PERSONAL NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 4, 25 January 1911, Page 7

PERSONAL NOTES.

, *l’he Primate of New Zealand (Dr. (Nevill) has received an invitation to attend the Coronation celebrations, but in tyiew of the vacant bishopric in the Auckland diocese, and the vacancy at Wellington, it is doubtful whether he will be Jable to leave New Zealand. Mr. W. A. Dutton, the representative Of the Brush Electrical Engineering Company, who has been superintending the installation of the new machinery at the Auckland Tramway Company’s power (house, left by the Navua last week to catch the Vancouver boat at Fiji, en route via Canada to England. Mr. H. Broadhead, who is retiring from the position of secretary to the Canterbury Employers’ Association, was the recipient of several presentations at the annual meeting of the association last Week. The president of the association and several members spoke in high appreciation of tlie services rendered by Mr. Broadhead, not only to the association in Canterbury, but also to employers throughout the Dominion. Mr. M. J. Kilgour, assistant land registrar, Wellington, was the recipient of a handsome presentation from the members of the Land and Deeds Registry office last week, on the occasion of his retirement after 44 years spent in the (Public Service. The presentation was tnade by Mr. Burke, assistant land registrar, in the absence of the RegistrarGeneral, and many were the testimonies to Mr. Kilgour’s long and faithful service. Among the passengers who left by the 'P. and O. steamer Mantua on Frliday were Major Gordon, of Napier; Miss Kerr Clark, sister of Lord Islington’s private secretary; Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Martin and family, of Parnell; and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Prime, of Devonport. Mr. John Purdy, a veteran of the Indian Mutiny and New Zealand war, died at the Old People’s Refuge, Whangarei, on Tuesday, as the result of an accident on Boxing Day, by which he sustained a dislocated thigh. Deceased was for some time an inmate of the Auckland Veterans’ Home, but left it about two years ago to stay with friends in Whangarei. Among the passengers by the Ulimaroa, which arrived at Wellington from Sydney last week, were several of the professors of the New Zealand University, who had been attending the Science Congress in Sydney. Professor H. B. Kirk, of Victoria College, and Mr. A. Hamilton, director of the Dominion Museum, the Wellington representatives, were among the number. Dr. Marshall, of the Otago University College, returned also by the Ulimaroa, and there were with the party two Australian scientists, Professors Skeats and Payne, who are • paying a visit to New Zealand. A fashionable and pretty wedding took place at St. Paul’s Church this afternoon, the groom being Mr. R. M. Tolhurst, of Opotiki, and eldest son of Mr. George Tolhurst, of Wellington, and the bride Miss Kate Nelson, second daughter of the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Nelson, of Auckland. The bride’s father, assisted by' the Rev. W. H. Wilson, an old friend of the family, celebrated the nuptial' service, the bride being given away by her uncle, Mr. James Coates.. The bridesmaids were the Misses Nelson and Tolhurst, sisters of the bride and groom respectively, and the bridegroom was supported by' Dr. Milsom and Mr. Woodward, of the Union

Bank. A large number of guests were entertained at afternoon tea at “Nerehana,” Lower Symonds-street, the residence of the bride’s parents. The honeymoon will be spent in Wellington. Great regret was expressed in Auckland by the many friends of Mr. Henry Edmonds when it became known that he had died at the comparatively early age of fifty years. Deceased was a warm-hearted, charitable man, of a very genial nature, and therefore made many friends. He had been for many years a deacon of Beresfordstreet Church and was also a teacher in the Sunday school. Mr Edmonds was a strong supporter of the Y.M.C.A., and was at one time a member of the executive. In business he was well known, having been connected with the kauri gum trade for many years. For many years he was secretary to the Auckland Gum Brokers’ Association. Up till a week ago he was in excellent health, and as late as last Saturday was rowing some of his family around the harbour. On Sunday he took sick and medical aid was obtained. Pneumonia developed, and a couple of nurses and a second doctor were called in, but he never rallied. Deceased leaves a widow, six sons, and three daughters. Veteran John Wood, late of H.M. 70th Regiment, passed away at the Auckland Hospital last week at the age of 75 years. The late Mr. Wood, who went through the Indian Mutiny with his regiment, had been for a considerable time a resident of the Veterans’ Home, Three Kings, and was very popular amono his comrades. Some time ago he was stricken with paralysis, which necessitated his removal to the hospital, and he had never sufficiently recovered in health to return to the Home. The deceased veteran was a widower, two married daughters surviving him, one living at Coromandel and the other at PuniThe death is announced, at the age of eighty-seven years, of Mrs. Jane Deans, widow of the late Mr. John Deans, of Riocarton, anil one of the pioneers of the Canterbury settlement. Mrs. Deans was the eldest daughter of Mr. James Mcllwraith, of Aueheinflowe.r, Ayrshire, Scotland, it was in Ayrshire that sho met Mr. Deans, who was born ’in the s'inne province, Mr. Deans, with h:s brother, Mr. William Deans, tame to Canterbury in 1843, about eight years before the .arrival of the first four ships. The brothers went out into the wilderness, anil settled at Riocarton, where they began farming operations and where the family has resided ever since. In 1851 Mr. 'william Deans lost his life in a. wreck at Cape Teraw’hiti, and in the following year Mr. John Deans returned to Scotland, married Mrs. Deans, and brought her to Canterbury in February, 1853, She went at once to the Ricca,iton farm, and has resided there ever since. Her reminiscences were always interesting. She had only one child, Mi. John Deans, who was born in 1853, and who died in 1902. Her husband died in 1854. The Rev. J. Cocker, of Auckland, has Been re-elefeted editor of “The New Zealand Primitive Methodist.” The Rev. J. Dawson, of Wellington, was re-ap-pointed joint editor. The degree of Bachelor Electrical Engineer was granted to Chas. Congreve Butt, and the degree of Master of Arts to Emily Rose Broome, at the last meeting of the University Senate.

Mr. Haunui Tawhiao, son of the late King Tawhiao, and brother of the present King Mahuta. contemplates standing for the Western Maori Electorate Dis trict at the next general election, aj a supporter of the present Government. Mr, Haunui Tawhiao is popular amongst the natives. The Hon. Mr. D. E. Mcßryde, who held the portfolios of Public Works and Health in the Bent Ministry, of Victoria, arrived on a visit to New Zealand by the P. and, O. steamer Mantua on Friday, accompanied iby Mrs. Mcßryde and his two daughters. It is Mr. MeBryde’s intention to spend a month in visiting some of the places of interest in the Dominion, and to return home by the ,P. and O. boat next month. Mr. Ernest Davis, Mayor of Newmarket, left by the Mantua last week on a holiday visit to Australia. The Rev. Albert Pearse, a veteran South Seas missionary, died last week, reports a Sydney Press Association cable. The Hon. Dr. Findlay and MajorGeneral Godley have signified their willingness to become vice-presidents of the Committee formed by Veterans for the purpose of raising funds to place a memorial tablet in St. Paul’s Church as a record of the New Zealand wars. Mr. Jos. Brown, who, after a successful business career in Pokeno extending over 36 years, has retired from the firm, in favour of his sons, was entertained by the settlers of the district at a banquet last week as a recognition of appreciation of one who has done much for the advancement of Pokeno and the surround ing country. Upwards of 200 sat down at the well-laden tables, and in the course of a pleasantly spent evening a number of highly eulogistic speeches were made in honour of the guest of the evening.