PERSONAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 December 1919, Page 4

PERSONAL.

A London cable reports the death of Mr. John Roberts, the well-known billiardist, A London cable states that a son has been born to Princess Patricia and Commander Ramsay. A cable from Home states that King Victor visits the United States, also tours South America next summer. A cable from New York says that Major-General Wood is announced as a Presidential candidate. Amongst those who were successful in passing the recent accountancy examination of the University of New Zealand was Mr. H. C. Baker, of New Plymouth, whose name appears in the Wellington list. The Hon. Oliver Samuel, M.L.C., has received from the Attorney-General, the Hon. Sir Francis Dillon Bell, K.C.M.G., K.C., a notification of his appointment as King's Counsel. Mr. Samuel's numerous friends will join in, congratulating him upon this well-merited recognition of his long and honorable connection with tho bar of New Zealand. A private letter received from Mr. John 11. Tait, of the theatrical firm of J. and N. Tait, records the death of his eldest brother, Mr. W. Tait, in Melbourne. Deceased i was not connected with the firm. The other brothers are Messrs. John, Frank, Kevin, and Charles Tait. Mr. Nevin Tait acts for the Arm in London, and Mr Charles Tait is managing director for Allen and Co., music publishers and warehousemen, in which the firm is largely interested. Advice has been received of the sudden death in England of Dr. J. A. Going, formerly of Hamilton. Dr. Going was 58 years old. He left Hamilton last July, and was practising in Cambridge, England. Before settling at Hamilton he had practised in Queensland and the Falkland Islands. He is survived by a widow, and one son, Mr. Philip Going, who resides at Cambridge, Waikato. [ The death occurred at. Christchiireh a few days ago of Mr. Frederick Strouts, at the age of 85. The late gentleman] who was well known as an architect, carried on business in Christchurch for many years. He was born at Yousea, Hothfield, Kent, England, and educated at Wye College, Canterbury. He studied as an architect in London, and arrived in New Zealand some sixty years ago He his survived by two sons and three daughters, Mr. Charles Strouts, of PateaMr. Walter Strouts, Mrs Mackay, of Wellington, and two unmarried daughters. His eldest son was killed in a bievcle accident some years ago. ' jj