PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 August 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

A London cable states that Sir Montague Nelson's estate was sworn at £90,082.

Ah. J. S. Connett was last night reelected chairman of directors ot tlie Bell Block Dairy Company.

Mr. K. R. Bayly, Omata, has received word that his second son, Private K. J. Bayly, is returning by the Ayrshire, duo to arrive at Lyttelton on or about September 19. ■ '

Sister H. A. Kennedy wrote to the Hospital Board yesterday resigning bur position at the hospital. The resignation was accepted with regret, the chairman paying a tribute to her splendid qualities. The names of Misses Keitha Ingram (Stratford) and Mona Corkill (New Plymouth) were yesterday placed on the probationers' list at the New Plymouth Hospital. The stall of the Melanesian Mission have unanimously appointed the Rev. J. M. Steward, bishop designate, administrator of the mission, with the concurrence of the mission staff at Nortolk Island, vice Rev. K. P. Wilson, resigned.—Press Association. On the application of Mr. A. A. Bennett, Mr. Andrew Chrystall (Elthain) was yesterday admitted a solicitor of the Supreme Court by his Honor Mr. Justice Hosking. Mr. Bennett stated that Mr. Chrystall had qualified in 1915, but had since been on active service and only just returned. Brigadier-General W. R. N. Maddocks (R.A.), C.8., C.M.G., D.5.0., is likely to pay a visit to New Zealand. As Major Maddocks (an Imperial officer) he left New Zealand- with the first contingent for the South African war, and distinguished himself at New Zealand Hill. He served right through the European war of 1914-18.

The Rev. Frederick Pring-Rowc, at present a chaplain in the British forces, has been appointed vicar of All Saints', Nelson. The Rev. Mr. Pring-Rowe, who is about 40 years of age, was educated at at. .John's, Highbury. At the beginning of 1910 he went to France as a chaplain. He will bo unable to leave Kngland till towards the end of the year. Mr. L. V, Moss( Stratford) was yesterday admitted by his Honor Mr. Justice Hosking as a barrister of the Supreme Court, on the application of Mr. A. H. Johnstone. His Honor congratulated Mr. Moss on having qualified as a barrister by examination, instead of by the usual live years' service. He was to be commended for having taken the more courageous course. His Honor said he wa» sure the taking of the extra subjects would do no harm.

Before commencing the business of the annual meeting last night, the suppliers of the Bell Block Dairy Company passed a vote of sympathy with Miv and Mrs. J. H. Corbett in the loss of their Bon, Ken, who was au employee at the factory when he enlisted for the front. A vote of sympathy was also passed with Mr. George Pitt, a director of the company, in his serious illness, and the hope was expressed that he would soon be restored to health.

A donation of £2 2s from Messrs Cook and Lister is acknowledged by the secretary of the New Plymouth Fire Brigade. The Loan and Mercantile draw attention ,to the sale in their Matau yards tomorrow (Friday, 22nd inst.) at 1 .p.m. Full particulars on page 8 of this issue. The matron of the hospital wishes to thank the Mayoress (Mrs. Burgess) for a very handsome gift of children's clothing, also for a number of dressing gowns for the soldiers in hospital. She acknowledges with thanks gifts of' cakes, jam, potted meat, sweets, etc., from the following, for the soldiers: Mrs. Brooking, Misses Hunt, Mr. Blackley, Mrs. W. R. Wade, Miss Wade, Miss Gardner, Mrs. M. Fraser, Miss Goldwater; and 10s from Mrs. C. E. Bellringer. As there are a good number of soldiers in hospital at present, further gifts of cakes would be most acceptable.

Good news! A fine opportunity to secure men's and boys' wear at a big saving. . The stocktaking sale at "The Kash" will enable you to buy and still save money. The prices are marked very low, and a perusal of the half-page advertisement in this issue will convince you of this fact. Be well advised and secure at low prices while you can. A reminder is given of the Inglcwood Volunteer Fire Brigade's ball to-night in the Town Hall, Inglewood. By an unfortunate printer's error in the advertisement of this ball in our last two issues it appears as if it were a juvenile function, but that is not the case. It promises to be a most enjoyable dance, all the arrangements being most complete.

The Melbourne's sale for boys' grey allwool jerseys 7/U to 9/3; boys' serge shorts, sizes 1 to 11, 3/11. Men's 10/6. Men's natural pants aud' shirts "Nappa" cotton tweed working trousers 3/11. Men's collars, 2i and 2$ inch double, 3d each, Men's soft double collars 3d each. Men's white cotton aweleU 1/1 L .

Many housewifes suffer with chapped and roughened hands, especially in winter after a day's washing. This cun be obviated by the use of "FAIRy WONDER' dry soap, the new scientific preparation for washing, clothes. "Fairy Wonder" is highly emolieut, and leaves the hands and skin beautifully smooth and soft, no matter how heavy the day's work. Ask your grocer for it.

People are once more reminded of the jumble stall at tho mart an Saturday next. Already very generous contributions have been received, including electro ware, china, books, blouses, coats and skirts, pictures, etc.' In all houses there is something that is not needed, so this is an excellent opportunity to get rid of the encumbrance, besides being a help to the mart.

The mart in aid of the St. Mary's Peace Memorial Sunday School Building Kund will-be held in the Good Templar Hall on Saturday, *3td inst, all day, and A choice selection of produce, cakes,' and other tempting things will be on sale No orders will be taken beforehand Morning and afternoon tea will be provided by the High School girls, and the High School girls will run a stall on thoir own. The hull will be open un Friday afternoon, and a ladies' committee will be in attendance to receive promised and other contributions to the various stalls. It was proved at the Supreme Court of Victoria, at Melbourne, that (1) SANDER'S EXTRACT is much mire powerfully healing and antiseptie than ordinary eucalyptus preparations- (2) SAXDER'S EXTRACT does not dt' press the heart like the so-called "extracts" and crude oils; (3) SANDERS EXTRACT is highly commended by many authorities as a safe, reliable and effective household remedv. Get th« genuine—insist if you have to— and be s»fe.