lodge, No. 1647, and E.C. no less than four times. The full Masonic service is to be performed at the funeral, which takes place at Kioreroa Cemetery oa Sunday,

The marriage of Miss Fraser;, elder daughter of Mr J, C. Erase®, of Conqmandel, and Mr. Arch, F. Steedmart, accountant fn the Bank of New Zealand, Thames, is announced to take place at the Presbyterian, Church, Coromandel, on 12th August next. Ths prospective bride and bridegroom are both well-known. and exceedingly popular, especially in tennis and musical circles, and the announce* merit will be ef great interest to friendg in all parts of the. Dominion.