N.G. Personal Notes.

From Our Own Correspondent.

Rabaul, Sept. 25.

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stephenson have arrived to take over the management of the Rabaul Hotel from Mr. and Mrs. Croaker. The latter have already proceeded south on account of health reasons.

Miss A. Richardson, of Buka, where she is so well-known for her work amongst the natives in the matter of health welfare, has returned from Aus tralia and is accompanied by two more medical helpers. Misses Morrow and Menzies. We understand that it is the intention of Bishop Wade to develop considerably the medical side of the Mission’s work in this district, and with that idea in view he has acquired additional properties in the vicinity of Buka Passage.

Mr. and Mrs. Clive D. Meares ar rived in Rabaul by the steamer “Tanda” recently, after having made an extensive tour of the East. Mr. Meares is attached to District Services branch of the Administration.

District Officer Oakley has returned to the Territory after a short leave south and has taken over duty at Manus.

Mr. R. G. Thomas, accountant of the local branch of the Commonwealth Bank, is leaving us shortly. His relief, Mr. J. R. Walker, who for some time was attached to the Broken Hill branch, has arrived here.

Monsignor Lorks, of Aitape, is away at present, on a visit to Rome.

Mrs. Andrew Kelly, the wife of the well-known Rabaul solicitor, has left for south by the “Tanda.” She will proceed by the “Mariposa” to America for a short trip, and will be accom panied by her mother. Mr. Kelly ex pects to join his wife in Sydney towards the end of the year.