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Taranaki Daily News, 28 May 1920, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Lord Jellicoe will sail for New Zealand by the Corinthic in August. Mr. TJltan McCabe, of Wellington, Who lias been visiting New Plymouth, left for Stratford yesterday afternoon, and returns to Wellington this morning. Mr. J. Downs, who for many years occupied the position of gaoler atNew Plymouth, has been transferred from the Waikeria Reformatory to New Plymouth as chief' gaoler. Prior to his departure Mr. Downs was presented with ahandsome marble clock'as a token of the esteem in which he was held by his. co-officials.

For some time there have been rumors and statements to the effect that Sir Robert Stout is about to retire from his position as Chief Justice of New Zealand. It is understood that these stories are without foundtion, and that his Hon<y intends to continue IviS work on the bench (says the Wellington Times).

The death took place at Auckland of Mr, C. H. Smith (manager for New Zealand of the Alliance Assurance Co). Mr. Smith, who had not been in good health for a considerable time, recently left on a health recruiting trip to San Francisco. He only got as far as Honolulu, however, and then returned to New Zealand. Born in Sydney in 1804, Mr. Smith, during his residence in New Zealand, had been a prominent figure in athletic and patriotic circles. Archdeacon Evans and Mrs. Evans, who are leaving New Plymouth next month to spend some months in Auckland, were the guests of the Victoria League at an "at home" at the Kia Ora tea rooms yesterday afternoon. During the afternoon Mrs. C. 11. Burgess (president of the league) referred to the (splendid work which the guests had done in New Plymouth in connection with patriotic work, and small presentations were made to Archdeacon and Mrs. Evans.

That popular soldier, General Sir Willinm Birdwood, fondly referred to as the "Soul of Anzac," is due in New Zealand on Wednesday, June 2. He will arrive at Wellington, and will he accompanied by Lady Birdwood and his private secretary, While in New Zealand General Birdwood will be the guest of Hie fiovernriient, which is now arranging an itinerary. The South Island will be done first- The fiovernment intends to give a luncheon in honor of the I distinguished visitor on Friday, June 4. General Birdwood's stay in New Zealand will extend to about the middle of July, when he will"sail for England. On Wednesday afternoon, a military funeral was accorded the late Mr. T. Trask, a returned soldier, whose father was some few years ago a well-known resident of Hawera. The funeral, whicli left St. Mary's Church, Hawera, was largely attended, the Citizens' Band and many returned soldiers and senior cadets and a large number of citizens being present. Amongst those present were many of deceased's comrades. The returned soldiers were under Mr. Crighton, and the firing party, under SergtMajor Mahoney, was provided by themA The pall bearers were also returned men. Mr. Magnusson conducted the sorvjee, after which three volleys were fired, and the Last Post was sounded by Bugler Spurdle,