Personal Items. (Press, 12 April 1913)

On 12 April 1913, various notable movements and events were reported in New Zealand. The Hon. R. Hoaton Rhodes, the Postmaster-General, and his private secretary, Mr W. Crowe, departed for Wellington. Mr W. H. Triggs also left for the same destination, highlighting the busy political landscape. Several arrivals were noted in town, including Mr S. Lawrence, Mr T. E. Woods from London, Mr H. L. Saulwick from New York, Mr A. T. Hawko from Invercargill, Mr James Burko from Sydney, Mr J. C. Fraser from Wellington, Mr J. E. Hardey from Dunedin, and Mr J. A. Murdoch from Kumara. Additionally, Mr Leonard Dorreon, who had spent six years in the United States, returned to Christchurch after his time spent attending a university controlled by the Churches of Christ. He is currently on a short holiday in New Zealand. In other local news, Mr Hugo Friedlander, the Chairman of the Lyttleton Harbour Board, was reported to be ill due to the effects of ptomaine poisoning. Superintendent Warner of the Christchurch Fire Brigade has recently undergone surgery and is expected to be off duty for a week. The report also mentioned the arrival in Wellington of Mrs Charles M. Alexander, the wife of an evangelist. She had been recuperating in Australia following a serious operation in December and is now fully recovered, ready to resume her mission work. In law enforcement updates, Detective Sergeant Hunt is set to transfer to Christchurch after a long and successful twenty-two-year career in the police force, including eight years as a detective. He has handled many significant cases, including the notable Amy Bock case. Finally, Mr M. C. Kenne, the associate editor of the "Dominion," who is about to shift to a similar role at "The Press," was honoured at a farewell dinner hosted by close friends and colleagues, most of whom were journalists. The gathering was presided over by Mr S. Jonkinson, an old friend from college. During the event, only one toast was presented—to Mr Kenne—by the chairman and supported by Mr C. W. Earle, editor of the "Dominion," along with others who acknowledged Mr Kenne's dedication and personal qualities. The chairman also gifted Mr Kenne beautifully bound books as a token of appreciation for his contributions.

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