PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 29 May 1907, Page 2

PERSONAL.

Constable Hickman, of Opunakc, is staying in town. I The .VclingJ'iemicr, tile Hon. \V. i Hall-Jones, combines unwell. His condition yesterday was not as satisfactory as could be desired. ' Mr Bcetliain, fS.JJ., of Christcliurch, is at present staying in town, wilh Ir's daughter, who is not in the best cf health.

J. Vile, mother of the late Mr,i >b Vile, M.H.K., M.mawatu, was 00 years of age last Tuesday, and is still hale and hearty.

f Mr. 11. S. Fitzhcrbert, 0 f Palmerston -North, who has decided to accept the position of S.M. at New Plymouth offered liiiu by the Government, has built up a lucrative practice in Palmerston, which he, of course, relinquishes to take up his now position.

After parade of the Taranaki Rides last night, an election to fill the captaincy vacant by the resignation of Captain Okey resulted ill LieutenantTrMfcllrinner bemg chosen. Pending Captain Bellringer's appointment being confirmed by the Defence authorities, the election of a lieutenant was held over. Mrs Martin, wife of Mr John Martin Inilor, a very old resident of Napier.died suddenly yesterday morning.says a. Press wire from Napier. Tile deceased ladv who was well known and highly esteem-' ed throughout (he colony, was 7(1 years of age, and with her husband had'been living in Napier for 4-1 years. In ]!)();> Mr and lira Martin celebrated their golden wedding.

Miss Amy Murphy, of Dunedin, has icen cast for Chandra Nil, the prinelpil >art in ''The Blue Moon," which will be die opening production of Mr William-

son's new Musical Comedy Company. Hiss Murphy and her sister Dulcie left

'or Melbourne by the Maheno. Mis* Amy was given a great send-off by comlined musical organisations, who sang 'Farewell, beloved one," as the train Moved oil' from the Dunedin station.

Mr 11. J. Flynn, who for the past 18 months has filled the portion of editor of the Eltham Argus, has resigned <n account of his health, and leaves to-day en route for Australia. On Saturday afternoon he was the recipient of" some useful keepsakes from the companionship of the Argns, the Hon. Mr Camcross on behalf of the stall' wishing him good-bye. Mr Flynn suitably replied. The Taranaki members of tlio "fourth estate" regret (he departure of Mr Flynn. who is a journalist of high attainment, having won his spurs on leading London and Irish papers, and having had some years' valuable experience in the House of Commons as a Pres<

special. A man of sterling ability, courteous demeanour, and exceptional modesty, Air Vlynn earned the respect of; II who have had the pleasure of his ■-.(•-

i|uaintauce during his >hor( s:!ay in N.mv Zealand, and pressmen in this portion of Ibe colony trust that in a more congenial clime, he may soon be found ■ ecupying in Australia the Ithrh position in (lie profession which his attainment and abilitv warrants.