PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 206, 20 January 1913, Page 4

PERSONAL.

An Ottawa cable states that ihe Duchess of Connaught is now conval.iscent. Mr. A. W. Ellis, a well-known Bulls settler and a breeder of Southdown sheep and hackney horses, died at Palmers ton last week. Mr. George Paradise, a resident of Wellington for over thirty years, died suddenly at his home in Brougham Avenue on Friday, aged 57. The death is announced in Auckland of Mru. Caroline Sheehan (formerly Mrs. George Shaw) at the age of 55* years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. F. M. Paulsen, of New Plymouth, and Mrs. Millie White, of Melbourne. Mr. C. A. Court Opie, of Carterton, has been appointed overseer to the Egmonfc County Council out of sixty-two applicants for the position from all over the colony. Failing his acceptance the position will be offered to Geo. 11. Herbert, of Hourata, Christchurch. Master L. C. Mail, of the Stratford District High School, who has gained fresh honors for the school, by securing a high place in the Junior University and Senior National Scholarships, is a Midhirst boy, and son of Mr. W. J. Mail, the local school master.—Post. Mr. 0. E. Stout, son of the Chief Justice, is now on his way to the Dominion. He has been in England for four years, and has taken honors in law at Cambridge, graduating as B.A. and LL.IB. He has taken also the Bar examinations in London, is a member of Lincoln's Inn, and was called .to the Bar on November 21. Mr. H. P. Barry, superintendent of the Waihi Company, whose name was frequently mentioned in connection with the Federation strike, intends resigning at the end of the year and settling at Cambridge. It is also stated that Mr. R. E. William's, assistant superintendent, intends to retire and take up his residence at Auckland. The funeral of the Hon. John Bryce took place yesterday afternoon at Brunswick (Wanganui). There was a very long cortege, Territorials forming part, as far as St. John's Hill. Members of the deceased's old Kai Iwi Cavalry Corps were pall-bearers, and the Hons. Rhodes and Fisher and Mr. John Duthie (one of the old school) were among those present. The ceremony at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Caldcr, and the last post was sounded.—Press Association. The right to the title of nonageuaxiail was on Monday achieved by Captain E. F. ITemingwav. of John street, Mount Roskill (says'the Auckland Star). The old gentleman, who has permanently resided in New Zealand during the last eighteen years, has had a distinguished military career, having fought in the Crimean war. and all through the Maori war. His reminiscences of Auckland go back over n period of half a century. Despite his ninety years. Captain TTemvnwwav still enjoys very good health. "Warner's" Rust-proof Corsets. Styles for all figures at lowest prices consistent with good quality. "Warner's" arsguaranteed, remeniber,-~Advt.