PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 124, 19 February 1919, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS

The Hon. T. M. Wilflord, Minister of Justice, is detained in Wanganui by tho serious illness of his mother. He returned hurriedly Ifrom the East Coast where he was conferring with harbour authorities, ■ ' ■

The Minister of Internal Affaire stated yesterday that Mr. F. V. Fraser, S.M., had been appointed permanent chairmau of the Board of Appeal under the Pub< lio Service Act. The Hon. W. D. S. Man Donald, 'Minister of Agriculture, has returned to Wellington. Tho Hon. J. A. Hanan, Minister of Education, was in Christchurch.yesterday in connection with the sitting of tl< University Senate.. The Hon. A.. M. Myersi, ActingMinister of Finance, is expected k> return to Wellington at the end oi' this week. Colonel E. Logan, Administrator of Samoa, is at present in Wellington.- He is on leave, his place at Samoa, being taken by Colonel E. W. Tate, AdjutantGeneral. Yesterday Colonel Logau visited .Trentham Camp.

Captain Bollons, who has been ashore for some time owing to illness, has resumed command of the Government steamer Hineiuoa. Commander Hooper, who has had command of that vessel, will return to the Amokura.

All. B. Northcroft, of Napier, has been appointed chief postmaster at Christchurch. Before leaving Napier, Mr. Northcroft was entertained by a number of leading citizens, on whose behalf Mr. J. Vigor Brown, M.P., presented the guost with a purse of sovet. eigns.

At the opening of. the annual meeting of the University Senate in Christchurch yesterday, tho Chancellor (Sir Ilobert Stout) referred to the loss sustained by education in the deaths during: the past year of Dr. Jl'Dowell, a member of the Semite since 1903;-the Bov. Thomas Eoseby, LL.D.—"a profound scholar, recognised as an able mathematician and astronomer, and above all a kindly and Courteous gentleman"; and '.Mr. T. S. Foster, headmaster of the Christchurch West School.

The Van. Archdeacon Yorke has tendered his resignation of the archdeaconry of Mawhera and of tho vicariote of Greymouth, of which parish he has had charge for 25 years.

In response to the invitation of Mr. Richard Wedderspoon, the male clerks of the Soldiers' Financial Assistance Board and a few business friends, journeyed to Packakariki on Saturday Inst, wlien an opportunity was taken to present Mr. Wedderspoon with a silver repeater minute-striking watch, and also a cigarette-holder. In making the presentation the secretary, Mr. S. J. Wills, referred to Mr. Wedderspoon's consideration in coming forward when clerks were difficult to procure, and to the remarkable interest he had -evinced in lug duties. Mr. Wedderspoon in replying, 'stated that it had afforded him great pleasure to offer his services at such a strenuous" time, and ho was very gratified to earn that any assistance he had rendered had been so much appreciated. Mr. Wedderspoon was farewelled later at his departure with Mrs. Wedderspoon on a tour through Hawke's Bay, Kotorun, and Hi? Wanganui districts.

The Bishops of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) aiul Auckland (Dr. Avcrill) have pone to Dimedin to attend a sitting oi tno Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal. Mr. J. H. Worboys, headmaster of tho Kilbirnie School, who recently underwent an operation "it the Davis Street Hospital, is progressing satisfactorily. K Press Association telegram from DargaTille states :-ono of the best-known settlers of North Auckland. Mr. Richard Mitchelson, died on Monday, at the age of 71. Ho was a brother to .the non. E. Mitchelson. .ye , The funerals took place yesterday of Mr. Samuel M'Dowall, chief engineer of the ferry steamer Maori, and Mr. George Palla, formerly chief engineer of the Union Company's cargo steamer ISavua. The shipping community was largely represented, amongst those present _be ing Messrs. W: A. Kennedy ■ t^W 0 ' 1 manager of the Union Steam Ship Company). M. M'Kindy, J. Eankin,- and 1. E 'Wallace (president, vice-president, and secretory of the Marine Enters Institute respectively), and Jl. H. bmt (Union- Company's foreman of writs). Mr. Grenfell (of .the -Employers tedeiation) and Mr. Campbell (of Campbell and Burke), and many other* were dib> in attendance. The Key. W. blnrer officiated at both funerals. ■

•V large gathering of parishioners as-, semble'r at St. .Mark's Church Schoolroom kit evening to say au revon. to the Bev. C. ¥. and Mrs. Askew, who. are to leave by the Ayrshire for England shortly. The. gathering took the form of a social function, and the- stage was specially decorated [Jov *ith choice flowers. .. Mr. A. E. Mabin, ■ who occupied.the chair,' briefly welcomed the vicar and Mrs.: Askew .to,the function, and wished him every s»«*se "I connection with the., .object of his- visit to the Old Country. • He'referred -te, the splendid work both Mr. and Mrs Askew had done for the church during the past .even years, and hoped that the*.would noon return again to Wellington, jfei--al items were rendered■ by.Mifses U.raKe ,tnd Watkins, and Messrs. lerfrusson, Ifobins. and Watkins,: after which Mr. Askew was presented with a leather suit case, and Mrs. Askew with a handsome handbag. During the absence of Miy Askew, the B«v. A. T. B. Pa*e, of Mania, will act as vicar of St. Marks .Church. . ' ; The Eire Brigade received two calls yesterday. The first' was ■ received at about 9.15 in the morning to No. 20 Tinakori Road, where a.washhouse had ■ounjrht fire. The outbreak was extinguished, but the contents were bndly damaged. The other,call; was-received at 2 p.m. to a gorse fire in Knrpri Road. S'ome houses were endangered before the fire was put out, but no damage was done. "I made application to the Government for preference to be given in demobilisation to our university students so that they might be able to at once resume their studies and not loose an

academic year," said the Chancellor of the University (Sir Robert Stout) at the annual meeting of the Senate in Christchurch yesterday. "I regret to say that this modest request was tlendied. Inotice in the Press that it is stated that a similar request for preference, to be given to coal-miners was acceded to." The methods of collecting house refuse is a question which has been given consideration by the Public Health Committee of the City Council recently. The committee is of the opinion that there is room for considerable improvement in this service both as regards the con-struction-of collecting, vehicles and the collection of the rubbish. The committee is also recommending the condemnation of certain premises in various parts of the city, and is contemplating jjio issue of orders for structural alterations in many others to comply wjth the laws of health. These matters will be dealt with at to-morrow evening's meeting of the City Council.

The Auckland cricket team to play against Christchurch for the Plunket Shield will arrive in this city to-day by the Main Trunk express, and will leave for the south in the evening. The team will practice at the Basin Reserve in the afternoon.

The Wellington Central branch of the Labour Party met at the Trades Hall last evening and listened to tin address by Mr. P. Fraser, M.P., on "Labour's Fundamental Principles." There was a fairly largo attendance, and the lecturer was given a very attentive hearing. The branch will hold, a social in the Alexandra Hall to-night.

The Wellington Patriotic .'SocietyV Band will render selections at Newtown Park to-night at 8 o'clock. The Waterside Workers' Band will play at the Bnsin Reserve to-night.

Mr. A. S. Clarke, of the local branch of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., and British Traders Insurance Company, Ltd., has been appointed manager for New Zealand for both companies. The general manager for Australasia, Mr. E. W. G. de Gyulay, is at present staying in Wellington.