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PEKSONAL.
His Excellency the Governor will for
Imally open the Agricultural Show at
Strathalbyn.
Sir Samuel Way reached Melbourne from
Sydney yesterday, and will leave by the
express to-day for Adelaide, arriving here
to-morrow morning.
A special congregation of the Adelaide
University will be held at the Town Hall
ou Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock for the
purpose of conferring degrees on visiting
members of the British Association for the
Advancement of Science. It is hoped that
the Chancellor (Sir Samuel Way) will be
able to be present to confer the degrees on
the distinguished visitors. The following
gentlemen will receive degrees:-Sir Oliver
Lodge, Sir Charles Lucas, Professors Hud-
son Beare (who was one of the first gradu-
ates in arts at the Adelaide University, and
is now a professor at the Edinburgh Uni-
versity, Sallas, Penck, Brown, Jun-
gersen, Juritz, von Luschan, Elliot-
Smith, Coleman, Howe, and David (of the
Sydney University). It has not yet been
finally decided what particular degree each
member will receive.
Mr. Henry Gullett. M.L.C., died on
Tuesday morning at his residence, Wah-
roonga, New South Wales. Not long ago
he met with an accident, but it was hoped
that he was recovering, and the news of
his death was received with surprise, as
well as deep regret. Mr. Gullett had a
long and distinguished career in Australia
as a journalist, and was at one time edi-
tor of the "Daily Telegraph," and. later
on, one of the directors of the company.
He was appointed a member of the Legis-
lative Council in July, 1908.
Commander S. A. Pethebridge, secretary
to the Commonwealth Defence Department,
reached Adelaide from South Africa on
Monday by the Ascanius, and left for Mel-
bourne by the express on Tuesday after-
noon. He has been on two months' holi-
day leave, and has just returned from Cape
Town, where he went to meet his wife on
her way out from England. Commander
Pethebridge will resume duties in Mel-
bourne on his arrival, feeling much bene-
fited by his holiday.
At a recent meeting of the Echunga
District Council Mr. Alfred von Doussa
was unanimously reappointed clerk.
During his 43 years' service as clerk of
the council Air. von Doussa has attended
P50 meetings, and never, through - ill
health, or any other cause, had he
bc-en absent on ne.
The position of assistant «tatiorrmastcr
at the North-terrace railway-station, ren-
dered vacant by the promotion of Air. H.
Davies to the Port Adelaide office, has
been secured by Air. W. Pickering, of
Pmnaroo. The latter officer han been
located at Pinnaroo for about four years,
and has been associated with the railway
,-ervice since 1SS5. He was, previous to
being sent to Pinnaroo, in charge of the
Tarlee station for several years, and is a
popular officer.
Mr. Alfred Day. of Echunga, the pre-
sent chairman of the Echunga District
Council, lia.«, «been connected with that
body for 24 years. He has acted as
chairman for l8 years.
The trustees of the will of Air. Frederick
Sison have intimated that the following
charities are entitled to legacies:-Minda,
Orphan Home, and the District Trained
Nursing Society. The treasurers of the
institutions named should apply at_ the
offices of Messrs. Alonîden & Sons, Eaglc
Chambers. King William-street, Adelaide,
for payment.
There are many good stories told of the
third son of thc'Kiug find Queen, who re-
cently celebrated' his fourteenth birthday,
apd who is'regarded as the humorist of the
Royal Family. On one occasion his cider
.brothers were discussing their future
careers. The Prince of Wales boasted
that he intended to .be a great general.
Prince Albert said he intended to win un-
dying fame as an admiral. When the two
boys had exhausted the glories of their
own careers they turned to their younger
'brother, who had been listening quietly
and patiently to the intended exploits of
his ciders. ""What are you going to do,
Henry ?" he was asked. Prince iHenry
thought hard for a minute, then" he said
quietly, "I think I'll just stay at home and
point out to people all the great things you
arc doing-in case they don't notice
them." "
Al the 'Foresters' Hall, Port Adelaide,
this evening a complimentary social anti
présentation will be tendered to Mr. W.
W..T-eslie" by his old scholars. Air. Leslie
conducted one'of the first- educational in-
stitutions at Port Adelaide, and is now 90
years «of agc. '
Alderman Frederick Johnson, the Mayor
of Charters Towers, a brother of Mr.
Frank Johnson, an ex-Afayor of Ade-
laide, has «been' selected by the Liberal
Association as a Senate candidate for
Queensland. Mr. Johnson's- father came
to South Australia in 1853, and for some
years was an alderman of-the City Coun-
cil. He was subsequently returned to
the House of A-ssvembly for West Ade-
laide, and held the seat during two Par-
liaments. Air. Frederick Johnson was
born in Adelaide in 1857. He was edu-
cated at the Prince Alfred "College; and
was one of the scholars present at the
opening. He was indentured to the iron-
mongery trade. Air. Johnson went to
Sydney, and in 1880 landed in Towns-
ville. In 18S3 he started in business as
an ironmonser and building contractor,
and has continued the business since. He
was elected an aldermau of . Charters
Towers in 1856, and was mayor in 1894,
1903, and 1913. in addition to the pre
sont year. Mr._ Johnson unsuccessfully
stood for the Kennedy division at the
.Federal elections in 1903 and 1906 against
the Hon. C. Afc-Donald. At the last
Slate elections for Queensland he stood
for tile Queenton seat and was defeated
by the sitting member, Air. Vernon Win-
stanley.
At the meeting of the Liberal Union
at Murray Bridge on Monday night Mr.
AIcEwan, on behalf of the delegates who
attended the conference of the Afurray
district, presented the Hon. J. Cowan,
AI.L.C-. president of the branch, with
a handscmely-frauied photograph of the
conference.
Miss Alarie, A. Tuck has been absent in
France for about ten years, and will re-
turn to Adelaide by the 3 [edie on Friday
morning. She spent the whole of her so-
journ in 'France at art study under the di-,
rcction of Mr. Rupert Bunny, one of the '
most noted . portrait painters of the day. |
She has exhibited for many years at the
Paris Salon, and has received their hon-
orable mention. AJiss Alarie Tuck iS re-1
presented in our Art Gallery by the large
canvas. "The Fish Alarket." She intends
to- hold an exhibition of her work at an,
early date. |
A gathering of railway nieh in the way |
and works branch of the South Australian
Kailways was held at the Prince of Wales
H«3tel or Saturday night, to say farewell
",o Air. J. Stratford._who has reached the
retiring i!*e. Air. W. E. Dennis, foreman
of the works and buildings branch, who
presided, suggested that in the case of em- j
ui«"i.vr.s reaching the retiring age the de-
partment should give a certificate of merit, I
which would be much appreciated, ami
would cost but little. Air. Hart proposed
"Our Guest." and spoke of Ids excellent
qualities as a man, and the faithful ser-
vice he had rendered to the department.
Alcssrs. Grafe, Denton, «Saint, and Guthrie
supported. The toast was accorded musi-
cal honors, and Air. Stratford was pre-
sented with a purse of sovereigns by Mr.
Harrison. Air. Stratford responded. The
opportunity was taken to present Mr.
Al. Hart with a, marble clock on the oc-
casion of his, marriage. Air. Alclnnes, in
making the presentation, said that t-o
much had been done by the recipient »'n
helping deserving cases, that they thought
it was time for the swing back of the pen-
dulum, and 'the pecas-ion of his marriage
afforded a splendid chance to show their
appreciation of his efforts -in the pa<-t, and
to congratulate and wiih him every hap-
piness and good luck for the future. Air.
Hart thanked the donors for their expres-
sion of goodwill. "The Officers" was pro- «
posed by Mr. Saint, and responded to by
Mr. Arthur Robertson. "The Visitors" re-
ceived a hearty welcome at the hands of
Mr. Bain, and the toast was ac-lcnowledged
by Air. Walter Lodge. AFessrs, Alclnnes,
Bain, and Davis contributed songs, and
« Messrs. Joyce and O'Toole recitations. Air.
Locke supplied excellent music at the
piano. |
I Air. Edgar Notlage, of Alsop-strt>»t, '
Semaphore, who tliod last week from the
effects" of injuries received in a fall from
hi* bicycle in St. Vincent-street. Port Ade-
laide, had lived in the district for 38 years.
| He resided at Alberton until about nine
| months ago, when lie removed to I5cnm
I »hore. Ile was well known :icd hi_hly re-
spected. . The deceased was born at Alea-
do ws South in 1862. and was a .-»on of tin-»
3ate Mr. Charles Notlage. Al the acre of
14 he entered the firm of Messrs. Jone
Bros., which lind been established only a
few months. His excellent business abili-
ties made bira invaluable to the linn, and
he reniaiiied with them until his death. He
was an active worker in connection with
the Early Closing Association, and gave
much time and assistance to the cause. He
was vice-president for several years. Ho
also took a very active interest in all af-
fairs for the advancement of the town. Ho
left a widow. At the Port Adelaide Coun-
cil meeting special reference was made to
the late Air. Nottage, and a letter of con
dolence was ordered to be forwarded to
his widow.
The death occurred on Tuesday of Air.
Thomas Carthew, aged 74, an old resident
of the Barrier. His father, Air. J. Car-
thew, was New South Wales Government
Inspector of Mines. Mr. Carthew left a
| widow and a grown-up family.
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