PERSONAL NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 4, 27 July 1910, Page 5

PERSONAL NOTES.

Reference was made at the vestry meeting of Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, last night to the resignation of the Bishop of the Diocese, and a resolution appreciative of Dr. Neligan’s work and regretting' his resignation was passed. Dr. Storey has. resigned his position as medical superintendent at the Costley Home, and at last week’s meeting of the Hospital Board, Dr. McKelvey, at present assistant medical officer at the Avondale Mental Hospital, was unanimously appointed to the position. Mr. William Hutchings, an old Wellington resident, died last week. The deeeased gentleman came to the Dominion in the early seventies, and leaves a widow and grown-up family of five daughters and two sons; the eldest, Mr. W. C. Hutchings, is accountant at the head office of the Sun Insurance Company in Auckland. Some two years ago Mr. Michael Walsh presented a handsome shield to the Auckland Education Board for competition amongst school cadets for shooting and excellence in drill. The trophy has been awarded to the Beresford-street school cadets by Major McDonald. A motion was carried at the Education Board meeting last week, congratulating the team on its success.

The Rev. C. A. and Mrs. Vaughan, who are leaving Coromandel for Waiuku,

were -fan*welled last week by a thoroughly representative gathering. The chairman (Mr. T. W. Rhodes), during the evening, presented Rev. and .Mr% Vaughan with a pur&e of sovereigns from members of the Angli.au Church and friends belonging to other denominations, wires our correspondent. Reference was made at the meeting of the Auckland Education Board, last week, to the recent death of Mr. Richard Hobbs, who was formerly a mem her of the Board, and for four years was chairman. Mr. C. J. Parr (chairman) stated that Mr. Hobbs had always taken a deep interest in education, and during the years he was associated with the Board he exercised a great and good influence on education throughout the province. A motion, expressing sympathy with the relatives of the deceased in the sad bereavement suffered, was carried. The Board was officially represented at the funeral of the late Mr. Hobbs by Messrs. Parr and Wallace, and by members of the office staff. News has been received from Mr. Lionel Lewis, son of Mr. Henry Lewis, of Auckland, that he has passed bis final professional, qualifying him for the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The Revs. J. M. Darby, E. D. Evans, and H. M. Kinloch, and lay reader, Mr. H Bell, are expected to arrive in August in connection with the Church of England Mission, in addition to the twelve missionaries whose names have already been published. The mission will begin on Friday, September 2. Brother Arthur Watts, P.C.R., Court Pride of Oneliunga, A.0.F., was last week entertained and made o presentation by the brethren of the Court. the occasion being his departure on Monday on a trip to the Old Country. Brother J. Shaldrick, P.D.C.R., and others spoke in flattering terms of their departing brother Forester, and wished him bon voyage. Another whose identity with Auckland dates back into the pioneer days, passed away at her late residence, Parnell, last week, in the person of Mrs. Fanny Whitson, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Whitson. The deceased lady, who enjoyed good health almost to within ‘24 hours of her death, the immediate cause being a severe attack of pneumonia, followed by heart failure, was born at Portsmouth, England, 64 years ago, and arrived in Auckland 41 years since by the ship “Queen.” She married Air. Thomas Whitson, second son of the late Mr. Robert Whitson, of Auckland, and has resided in this town during the whole period of her residence in New Zealand, first in Princesstreet, and later at Parnell. Mrs. Whitson was well known and greatly esteemed for her charitable works, having ever been an active supporter of all benevolent movements, while her personal qualities generally were such as to make her beloved by a wide circle of friends. She is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters — Messrs. Robert and Harry Whitson, both of Auckland; Ans. Fred. Aliirrav, of Parnell; Airs. E. S. Withers, of Auckland; and Miss Aluriel Whitson, al present in London. Alenil>ers of the North Canterbury branch of the Educational Institute* gathered in strong force on Saturday to say farewell to Mr. E. K. Mulgan, one of the inspectors, who has been appointed to the Chief Inspectorship at Auckland. A presentation was made to Mr. Mulgan on behalf of the teachers and inspectors. The teachers’ representatives and those of the Education Board eulogised his services, and Air. Mulgan. in replying, paid a high compliment to the stand ard of education in this district. Airs. R. J. Seddon and Miss Seddon are on a visit to Auckland, staying at the Crand Hotel. The Rev. I’’. Carew Thomas has accepted the living of the Parochial die trict of Mangaweka, offered to him by the Bishop of Wellington, and will leave shortly to take up bis duties. Sir Everard im Thurn. Governor of Fiji and High Commissioner of the Western Pacific, has been in ill health for some time past, and will proceed to England on short leave on \uguM Sth by the Vancouver route. A Press Association cable from Bris bane announces the death of ex Senator Dawsou. Before entering Federal politics, he took a prominent part in the State Parliament, once occupying the position of Premier for three days. Mrs. Robinson, relict of the late Captain Robinson, who arrived in New’ Zealand in the ship London in is 10, has died nt Fox ton. The deceased vla noted for her hospitality in the early

days, and among her guests at that period were Lord Cecil (the late Marquis of Sainsbury) and Sir George Grey. At a meeting of hoekeyitfts, held in the Choral Hall last week, Mr H. Rees George (vice president of the Auckland Hockey Association), on behalf of the Executive ami hoekeyites of Auckland, presented, in a few well-chosen remarks, Mr. IT. D. inil (chairman of the Association) with a handsome gold watch as a slight token of esteem and Appreciation of hie services to local hockey.