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Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 47, 19 November 1929, Page 12

After 48 years’ membership and 31 years as secretary. Mr. J. Trussell has tendered his resignation from active participation in the Wanganui Garrison Band, states a Press Association telegram. He is one of the best-known bandsmen in the Dominion, having a splendid contesting record. Mention was made at the annual meeting of the Wellington Automobile 'Club last night of the inability of the president, Sir Joseph Ward, to be president owing to his indisposition. A vote of sympathy with Sir Joseph in his illness was passed. On the occasion of his retirement from the position of general manager of the “Timaru Herald” Company, after a period of 28 years in the company’s service, Mr. M. J. Doyle was yesterday met by members of the directorate and representatives of every department of the “Herald.” and made the recipient of a handsome tea and coffee service, in recognition of his long and valued association with the company (states n Press Association telegram). The presentation was made by Mr. E. G. Kerr, chairman of directors, who paid a tribute to the work of Mr. Doyle, who had worked himself up from clerk to general manager and director. Mr. C. E. Kerr (director), Mr. A. E. Lawrence (editor). Mr. C. E. Hassell (subeditor). and others testified to the ability of the late general manager, and conveyed to him the best wishes of the entire"staff. Replying. Mr Doyle traced the rapid progress of the “Herald” during the past twenty-eight years, and paid a tribute to tlie loyalty and cooperation of the staff.