Personal Notes

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 20, 13 November 1912, Page 5

Personal Notes

/TT\ R. JOHN HUMPHRIES, one of I|| the first settlers in the ManI F ehester Block, died at his resi- ] denee, in Feilding, last week, at the age of 73 years. Mr. Humphries

came to New Zealand in the ship Euterpe 38 years ago, and, coming up to Feilding. took up land at Makino. He farmed there till four years ago, when he retired. Mrs. Humphries survives her husband, and there are four sons and five daughters. The sons are: Messrs. Edmond (Waimarino), John (Palmerston), Arthur (Makino), and William (Colyton) ; and the daughters Mesdames J. Taylor (Marton), A. Terry (Mangatainoka). J). G. Forlong (Bunnythorpe), J. Murray (Taradale), and H. Stewart (Feilding). Mr. 11. W. Sutton, an ex-Mayor of Hawera, who has been residing rn Napier for two years, has returned to Hawera. Mr. D. Evans, headmaster of the Okato School, has been appointed to the charge of the Opunake School.

Mr. P. G. Brennan, of the Public Works Department in New Plymouth, •has been transferred to the Proclamation Office at headquarters in Wellington. Mr. J. G. Harkness, manager of the Taratahi Dairy Company (near Masterton), has accepted an appointment in the Agricultural Department, and takes up his new duties at Hamilton.

.Mr. E. Page, the newly-appointed Stipendiary Magistrate, has been notified that he is to be permanently stationed in the district between Hunterville and Taumarunui.

Mr. J. W. Salmond, Solicitor-General, left Wellington for England on Friday, and will be absent from the Dominion about six months. During hi<s stay in London he will represent New Zealand O|ii the tribunal which has been set up to investigate the Webster claims. Mr A. R. Duff, a well-known Hawke’s Bay sheepfarmer, died at Wairoa on {Saturday last, aged 70 years. His Clydebank station was sold to the Government about two years ago. lie settled in Wairoa in 1866, and remained there up to the time of his death. The Rev. J. Reed Glasson and Mrs Glasson, to mark the occasion of their silver iwedding, were last week, at the Terrace Congregational Church, Wellington, the recipients of some valuable tokens of esteem from the members of the church. Mr Glasson was presented with a cheque for a substantial amount and a chiming clock, and Mrs Glasson received a chaste silver teapot from the Young Women’s Club. Tribute was paid to the pastor’s long years of faithful services, and the hearty wishes of the congregation were conveyed to both Mr and Mrs Glasson.

Mr. William Evans, who was for a great many years manager of the Wellington branch of the Standard Insurance Company, died in Christchurch. He was a native of England, and over eighty years of age.

As a result of the examinations just concluded in connection with the Auckland University College, the examiners have resolved upon certain recommendations to the Council in connection with scholarships tenable at the College. The recommendations for appointments, which will come before the Council at its next meeting, to be held on the 18th inst., arc as follows:—To the Grey scholarship, W. Caradus; to the Gillies scholarship, W. H. Cocker, of the Auckland Grammar school: and to the Sinclair scholarship, Miss Bessie Battersby, of the Girls’ Grammar School.

Mr. James A. Young has been appointed a member of the Waikato Licensing Committee.

Mr. F. J. Burgess, S.M., has been appointed chairman of the Licensing Committee of Thames and Ohinemuri.

The following Native interpreters have been authorised to act under license: — First grade: John S. Grace, Tuparoa, and John Turner, Auckland. Second grade: Hipirini te Kata, Auckland.

Rev. J. A. McNicoll. M.A.. formerly headmaster of Otaki Native College, has accepted the lieadmastership of Te Ante College, Napier, in succession to Mr. J. Thornton, resigned. He takes up his duties in March.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin reports the death of Mr. A. R. Barclay, formerly member for Dunedin North.

The Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, arrived by the express this afternoon. Prior to attending public business in Auckland, Mr Massey will probably rest a few days at his home, Mangare. Lieutenants C. J. Pope and HenikerHeaton have vacated their positions on H.M.s. Torch now in port, and left by the Victoria for Sydney en route to London.

Mr W. Scott, employers’ representative on the Arbitration Court Bench, has stated that he will finally decide upon ■his return to Dunedin, whether or not he would resign that position. Pressure of business is Mr Scott’s reason for considering the matter of resigning.

News has been received in Wellington of the death, at Port Elizabeth. South Africa, of Mr. J K. Logan, formerly Superintendent of Telegraphs in New Zealand, aetat 69. Mr. Logan joined the service in 1865, and was appointed superintendent in 1894. He received the Imperial Service order in 1909, and shortly after retired. Mr. J. E. Vernon. Rector of the Palmerston High School, was granted nine months’ leave of absence by the High School Board. The leave will be from about the middle of March next, and Mr Vernon intends visiting the Old Country during the nine months, making the journey Home by way of Vancouver, and the return by way of Suez. During Mr Vernon’s absence Mr F. Foote, at present chief assistant master, will be aetingmaster of the High Sehool.

The Governor's Departure. In reply to a telegram from the Mayor of Auckland (Mr C. J. Parr), Lord Islington's private secretary (Mr. A. Guise) has wired: ‘’l am directed by their Excellencies to say that Friday evening. November 29, will be set apart at your request for the citizens’ farewell in the Town Hall.” Amongst the arrangements made will be a short organ recital by Mr. Maughan Barnett, the new city organist. Though Mr. Barnett does not take up his duties until March next, he will be in Auckland at the end of the present month, and it has been arranged that he will give a recital from 7.30 to 8.1.7, Immediately prior to the civic function. It is intended to present their Excellencies with a handsome and largely signed illuminated address. The suggestion that a procession of vachts and power boats should be held, probably on the Saturday afternoon, has also enthusiastically been taken up, and their Excellencies are expected to take part. Yacht and launch owners arc keenly interested in the proposal, and Mr. j. L. R. Bloomfield, commodore of ■the Royal Yacht Squadron, and Mr. M . J. Jaggs, commodore of the Power Boat Association, are lending their active assistance in making the proposed harbour display a success. King's Counsel. The following gentlemen have been appointed King’s Counsel by his Excellency the Governor:— John William Salmond, of Wellington. Frederick Earl, of Auckland. Alexander Gray, of Wellington. Charts Bruce Morison, of Wellington. John Rankin Reed, of Auckland. Mr. F. Earl, of the firm of Earl ami Kent, was born in Melbourne, and educated at the South Melbourne Grammar Sehool. Matriculating at an early age he entered Trinity College, Melbourne, where he passed his first years law examination. Indifferent health was the cause of Mr. Earl then coming to NewZealand. and in 1874 he arrived at Bay of Islands. Later he became articled to Mr. S. Jackson, of the firm of Jackson and Russell, and in 1880 he commenc'd practice in Auckland, and has eontinurd in active practice ever since, having first as his partner Mr. A. B. Campbell, and then Mr. G. Kent. Mr. Earl’s legal work has been of a very general and extensive character, and he has specialised in work connected with the Native Land Law’s. The new King’s Counsel was for several years President of the Auckland Law Society. He was one of the founders, and was for several years President of the Auckland Club. The Acclimatisation Society owes much to his zealous interest, and he has occupied the position ot president of the society. Mr. Earl has always taken a keen interest in all branches of sport, and is at the present time President of the Cricket Association. Mr. J. R. Reed is a native of Ipswi-h, Queensland, where he was born in 1864. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. G. M. Reed. His education was received at the Auckland Grammar Sehool. Dunedin High School. Victoria College. Jersey, and Clare College, Cambridge University. He served his articles with Messrs. Devore and Cooper, in Auckland, and was admitted to the Bar in 1887. Mr. Reed practised in the Bay of Islands until 1896, and then joined Mr. William Thorne in Auckland. Two years later

he commenced on his own account, and in 191)0 the linn of Reed and Bliley war formed, while at the beginning of th? present year Mr. Towle joined th? lirm. Mr. Reed also occupies the position of Judge Advocate-General of the Territorial forces of New Zealand. He is a keen military enthusiast, ami previously held the position of Lieut.-Colonel in one of the Auckland regiments. Mr. Reed lias also been President of the Law Society. Mr. J. W. Salmond. M.A.. LL.B.. was lx>rn in North Shields, Northumberland, in 1862, and is a son of Professor W. Salmond, of Otago University, lie was educated at the Otago Boys’ High School, the Otago University, and University .College, London, and was admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in 1887. From 1897 to 1906, Mr. Salmond was Professor of Law in the University of Adelaide, and in 1906—1907 Professor of Law at Victoria College, Wellington. In 1907 he was appointed counsel to the Law Drafting Department. He is the author of Essays in Jurisprudence and Legal History. 1901: Juris-

prudence, 1902; and of 1907Mr. <’harh*s Bruce Morison is a sun of tin* late Mr. Walter Morison (formerly of Thorntree, Cairney, Aberdeenshire, and afterwards of VVairai apa). and Jane, daughter of the late Charles Bruce (of Broadland, Aljerdeenshire). Mr. Morison was v<lucat<*d at Elgin A<atbmy, Scotland, and Nelson College, Ne.w Zealand, and was admitted as a barrister on September 11. 1883. lie served a barrister’s pupilage* under Mr. A. R. Bunny, of Masterton, <-omim neing practice in Woodville in 1884, ami removing to Wellington in 188 ti, the business he founded Iwing now known as Morison and M<L< an. Il<* is author of Licensing Laws of New Zealand. 1887. and Law of Limited Liability tompanics. 1903.

Mr. Alexander Gray was educated at Wellington College ami was admitted as a barrister ami solicitor of the Supreme Court in 1881. lb? at once commenced practice in Greytown, Wairarapa, but in 1880 removed to Wellington am! established the busine-ss now carried on nml.r the title of Gray and Jackson. A Ministerial Visit. The ollieial visit to Auckland of the Prime Minister (the lion. W. F. Massey) and tin- Postmaster-General (the Hon. K. IL Rhod('s) which has been anticipate'! in connection with the opening of the new Post Oflree has now been deliniitely arranged. That ceremony was formerly fixed to •take place on Monday, the 18th inst. Subsequent!y, however, a telegram was received by Mr G. J. Garland from the Postmaster!ieneral intimating that the opening of the Post'diflietf"had been fixed for the 20th inst. The Prime Minister, ih confirming this.announcement by wire, intimated in response to a' request from Auckland supporters-that a suitable date for receiving aw :ad dress of congratulation upon his elevation •to .the ofliee of Prime Minister would-be Tuesday, the I.9th. inst. The Toyvn Hall has accord *«gl.v been secured, for the evening of tlyit dale for the presentation of the testimonial, -to which about 12,000 signatures hive been attached. At a meeting of the Political Reform League it was decided to issue ticket* to supporters of the Reform party, who will have, prior light of entrance through tin* Grey Street doors. At a later stage tin* .Queen Street doors will be opened to tingeneral public. 'l'he Mayor oof Auckland (Mr G. J. Pan) is to be asked to preside at the function. The ceremony connected with the opening-of the new Post Oilice w ill take place on the following afternoon, ami it. iirt anticipated that the Ministers will remain in Auckland for a further few days in order to receive deputations concerning various matters of local political interest.

Sir Charles Campbell, of Cheviot Hills, New Zealand, -is a passenger for the Dominion by the mail steamer Otranto, which has just left London. Ministers’ Movements.

The Primo Minister (Hon. W. F. Massey) leaves for the north next week, lie is io be tendered a public reception at Auckland on November 19th, when he will be presented with an .illuminated address in the form of an album bearing 10,009 signature*. On the following day lie. will attend the opening of the Auck land General Post Office. The Postmas-ter-General will perform the opening ceremony.

'The Hon. A. L. Herdman and. perhaps, some other Ministers, will also be present. 'The Postmaster-General (Hon. IL If. Rhodes) left for his home in th«South to-night. The Minister of Finance (Hon. J. Allan) leaves for the South to-morrow night. He will open the new technical school at Milton during the iweek at • Palmerston South. He will be banqueted .by his constituents at Lawrence. Mr. Allen leaves for England in the Ora ma on December 13th. The Minister of Public Works (the Hon. \\ . Fraser) is one of the oldest settlers of Dunstan district, and he intend* to be present at the Dunstan Jubilee on November 19th. Ilmi. \V. IL llcrii.s, A.L. Herdman. F. M. B. Fisher, F. 11. D. Bell, and Dr. Pmiiiirc will be 'in Wellington for a few •lay*. 'They liave not yet decide I on i programme of travel.* Canadian Cadets. I he arrangement* in connection with .th - visit of the ('aiiadhm I'fldete to Au-kland an* follows: On Hondai. \<«vi iiilmt 18. they will aim * by th'- Rotorua express al 5 p.n>., t and will be met at the station by his

Worship the Mayor (Mi\ C. J. Parr) and t’ulonvl Logan. After being' welcomed, they will proceed to their billets. On Tuesday they will parade in Princes Street, and at 2 p.m. will march, via Shortland street and Queen’ Street, to the Town Hall, where a Mayoral reception will be held at 2.30. From thence they will go to the Domain, where they will be inspected by Colonel Logaii. Wednesday will be left open for an exhibition of drill. by the Cadets. On Thursday morning there will be a harbour excursion hi. the Lady Roberts at 9.39 a.m.. followed by luncheon in the Town Hall at I p.m. At 2.30 they will be the guests of the Auckland Auto Association for a motor run, commencing from the Town Hall. They will leave lor \ aneouver by the Zeal an di a uu Friday. Death of *' King *’ Mahuta. The sudden death occurred at Waahi. near Huntly, on Saturday evening, of Alahata Tawhiao te Wherowhero, “King” •d’ the Maoris. Deceased was about 57 y ears of ago, and his death took place at 10 o'clock on Saturday evening, with tragic suddenness. On Thursday he paid a visit to Huntly, and, though he complained of feeling unwell on Friday, it was not thought that his condition was siilli.-iently serious to warrant the attention «»f a doctor. Preparations will be made for a big tangi, and also for the investing, of Mahuta’s son, Te Rata, with the ollico of hi> kite father. The tangi, it is expected will last for several weeks. Mahuta’s descent can be traced directly through nine general ion-, many of them celebrated chiefs, to another .Mahuta. from whom the Ngatimahuta tribe took its name. Ho was* born at Whativxhatihoe. in the King ( ountry. His father, Tawhiao, died in 1894. and while ho was lying in slate. Mahuta, with much pomp and circumstance, was made K ing. xiahut.i will be succeeded by his eldest son Te Rata, now 34 years of age. Te Rata has had the advantage of a European education, and is more closely in touch with progressive European ideas than was his father. It is stated that Mahuta’s estate is, personally, worth £29.000, and lhat his people had vested in his trust lands worth 1100,000, which property and trust will now pass to Te Rata.