PERSONAL.
Mr. S. M. Porritt, of Stratford, left by the liaritwii for tin; north last night, on u fortnight's holiday. Major Harris, of Auckland, lias been ro-appointed for another term to the Legislative Council.—Press Association. A Washington cable states tlmt Baron Tshii has been appointed Japanese Ambassador at Washington, In the casualty list published yesterday the name (if Rifleman D. Green (M. JSevin, Stratford, next of kin) appears amongst those reported died of sickness. Mr. Pawson, who was so severely injured in the motor accident on Sunday, is still alive, but is in a very critical condition. Mr. Smith, the driver, is progressing favorably.—Star. Captain Ihoms, who was in command of the Huia for some time, and was with the vessel-oil her visit to New Plymouth last week, died at Wanganui 011 Sunday night. His place has been temporarily lilied by Captain Grotty. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Society of Civil Engineers in Wellington yesterday, Mr. S. A. K. Jiair '.vas elated president, Mr. I<\ \V. Fiirkert lion, secretary, and Messrs. diaries Hanks, .1. Blair Mason and W. ,1. Roche to vacancies 011 the Council. The following donations have been received towards the Scottish Women's Hospital Saturday: Mr. Jarvis £5, Mrs. M, l 1 raser .1-2 2s. Gifts for the jumble, sweet< ( fancy, flower, vegetable and fruit stalls, or Scottish cookery, will be welcomed at the patriotic rooms or the 2ed Cross shop. Mr. J',. Doyle, of Okaiawa, has received a post card from his brother Frank, who was a prisoner in Germany, .stating that he has been exchanged, and is now in Switzerland. Another brother, Private ■I. Doyle, returned about six weeks ago. Some,time ago the latter was reported seriously ill from curvature of the spine, but lias made a good recovery.—Star. Tiie death occurred at Lower Hutt on February 3, after a long and painful illness, of Mr. D. Spilnian, M.R.C.Y.S., at the age of sixty-nine. The deceased gentleman came to New Zealand with I his family in 1902, and settled in the jHntt valley. Mrs. J. Findlay, of Now Plymouth/has received word that her brother, Captain William George Johnstone. R.A.M.C., of Kinaldie, Aberdeenshire, liar, been awarded the Military Cross. He worked for ;>■) hours under nhell fire", and time after time led his bearers to collect the wounded lying out in the open. Another brother, CorporaJ F. A. Johnstone, wa* recently killed in action in France. Mr. J. E. Gattenby. 8.A., of Wellington, who js now at Jesus College, Oxford, has been elected' to a senior demyship at Magdalen College, for four years, to carry 011 research work on enibryolog'ical problems. Last year Mr. Gattenby took a in, zoology, and was appointed demonstrator in histology, filling the place of Dr. Scott, who went to the front. In connection with the special effort being made next Saturday on behalf of the Scottish Women's Hospital Fund, a grand concert has been arranged on Friday next, in the Good Templar's Hall,' when a musical programme of a specially attractive nature is promised, in eluding visiting artists from Stratford (Miss 'Sang'ster and Mr. Jo;. Wade). Needless to say, the items will consist of a fair sprinkling of "the real Scotch." The prices are 2s and Is. Memorial services^to the late Rev. A. H. Colvile were held in St. Sepulchre's Chinch, Auckland, on Sunday. The morning service was conducted by Archdeacon McMurray, who spoke of the late vicar's brilliant talent as an orator, and of his work as a missioner in various parts of the Dominion. In the evening the Rev. T. O'Callaghan, preaching 011 "God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living," impressed upon the congregation the existence of another life, and advised them to follow the teaching of the late vicar. His example should be an inspiration to others. The service contained special hymns and prayers, and at the conclusion the hymn, "Souls of Men Why Will Ye Scatter," which Mr. Colvile always used at- his mission services, was sung. Both preachers made feeling reference to the bereaved relatives,of the deceased. The Hon. D. H. Guthrie, the new Alinister for Lands, member for Orua, was born in Queen's County, Ireland,' and came out to New Zealand in 1870. For some years he was a teacher under the Wanganui Education Board, serving in that capacity at Wanganui, Longburn, and 'Palmerßton North. 1-n lgso, however, he took to farming, an occupation which he still follows. He has been well-known throughout the West Coast of the North fslaul as a member both of the Wanganui Education Board and of the Kiwitea County Council. Mr. Guthrie entered Parliament in 1908 as member for Orua, and has represented that district over since. In Hill he was appointed Whip of the Reform Party, and has, since its formation, been Whip of the National Government. His experience as a farmer should stand Mr. Guthrie in good stead a3 Minister for Lands. Mr. William Chamberlain, a prominent resident of lOllesmere (Ciiristchurch) died at his home, Hadstock, last week. Mr. Chamberlain was born in Devonshire in 18.13 and arrived in New Zealand in the ship Loch Fleet in 1877 Within a month of his arrival he purchased the first portion of the Hadstock estate, and gradually added to it Air. Chamberlain took a great interest in th.j export of frozen mutton, and as far back as 188s exported a line of sheep 011 his own account. Tn 1887 he founded his Shorthorn herd with a cow bred by Mr. John Deans, and for many years his (jnimals have occupied prominent positions at the various shows. Mr. Chamberlain was always a strong supporter of modern agricultural machinery. In 18S1 he was the first to drill turnips in the district, and in 1884 the first public trial of a manure drill for mangolds, turnips, and manure was held on his farm, the drill being his own invention. 11l 1883 he introduced the first traction engine used in the Ellesmre district.
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