Mr.G. E. Richardson, v.'lio was elected for Mataura, hasn't lived there for 10 years. ifispector Ponder left > Wellington yester day on a periodical visit of inspection to Pioton and Blenheim. Mr Clement Scott has completed a period of 25 years as dramatic critic for the London Daily Telegraph. Dr Temple, the new Arohbishop of Canter* bury, who is a strong Temperafice advocate, does all his Work Upon t6a. ; H.e is said to bo the greatest tcfi-dticker Since D’r Johnson, A. bfist $£ Mi ,W. T. Best, the well-known orgitpist, subscribed for by a numerous circle of friends, has been unveiled at Liverpool, of which city Mr Best was the official organist for 40 years. For two years he has been in feeble health. The position of travelling representative to the Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany, Limited, which has been vacant lately owing to the death of Mr H Godfrey* has been given to Mr John L. Hsrfis, Vfh6 is well and popularly knotffi ifi the Awatore and Wairail Valleys; At the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Christchurch, last week, Mr Henry Arthur Hauxioo, youngest son of the late Lord Hannan (who was president of the Parnell Commission and also a member of tho Behring Sea Commission), was married to Miss Mabel Gould, yoilagest daughter of the late Me George Gofild, of Christchurch. The cefQipbiiy was performed by tho Rev W. Averill, vicar of the parish, Mr Frederick M. Solomons, of Wellington, was married to Miss Lewis, daughter of Mr Gabriel Lewis, at the Synagogue, Auckland, last week. The bridesmaid was a sister of tho bride, Miss Sybil Lewis. The majority of tho Hebrew community were present, out of respect to Mr Lewis, who ia one of the oldest members of tho Synagogue. A reception was held subsequently at dowerby’s Hall, Symond street. ... .....
