PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 277, 13 April 1911, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Mrs. James Paul was a passenger per s.s. Rarnwa for Auckland last night. , A Press message states that General Baden Powell will lecture in the colonies in 1912. A London cablegram reports that Earl Crewe is convalescent, and is recruiting in Italy. The Rev. J. G. Chapman, Mrs. Chapman and family left by the mail train for Wellington yesterday. Messrs. J. and X. Tait have engaged Ben Davies and Esta Dargel for a tour of the colonies, commencing in Sydney in September. It is said that Mr. T. C. Williams is the oldest New Zcalander living in the Dominion. Mr. Williams was born at Pailiia, in the Bay of Islands, as far back as 1825. Mr. Churchill, Past High Chief Ruler of the Recluibite Order, was a passenger by the Rarnwa last night for Auckland, en route to Rotorua, where he will spend a day or two. Mr. J. H. ICibby, chairman of the Fitzroy Town Board, has been appointed to represent the Board at the official opening of the Eltham Municipal Town Hall and gasworks on April 23th. A London cable advises that the Duke of Connaught is recovering from his indisposition, but will not travel. Arthur represents the King in his stead at the Italian jubilee celebrations. Mr. F. B. Gardiner has received word that his appointment as Health Inspector under the Hawke's Bay Hospital Board has been approved. Mr. Gardiner will shortly leave for his new quarters. Mr. 0. W. Govctt left last sight to' catch the P. and 0. steamer Morea, sailing from Auckland on Friday for London. The health of Miss Govett, in England, is unsatisfactory; hence Mr. Govctt's return. A Perth telegram states that the Mines Department is augmenting the geological survey staff. The appointments include the New Zealanders, Mr. E. D. Courcy Clark, field geologist, and Mr. R, A. Farqnharson, petrologist. The Rev. and Mrs. C. Burton and family arrived in New Plymouth last evening. The Rev. Burton will preach his first sermon here on Sunday, and wilf be welcomed by the Whitelev Memorial congregation on Wednesday evening next. Rnngiuin (states a correspondent) is the social "lion" in Paris just now. He sings old love songs in his native tongue, accompanying himself on the harp; and the pathetic tenderness with which he sings "Tell me, Maori, how to woo thee," is said to bring tears to the eyes of every fair Parisienne who hears him. Sergeant Dart, who takes charge of the New Plymouth police vice Sergeant Haddrell, on furlough, lias for some years been the police schoolmaster and general Instructor of all recruits passing through the Mt. Cook depot. The sergeant wns educated at that famous school, Christ's Hospital (the "Bluccoat" school), and has passed his New Zealand law examination. He has a wide technical and practical knowledge of many sports and a penchant for languages and literature.