PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 246, 23 February 1911, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Dr. H R. Leathnm returned from Auckland by the Rarawa yesterday; morning.

Mr. Petcrkin, ex-Mayor of the Lower Hutt, is spending a 'short holiday in New Plymouth. The Rev. W. A. Rtirley, 8.A., of Manaia, has received advice that he lias passed for his M.A. degree with honors. Mr. G. P. Armstrong (late of Opunake Times) has prolonged his stay in London, and intends to await the coronationfestivities.

A Press message states that King George has held the first levee of bu reign. The function was mainly official and diplomatic. Mr. and Mrs. Sorrensoa and family,' formerly residents of Smart road, havu just returned to New Plymouth after a lengthy holiday fu Denmark. Mr. K. Griffiths, the president of th& Tarannki Chamber of Commerce, will represent that body on the advisory mmittee of the New Plymouth Tech* nical School.

At Mangatoki Church on Tuesday,. Mr. E. H. Reeve, of Egmont Village, was married to Miss Alice Cooper, daughter sOf the manager of the Mangatoki dairy factory. A Sydney (cablegram states that Mr. J. J. Virgo, secretary of the Sydney Young Men's Christian Association, has. accepted the secretaryship of the London .Central Association.

■ The King of Tdhga and Prince Tungi arrived from the Islands by the Tofua yesterday. His Majesty expects to' spend some time in New Zealand. Prince Tungi is en route to England, where he will attend the coronation.—Press telegram.

A mass meeting of citizens was held; at the Invercargill theatre last night to farewell the Prime Minister, prior tohis leaving for the coronation and thu imperial Conference. Sir Joseph Ward] was presented with an illuminated address.

Dr. and Mrs. Walker and family left by the express train yesterday morrting, and were seen off by a number of friends. During Dr. Walker's absence his partner, Dr. Blaekley, will havecharge of the practice, being assisted, by Dr. Milroy.

A private letter received'in Stratford on Tuesday night from Sir William.' Hall-Jones intimates that before long he U returning to New Zealand. It i» therefore .pretty certain he does- not propose to continue to hold the office of High Commissioner.'

Members of the Veterans' Association, are requested to attend the funeral ot their late comrade, Mr. James C. Honeyfield, to-day. We have been requested' to state that a brake will be in attendance to convey veterans to and front Te Henui cemetery. Mr. C. Clarke, for many years past the proprietor' of the White Hart Hotql, left New Plymouth last evening taking with him his fine herd of cattle. He will, however, return to New Plymouth'and be the guest of many well wishers, who intend to tender him a little farewell on Thursday next. Mr. E. Tregcar, late Secretary for Labor, was entertained last night by the Wellington branch of the Federated Seamen's Union, arid presented with at* illuminated address and a gold pendant in recognition of his services to labor during his term of office. A gold-mouut-, ed handbag was also presented to Mrs. Tregear.—Press telegram. The following changes in naval commands are announced:—Vice-Admiral Sir W. H. May, commanding the Homo, Fleet, succeeds Vice-Admiral Sir W. H. Fawkes as Commander-in-Chief at Plymouth; Vice-Admiral Sir G, Egerton, commanding at the Cape, succeeds ViceAdmiral Sir F. C. Bridgcman-Bridgeman as Second Sea Lord at the Admiralty. Mr. T. B. Salmon, postmaster at the Bluff, succeeds Mr. B. Hill, postmaster of Hawera, instead of Mr. P. P. White, of Marton, who now goes to Hamilton. Other post office appointments are:— Mr. G. F. Furhy, postmaster at .Hamilton,, transferred to Christchurch district, to be Assistant-Inspector of Post Office*. Mr. A. T. Cavcll, postmaster at Riverton, to Christchurch, as. SubInspector. Mr. McKinnon, senior clerk at Waihi, to Riverton, as postmaster. Mr. T. S. Hester, postmaster, High street, Christchurch, to Bluff, vice Mr. Salmon.