PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 March 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

A 'Sydney cable states that Mr David Law, the Bulletin cartoonist, has signed a contract with the London Daily News at a princely salary. Dr, Randall Woodhouse has been appointed superintendent" of the Wellington Hospital, in succession to Dr. Barclay. Mr C. V. Houghton, Auckland muaager for the New Zealand Shipping Co, who, with Mrs Houghton, has been spending a few days at the Mountain House, visited Waitara yesterday. They left last night by the Earawa for Auckland.

A Sydney cable records the death of Sir Jamas Fairfax, proprietor of the Sydney Morning Herald- Sir James was born in England in 1534, and was a pioneer of Australian journalism, being admitted to the proprietary of the Herald in 18&7- He leaves six sons, all nolßble Australians.

Many friends (says .the Hawera Star) will hear with interest that a few days ago word was received by cable of the marriage in London of Mr Chalmers, of the Bank of New Zealand staff, and Miss Beryl Nolan. The former has been in the army for several years, and the bride has been a busy war worker at the New Zealand Association's hostel. One of the soldiers who arrived in Eltljam on Thursday night from the Ajana, is Sergeant Stan Neilson, a member of a well-known Eltham family, and a cordial welcome was accorded him. Sergt. Neilson, who volunteered when quite a youth, has been almost all through the campaign. Another soldier who arrived by the Ajana, and who for a time resided in Eltham, is Private E. A. Wylie. Mr and Mrs John Hunt and family arc leaving Manaia, after 26 years' residence, for the Auckland district. On Thursday evening they were given a public send-off, when their services to the district were eulogised by several speakers. To Mrs Hunt, who had been organist of the church for 12 years, was presented a dozen stainless knives; to M'ss V. Hunt a manicure set; and to Mr Hunt a case of three pipes. At Hawera on Thursday evening the Presbyterian Church members farewelled Mr. H. Halliwell, who is leaving for Auckland .shortly, and presented him with an album, containing a letter expressing the church's appreciation of his loyal service, and photographs of the church, etc. Reference was made to the unselfish work rendered by Mr. Halliwell during his residence of over twenty years, particularly in connection with the no-license movement.

The death took place at 2.30 o'clock this morning of Mr. J. Connett, after an illness of four month*' duration. The late Mr. Connett, who was 76 years of age, was a very old and worthy settler who took his full share in the development of the province, particularly of the harbor, being a member of the Harbor Board since its inception and chairman for a considerable time. He was also a member of the Provincial Council and other bodies. He leaves two sons (Messrs J. S. and Louis Connett) and two daughters (Mrs. Eeid and Mrs. Newman, Tikorangi). Mrs -onnett survives her husband-

The retirement of Mr. William Calender from the position of manager of the Bank of New Zealand is announced to take place early next year. Mr. Catlender was born and educated in Melbourne, and later in Christchurch, having arrived in the latter town in the year 1888. He entered the Bank of New Zealand's services at Christchurch in 1870. After being manager at Wanganui and Timaru for some time, he was appointed inspector, and in 190fi promoted to the position of chief auditor. Tn 1907 ho was appointed general manager, in succession to Mr. Alexander Miehie. It is understood that the new general manager will be Mr. Henry Buckleton, who has been manager at the Auckland branch for some time.