PERSONAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 30 November 1912, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs John Hossey, of Masterton. leave on a visit to the Old Country in April next.

Mrs Daniel O'Brien died at Petone on Thursday at the groat ago of 1(0 years. It is stated that Sir Joseph Ward lias purchased a residence at Trentham, in tho Hutfc Valley. Mr David Grcig, a, resident of Wellington for many years, died yesterday at the ago of eighty-two.

Mr E. Halo, of Masterton, as judge of pot plants and cut h*ow--ers at tho Greytown flower show on Thursday.

Mr W.. E. Whitley, of Hastings, was among those present at the effi•rial opening of the Mangaono oil-wolls on Thursday. ; _

■ Mr B. Brunton, of Masterton, who visited Canada with the Cadet team, returned to his homo on Thursday

v uight

Mr G. Cathro, advance representative, was in Masterton yesterday, making -arrangements for the appearance of tho "Great Jansen" in the Town Hall on Thursday next.

The friends of Mr James McGregor. senr., of Mast r erton, will be pleased to know that he is recovering from his recent severe accident, although he i s suffering considerably from shock.

Tho Rev H. Williams and Mrs Wil-

Hauls left Masterton for Christol'iire'i afternoon. During the p:i;t .few days they have been the guests of Mr E. H.Vaddington.'

Miss Thelma Petersen, tho wellknown Wairarapa singer, has complet-

Ed a tour of the South Island. Miss Petersen intends to leave for England in February. It is probable that a concert will be given in, Masterton in the course of a few weeks.

Mr F. F. Hockly, who is leaving the Hunterville district to follow farming pursuits in the north, was entertained at a complimentary banquet on Thursday night, and presented with n purse of sovereigns, while Mrs Hockly was the recipient of a gold watch and chain.

A voty pleasing function took phico in the Methodist Schoolroom last night, when No. 84 Company, Senior Cadets, gave a welcome home to Sergt. Brunton, who was a member of tho illustrious New Zealand C ntin<?ont that toured Canada; ■ Tho' evening was occupied by the playing of games, and rifle firing was also'indulged in. During an interval the Rev •Serpoll welcomed Sergt Brunton hack, mid congratulated the Company on their rlrs+ success. He called on Lieut. Andrews, 0.0. of t.L.> Company, to make the presentation. L'eut. Andrews stated that ho was pleased to have Sergt. Brunton in their :nidst once more. He asked Sergt. Bnmtnn to accept, on behalf of the Company, a set of military hair brushes, suitably engraved. Sergt. Brunton, who was greeted with loud applause, thanked the Company for their generous gift, and gave a graphic account of liis travels in Canada. Lieut. .Tackson, B. S. M. Domney and Dr Pryor also spoke. At the conclusion a supper that did justice to the oornsum, was partaken of, and the enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and three hearty cheers for .Sergt Brunton.