PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2862, 29 August 1916, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

The Rev. Messrs. Smythe and Richards were passengers from Sydney by the Moeraki yesterday morning. ! Mr. E. A. James, General Secretary of the Reform League, is still confined to his bed as the result of an ncoident ho met with three week? ago, and is making but a slow recovery. Ho is not likely to bo about for sojne time to coma. The following letter has been received by Captain Donald Siinron from the Prime Minister (Rt, Hon. W. P. Massey)"l understand that you are about to leave New Zealand for England, and on your departure I desire to say that siuc<S yon have been in New Zealand/you have, been most actively engagod in the work of recruiting, and moro- particularly in connection with tho welfare of our returned soldiers from tlw front. You. have taken a foremost part in the establishment of tho Roturned Soldiors' Club in Wellington, an institution .which will de good work, and which reflects the greatest credit upon yourself and those who have been associated with you in this very useful movement. ITie success of the club, whioh has been recently opened, wijl Jje largely due to your efforts and your creating tho institution on sound lines. I am quite sure that your work has bfeen greatly valued, and I have much pleasure in' sending you this letter of appreciation." Sir Joseph Ward has also sent Captain Simson a letter paying a tribute to his services to the returned men.

An old colonist, 'Mr. W. Erne, gen., died' recently at Matakohe, in the Auckland district, aged 79. Deceased, who was horn in Ireland, joined the 55tli Foot at the age of 18 years, and saw service in the Crimean war and tho liidian Mutiny. From India, with his regiment, he came to Now Zealand and took part in tho Maori war. ' On receiving his discharge in 1867 Mr. Erne went to Matakohe, where he resided_until his death. Professor Cardston, who organised tho Queen Carnival Competition in Wellington is now working up a similar competition in'Ballarat. Tho carnival is to he held there in October, in conjunction with the annual South Street Competitions.

The funeral of the late Mr. Martin Kennedy took place yesterday. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary of tho Angel's Church, Roulcott Street, in the morning. Tho church Was crowded, and thoso present included representatives of the Hank of New Zealand, of which Mr. Kennedy was for many years a director, and others from all classes, of the community. Tho celebrant was the Rev. Father Venning, the Rov. Father Kimbell being deacon, tho Rev. Father O'Farrell sub-deacon, and. tho Rev. M. Devoy, Master of Ceremonies. His Grace Archbishop Redwood and His Grace Coadjutor Archbishop O'Shea wero in the sanctuary, together with a large number of, local and visiting clergy. Tho music of the Mass was sun" hy the clcTgv and choir of St. Patrick's College, Master Gordon O'Meagan being the organist. -An 010-. quent eulogv of tho deceased gentleman was delivered"by the Rev. Father O'Connell, who mado special reference to the late Mr, Kennedy's devotion to his church and to tho cause of Catholic education, besides laying special stress on his charitable endeavours in connection with the St. Vincent de Paul Socicty. "Ho lived as a just man and his aqod works follow him." His public life was well known to them all. He was a distinguished citizen, a man who was ever admired and reapected, a man whose example was followed ; a man whose counsel was soucht in every important undertaking. His public benefactions wero also' well known, livery object that was for the promotion of tho good of this country was helped by him. He did his duty, and was honoured by the people of Wellington and of New Zealand, because of liis sterling qualities as a citizen. He was a particular lover of his native land, and did all in his power to bring about Home Rule. To his adopted country lie was loyal and devoted. and lh<j name of Martin Kennedy would go down in tho annals of this country as a name to he revored, as the name of a sterling pioneer, as tho name of a man who camo here determined to do his duty, and did it woll. At tho graveside tho chief mourners .were: Messrs. t T. and 0. Kennedy, M., W,, and V. Gleeson, and A. Montngnn, Tho iw|l-honiws were: Messrs. J. J. h. Bnrko, M, Walsh. P. I). Hnskins, J. M'Gowan, and W. and M. Gleeson, of the H.A.C.B.S. His Grace Coadjutor Archbishop O'Shea officiated, assisted by Fathers O'Connell and Venning.

The death is announced of Mr. J. A. > X. Riedle, wbo was for twenty-five years manager of- tbo Bristol Piano Company. The late Mr. Riedle, who was a very capable business man, retired from the firm in 1909 owing to illhealth. Mr. J. Fairway, of Lyall Bay, has been notified by tho Canadian Government that hia youngest brother, Mr. Herbert Fairway, 3rd Canadian Reinforcement, ha 3 "been reported 'missing. Ho is bolieved to have been killed in Flanders during tho recont offensive. Mr. Alex. Mill, of the Post and Telegraph Service Appeal Board, arrived at Wellington from Auckland by the Main Trunk expross yesterday. Mils. Alfred Mirovith and Michael Piastro, the Russian musicians, who are about to tour tho Dominion, arrived from Sydney by the Moeraki yesterday. Oity Councillor J. E. Fitzgerald wont south by the Maori last evening. There were be We on 400 and 500 people present at the Salvation Army's Citadel, in Vivian Street, last evoning; to farewell Colonel and Mrs. Fowler, who are l?aving for Sydney bv the Moeraki on Thursday nest. Colonel Powloy, who has hold tho post of Chief Secretary for Now Zealand for over three years, has been appointed! Field Secretary for Australia, with _ headquarters at Melbourne. The gathering, which was of an enthusiastic character, was presided over by Commissioner' H. C. Hodder, who bore testimony to the splendid work Colonel Powley had done during his stay in New Zealand, and whilst congratulating him on his well-deserved' promotion, regretted that he (Commissionar Hodder) would be deprived of his estimable services. Several divisional officers who were present added trlbates of esteem and admiration to. the work so thoroughly performed "by Colonel Powley. Colonel Powley, in reply, Baid that his stay in New Zealand had been a very happy one, and whatever he had been able to accomplish had been materially assisted by the people of New Zealand. Colonel 'Powley is being succeeded by Colonol M'lnnis, who is now on his way out from England.