Personal Notes

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 9, 26 February 1913, Page 5

Personal Notes

/T\ R JAMES MOORE, formerly of IB the Missions to Seamen, at Wellington, who went to Eng- / land for the benefit of his health some time ago, returned to Wellington by the Arawa last week, accompanied by Mrs Moore. They were given * hearty welcome at the -ship’s side by their friends. Mr Moore said he was in excellent health. He had been stationed at Newport and Talbot at different times, and was for nine months in charge of both those stations. He stated that it was his intention to resume work at the Missions to Seamen, in Wellington. The Rev. H. Johnson, late of the \\ illesden Congregational Church, Bradford, who has accepted a eall to the Trinity Congregational Church, Christchurch, arrived at Wellington with his wife and family by the Arawa last week. Mrs Joseph Barrott died at Woodville last week, aged 76. Mr and Mrs Barrott came to the colony 39 years ago. under engagement to burn lime in the gorge for the Manchester Block Corporation. Mr R. C. Esse, manager of the Waverley branch of the Bank of New South Wales, has received notice of transfer to the Inglewood branch to succeed Mr J. H. Rowe, who goes to Oamaru. Mr Christie, of Napier, succeeds Mr Esse at Waverley.

Mr Thomas S. St-own. 80 years of age, one of the early settlers, died at Manaia (Taranaki) last week. He pissed away at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr T. McPhillips, where he had been staying for about a fortnight. Mr Scown was one of the old pioneer settlors, having landed in Wellington some 57 years ago. Shortly after his arrival he proceeded to Wanganui, where he took up land, and was engaged in farming pursuits for some 20 years until he removed to the Patea district, where he resided up till quite recently During the Maori war of the early ’sixties Mr Scown was engaged in carting supplies for the troops, and though not actually a combatant, he saw probably more actual fighting than many of the soldiers themselves. He had the misfortune to be burnt out by the natives on more than one occasion, aiul had many stirring tales to tell of the troublesome times experienced by settlers in the early days. The deceased is survived by a family of 13, including seven sons and six daughters. The Rev. Father Goggan. who has been transferred from St. Mary’s, Nelson, to Meanee, in Hawke’s Bay, was the recipient of a purse of sovereigns from the parishioners as a mark of their esteem and goodwill. The presentation was made bv Mr VV. T. Ward.

The many friends of Mr J. Holmes Dean, manager of the Government Insurance Department’s Napier branch, will regret to hear of the death of his •wife, which took place last week, after a comparatively short illness. The deceased lady, who was 55 years of age. was held in high esteem by all who knew her, and much sympathy will be felt for the bereaved husband and his two daughters. Mrs Dean was a daughter of the late Rev. J. D. Whittaker, of Wellington. Miss Boulcott, matron at the Terrace Gaol, Wellington, has been transferred to Auckland, where she relieves the matron. The latter takers charge of the gaol for women established at Addington. Prior to her departure from Wellington, the chief warder, on behalf of the staff, presented Miss Boulcott with a sterling silver toilet set. Captain R. G. Holmes, master of the barque Marjorie Craig, which arrived at 'Auckland recently from Adelaide under jury rig, hao been presented by t<he Owner of the vessel, Mr. J. J. Craig, with a handsome gold watch, bearing an inscription in which the facts of the mishap to the Marjorie Craig and the skilful navigation of her master in bringing her into Auckland are briefly recorded. In the death of Mr. Robert Newman Buttle, of Cambridge, a breach has been made into a brotherhood of seven colonuta of the best type, the sons of the late Rev. George Buttle, Wesleyan minister. Mr. Buttle, the elder, came to this country about the year 1840 as a missionary to the Maoris and the settlers who had then adventured here. He married Miss Newman, who waa a sister of Mr. Joseph Newman, a prominent member of the Exchange and a well-known social reformer in his time. At his death Mr. Buttle left one daughter, who became

the wife of the Rev. Wm. Morley, and seven sons, viz.:—The Rev. J. N- Buttle and Meosiw. W. D., R. N., James, G. A., Henry and Benjamin Buttle. Mrs. Morley died a few years ago, but until the death of Mr- R. N. Buttle a week or two ago the brotherhood had remained intact.

The Hon. Seymour Thome George has been re-elected chairman of the directorate of -the New Zealand Insurance Co. for the ensuing year, and Mr L. J. Bagnall deputy chairman. Presentations were made at Wellington last week to Mr and Mrs J. Watkinson, of Auckland, who are about to leave for a trip to England. They were presented with a silver tea and coffee service, a silver salver and two travelling -rugs at the conclusion of the missionary demonstration held in connection with the Methodist Conference. It was mentioned, that for twenty-one years Mr Watkinson had been an officer of the -old Primitive Methodist Church, part of the time as treasurer of the connexional fund. The merging of the two sections of the Church had relieved him of his duties.

Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Stanton, who are relinquishing the super-intendency of the Helping Hand Mission (Wellington) in order to take up work at Te Aroha, in connection with the Baptist Church, were farewelled last week. Presentations were -made to Mr. and Mrs. Stanton from the mission and friend.?—the former receiving a travelling rug through Mr. G. E. Young, and the latter a purse of sovereigns through Mrs. Rumgay.

The many friends of Mr. W. S. Douglas, editor of the “New Zealand Herald,” will be glad to learn that he is making satisfactory progress after undergoing a successful operation at Mount Pleasant Private Hospital last week. Among the North Islanders suggested as “probables” for appointment to the Legislative Council (says a Taranaki contemporary) are reported to be the following:—Mr. J. G. Wilson, Bulls, president of the New Zealand Farmers’ Vnion; Mr. J. B. Connett, Bell Block, chairman of the -New Plymouth Harbour Board; Mr. John Fisher, Pukerimu, chairman of the Waipa County Council; Mr. J. B. Gow, Opotiki farmer and sawmiller. Mr. George Knight was granted leave of absence from the Auckland City Council last week, as he leaves shortly for a trip to the Old Country. It will be 30 years on the Ist of March next since Mr Knight landed in New Zealand. In the intervening time, he has served 13 years on a school committee (part of the time as chairman), has been a member of a road board for 11 years, and in the City Council for 10 years, while for five years he was on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. It was resolved to give Mr. Knight letters of recommendation under the seal of the Council. Word has been received from England that Judge Gilfedder, of the Native Land Court, Wellington, and formerly of Auckland, has passed the final examination for the degree of Master of Laws. The New Plymouth Harbour Board has appointed Captain Wm. Waller (of the Huddart-Parker service) harbourmaster out of thirty applicants. Another old colonist passed away at Wellington last week in the person of Mr. William Nicholson. The deceased, who was eighty-six years old, was born at Halifax. He first worked in the carpet business at Messrs. John Crossley and Sons, but eventually took up cabinetmaking. In 1857 he came to New Zealand and set up business in Cuba Street, Wellington, where he remained for over thirty years. The deceased was a life-member of the Yorkshire Society and also a member of the Pacific Club. Mr. Nicholson, who was a good musician, was for nine years organist to the Wesleyan Church, at that time in Manners Street. The deceased is survived by a widow and two children, Mrs. M. E. Jackson, of Auckland, and Mr. John William Nicholson, who resides in New South Wales.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch (Dr. Grimes) left by the Sydney steamer last week, en route to Malta to attend the Eucharistic Congress. A memorial Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedra), Auck land, last week, for the repose of the soul of the late Bishop Lenihan, who died on February 21, 1010.