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PERSONAL ITEMS

Tho Hon. W. D. S. MncDonald, mem- ] ber for Bay of Plenty, fell and broke his j arm last evening. Ho was on his way from' Parliament Buildings to visit a friend in Hill Street, when he put his foot in an uneven place and fell heavily. The Mayor of Wellington (Mr. J. I', Luke, C.M.G.), has arranged that a civio reception shall bo given to Brigadier. Generals C. W. Melville, C.M.G.. D.S.O. j and E. Young, C.M.G., D.5.0., and Cap tain L. W. Andrew, Y.C., who are re. turning by tho Corinthic, duo hero on Saturday. Mr. S. W. B. M'Gregor, His Majesty's Senior Trade Commissioner in Australia, is expected to arrive in Wellington thiii evening. Mr. M'Gregor is paying an official visit to tho Dominion in tho interests of British trade, for the pur poso of keeping in touch with matters in New Zealand during tho absence- of Mr. B. W. Dalton in England. Brigadier-General G. S. liichardson, who has been on an official visit to Napier and the Waipiikurau Sanatorium, will return to Wellington to-morrow. A Prois Association telegram from Napier records the death of Mr. H. A. ICeeshig, of tho firm *f Messrs. Lowe and Keesing, motor garage proprietors. Mr. Keesing,. who had been suffering for some time from kidney trouble, died in Napier Hospital on Sunday night, Deccisd had taken a prominent pari in local affairs, and was an active member of the Napier Chamber of Commerce. He also did splendid service during the influenza epidemic last year. Deceased, who was about C 3 years of age, camo to Napier from Auckland about fivo years ago. Ho leaves a widow and one son, Captain Keesing. Lieutenant-Colonel C. G. Powlea, C.M.G., D.5.0., N.Z.S.C, has been appointed Commandant of Trenthara Camp, and Major D. B. Blair, D.5.0., M.C;, N.Z.S.C, Camp Adjutant. Lieutenant L. G. Goss, N.Z.S.C, has been appointed Assistant Camp Adjutant.

Mr. George Hume, of Pirinoa, who has been suffering severely from the effects of a chill, is reported to be recovering slowly. The death of. Mr. William Gibb Crawford occurred on Sunday at the age of 83 years (states a Press Association message from Woodville). The late Mr. Crawford was born in Glasgow, and camo to New Zealand in 1871. He landed at Napier, where lie was employed-as accountant at the "Herald" office. Later he was appointed headmaster of the Kaikora School, and then headmaster of the Woodville School in 1878, holding the position for eight years, He was a member of the Town Board subsequently, and town clerk from 1884 to 1899. Later ho was Mayor of Woodville in 1911. and was Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for some years and returning officer to the Pahiatua electorate. He leaves a widow and four sons and daughters.

The death of Mr, Ernest G. Hood, a partner in the firm of Hood Bros., Lambtou Quav, occurred in a private hospital on Saturday. Deceased was 38 years of age, and recently underwent an operation. He was a member of tho Council of the New Zea.iand Academy of Fine Arts, and -i rjromment exhibitor at the academy exhibitions. For a time ho was a pupil of Edward Fristrom, a Swedish artist of pronounced style, who was formerly in Wellington, and is now in California. The deceased leaves a widow and three children, his mother (Mrs. G. Hood, of llarori Road), and three brothers (Messrs. W. E., T. 11., and G. E. A. Hood, of Wellington) to mourn their loss. Tho funeral, held on Sunday afternoon, was largely attended. The Rev. A. W. Payne conducted the burial service at Karori.

It was announced at the annual meeting of the Wellington Industrial Association held last evening that Mr. F. .1. Evans was not able to attend owing to the sudden death. of his brother, Mr. Henry Evans. The. deceased was born in. Wellington and educated at the Terrace School and tho Wellington College. Silica leaving sichuol, Mr, H. Evans ha? ■been connected with the manufacturing branch of the firm of J. E. Evans, Ltd., of Lnmbton Quay. Ho became ill on Tuesday of last week,' but on Saturday morning his condition hecame very serious. The cause of death was meningitis. The late Mr. Evans, who was 45 years of age, leaves a widow and three children. In his earlier years he was a valued member of the ' old Wellington Operatic Society and the Royal Choral Society. ' J ,

The- Kev. A. S. Wilson, of Perth, West Australia, who has been appointed to tho temporary charge of the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, was a passenger by the Manuka from Sydney to Wellington. Professor G. Owen, who has filled the chair of physics at the Auckland University College since I'JU. will leave Auckland in about six weeks' time to tako up the position of professor of physics at the University College of Wales, at Aberystwyth. Dr, W. J. Tortwms, formerly of Dunedin, has obtained the degree of F.E.C.S., Edinburgh. Out of 73 candidates for tho fellowship only 23 were successful. _ Dr. Porteous ds a medical missionary to India in connection with the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, and has been spending part of his furlough studying in Edinburgh. Mr. James Howden, who died, at Auckland on Thursday in his 83rd year, was one of. tho oldest residents of Auckland. Mr. Howdeu, who was a native of Climber Park, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, commenced his business life as a watchmaker in Manchester, but in his carlv "twenties" ho came to Auckland in the ship Black Eagle, which arrived there on November 10, 18G1, after a voyage of 100 days from London. Mr. Howden served in tho No. 5 Company of tho old Auckland Eiflo Volunteers for about two years, during tho Waikato War. After tho war Mr. Howden entered into business in Queen Street, and has carried it on over 6inco. His illness was a very brief one, 'he having been at his place of business as lato as Friday lost. Mt. Howden was well known as a musician, and was a member of St. Matthew's choir for many years.

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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 301, 16 September 1919, Page 4

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PERSONAL ITEMS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 301, 16 September 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 301, 16 September 1919, Page 4

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