PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2671, 18 January 1916, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

The Hon. G. W. Russell left for Nelson last night, accompanied- bv Dr. Valintine and Dr. Hav, of tlie'Publio Health Department. The Minister will attend a conference at Nelson regarding the erection of a new hospital, which is made possible by a bequest by the lato Mr. Thomas Cawtliron., Mr. Russell will also confer with patriotic, societies there on various matters. > Mr. R. Trifrgs, Assistant Public Service Commissioner, returned yesterday from a health-recruiting trip in Australia. \ Mr. J. P. Maxwell, of Wellington, will leave on a trip to England, via Egypt, next month. ■_ ■ Sir. Ultan M'Cabe, wlib is leaving, for England by tho Corinthic, was entertained at dinner last night at the Grand Hotel by a few of his personal friends. In proposing the health of the guest "of the evening, Mr. Marcus Marks presented Mr. M'Cabe with a writing secretaire and an umbrella. He also added to the toast the. names of Mrs. M'Cabe and family (who accompany Mr. M'Cabe on his journey). The tmst, which was received with great enthusiasm, waß spoken to by Messrs. J. J. M'Gratb, C. E. Richardson, E. Blundell, Jas. Hislop, P. J. Griffin,, and A. Blaclvlock. Mr. M'Oabe said he was truly grateful for the kindness of his friencls- ,and would look forward to the time, a few months hence, when he would be with them again. Mr. J. H. Carrad. who has been associated with the local Magistrate's Court as a member of the staff and as-, sistant clerk for some thirteen years, left last night for Oamaru, where he will occupy the position of Clerk of the Court. Prior to his departure yesterday he was farewelled by the members of the legal profession, and presented with a substantial cheque as an appreciation of the uniform courtesy he had always extended to. them. Mr. D. G. A. Cooper, S.M., presided, and, on behalf of Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M., and himself, he congratulated Mr. CaiTad en his well-deserved promotion, and wished him success and happiness in his new sphere. The presentation was then made by Mr. H. F. Von Haast. who, in the course of a few well-chosen remarks, expressed the regret that members of the profession felt at the departure of Mr. Carrad. They all hoped that his new office was but a step to further promotion. Mr. A. Schierning, who has for soma years been a member of the clerical staff of the Gisbome branch of Messrs. Murray, Roberts and Co., left on Sunday for Wellington, whero he joins tho Ruahine for London. Mr. Schierning is proceeding to the Old Country to enlist for military se'rvicc. Lieutenant Frank Turnbull, who has been awarded the Military Cross, is the son of the late Mr. A. Turnbull, formerly S.M. at Hawera. He took a great interest in'swimming and other forms of sport. Lieutenant _ Turnbull has been twice wounded during the war. Dr. J. C. Wadmore (Bay of Plenty) has obtained a commission as temporary lieutenant in the R.A.M.C., and expects to join a hospital ship (Southern Command). His brother, Mr. A. M. Wadmore, who arrived in England in July, has joined the Officers' Training Corps. v Mr. M. Manning, of the Hamilton branch of the Bank of Australasia, has been transferred to The managership of the Rotorua branch. His successor at Hamilton is Mr. A. G. Lawson, of Gisbome. The Rev. J. K. Archer, who is w~bo the new pastor of tho Vivian Street Baptist congregation, was to have been farewelled by the Baptists of Invercargill last night. He will arrive in Wellington this week. Mr. Henry jHill, for, many-years Inspector of Schools for the Hawkc's Bay district, will retire from tho service on March 31. ' Chaplain-Captain Patrick Dore, chaplain to Now Zealand forces, who has been awarded tho Military Cross, was ono of two Roman Catholic chaplains who left New Zealand in October, 1914, with the Main Expeditionary Force. He was attached; to the Auckland Mounted Rifles, and landed with them when they arrived at Gallipoli. Chaplain Dore was an indefatigable worker in his own sphere, and ever at hand to assist in. any branch' of the work. Hia name was a household word among the men at Anzac, by every one of whom he was beloved. Chaplain Dore. was hit while aiding a wounded man under fire on August 24, and was taken to the military hospital at Devonport, England, whero he was lying at the last advices. Chaplain Dore was a native of the South of Ireland, about 30 years of'age, and came to New years ago,- being stationed at Palmerston and Foxton. He was an enthusiastic sportsman, and excelled in several branches of athletics. Sapper 8. L. Dignan, who has beenawarded tho Distinguished Conduct Medal for services at Gallipoli, is tho second son of Mr. P. L. Dignan, at one time Auckland manager of the Bank of New Zealand. Sapper Dignan, who was born in Auckland twenty years age, received his early secondary education at the Auckland Grammar School. Subsequently he attended Beaumont College, England, and at a later date St. Patrick's College, Wellington. Prior to his enlistment in the main body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Fore® as'a member of the Signallers' Corps, he was employed by Messrs. A. and F. Kelly, surveyors, of High Street. Excepting for a short spell of five weeks, he' was present during all tho heavy fighting at Gallipoli from the landing on- April. 25 until the withdrawal last month. Tho honour was conferred on Sapper Dignan for his services in laying telephone wires under heavy fire, in which work he was joined with Corporal Cyril Bassett, of Auckland, who was recently awarded the Victoria Cross. ,

The delegates to the annual conference of the New Zealand Athletic Midi Cycling Union lrit Masterton for their homes on Saturday. Prior to their departure tliey presented Mr. B. R. Rayncr witli a framed photograph, in recognition of tlie kindness he had shown the delegates during tlieir stay in Maaterton. The registrations made at the Masterfcon recruiting office during the mouth of December numbered 217, compared with 318 for the month of November. A draft of seventy infantrymen will leave for Trentham this-morn-ing, to fill up.-shortages from other districts, says our Mastofton correspondent. " _ ; The landing of* the Australian Light Horse at Anzac furnished the following iucident, according to ail exchange: "Tlio boat made for a rough pier. On it was a dandy naval officer, well shaven, and attired in biscuit-coloured overalls— a veritable 'kiiut' on the Anzac beach, where costumes were considerably abbreviated. 'Bring that boat in heah,' said the officer in a cultivated English drawl. It was done, and the first trooper handed up lus rifle to a Jack Tar: 'Heaw, Jack,' he said, 'old this for me.' Number two remarked, 'Mind the stop tlieyah, Tom,' and forty more lma similar remarks to make, while a liiglily indignant naval officer rolled his eyes "in impotent auger." For men. who appreciate a good bow tie we would recommend an inspection of our stock of "ready.tied," or 'to tie," at* Is. and Is. 6d. Goo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street—Advt.' THE CHEVROLET 4.90'. The Dominion Motor Vehicles, Ltd., 6! Conrtenay Place, aro pleased to be now able t6 announce tho arrival in Sydney of their first shipment of Chevrolet -J-9P Motor-can:. On and after Wednesday, January 19, one of these care will bs at the service of intending purchasers for demonstrations and trial runs. Priwi .£225 (aDDWiimate).—Advt