TOURIST AND TRAVELLER

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1551, 15 January 1920, Page 36

TOURIST AND TRAVELLER

HERE AND THERE.

Mr. H. S. Alpe, the well-known Christchurch pedestrian, has been ordered by his doctor to take a health trip, and is recruiting at Rotorua. Mr. J. B. Clarkson, who has been on a tour of the Dominion, returned to Sydney by the Moeraki. He leaves in March for Europe, via America.

Among the passengers who arrived by the Manuka from Sydney was Mr. Ernest Clarke, brother of Sir Rupert Clarke, Bart. He is on a holiday visit to the Dominion.

Mr. and Mrs. Heck of the United States, motored through from Rotorua to Napier and on to Wellington. They are having a most enjoyable tour of New Zealand.

Mr. J. H. B. Coates, director of the National Bank of New Zealand in London, has returned to Wellington. He intends to remain in New Zealand about twelve months.

Mr. J. R. Murdock, who has been gathering information in Europe and America regarding dairying matters on behalf of Taranaki farmers, returned to New Zealand on the Tofua.

Colonel J. Home, 0.8. E., N.Z.M.C., accompanied by Mrs. Home and daughter, returned to New Zealand by the Rimutaka. While in the United Kingdom, Miss Home acted as a chauffeur with the N.Z.E.F.

Captain W. R. Holmes, R.N.R., who has been on an extended trip to England, returned to New Zealand by the Ruahine. Captain Holmes was formerly in command of the cable steamer Iris.

Mr. G. Manson, New Zealand Government Agent in Melbourne, is spending his annual vacation in New Zealand.

Mr. D. R. Caldwell, accompanied by his son, Major K. L. Caldwell, R.F.C., returned by the Makura after having spent three months in a holiday tour of Southern California.

The Hon. Edmund W. Parker, chairman, and Mr. E. V. Reid, managing director of Dalgetv and Co., London, who are at present in Australia, will visit New Zealand next month.

The many friends of Mr. Chas. F. Griffiths, the well-known Auckland barrister and solicitor, will regret to hear that he is seriously ill, and at present is in the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Everyone will wish him a speedy and complete restoration to health.

Much regret is expressed throughout the Nelson district at the death of Mr. Charles Robert Harley, which recently occurred at his residence in Church Street, Nelson. Deceased was the only son of the late Mr. J. A. Harley, and succeeded him .as proprietor of the Raglan brewery on the latter’s death some years ago. The late Mr. Harley was a keen supporter of racing and other outdoor sports, and for a number of years held office in both the Nelson Jockey and the Nelson Trotting Clubs. He was exceedingly popular in business and social circles, his many kindly acts and never failing generosity having endeared him to a large number of people. Deceased was married to a daughter of the late Mr. John Kerr, ex-M.H.R., and leaves a family of four sons and two daughters.

The unselfish spirit of the New Zealand soldier was once again exemplified on the trip of the Rimutaka, which arrived at Wellington last week from the United Kingdom. While the vessel was at Capetown one of the firemen, R. Paget, died, and the “Diggers,” hearing that the man had left a widow and two children, at once made a collection, the result being that a substantial sum was raised.

Mr. Vivian Rhind, formerly of Wellington, who has been located in Sydney for the past year, has returned to Wellington to act as local manager for Messrs. R. W. Cameron and Co., of New York.

Dr. and Mrs. Truby King have re- - turned to New Zealand. The doctor has, during his absence from the Dominion, done valuable work in connection with child welfare in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Admiral R. Copland-Sparkes, R. N. (retired), C.M.G., of Surrey, England, is touring the North Island.

With reference to the demand for the lifting of the war-time restrictions making it necessary for all who leave New Zealand to obtain passports and permits, it was stated to a representative of the “Lyttelton Times” by a Government official that until other countries abolish the passport system it is useless for New Zealand to do so, for people from New Zealand are not allowed to land in other countries without passports in their possession.

The “Auckland Star” celebrated its jubilee on January 8 by a special issue, giving the history of the paper and reminiscences of early days, supplemented with interesting illustrations. The occasion was marked bythe presentation to Mr. Henry Brett, founder and managing director of the company, of a congratulatory address bearing the signatures of over three hundred present employees, representing all departments.

FIBRO’L Disinfectant and Deodorizer is by 2-2% times stronger than other similar disinfectants. Price, 20s. for a four-gallon tin at the Glycerole Depot, 206, Hobson Street, Auckland.

The curlew-shooting season at Tauranga opened on New Year’s Day. Birds are reported to be fairly plentiful, but no very large bags have so far been reported.

Mr. Harry Manson, a New Zealand Government Agent in Melbourne, is spending his vacation in Palmerston North.

Mr. A. G. Millington, of Melbourne, who has been on a business trip to Great Britain and America, returned to New Zealand by the Niagara and left for Australia by the Manuka.

Lieut.-Colonel T . A. Hunter has been appointed head of the School Dental Service being organised by the Education Department. Some of the motor ambulances used in war will be. equipped for use as travelling dental clinics.

Among the passengers who are accompanying the Government steamer Hinemoa on her cruise to the northern ' lighthouses and islands are Mr. W. Jolliffe, Mr. J. Crowe and Miss Crowe, and Misses Ahern and Joss. « 9 9 B

Says the “Otago Daily Times”-: “About four years ago the big elephant with Wirth Bros.’ circus, when engaged in drawing the cages containing the other denizens of the jungle out of the local railway goods yards, espied a water tap which had not been properly turned off, and he promptly turned on the tap to its fullest extent and drunk his fill. A few days ago the animal arrived again in the goods yard, and, guided by the same wonderful and unerring instinct that leads the toper to his favourite house of refresh m e n t, ma d e straight for the tap, which he had held in grateful remembrance since his last visit.

Captain Bruce Morison, son of Mr. C. B. Morison, K.C., Wellington, has been offered and has accepted the position of assistant resident secretary in Uganda, and will leave Wellington in March next to take up his duties. Captain Morison was one of the first of the New Zealanders to volunteer for service in the war, throughout which he served with distinction.

Mr. Denis O’Callaghan, a prominent member of the Perth Gun Club, has been on a visit to New Zealand, and left for Sydney by the Maheno. Mr. O’Callaghan, who holds a brilliant record as a champion rifle and gun shot, has also distinguished himself in nearly every branch of athletics and sports—cricketing, football, boxing, swimming and motoring. In. fact, there seems to be nothing that he has not tackled at one time or another, and always with success.

Mr. E. G. Bush, New Zealand manager for the United States Rubber Company (Australasia), Limited, returned to Wellington from Sydney by the s.s. Manuka, after attending the conference of the company’s Australasian sales division.

Major and Mrs. D. R. Hewitt, of India and New Zealand, are spending a holiday in Sydney.

Captain Thomas C. Bayldon whose death is announced at the age of 70 years, was harbourmaster, pilot, and officer in charge of the Customs at Thames. He was born in Devonshire, England, in 1849, and at the age of 14 years went to sea. In 1866 he sailed for New Zealand in the ship Mermaid, under Captain Rose, who was later very well known in Wellington as manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company. When his apprenticeship period was completed, Captain Bayldon decided to remain in New Zealand, and he settled at the Thames. For some time he was engaged in surveying, but took to the sea again, trading on the coast and to Australia. He also served on board the Government steamers Sturt and Luna. Captain Bayldon was appointed harbourmaster and pilot at Thames in 1883. He was a Mason of high standing, and held several important offices, including those of Past Master and secretary of the Corinthian Lodge. He leaves a widow, four daughters and three sons, the elder two having only recently returned from active service.

Mr. Justice Harvey, of Sydney, accompanied by his wife and family, will spend a portion of the court vacation in New Zealand.