PERSONAL ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 214, 4 June 1920, Page 6

PERSONAL ITEMS

Dr. Tilvard, who is reported by cablegram as "representing New Zealand at rho Entomological Conference in Lon. don, is the scientist who has been secured by Professor Easterfield for tho Cnivthron Institute at Nelson, and who intends to light tho woolly aphis of tho orchards. On his way out. to Now Zealand Dr. Tilyard is to attend another conference at Honolulu relntivo to scientific research in tho Pacific.

A visitor to Wellington at present is Captnin H. W. Kenrick, 0.8.I 1 !., 11.D., 8.N.E., who during the war was a naval reserve officer attached to the Admiralty. War, and Naval Staffs in Whitehall. in tho _ respective capacities of technical adviser in mercantile marine to the trade division of the Naval Staff and Admiralty Shipping Intelligence officer for the Port pf London (for a period of nearly five years). Captain Kenrick also carried out tho duties of a port convoy officer for London during the earlier stages, following introduction of the convoy system in tho lato summer of 1917. As 60011 as tho main trade routes were swept clcar of mines towards the end of August, 1919, Captain Kenrick reverted to tho retired list from the Admiralty (in September last), and feeling in great need of rest and change, made, a i rip out to Australia. whence after a six months' stay, ho is returning to England, to rejoin the service of the P. and 0. S.N. Co,, when previous to tho outbreak of war he was in command of one of tho Imperial troopships, the Soudan. Anxious to see the Panama Canal, he is crossing tho Pacific instead of returning via Suez, and arrived by the Manuka and proceeds by tho Remuera.

Dr. Hector B. Maclvwizie, eon of the High-. Commissioner, who some timo ago resigned his appointment as doctor in the Mile End Infirmary in London in order to study for the recently-instituted diploma or radiology and medical electrology (Cambridge), ie now attending King's College Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, University College Hospital, and Charing Cross Hospital. London.

Brigadier-General Aroliibald Jack, who recently, received three decorations (C.8., C.M.G., and C.8.E.,) in one day at Buckingham Palace, is an old Otago High School boy, who has done threo years' war service. A civil engineer by cnlling, ho put in most of his service on th& railway, and was. twice mentioned in dispatches. Finally lie was incapacitated through illness and returned to England, whero ho recovered. He has now taken up a railway post in Havana, one that had been waiting a considerable time for'him.

In the course of the animal Teport of tho Wellington Bowling Centre occurs tho following paragraph: "It is with great regret that wo have to record the death of Mr.. George Allport, our lato brother delegate from the Hutt. The deceased gentleman was greatly_ esteemed by all who know him, and his knowledge borne of a largo experience, was always of material benefit to the centre's deliberations. Tho lato Mr. G. Hogbcn, C.M.G., who recently passed away, was another gentleman who was for "a period associated with tho control of bowling in Wellington, representing Khandallali Club. His death i 6 greatly regretted. The hand' of death has also removed from r.ur midst Mr. Charles Hill, senior, the worthy and well-beloved father of our colleague, Mr. E. J. Hill. 'The late Mr. Hill was known far and wide both for his ability as a bowler and.,especially for his open-hearted hospitality to all visitors to his private green at To Iliwi. To the relatives of each of these gentlemen tho sincere sympathy of the delegates was duly extended."

Mr; A. H. C. Cavell, who has been attached to the staff of tho Supremo Court office in Christchurch since June, 1019, will leave shortly for Wanganui, where he will join the legal firm of Cunningham and Christie.-

Prior to tho shooting of the New Zealand- sparrow, championship, at tho 'Christchurch Gun Club's grounds on Wednesday, tho competitors gathered there passed a resolution expressing regret at the death of Mr. T. Bambcr. of Wanganui, president of the Now Zealand Gun Clubs' Association, who died on 'Monday evening, and of sympathy with the relatives (states the .Christ, church "Sun").

Mr. G. P. Christian, of Perth, has been appointed physical director for tho'_ Auckland Young Men's Christian Association, vice Mr. HeAort Gregory, who is leaving for America. Mr. Christian expects to leavo Perth, on Juno 19.

The Tiinaru Borough Council, from 32 applicants, appointed Mr. G. T. Wijson, late electrical engineer of the Hamilton Borough Council, to tho position of borough electrical engineer, and Mr. W. A. Mowat, formerly of the Navy, to the position of power-house engineer. There were 33 applicants. ' (