PERSONAL ITEMS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1883, 17 October 1913, Page 8

PERSONAL ITEMS.

The. Hon. Trevor Ogilvie-Grant, fos> merly of tho postal service in Wellington, has been interviewed by a representative of "The Peoplo," tho well- « known Scottish journal. Mr. Grant describes tho .struggles of himself and his brother, the present Earl of Seafield, in New Zealand, and sneaks of the Dominion as a very goou placo for euii« grants to keep away from. Tho deputation to interview tha Prnno Minister to-day with reference to tho improvement of Auckland's inland waterways \uill (consist of tho following: Messrs, J. H. Gunson (chairman of tho Auckland Harbour Board), A. E. Harding (Kaipara), G. Baildon (Grey Lynn), A. E. Ma niiine (Hamilton), H. D. Heathor (Auckland Harbour Board), J. W. Ellis (Frankton), C. Bagley (Mount Roskill), W. • Glass (Mercer), A. Sturgcs (Otahuliu), Campbell Johnston (Ngaruawahia), Mostyn Jones (To Kuiti), R. L. Somors" (Te Aroha), C. Mostyn (Waiuku), N, 0. Matthews (To Kuiti), J. S. Bond (Hamilton), J. T. Teasdalo (To Awamutu), A. E. Hattaway (Waiuku), A. J. Thom (Now Lynn), R. L. Sutherland (Oneliunga). S. J. Nathan (Auckland Chamber of Commerce), S. J. Harhutt (Auckland Industrial Association), H. ' R. Mackenzie (Manukau County), and A. Bell (Hamilton)..

Sir Walter Buohanan, who has boon elected for nine Parliaments, and is attending his thirty-second session, in now tho Father of the House of Representatives. Ho first took his seat on May 18, 1882. Sir James Carroll, Sir Joseph Ward, and tho Hon. J. Allen, who first took their seats on October 6, 1887, have tho same number of Parliaments and sessions to their credit. Tho Prime Minister (Hon. W. F. Mas6oy), who first took his seat in 1894, 13 amongst the next 011 tho list with seven Parliaments and 24 sessions. Otherj with the samo record atfo tho Hons. R. M'Kenzio, J. A. Millar, and W. Fraser. Tho Speaker (Hon. F. W. Dang) has also sat in sevon Parliaments, and has attended 22 sessions.

Sir George Clifford and Lady Clifford left Lytt-clton for Wellington by tho Wahine last evening.

Tho Hon. J. T. Paul and the Hon. J. Barr wero passenge'fs for the south by the Moeraki last evening. ;

Colonel Heard, Lieutenant-Colonel Cochrane), and Captain Estcourt, of tha Defenoe Department, have returned from Auckland, having spent a fortnight up north on official matters, ineluding the arrangements. for the staff ride. Colonel Heard is confined to his residence by an attack of influenza.

Captain W. J. Foster, tho Commonwealth Defence officer who exchanged with Captain Whyte, of tho Now Zealand Defence Department, for a year, will leave for Sydney by the TJlimaroa to-day, his term of sorvice in the Dominion having expired. Captain Taylor, tho Australian representative of tho London. Salvage Association, who came to Now Zealand in conneotion with Niven and Cff.'s claim for salvage work on tho Star of Canada at. Gisborne, will go back by the same boat. Captain A. H. Caunce.'and Mr. J, G. Maurice, mnster and chief officer respectively of tho wrecked steamer Devon, left for London by the Ruapehu yesterday. Thirty-three officers, engineers, and crew of the Tyrone wore also passengers by tho Ruapehu.

Canon Coates, of, Lyttolton, who i* retiring from the charge of tho parish after an incumbenoy of twenty-two years, was on Tuesday evening entertained by the parishioners.

Mr. G. T. Kemp, who lis.e been act-ing-telegraph engineer in Clirisfcchurch, has been transferred to the position of telegraph engineer at Nelson.

Mr. P. R. Lough, manager of tha Dunlop Rubber Company of Australasia, who lias had chame of tho Christchurch branch for tho last two years, has been transferred to Perth, W.A. Mr. Tom,L. Mills, editor of tho Feild-' ing "Star," arrived, in tho city by yesterday afternoon's express, and leaves to-day for Sydney, en route to Adelaide, where ho will preside over tho Australasian Provincial Press Association Conference.

Mr. Peter M'Donald, whoso death took place at Westport on Tuesday, at the ago of ninety-seven, had recoilootions of Napoleon's wars, took part In tho Chartist riots, and volunteered for service with Garibaldi. Ho landed in New South Wales ill 1847, and had many experiences with bushrangers. Ho had been thirty-threo years in New Zealand.

Mr. John Hanna, gymnastio master under the Otago Higli Schools Board, has handed in his resignation. Mr, Hanna was appointed physical instructor to tho Otago High Schools and tho schools under tho Otago Education Board in January, 1884.-'

Mr. J. A. Flesher, chairman of tho v Christchurch Tramways Board, Mr. 0. M. Gray, deputy-chairman, Mr. G. T. Booth, a member of tho board, and Mr. F. Thompson, general manager of tho tramways, are visiting Wellington for tho purpose of giving evidence before the Local Bills Committee regarding tho Christchurch Tramways Bill.

Tho following visitors to Wellington l aro staying at tho Albert Hotel:—Mr. E. H. Iloneyj of Auckland; Mr. W. 11, Groy, of Christchurch; Mr. Twomoy, of Temuka: Mr. Alfred Little, of Wanganui; ana Mr- A. E. Boiuuer, representing Messrs. J. and N. Tait.

Staying at the New Commercial Hotel are: Mr. and Mrs, Mitchell (Napier), Miss Ashman. Miss Mack,' and Miss M'Lellan, of the "80-Peep" Pantomime Company, and Mr. and Mrs. Croft (Sydnoy).

Residents of Fcilding have decided to recognise tho services rendered to tho town in the oarly days by Mr. Samuel Daw, the veteran bandsman. A gathoring is being arranged for this afternoon, at 4 o'clock, to present Mr. Daw with a gold medal, v

Mr. A. Atkins, F.R.1.8.A., who has been indisposed for somo timo past, is uoiv stated to bo recovering.

Tho Hon. Thomas Eelly, of Taranakl, who has been a member of tho Legislative Council for the past twonty-ono years, retires from that position to-day r the seven'years' term for which he was reappointed in 1906 having expired. Sir. Kelly represented New Plymouth in the House of Representatives from 1869 till 1884, and was called to the Upper House in 1892.

Mr. A. T. Botlmmloy has beon appointed to be tho deputy of the Examiner of Standing Orders ou Private Bills.

Mr. J. H. G.' Murdoch, barrister and solicitor, of Napier, is on a visit to Wellington. Ho is staying at tho Grand Hotel.

Yestorday's bookings at tho Grand Hotel included: Miss G. Pilcher (Auckland), Mr. H. E. Kcnnott (Christchurch), and Mrs. E. H. Prockter (Auckland), *

.Among those who booked at tho Empire Hotel yesterday were: Mr. Geo. Tutt (Auckland), Air. 0. D'alton (Auckland), Mr. 11. Allan (Nelson), Mr. Win, Ross (Foxton), Mr. C. Gorbor (Christchurch), Mr. R. Moore (Kaiapoi), Mr, A. Williams (Christchurch), Mr. F. C. 'I'oogood, (Fcilding), Mr. A. J. Thorn (Auckland), Mr. G, Bngley (Auckland), Mr. E. Sutherland (Onehunga), Mr. Geo. Baildon (Auckland), Mr. F. F. Goldinghani (Palmorston North), Mr. A. E. Hathaway (Auckland), ana Mr. B. Doylo (Auckland).

Mr. H. I?-. Mackenzio, tho well known Auckland sportsman, arrived it Wellington yesterday. Ho is stavinff at tlio Grand Hotol.

Arrivals at the Hotel Windsor yesten day included: Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wishart (Palmorston North), Mrs. W. A. Bailoy (Rangitikei), Mrs. J, A.' Bailqy (ltangitikoi), and Mr. It, G. Salisbury (Tukaka),