PERSONAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1053, 21 November 1903, Page 3

PERSONAL.

Mr W. Morris, of Ormond, ■ who has beon on a visit to England, returned to

Gisborne by tfie Waikare. Mr Bruce, of Ormond, who has been in ill-health for a long time past, has returned from a three weeks’ visit to Auckland. Mr K. Hay, consulting engineer, who is to report upon water and drainage for Gisborne, will arrive here next Wednesday. Mr J. E. Shaw, the popular proprietor of tho Pakarao Hotel, has donated two pairs of silver-mounted bowls to tho Gisborne Club for competition during tho pre-

sent season. Captain E, hi. Caullon, of Auckland, who was wounded in the Boohasberg engagement on February 23rd, 1902, and has only just come out of hospital a.ter treatment of his injuries, arrived in Gisborne by tho Waikuro on a visit to his son, Mr Reg. Caulton, licensoo of the Tatapouri Hotel. Captain Caulton saw a good deal of servico in South Africa, and had the misfortune to lose his left arm, which was amputated at Auckland in September last. His many irionds in this district will extend him a warm welcomo. At tho mooting of parishioners of Turanga Church, held on Tuesday overling, tho chairman, the Rev. F. G. Cooto, in oponing tho mectiDg, pointed out how vory much tho church was indeoted to Mr Charles Gray for his unfailing kindness und untiring work whieh lie. had done for so many years in connection with tno church. Mr Woodward, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Gray for all he had done during tho very long time ho had hold tho office of secretary, said: 11 No one can adequately express the appreciation which wo feel for tho splondid way in which Mr Gray has workod for tho church, and it is difficult in his presence to give utterance to all that one feuis, but I can say that Mr Gray has beon tbo mainstay of our church, and it is with tho greatest possible pleasure that I rise to propose a hearty voto of thanks to Mr Charles Gray for aii that lie has done.” Mr E. Shcrratt seconded tho proposition, which was curried unanimously. Mr Charles Gray was elected people's warden, and Mr E. Siiorratt ucceptcd office as vicar’s warden. Tho following gentlemen were elected as members of the vestry;—Messrs Eliis, Hylaud, Imago, Kempthorue, Perry, Poynter, Tietjen, Wall, Woodward, and Wotton.

Mr Eobinson, chioi' clerk in the Tourist Department, Wellington, is at present on a visit to Waikaremoana.

Mr T. McGregor, losseo of the Wairoa Dairy Factory, has paid milk suppliers half a penuy a pound more for milk than bo agreed. Hia generous action is greatly appreciated. Mr Harold Russell, son of Sir William Russell, has undergone an operation for appendicitis. A marriage has been arranged between Mr Peihom Francis Warner, youngest sou of tho line Mr C. W. Warner, 0.8.. and Agnes, daughter of tho Into Mr Henry Arthur Biiyth, of 45, Portland Place, and Staneted, Essex. Mr Warner will he recognised as ttie old Oxford and Middlesex cricket player, and captain of the M.C.C. team now in Australia.

Runjitsiuhji, the famous cricketer, is an all round man. The Indian prince is good with tho bat, with the gun, with the rod, and now he is trying his hand at coursing. His dogs course under the nomination of “ Mr A. Child." '

Golf Illustrated brings news of a fine performance by Mr H. Mucneil, Australasian champion for 1902. Playing in a competition at South Guiles, ho broko the amateur record of tbo links. The previous bast amateur score was 75. Mr Maeneil went rouud in 456482444 —86; 448454404

is 68.

Mr W. J. Travis, has again won the American amateur golf championship. Byers was again runner-up. Last year’s champion, James, went out in the firstround. There was no qualifying round this year—all matoh play, Travis won also in 1900 and 1901.

Each member of the Gisborne Operatic uud Orchestral Socioties has been presented by Mr W. Miller with a pleasing souvenir of the performance of " lolantho ” in the form tbo programme printed on satin.

Miss Agnes G. Murphy, a member of the Council of Women Journalists, England, and a writer attached to tho stuffs of the Pall Mull Gazette, and M.A.P., and also special London correspondent for tho Australasian, is at present visiting Eotorua. Lieutenant B.obinson, of the Royal Engineers, who has been appointed to a position on the staff of the New Zealand Commandant of the Forces, will-arrive in the colony by the Eimutaka. Another passongor for Now Zealand by the Eimutaka is Mr J. Pederson, the Danish dairy expert, engaged by tbo New Zealand Government.

According to tho Premier tho bootmakers of this country aro walking about the streets because ol the unfair competition of the foreigner, and it wus not unreasonable, he considers, to do something in the direction proposed in the Preferential Trade Bill. Mr Jas. Allen : It moans protection for New Zealand. The Premier : No ; it is not a question of protection for New Zsalund. Mr Massey : The Premier has admitted that it is partly a question of protection for New Zealand. The Premier : I did nothing of tho sort. The hon. gentleman lias known mo long enough to mow that I admit nothing. (Laughter.) Mr Jas. Allen considered they should wait for tho conclusion oi the great debato goiug on in the Old Country before coming to a conclusion. Speaking oi the boot trade, he said he was satisfied that if tho British manufacturer wont on in the way he was going he would wipe the American manufacturer out of existence.

Lord Itanfurly, has presented to Captain Norbury, oi tho steamer Ngapuhi, a handsome silver-mounted ebony walking stick, in appreciation of tho attention shown to the Governor and the Countess of Batifurly when they have travelled by tho steamer.

Forty-four years is a long time in a

youug colony for a clergyman to have held too position of vicar of a parish, and

it was thorefovo not to bo wondered at that upon tho retirement of the Rev. Canon Could from the chargo at Oinhuhu tiis parishioners should dcsiro to make soldo special recognition of his long and faithful services (says tho Auckland Star of Tuesday last). For that purpose a pleasant gathering took place last evening in the Otahuhu Public Hall, at which the Anglican Bishop of Auckland, Dr. Neligan, prosided. Miss Hall, on behalf of the parishioners of Otahuhu and Panmure, presented tho vicar with a purse contain. ,ng £74, It may bo mentioned that Mi.-o Hall is the daughter of tho oldest parishioner, Addresses wore also do liverod by Ven. Archdeacon Caldcr, Canon Nolson, Rev. H. Mason, Messrs S. Luko and W. J. Speight, His Highness Prince Bernhard von Sachsen Weimar will visit New Zealand oarly next year. The Prince intends to spend some timo visi'wg 'he sights of this colony. After visiting Now Zealand ho goes to South America, thence home.