PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 121, 31 August 1910, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Field Marshal Sir George White i«, critically ill.—London caible. The Czar and Czarina are staying at Friedburg Castle, in Hesse.—Press wire, j Mr. Jas. Wade was last night unani-i mously re-elected chairman of the Taranaki Education Board.. I Mrs C. Meacham, of Wellington, is atj present visiting New Plymouth, and is staying with Mrs. E. M. Smith. ' | Mrs. T. Hickman, of Opunake, who has been indisposed for some time, is staying with her sister, Mrs. E. M. Smith, to recuperate. Mr. W. H. Kent, telegraphist in the local Post Office, who is seriously ill with pneumonia, was reported to be a little better last evening at 7 o'clock. The scientific journal, Progress, instituted by Messrs. Baldwin and Raynard some five vears aico, has ibeen purchased by Mr. Harry Tombs, of Whiteombe and Tombs, who is leaving the latter firm to take up the control of the paper. Mr. C. H. Anderson, for some months conductor of the Garrison Band, is leaving Xcw Plymouth, and on Monday evening tendered' his resignation of the posi-, tion of conductor of the LiedeTtafel and Liederkranz Societies, which he waS| instrumental in promoting. I The Bullish mail brought the news of Master Frank Butcliens' success in winning the gold medal for piano playing, given by Cliappell and Co., the English piano manufacturers, and awarded to that student, who is not only the most successful at the examination, but who has maintained the highest standard of excellence at the R.A.M. throughout the year. This is the first award of this medal, and New Zealand has the honor of 'leadinia off." The medal is handsome and valuaible, apart from its significance. Outsiders, as weir as Hawera people, will doubtless be pleased at the award. Frank also secured the silver medal for harmoiiv. brimring his medals, prizes and scholarships up to a total of eleven. Hawera Star.