PERSONAL ITEMS,

Otago Witness, Issue 2813, 12 February 1908, Page 29

PERSONAL ITEMS,

Messrs B. Dive (Opposition) and G.W. Tayler (present Mayor. Government) have decided to stand for the Egmont seat at the general election. Three candidates (two Government and one Opposition) are now -out for this constituncy. More are expected to follow. An Association message from Auckland states that Captain Rhodes, only brother of the late Cecil Rhodes, of South Africa, arrived in Auckland by the Hauroto from Fiji on the 4th. He left for the south by the Mokoia in the afternoon, and bse^ en^ returns to Auckland to visit *£°™\*l is accompanied by Lieutenant-cotone I ««?■ Mr Bert Fraer, cadet in tho Magistrates Court, Lawrence, has been transferred to the Supreme Court, Dunedin. A Wellington telegram states oliat Hitt. an elderly cabinetmaker, was found dead 'on the Stl/inst., premises which had been occupied by him for some " The Tablet understands there is to be a chan-e in the staff of the Christian Brothers School Brother Moore, late of Sydney, takes the place of Brother Ryan, who has been assigned important work connected with Ibe provincial Novitiate. Mr R de Lambert, who has been connected with the Oamaru post and telegraph department since his boyhood, has (says ihe North Otago Times) been promoted to ■•he head office in Wellington. Miss Maggie A. Reid, who for many years has been in China labouring as a missionary with the China Inland Mission, is a passenger by the s.s. Moeraki from. Sydney.. Mr J. J. Gibson, clerk in the Public Works Office, Lawrence, since the commencement of the Lawrence-Roxburgh railway extension, is (says the Tuapeka Times) being removed to Catlins, where the number of men on the Catlin's River railway extension has been largely augmented. Mr W. Crawley, of Ravensbourne, Las received advice of the death at Melbourne under painful circumstances of his -two brothers, the deaths occurring within a cay of each other. One brother was seized with a stroke, and the other, while assisting to nurse him, was also taken ill, dying a cay before the one whom he had been nursing.

Mr J. F. M, Fraser on the sth received information that, his son, Mr Tom Fraser, had been operated upon for appendicitis in Sydney, which city he was visiting on business. Reports of the patient's condition tie so far highly satisfactory. A fashionable wedding was solemnised on the sth by the Rev. Canon King, assisted by the Rev. H. H. Bedford. The principals were Mr Eustace Linden Macassey and Miss Edith Ewing, both of well-known local families. The bridesmaids were Misses Freda and Maj Ewing and Mies Brenda. Bell. Mr R. D. Macdouald (of Oamaru) was best ma i, and Messrs A. J. Maclean and E. Orbell were groomsmen. A very large number of presents, including cheques, were received.

The medical profession, more particularly its women, will regret to hear of the death of Yon Professor O. Lassar, of Berlin, whose name is well known in the medical world as a specialist in skin diseases, and who was professor of that subject in the University of Berlin. His recent researches in the subject of leprosy have added considerably to the knowledge of that disease. Professor Lassar held very advanced views with regard to the higher education of women, especially in medicine, a subject which he considered particularly suited to them. Tn 1897 he went so far as to publish his views in a short pamphlet entitled " Das Medicinische Studium, der Frau" (" The Medical Education of Women"), in which he pointed out that the more highly educated and the broader-minded a woman was, the better fitted was she to be an intelligent helpmate to her husband and to train the future generations of the race. During 'he last few years he has had many female students in his classes, and has always shown a keen interest in their subsequent careers. The death of this champion of their sex will therefore be felt as a keen loss by a!l those interested in the higher education of women. He was a man of genial disposition, and was beloved by his large classes of students. His death took place on the evening of December 22, 1907, as the result of an accident-

Mr Tuiton, who has been appointed to a magistracy on the West Coast, left Oamaru on Wednesday afternoon. Tlie Viscountess Trafalgar, who is touring New Zealand just now, is the wife of Viscount Merton, of Trafalgar, who is the eldest son of Earl Nelson (now 84 years old). Professor Hentoul, D.D., of Melbourne, who comes to New Zealand every year for the fishing, occupied the pulpit of the Riverton Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 2nd inst., when the building was filled, there being <nany worshippers from the country. The death has occurred at Gore of Mr Davjd M'Leish. The deceased, several years ago; was in business as a baker in Mam street, and has since been living in retiremen. Mr M'Leish had been in failing health for some time, and his death was not unexpected. He had reached the age of 76, and had seen a good deal of pioneering life in the early days of Otago. In the Bank of New Zealand on the sth inst. (says the Xorth Otago Times) the staff assembled to bid farewell to one, as Mr Hindmarsh remarked, who had always been an efficient and obliging officer. He referred to Mr A. S. Columb, who had been promoted to Dunedin. In expressing regret at Mr Columb's departure, Mr Hindmarsh also congratulated him on his promotion, and on behalf of the Oamaru staff begged his (Mr Columb's) acceptance of a slight token of the esteem in which he had been held by the Oamaru members of the Bank of New Zealand staff. The presentation took the form of a silver-mounted pipe. Mr Colunxb suitably responded, and expressed his regret at leaving the many friends he possessed in the bank.

Mr William A. Service, who lias b«en teacher at Maungatua for the past three year 9, has been appointed first assistant in the North School, Oamaru. Mts Ogston and her daughter, Miss Ccreen Ogston, leave Dunedin by the "Warrimoo on Wednesday,- 12th inst., for Sydney on their way to Germany. Mr D. &. Monrad, a well-known Manawatu settler, died suddenly on the 7th, says a. Palmerston North message. Deceased was a grandson of the late Bishop Monrad, once Prime Minister of Denmark, who came to New Zealand with the earliest Scandinavian settlers.

A Wairoa Association message reports the death of Mr W. Moloney at the age of 68 years. Ha was one of the oldest settlers in Wairo*, having arrived from Otago in th« early days, when he began storekeepiag. Ha waa engaged in the farming and hotel business, as well as storekeeping in the district fox many year*. H« took a prominent

position on the local governing bodies, and leaves seven daughters and four sons.

There was a meeting on Thursday, 6th inst. of representatives of the Young Maori party to say good-bye to Dr Tutere Wi Kepa, who has been appointed resident house surgeon at the Gisborne Hospital. Dr Hunter Dr Watt, the Rev. Vincent King, and Mi C. R. Evans were also present. Apologies were received for the absence of the Otakou Kaik members of the Young Maori paity. Mr H. Dansey. who occupied the chair, made a presentation to Dr Wi Repa of a very complete shaving sst. and in a brief speech expressed the general regret that was felt in the city at their guest's- departure. Dr Hunter, Mr Rongo Nuku, and the Rev. Hoani Parata clso spoke, endcrsing tho chairman's remarks as to the loss the city would sustain by Dr Wi Repa's departure. Mr Parata's word of farewell was given in Maori, of which the translation is . —

" Farewell, Tutere, farewell. 6a to your fathers, go to your people, go carry with you the good wishes, the love of your South Island friends ; go, but return again to press once more your footprints on the sands of the South Island. Good luck, good health. Farewell, farewell." Dr Wi Repa, in his reply, thanked those preEent for their good wishes. He urged .. the Young Maori party to continue their noble work for the uplifting of the Native race.

Mt J. M. Ritchie left Dunedin on the 10th inst. for a trip to Great Britain. It is hi 9 intention to join one of the Home steamers «t Sydney. ' The Free Press reports that a 'relegram was received at Kaitangata on Wednesday afternoon from Mr Joseph Hollows, Palmerston North, stating that Mrs Hollows had died that morning. The news came as a. shock, as the deceased lady was widely known and much esteemed locally. Mr Hollows has been up north some time, and occupies the position of inspector of factori-es at Palmerston North. Deceased, who was 36 years of age, leaves two boys and two girls (the youngest five yeais of age) to mourn their loss.

It is understood that the Hon. Mr M'Gowan (a Wellington Association message says) will retain Ministerial control of the Roads and Bridges Department,, which he took over when Mr Hall-Jones left for England.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington reports that Captain Dykes, chief officer of the Tutanekai, has been appointed examiner of masters and mates and surveyor of ships at Auckland.

Preparations have been in hand for some timo by residents in the electorate of Franklin and others to suitably recognise the services of Mr W. F. Massey, Leader of the Opposition, and these have taken concrete form in the shape of a silver tea and coffee service and a silver rose bowl and salver, which will be presented at a garden party at Paerata next Saturday. That Mr Massey is held in general esteem is evidenced by the fact that all classes have subscribed.

Mr John Turnbull, one of Invercargill's most prominent citizens, an 3 one of Southland's earliest settlers, died suddenly about 7 p.m. on the 9th inst. Mr Turnbull's association with Southland dates back as far as 1861, when he arrived from Tasmania. He first settled on a property" at Tuturau, Mataura, and when that was cut up for settlement he was appointed a magistrate at Invercargill. He held this position from 1873 till 1876, when he accepted an offer of the management of the Invercargill branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, opening the branch. In 1899 ho retired from active management of the branch, but remained in the company's service as local adviser. Mr Turnbull was associated with many public bodies and business companies in Invercargill. He was either a member or president of the Chamber of Commerce, Bluff Harbour Board, Southland Acclimatisation Society, Education Board, and Southland Frozen Meat and Produce Export Company. Although he was 82 years of age the deceased gentleman enjoyed exceptionally good health, and only a few weeks ago he made a holiday trip to Tasmania, and Victoria. After his return he followed his usual daily routine, and last week he attended to business as usual. Only yesterday he attended church in the morning, and saw visitors in the afternoon. He expired very suddenly, and when the doctor arrived he could only pronounce heart failure as the cause of death. Mr Turnbull was held in the highest esteem throughout the district, and his death will cause painful regret to a very large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and a family of two, one of whom is the wife of Mr ScottSmith, stipendiary magistrate at Blenheim, while the other is manager of a station at Waipahi.

Captain R. G. Hunkin. of the s s. Chelmsford, died suddenly at his residence, Ponsonby, on Sundey night The deceased (says an Auckland Association wire) had complained of indisposition earlier in the day, and whi n st sitting in a chair before retiring to bed suddenly expired.

A Wellington telegram states that Mr Hemy Alexander M'Gregor, formerly chief inspector of machinery, died on Sunday ; aged 70. He had been ailing for some time, and last week underwent an operation.

Mr R. M'Ara and family, of Waitahuna, purpose (says the Tuapeka Times) removing io Gi&borne at the beginning of March. Mr M'Ara has been a resident of the Waitahuna district for nearly 40 years, during which period he has taken a keen interest in all matters affecting the welfaie of the district. The news of Mr M'Ara's removal will be received with genuine regret thioughout the who'e district.

At the Palmerston Railway Station, on his departure, Mr Oliver Stark, who has been transferred tc- Oamaru, was (says the Oamar'i Mail) met by his fellow-officers and piesented with a handsome travelling bag, bearing a suitable inscription. Mr Angus Urquhart. goods clerk at the Lawrence Railway Station for the past eight months, has been transferred to Caversham, his place being taken by Mr J. L. Jacobseu. booking clerk, Dunedin. On Tuesday evening (the Tuapeka Times says) the local railway hands showed their appreciation of Mi Urquhart's good qualities by presenting him with a travelling bag. Mr John Stronach. who has been for some 14 years a well-known and very popular auctioneer in Southland, was (says the Standard) met by the stock agents on Friday evening in Paterson's rooms, Gore, entertained by a farewell supper, presented with a very handsome case of pipes and other smoker's requisites, and wished every good fortune in his new sphere at Timaru. Mr A. A. Mac Gibbon (manager of the National M. and A. Co.. and Mayor of Gore) occupied the rhair, and in the course of a speech said the agents could not let Mr Stronacli leave without offering him their congratulations. All the firms doing business in Gore were represented, and all joined in wishing Mr Stronach every success at Timaru.

Placing his head through the two armholes of a pinafore hanging out on a clothes-line, a little boy named Roy Alexander, residing at Cassillie (Victoria), ran round and round until the pinafore tightened and. choked him.