PERSONAL ITEMS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1660, 29 January 1913, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Tho Hon. W. F. Massey, accompanied by Mrs, Massey and Miss-Massey, arrived from tho north yesterday morning. The Prime Minister and Miss Massey left an hour later for Hastings, where Mr. Massey will attend a Ixinqiict to Mr. Hi M. Campbell, M.P., to-night. Mrs. Massey remained in Wellington. 'i'bo H««. F. M. 13. Fisher and tho Hon. E H. Rhodes are at Christclnirch. Tho Hon. A. L. Hcrdmnn and the Hon. H. IJ. iiell are in Wellington. Tho lion. Dr. I'oimivo le.-.res to-day for Waitara, Tho Hon. W. Eraser, arrived at Koxburgh yesterday, and will be in'Duncdin to-day. Ho is expected to return to Wellington on Sunday next.

lho Hon. W. H. .Herries left yesterday morning for Hastings and Napier. Ho will attend tho banquet to Mr, 11. M. Campbell, M.l'„ at Hastings this evening. At yesterday's, mooting of "the Wellington Education Board Sir Walter Buchanan was granted leave of absence until tho end of May.. Tho chairman, mentioned the honour which had been conferred upon the member, and it was decided that a letter of congratulation bo forwarded to him from tho board.

A Press Association message from Nelson states that Mr. A. Manoy, of Motueka, a leading business'man, and a representative citizen, is dead. a special meeting', of tho Wellington Education Board held yesterday afternoon Messrs. J. G. W- Aitkcn, W. Allan, and W. 11. Field were re-elected managers of tlio icciinical bohool, Wellington, and Messrs. D. M'Kenzio and J. M'Ewan w-ere elected managers of the Pctone Technical School,

Mr. L. B. Grimstono, who for tho past flvo years has been manager of tho Bank of Now Zealand at Waitara, and-who has ]iist received promotion by transfer, to Eltham, was on Saturday tho recipient of a caso of silver fish; knives and forks, and for Mrs. Grimstono a silver-mounted bread board and fruit-dish, Tho Mayor of Waitara made tho presentation on behalf of a' number of -well-wishers.' ,

Mr. Brian Aspinall, clerk at the Bank of' New Zealand, Temuka, has been transferred to Wellington." Mr. A'. E. Bennett has been appointed the Government's representative on tho. Palmerston'North High' School Board of Governors. ■■•'■.-■ >■~-■' Mr. G. W. Stubbs, late accountant of the Stratford branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co,, has been transferred to Opunake, as agent for the company. On Saturday evening.he was entertained by, the Stratford -staff,, and, received a presentation. '.-.-' A Press. Association, telegram , from Wakapuaka states that Mr, J. A. Thorneon, superintendent of the Eastern Extension Cablo. Company nt Wakapuaka,-has been transferred. 'Ho is to bo malinger of the' Philippines Station. : Mr. M.'E; P. Airey has been appointed to succeed Mr..Thomson. '.■.'. ■-~,.

A, Melbourne Press Association cablegram states that tho Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne (Dr. Clarke) wilt' loavo shortly for England, where ho will ascertain the views of the leaders of -the Church of England regarding the -relations, of the Church nt Homo to tho Church in Australia. Ho will probably return'in time, to discuss, the results with'tho Bishops' at tho Church Congress in' Brisbane next, spring.

■ Sir Samuel M'Caughoy, of Now' South Wales, arrived in Auckland by the Maheno on Sunday. Sir Samuel is a wealthy jpastoralist, and is a member of Hlo New South Wales Legislative Council. " A famous breeder, especially of the' merino type of sheep, ho has sot Australian pastoralists a laudable lead in the improvement of, his extensive properties, On his Coonong station is oho of tho world's celebrated flocks of sheep-of the, Vermont strain. Sir Samuel M'Caughoy is onholiday, and intends to; visit Rotorua and tho many other tourist' 'Vesorfs in New Zealand.. ■ .',.

■The Rev. ,W. Morley, =D.D.,> at one time minister at Pitt Street Wosloyan Church, Auckland, arrived in; Auckland by tho expree.? on Sunday morning. Dr. Morley camo to New Zealand from Sydney hftho, Ulininroa, and wilt take part in tho conference to bo opened in Wellington on February 5, in connection with tho completion of the union between tho Methodist and Primitive Methodist Churches in New Zealand. -. -, .

JTho Rev. W. Ready (president of the New - Zealand Methodist Church) ; left Auckland on Saturday morning , for ' To Aroha, to unveil n memorial tablot to tho memory of the Into Rev, Alexander Reed. I'rom To Aroha,'Mr. Ready proceeds to Wellington, and thence to Nelson, to lay. tho foundation-stono of a new Methodist church 'at Richmond. Upon his return to Wellington, ho will, attend' the meeting of the Ministerial Examining Committee; ' News from London' states, that at tho Connaught Rooms, Kingswnjy last month,' from 50(Mo GOO of the King-.'-'Edward's, Horse,-with friends, assembled-to witness the annual presentation of prizes to members of. the corps. When the officer commanding asked ■ Colonel ' Robin (of the Colonial Department of tho British War Office) if he would bo kind enough to present the prizes, ho introduced him to the company by saying that it gave him much pleasurq to introducoso distinguished an officer from across tho sea, whose services had been, recognised by New Zealand, and who had now tho honour of representing that Dominion at tho War Office. ! His decorations showed that not only did Now Zealand recognise his services and ability, but that tho Homo Government had also conferred on him the .decorations 'of CD. and C.M.G. for services rendered to the Empire, After presenting about a dozen efficiency medals and from 30 to 40 prizes for skill at arms, shooting, etc., Colonel Robin addressed tho officers and ■ meii. urging on them' tho gneat necessity M giving their best attention to, perfecting: themselves as soldiers. When the function was over, the officers approached' Colonel Robin, and after thankinghim'for prcsid-, ing, persuaded' him to give ft "talk" to tho men. at some near date, and ho! promised to give them an evening on the New Zealand Defence,schomo. ' ;

Mr. J, Milwnrd, managor in tlio Pacific for the Pacific Cablo Board,, returned to Auckland from a visit to Doubtless Bay cable station on Saturday. This station,' Mr. Milwnrd states, has been dismantled, and is finally closed. Mr. Milward came to Auckland about,a month ago in connection with- tho opening of tho new direct cablo service with Sydney. Ho will probably return to Sydney on Monday next.. Colonel R. Logan, 0.C.D., Mnjor'W. G. Braithwnito, <D.5.0., Licutennnt-Colonel W. R. Bloomfield, Cnptains J.-B. Barton, W. L. H. Burgess, and C. .W. Melville wcro'passengers from Auckland for the south \y the Main Trunk express on Sunday evening. They are ■ proceeding to Christchurch to tnko part-in the annual Dominion staff tour, which -.commences] early'next month. . '

The secretary of the Now Zealand Employers' Association (Mr. W. Pryor) has received from tho general manager of the Consolidated Company at'Rocfton (Mr. A. "Winter Evans) the rates per shift earned by .the .contractors during tho month of December. Thcso ■ rates ropresent tho earnings after deducting what tho men had purchased in stores. The exact figures per shift aro as 1 follow;—15s. 4d., 17s. lid., 15s. 9d., 18s. 8d„ 12s. 3d., 235. Gd., 10s. 7d:,' 12s. 3d., os. ,10d„ Ms.' 4d., lGs., 13s. 9d„ 19s. sd„ 16s. id., 17s. Id., 18s. .&!., 15s. ■3d., Us. !)d, 17s. Bd., 15s. sd. Mr. Pryor says that tho figures in themselves aro a complete answer to statements recently reported to have beenniado by the president of the Federation, "of Labourite tho effect that "tho management was asking the men to work the stopo9 at such low prices that it meant if the miners were to earn a living wage they must sacrifice their health."

Several officers belonging to the Now Zealand Defence Forces went south by . the Mnroroß last evening, en route to Teiuuka. They included Colonel Clinytor, Ofliccr Commanding the Wellington Military District; Colonel Russell, Officer Commanding the Wellington Mounted Brigade; Colonel Tate, Ofliccr Commanding tho Wellington Infantry Brigade; Colonel Pringle, Officer Commanding the Mnliawatu Mounted Regiment; Colonel Purdy, Director of Medical Services; Lieutenant-Colonel Sandtmann, East Coast Mounted Regiment; Majors Hughes and Morrison; Captain Hamilton, Wellington Infantry Brigade; Captain Estcourt, Staff Officer to General Godley; Captain Foster, and Sergeant-Mnjor Browning',

Sub-Inspector M'Gratli, of tho New Zealand Polico Force, was a passenger for Qu>' south by tho Mararoa last evening.