PROVINCIAL PERSONALS

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 169, 12 April 1930, Page 8

PROVINCIAL PERSONALS

Mr. C. 111. K. Alecock, son of Mr. J. C. Alecock, Westmere, Wanganui, has been admitted as an Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. Mr. Alecock was a pupil at Wanganui Technical College, taking the engineering course, and is now connected with the Auckland-Westfield railway deviation works. Mr. C. 11. Eggleton, of the Wanganui Telegraph Office staff, was farewelled yesterday prior to his departure for Auckland. Mr. Eggleton has been 10 years in the Wanganui office, and in making him a presentation Mr. W. Jarvie, senior supervisor, referred to the high esteem in which Mr. Eggleton was held by all.. A farewell dinner was held nt Foster’s Hotel. Wanganui, on Thursday night in honour of Mr. C. G. Ross, who has retired from the position of head of the seed department, of Wright, Stephenson and Co., to take up farming. Farmer clients of the firm representing many districts were present, and Mr. D. Mackintosh presided. “The Guest of the Evening” was proposed by Mr. W. Glenn, who spoke of Mr. Ross's personal influence in the firm. An entree dish from bis farmer friends was presented by Mr. Mackintosh. Mr. Ross thanked those present for their kindly thoughts. FURS FOR EASTER. The Easter holidays are almost with us. Furs will assuredly be required for warmth, comfort, and elegance. By their method of importation, H. H. Blandford Ltd., expert furriers, Rangltike' Street, Palmerston North, are able to effect a huge saving on fur coats. Thus, ladies can rely on obtaining the ‘maximum of quality at minimum prices. An invitation is extended to all to inspect the goods at Blandford’s ahow-rooms.—Advt,