PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 6, 10 December 1915, Page 3

PERSONAL.

His Honor the Chief Justice, Sir •Robert Stout, passed through Strutford on the mail train on his way south this morning.

( Adjutant Cook, of the Salvation i Army, arrives by to-night’s express and resumes charge ,of Salvation Army work in the district. It is understood that Major Toomer is to be welcomed next week. Major Toomer assumes the oversight of Salvation Army affairs in Taranaki under the newly-arranged divisions, with headquarters at Palmerston North. I A very enjoyable kitchen-tea was 'given, by Mrs Percy Harkness, Midhirst, yesterday afternodh, in honor ‘of Miss Kate Knox, who is shortly to enter the bonds of matrimony. 'Among those present were: Mes- ' dames Hogg, H. Richmond, Weldon, Weller. Blanchard, Kleeman, Bennett, Agent, Cookson, Bain, Shotter, and Misses Savage, Richmond and Knox. During the afternoon songs were rendered by Mesdames Agent, Bennett and Miss Savage and Knox. Great amusement was caused as the guest of the afternoon opened each surprise packet, and writing from a spectator’s point of view, it may be stated that, after the happy event, if the lucky man does not receive many an appetising dinner, it will not he for the want of kitchen utensils. Great praise is duo to Mrs Darkness for the afternoon, so much enjoyed by all present.

A very enjoyable social evening was spent on Wednesday at Mrs Blocking’s (spiritualists room) in honor of Miss Walton, who has been with the Circle for five months, and who is now leaving to start her mission at Palmerston North. Euchre, recitations and singing were thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Walton’s recitation. “No one Calls at No. 1,” brought the house down. After a sumptuous supper, provided by members, a presentation was made by one of the members, who expressed their love and sympathy, also thanks and appreciation for the time Miss Walton had given so willingly to all who were seeking after-truth. Miss Walton thanked all for their attendance and for the many kindnesses received during her stay in Stratford, and she hoped that they would all meet again, if not here, in the “Hereafter.” Anld Lang Syne was sung with great gusto at the conclusion of a very enjoyable evening.